Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

I think the difference between what has happened with DSI and some other companies is that DSI has bothered to answer the question.  And has given some reasons for it.

That they would stop to consider adding 4 new voices as an upgrade does speak well.  That they would do a new run of the PER speaks well.  I'm assuming that they are banking on the new run eventually selling out or at least recouping the costs of ordering the run.

Some other companies that I've questioned (okay, okay, ROLAND) never bothered sending a reply.  That's how they are structured.

Some small companies (and I don't feel like naming names but a couple are well respected for their small run modules/effects) either don't directly answer, answer in a timely manner or are down right rude about criticism.

I've always received answers from the DSI staff.  And on at least one occasion I asked a question that, five minutes after I sent the e-mail, I realized was butt-numbingly stupid.

They were cool about it.

So am I an apologist?  Naw, maybe just a mouth-breathing fanboy.  I had a chance to buy an LP or Wardolf when I was in the market for another keyboard.  I went with the MEK to go along with my DEVO.  They work well together.  There are things that DSI could have done to make them work together a little easier.  If those things ever get to me, then I'll sell my setup and replace it with something else.  If I ever tire of the Evolver sound I can sell what I have knowing that it has a good reputation and decent resale value.

Until then, I'm okay with the limitations of the Evolver and I can be realistic about why those limits are present.

That is, other than my bitching to Smith about putting a cupholder on the back of the MEK.  

Ravi:  you and the others royally screwed the pooch on that one....

Laters,
Tommy