Hi!
Basically the 0-100 numbers are relative values as far as I understand. For example 0 represents "off" or "minimum" or "0<100" depending what parameter you are programming. Take frequency (pitch/note) for example, 0 represents low pitch/note whereas 100 represents a high frequency. For the case of ATTACK, 0 represents less then a second (a value in milliseconds), whereas 100 represents many seconds. I don't know if there is any documentation that specifies exactly what the numbers represent, but it really doesn't matter for most cases as long as you understand that it is simply a relative value.
As for the VCA, if you crank the VCA all of the way up you are essentially telling the synth to play the patch at full volume all of the time regardless of what stage the VCA envelope generator is at - regardless of time. In other words, "from the moment I select this patch, play at full program volume until I change to
a different patch." If you want to actually "play" the synth by using some kind of triggering mechanism, like the sequencer, you should probably turn the VCA down and then try using the VCA Envelope Generator to control the program volume - like you would on most other synths. Meaning, during the ATTACK stage, turn the volume up towards peak volume over this time period, during the DECAY stage start turning down the volume, and etc... A snare drum for example as a minimum attack period (instant full volume), no decay, no sustain, but a slightly drawn out release period (volume drops to 0 after about a quarter of a second after you strike the drum).
I probably didn't answer your questions completely, but hopefully that shed some light on your concerns.
-Jim
taco6 wrote:
taco6 wrote:
Hello. I have figured out a little about the Evolver. I am still confused though. Basically I
start with the basic patch (OS 3, Bank B, patch 128) and make Osc 1 and Osc 2 a triangle
or saw wave, then I put the frequency of each to say C3. However, once I turn the VCA
up...it just drones. Ok, so I let it drone...because I am learning and am happy to hear
something I actually programmed...or rather made make a noise. Then I go to learn the
sequencer...which I can get to run but I have no idea how to program like a baseline using
those 1-100 values. Basically I am used to programming actual notes (a, b, c d, e, etc)
instead of values. I never used a CV style sequencer. What do these values represent? I
understand the reset and off options...but not the values 1-100. I put the sequencer
destination to Osc All Frequency and it changes the tone / pitch a bit...but I want to be
able to understand it and control it.
So basically, I need to understand how to stop it from droning all the time..but also play
when I hit the sequencer start button. (I have only figured out the turning down the VCA
stops it from droning lol). Then I need to understand how to program actual notes using
the sequencer.
I have to admit, this is the hardest synth I have ever used... probably due to my
inexperience with anything but simple synths. However, I don;t want to give up...because
knowing this machine will ultimately be rewarding.
Any help would be perfect. Thanks. John
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