Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

I own both a micron and an evo. I agree with the previous poster in that
the evo has a bigger, fuller sound than the micron. I've programmed up
semi-identical patches with both synths and the evo always comes out on
top in the "big sound" department. Plus, with its digital wavesforms and
sequencer, one can program up some pretty out there sounds.

Thats not to say that the micron doesn't sound good. It does a great
job as a traditional analog synth. Plus, it has lots of features that make
it something one could use live. While it falls short as a full hardware workstation,
it does allow for some fairly complex split keyboard setups. For $400 one
couldn't ask for much more (well maybe a few more knobs to program it with!).


--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <richardscott@...> wrote:
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> if you need a polysynth then the  evo is not for you - but you can make very complex 
monosynth lines with it and sonically it takes up much more space than the micron - it has 
a bigger sound in every way. An evo bassline with a little resonance and modulation can 
be used as the basis for a whole tune - realistically the micron won't do that 
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: jontu 
>   To: DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 7:58 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Evolver] tabletop evolver for live use vs. alesis micron
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>   Hi, 
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>   "CAN you have the sequencer control one oscillator while you are able 
>   to play another oscillator from a keyboard controller?  --That might 
>   be a stupid question, but this thing seems kind of mysterious to 
>   what it can do."
> 
>   No, I'm sorry. It's monophonic, ie the envelope generator affects all oscillators. 
> 
>   sunny days, 
> 
>   .jon
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>   2006/5/13, korsakc < korsakc@...>:
>     Hello,
> 
>     I am really considering purchasing a tabletop evolver or an alesis 
>     micron for live use with a drum machine (ya I know they are very 
>     different) and I was wondering if anyone could share their 
>     experiences with using the mono-tabletop unit or the micron live.
> 
>     Basically, I am hesitant to buy the evolver for only a couple 
>     reasons.  I like to write music with a lot of layers, so the 
>     polyphony issue comes to mind.  I cant afford a pek or rack.  I 
>     understand you can sequence out each oscillator to make chords and 
>     different lines though.  
> 
>     CAN you have the sequencer control one oscillator while you are able 
>     to play another oscillator from a keyboard controller?  --That might 
>     be a stupid question, but this thing seems kind of mysterious to 
>     what it can do.
> 
>     Also, would this synth be good for composers on the "less 
>     experimental" side of things?  I personally dont need every patch to 
>     be 100% original to make cool music for myself.
> 
>     Any help would be great!
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