Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

I disagree.  I can think of several rackmount synths with a similar concept
that are accessible from the front panel:  Yamaha FS1R, Waldorf Pulse,
original Waldorf Microwave (though I know the last two are 2U), Novation
BassStation/SuperBassStation etc.  MANY people buy these AND program them
from the front panel.  Personally, I believe the person who intends to use
an app like SoundDiver (like I do :-) would do so even on a desktop/keyboard
version to some extent, IF the interface of the synth in question is NOT
conductive to hands-on.  The Interface of the Andromeda IS hands on.  The
Interface of, say, the Korg Triton is not (as much, IMO).  IMO the Evolver
is somewhere inbetween, so is suitable for programming from both the front
panel AND/OR a software interface.  So, sure a 1U rack Evo would be pretty
cramped if you labelled as with the desktop, BUT still, its not something
that hasn't been done before (maybe not EXACTLY but still its been done).  I
would NEVER do away with the sequencer on Evo - its one of its best
characteristics! :-) I'll post a pic of where I had to put my Evolver soon
(hope to take some new studio shots this weekend) - its hanging up on top of
one of my rack towers, face forward, out of reach from the sitting position
- but its the only place I had to put it :-(  If it was a 1U rack, THEN it'd
be in arms reach and more usable in my setting.  My personal situation of
course (NOTE also I've got a Kawai K1m mounted sideways velcro'd to the side
of one of the rack towers as well, and a TG33 stuck aside my mixers, on its
side and at an angle - studio space is at a premium in my place :-)
KRIS


> I think that the ultimate point of a rackmount device is 
> compactness,, tabletop synths are there for tweaking with knobs, new 
> rack devices are there for tweaking over your computer or through 
> your midi knob box on your desk. I haven't tried out the sounddiver 
> evolver patch but i'm sure most users who want the evolver in a rack 
> would agree that it's because they like the convenience and space 
> saving aspects of a rackmount device and like editing via an 
> omnipotent controller aka computer. I was thinking maybe the 
> rackmount version could do a-way with the sequencer - thus freeing up 
> some space - since most pro's would be using a computer to sequence 
> anyhow. Heck even if you removed all knobs from the front i wouldn't 
> mind. Maybe the rackmount would cost less than the tabletop this way, 
> sounds good to me. Same goes for listing so many parameters on the 
> front panel. I hardly ever look over at any of my racked synths... 
> maybe only to set their midi channels or turn them on. Instead i 
> usually build a better interface in logic. Anyhow,, i've enjoyed 
> seeing peoples mock rack pics. Has Dave caught onto this buzz yet? 
> later days.