Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

On Thu, 03 Jul 2003 14:22:42 +0200, scd <scd@...> wrote:

>4: you are "in touch" with your machine :-)))

Agree with all the points. I just happen to prefer synths that use
more "tweakable" controls such as MIDI CC, Poly Aftertouch etc. Cos
when you have such a synth, you can dump patches into a track as
controllers (as the Pulse can, for example), dump another patch later
on and morph between them. OK, a bit weird and specialised but simply
not possible with sysex. 
I also do a lot of old fashioned step sequencing that involves
directly calling up the appropriate controller for any particular
function. If I have to stop and reprogram each patch when I want to
sequence a particular parameter I usually don't bother and turn to
another synth.

I love the Evolver for its sounds and flexibility but if its controls
sent/responded to CCs etc. I'd be even happier. Just my weird little
perspective, doesn't mean I'm grumbling or anything... 8)

Paul
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