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RE: [Evolver] Poly Evolver VS Waldorf Microwave XT

2004-05-24 by arkamaxx

Well, I'm glad that somebody has both instruments to test so is able 
to testify the good sound of it. My point is on the "analog" 
signature of this instrument: aint analog.....is hybryd full stop. 
For that price tag I think Dave Smith should have done something 
like Alesis did in the Andromeda: make the all chain analog, non 
AD/DA converters anywhere just a side-chain with AD/DA converters if 
you want to use the onboard effects which, as most cases, arent 
always top-nothc. I do not think that AD/DA converters included in 
the poly-evolver are the best on the market....normally they are 
included in top quality sound cards....and the cost a fortune!!! 
(motu, rme....). So you get 4 voice polyphony for 1400$ and is 
hybryd...The A6 Andromeda id 16 voice polyphonic, 4 time more 
powerful, and is both analog & hybryd, has No.1 keyboard, full of 
knobs.......and is not even twice as much expesive (check 
www.novamusik.com it lists for 2.699$).
IMHO the poly evolver should cost HALF....and it would be largely 
enough....1400$ is way too much TODAY: 4 curtis chips.....and 1 DSP 
for 1400$? Too Much. My opinion.

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