Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Thanks ski,

That helps me immensely especially the answer to the 3rd question.  I 
had a feeling it had something to do with seq destination.  But for 
question #2, the manual, (i don't have in front of me, i'm at work) 
specifically mentions being able to use a midi keyboard to program 
the step sequencer and I remember it referred to pitch change as well 
as gating. 

Thanks again

--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "ski_ex5tech <ex5tech@e...>" 
<ex5tech@e...> wrote:
> 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
> www.ex5tech.com
> 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