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2007-06-29 by Iain Bryden

Hi,

I joined this group since I'm interested in buying an Evolver. I played both the Mono and Poly keyboards at Guitar Center. Both sound great, but the Poly Evolver keyboard ($2400) is more than I can spend so I'm considering the other models.

Other than the keyboard and the large number encoders, what's the difference between a Mono Evolver Keyboard and the desktop version? Same question for the Poly KB and the Poly rack.

Is it possible to chain multiple mono units together to get 2, 3, 4, + notes of polyphony? Maybe I can eventually build up to a Poly by stacking Monos.

Am I correct in assuming that the Poly models can function like four independent Mono models, each with their own MIDI channel and patch setting?

Other than the number of voices and number of keys, what's the difference between the Mono and Poly keyboards?

Can the Mono Evolver desktop plus a keyboard controller such as Novation ReMOTE or M-Audio Axiom do a good job of replacing the Evolver keyboard?

I'm strongly considering getting a Mono Evolver tabletop ($600), but I don't want to get it and wish I had saved for the keyboard version ($1200).

Sorry if these are common and way too basic questions but I've been unable to find adequate answers.

-- Iain





























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