Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

> Gene Schwartz <implode7@...> writes:
>> I really like this instrument. I have room for one keyboard in this apt -
>> had I known about this limitation, would I have chosen the Andromeda
>> instead? Yes. 
> 
> If a super-well-implemented multi-timbral mode is more important to you
> than the sound, you may be better off with a VA synth or rompler.
> 

I didn't mean to suggest anything close to that. Obviously I'm interested in
the sound because I went out of my way to chose an instrument that is partly
analog and has much analog flavor. I don't think I can get that in a va.

We're not talking about a well implemented multitimbral mode - we're
essential talking about it having one or not having one. If I had to chose
between the polyevolver and a va (that I know of), I'd chose the
polyevolver. 

It always seems that on these lists, if you say that there is one feature
whose deficiency really impacts your use of an instrument, people are always
ready to suggest that maybe you should get another type of instrument
altogether, or maybe take up juggling.

I also made the point that given the implementation, the monoevolver seems
like a much better deal.

In any case - if you don't think that this is an issue, that's perfectly
cool. It is for me. I like the sound. I don't want a va. Anything
contradictory there?


> Something like the NL3 for instance, has a _far_ slicker, better thought
> out, and more solid multi-timbral mode than the poly-evolver, not to
> mention more polyphony and a lot less weight.  The only problem is ...
> it doesn't sound like an Evolver (though it has a rather nice sound of
> its own).
> 

I can't stand the nord sound. I don't want a Virus. Sorry. I don't want to
have to argue this point.