Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:26:11 -0500, Robert Krueger <rkr1@...> wrote:
> > Anyone out there use the poly-evolver _without_ the computer editor?
>
> Do you own any 1u rack synths?
>
> Well, it being a RACK and missing more than half the buttons and knobs
> than the desktop, it is inherently more difficult to program.

I was thinking more of the mono evolver as a controller, not the front
panel of the rack -- should be more  or less possible, given that the
evolver can transmit all control movements.  What I'm wondering is
whether it's "more" or "less" (e.g., whether having to use the rack's
controls to manage various non-voice-editing tasks completely ruins
the experience or not).

> Plus the editor is both mac/pc,

I use linux ... :-)

> I say the fellow who thought about going backto the regular evolver is
> making a big mistake.  Having the eight knobs isn't worth it to me.

I rather like the mono evolver's interface -- it's not really the 8
knobs (though they help), it's the way they and the buttons are are
positioned around a large friendly diagram.  Very intuitive really. 
With a larger display and a nicer shift-key setup I'd be happy as a
clam.

Of course the kb version looks like a dream come true...

Thanks,

-Miles
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