Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

I've answered your questions inline below...


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--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "bassmeter <ultrubass@a...>" 
<ultrubass@a...> wrote:
> My question is about how well the Evolver synchronizes to incoming 
> midi clock.  Is there anyone out there that uses this device synced 
to 
> drum machines and depends on ultra-tight timing?  Does the Evolver 
> ever drift, for example when different sound parameters are 
selected, 
> while in sync.  

• Can't say that I've tested it in any "ultra-tight" timing 
situations.

> 
> Does the Evolver ever hicup while the it's sequencer is running?

• I'd never say "never", but *I've* never had it hiccup.  I wouldn't 
expect it to, either, as it's quite simple - just a little 4 track 16 
step sequencer.

> 
> Is it possible to edit sequences while in external sync mode?  If 
so, 
> does the Evolver ever drift out of sync while doing this?

• I've never tried this, but I THINK this is probably possible, 
because I've frequently edited the sequences while the sequence was 
running and never had a problem.

> 
> How many sequences can be chained together?  The manual seems to 
only 
> mention 4 possible sequences, what is that the maximum number of 
> sequences that can be used at one time?  

• You can't "chain sequences together".  Read the manual a bit more 
carefully, and you'll see that it is a simple 4 track, 16 step 
sequencer, as I noted above.  You can only use one sequence at a 
time, but a sequence has four tracks.

> 
> Do the sequences get saved along with the sound parameters in each 
> program?

• Yes.  Each "program" (i.e. patch) has its own sequence stored 
within that program.

> 
> Is there actually a swing function, the manual mentions it, does it 
> sound good?

• Yes, and yes (assuming you like swing).

> 
> Lastly, are there any limitations in this machine that are 
hampering 
> any of you guys out there?

• I don't have any that are "hampering" me, but that's REALLY going 
to be a function of WHAT you need to do bottom line, and how many of 
those needs will have to be accomplished with the Evolver (as opposed 
to being handled by other gear in your rig/studio).

> 
> Thanks a lot, this machine sounds interesting!

• It really is.  It's a blast to program and play, it's sounds great, 
and it's unique.  Like anything else, though, it's not an "end-all-do-
all", though!  :)

> Pet