Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

I'll answer your questions in order below...


1) My sequencer speed stays the same after I change programs. Use Pgm 
Tempo is set to on, how can this happen?

>>> If you're switching between patches that have sequences with 
different tempos, it *shouldn't* happen.  My best guess is that 
either a) the sequences you're switching between just happen to have 
the same tempo, or b) you need to double check the "Use Program Temp" 
setting.


2) When I attempt to use a midi keyboard to program pitch changes 
into the sequencer, only note-on is reconized not pitch change. When 
I go out of sequencer mode the pitch change is reconized. (i followed 
directions on pg. 16 of the manual) 

>>> I hesitate to say "never" or "can't", but I really don't think 
there's any way to program pitch changes into the sequencer by using 
a MIDI keyboard.  You have to use the knobs to dial in the desired 
sequencer step values, whether the sequence is being used to modulate 
pitch, filter, waveshape, etc.  You may also want to pay attention to 
the "Key Off/Xpose" parameter in each patch.


3) Even if I wanted to program a basic melody into the evolver 
without a keyboard, where would I start? I don't see where pitch 
changes are programmed for each step.

>>> In "normal" mode, you first have to set one or more "Seq Dest" 
(in row 8) to control pitch.  Then, in "sequence edit mode", simply 
select the row for the appropriate sequence track, and twist the 
knobs to set the pitch of each step.  As I said in my sequencer post 
in the EX5Tech Evolver forum, it's handy to have a keyboard synth 
nearby as an audible pitch reference.


Ski
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EX5Tech Evolver forum:
http://www.ex5tech.com/ex5ubb_cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=23


--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "rickyannotta 
<rickyannotta@y...>" <rickyannotta@y...> wrote:
> Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted sequencer tips
> but I have a few specific questions (they are REALLY basic!):
> 
> 1) My sequencer speed stays the same after I change programs. Use 
Pgm 
> Tempo is set to on, how can this happen?
> 
> 2) When I attempt to use a midi keyboard to program pitch changes 
> into the sequencer, only note-on is reconized not pitch change. 
When 
> I go out of sequencer mode the pitch change is reconized. (i 
followed 
> directions on pg. 16 of the manual) 
> 
> 3) Even if I wanted to program a basic melody into the evolver 
> without a keyboard, where would I start?  I don't see where pitch 
> changes are programmed for each step.
> 
> I would love to delve into all the great features in this box, but 
I 
> have learn to crawl before I can walk! 
> 
>   Thanks,
> Rick