Doepfer A-157 Trigger Sequencer Subsys

If you want to create drum patterns on a modular synth this is the device you need. Using the standard A-155 analogue/trigger sequencers will typically restrict you to 8 steps of four percussion instruments. Just 8 steps is really insufficient for rhythm pattern programming. This module puts 8 channels of 16 steps into 52 HP so takes up less space than the A-155 too.

The dedicated button and LED for every point on the 16 x 8 matrix is what makes this unit special. It provides a very direct connection to the pattern structure that gives makes composing rhythms quick and fun.

I have deducted a point for handling as we had to read the manual to make any sense of the control interface. It's not intuitive but is perfectly usable once the reading is done. It will be interesting to see what feature enhancements are in the next software update but it's fine to use as it is now.

If you want to compose patterns on your euro modular rig this module is the perfect weapon.

Für halbwegs komplexe Percussion-Patches ist dieser Sequencer sehr nützlich. Im 16-Step-Modus selbsterklärend, die längeren 32/64-Step-Modi sind zwar etwas unhandlich, bekommt man mit etwas übung aber auch schnell bedient. Dazu gibt's 'nen Haufen Spielereien. Außerdem lässt sich der Sequencer mit einem 150-8 und ein paar Multiples auch in einen Gate-Sequencer umfunktionieren. Die Lieferung und der Versand waren schnell und unkompliziert, wie man es eben von Thomann gewohnt ist.

This long awaited trigger sequencer is straight forward to use, like the TR style programming but with extra features.
Good for drum,filter pinging,clocktrigger,switching.....
The software isn't finished, some small bugs and not all functions given on the frontpanel are working.
Doepfer talks about a future software update in the quickstart manual online.
So this thing really got potential, in the meantime a little workaround but so easy to use that I already have two of them.
So not five stars but really worth trying.