Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

On 12/24/02 2:09 AM, "Paul Nagle" <paul@...> wrote:

> ... I'm still waiting to be
> able to step the sequencer from MIDI notes - I'd probably use a mode
> like that all the time.
> 

Yes that would be a very cool operating feature.  Lots of creative uses for
that.

There may be a way to do it currently if you don't mind doing a bit of a
hack.  Use a second sound module as a "trigger source" and send its audio
output directly into the Evolver's left audio input.  Choose a sound that
has a sharp attack and a sharp decay, no sustain.  Tune it very low - as low
as it can go and still pass through the audio output's inevitable low cut
filter (ac coupling).  Use a sine wave if possible.

One of the Evolver sequencer clocking options is using an external signal on
the left input.  I would think that the above type patch would only trigger
the clocking once per play.  You may have to tweak the settings to get it to
work reliably.

Once it is successfully triggering the Evolver you can simply play the
trigger patch from your controller or sequencer and use that to trigger the
Evolver sequencer.

I haven't tried this yet so it is just a theoretical idea.  But it seems
promising.  I'd still rather have it as you suggest though.


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