Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Hi Christopher,

For the Evolver and softsynths I use a humble a 5-octave,
synth-action, non-weighted Evolution MK-461C, that despite it's
plasticy build and general cheapish aura (complete with a tacky
"silver" paint finish) has served me flawlessly for years. Has plenty
of buttons, knobs and faders, user presets, real wheels for mod and
pitch bend, and a very fast and easy way to control the sent MIDI CCs.

It's missing aftertouch, and the adjustable velocity curves are next
to meaningless, but it can send sysex and other more exotic MIDI
messages (Evolver responds to these, but I'm too lazy to deal with
them), and can translate USB to MIDI, which is extremely useful with
my laptop.

There are now numerous options on the market, some are probably more
suitable for a gigging musician in regard to build quality, and those
models with small drum pads look very tempting.

HTH,

.jon



2006/3/9, all@... <all@...>:
>  Many thanks Jon for your helpful response. Do you mind me asking just
>  what keyboard you are using with the Evolver?
>
>  Thanks again -
>
>  Christopher
>