Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

> But the thing I'd like most of all would be that Osc 3&4 
> waveforms should be available as a mod destination. So, as 
> per the Monowave for example, you could control them directly 
> via a MIDI control change or velocity etc. Makes for some 
> funky wavesequencing if using an external sequencer.

I would like this one as well. Although I'm not aure how smooth it would
be. I setup a sequence with divisions of about 6 each (ex. 6,12,18,24
...96) and used the Shape Seq parameter to try and simulate this and
noticed some clicking sound going one, Works fine if you use divisions
of 1 (ex 1,2,3,4...16)

> 
> One simple change to speed up access could be - instead of 
> double clicking the shift key to make shift "stick" - I'd 
> introduce double clicking of the relevant row button instead. 
> Would be faster. 

I would like this as well

> 
> I'd also like to be able to dial up a patch with the 
> sequencer already active and running. 

Not sure what you mean here, if you mean keep the same sequence running
while you change to a different patch, isnt that what the Lock Seq
paramemter does.

> 
> I've got some very sweet Moog-like solo voices so far and 
> really enjoy its use as a signal processor. It is my 
> perception or is there a very slight delay between hitting a 
> key and the synth responding? We're talking very subtle here 
> but it doesn't feel as responsive as some synths I have. 
> Perhaps I need to examine the triggering - I wonder if 
> selecting "ALL" rather than MIDI triggering slows it down at all?

This sounds like a problem I had when I first got mine, I emailed Dave
and he said to check the Poly Chain parameter, it was set to All, make
sure it is set to Off unless you have multiple evolvers. It will cause
Midi notes and such to do strange things and makes the synth feel very
sluggish otherwise.

 
> Have only had one "hang" so far where the synth stopped 
> making any noise. Powered off and on and all OK. Have not yet 
> been able to reproduce it.
> 
> Sorry this was rather long, I seem to be constantly thinking 
> Evolver thoughts these days <g>
> 
> Paul
> ---
> Paul Nagle - SoftRoom Music - www.softroom.co.uk

I received evolver #93 the other day and have been having a blast all
weekend.

Don