Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "Tony Scharf" <tony@...> wrote:
>
> > 
> > I know, I know, Evolver uses the same wave tables as the Prophet VS, but
> > does anyone here
> > actually own both machines, and done a side by side comparison?
> > 
> >  I am in the market to pick one or the other up, and would really like to
> > know what everyone's
> > opinion is. I know Evolver has a great sound, but I how well can it
> > imitate the Prophet VS?
> > What are the differences besides the obvious specs?
> > 
> 
> In short: a VS is a VS and an Evolver is an Evolver.  Different machines
> with different designs and from very different times.  
> 
> If you want the sound of a VS more than you want the sound of an Evolver get
> a VS.  If not, get the Evolver.   
> 

This is a good way to look at it. I would also suggest scouring the net - I'm sure you'll find 
some VS samples/demos online to listen to. Compare these to the Evolver demos on the 
DSI site. It won't be a side-by-side-exact-patch-comparison but it will get you close.