Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Hi,

(and sorry for not being Simon :-) )

If you already have controller keyboard, the use of MIDI CC's pretty
much overcomes any (minor, the layout is _very_ well though and gets
comfortable to use in no time, in my opinion) shortcomings of the
programming matrix on the desktop Evolver.  I have my keyboard's
faders and knobs routed to stuff like envelopes, cutoffs and
oscillator levels, turning the litte blue box into a very playable
instrument with a configurable interface.

As what comes to the sequencer, the Evolvers have four 16-step
sequencers. The desktop model matrix is 8 x 8, meaning that every
sequence is divided on two rows, and the single row of 8
column-indicator LEDs make two runs per sequence. The MEK seems to
have two rows of 8 knobs and LEDs above both them. This does probably
make it easier to follow a sequence, especially when examing a patch
someone else made.

But in practice, when working with your own sequences it is very
difficult to get "row-confused", as you always hear what you are
doing. And many use the Soundtower editor, which (supposedly, I prefer
working the real thing :-) ) has nice graphical representations of the
sequences and whatnots.

That said, the MEK surely is a great looking synth that surely has
more hands-on control than the desktop model by itself.

sunny days,

.jon

2006/3/7, all@istar.ca <all@...>:
>
>
>  Greetings Simon,
>
>        Would you care to elaborate on the mono Evolver and just what
>  it is about the matrix that inhibits play?
>
>        Having just discovered the Evolver, I am very tempted to
>  purchase the mono. Being a keyboard player, however, and hearing of your
>  'reservations' is giving me pause.
>
>        Thanks very much for any comments.
>
>        Best wishes
>
>
>        Christopher
>
>  ------
>  >Message: 1
>  >    Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 22:43:42 -0000
>  >    From: "Simon " <simonvolt@...>
>  >Subject: Re: MEK over MONO
>  >
>  >Thank you Stephan !
>  >
>  >I can see every details in the photo.
>  >I really like the idea of having 16 blue LEds for the sequencer.
>  >I just feel i would play more with evo if i could work with a UI
>  >like the MEK has instead of a matrix like the first EVOLver serie.
>  >Very tempting indeed...
>  >
>  Regards,
>
>
>
>
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