Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Just a thought about feeding the output back into the input:
I don't know whether it runs a risk of damaging the unit, but it can damage speakers and your *ears*.  
Arguably, the evolver's internal feedback line serves the purpose you're describing, but I guess it's pre-output hack.  

If you do attempt this loop, you'll obviously put a mixer in the path to split the output path, so that will give you some opportunity to control the level somewhat.  I'd process it before putting it back in, with things like pitch-shifters, analog distortion, odd ball pedals and modules, and most importantly a *dynamics processor* like a compressor/limiter to reduce out-of-control feedback.

The evolver's internal facilities keep me fairly busy.  I recall DSI inviting people to submit presets at some point, and the criterion was to max out all of the parameters â€" every envelope, lfo, sequencer, etc.  I rarely get to all of these when designing a patch, because before I do, I'm satisfied I've arrived at something interesting.

Check out Anu Kirk's guide to the evolver (link in archives).  Was looking at it the other day and noticed some good tips.
best of luck,
ben

--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "prof_lofi" <billthompson@...> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> I'm revisiting how I use my desktop mono evolver, seeing if I've really exploited it for live purposes beyond sound design etc (I do experimental music creating very analogue 'elec. equipment'y' type sounds etc.)...
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> One thing I've thought about trying is the old trick up plugging the output back into the input.  Has anyone tried this, can it damage the evolver?  I was thinking of routing this via aux return on my board to mix/play live.
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> Thanks....
> 
> Bill
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> www.billthompson.org
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