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Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by Richard Scott

so you were involved with the development of the Andromeda Dave? Gotta say 
that synth makes me freekin happy every time I turn it on - the keyboard is 
fine - considerably better than most. I don't really understand the comments 
on build qualty - maybe its not really a thing of beauty but apart from 
those plastic cheeks its pretty darn well made, especially for the price... 
the fact the PEK has the same keyboard is a selling point for me

Richard

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Subject: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?


> --- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Lawson" <eslawson@c...> wrote:
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> Dave for the PEK.
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Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by marzzz@aol.com


In a message dated 5/25/05 11:49:20 PM, carbon111@... writes:


The upshot is that I'm sold. I will have my PEK in a few days!
The downside is that I have to get rid of some sweet instruments at
this point. Rest assured though, my experience with the Rack the last
couple of weeks has convinced me this is going to be
more-than-worth-it!


Ah, so are you joining the 8-voice club??

-Marshall

Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by marzzz@aol.com


In a message dated 5/26/05 6:34:10 AM, Andrea.Toni@... writes:


anyway i still find it Amazing that in 2005 there is "ONE" Kbd factory in the
all world that can manufacture a good quality one .... argh !

....and "NONE" that will build a keyboard with poly aftertouch!!

-Marshall

[Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by Dave

--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Scott" <richardscott@b...> wrote:
> so you were involved with the development of the Andromeda Dave?

Yup.  I'm responsible for a bunch of features (Unison X and the blue light on the back are 
my two faves), and I'm also the person responsible for the name.


> the keyboard is 
> fine - considerably better than most. 

I fully agree - that's why I suggested it to Dave. Solid and strong, yet smooth and fast.  My 
kind of good time... ;^)

dB
DSI

Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by Tony Scharf

marzzz@... said  on 5/26/2005 8:53 AM:
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> ....and "NONE" that will build a keyboard with poly aftertouch!!

I have had only keyboard that ever had this: It was a General Music S3 
workstation.  Its keyboard felt not bad but not good.  The Poly AT was 
great with my K2000 and E64 sampler that I had.  I *wish* the PEK 
responded to it.

Tony

Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by marzzz@aol.com


In a message dated 5/26/05 7:08:08 AM, tony@... writes:


I have had only keyboard that ever had this: It was a General Music S3
workstation. Its keyboard felt not bad but not good. The Poly AT was
great with my K2000 and E64 sampler that I had. I *wish* the PEK
responded to it.


Um, Tony....it does!!!! But not the keyboard itself- you have to have it controlled by a keyboard that transmits PolyAT.

-Marshall (whose PEK sits directly above a Kurz MIDIBoard)

Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by Tony Scharf

marzzz@... said  on 5/26/2005 10:49 AM:
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> In a message dated 5/26/05 7:08:08 AM, tony@... writes:
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>> I have had only keyboard that ever had this: It was a General Music S3
>> workstation.  Its keyboard felt not bad but not good.  The Poly AT was
>> great with my K2000 and E64 sampler that I had.  I *wish* the PEK
>> responded to it.
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I did not see that in the modulation sources area.  I must have missed 
it.  Ill have to look for that later.

Tony
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Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by Stefan Trippler

Tony, I searched for that in the mod matrix too for a while, but in vain. 
It's simply aftertouch/pressure.
The Evolver reacts depending on the kind of aftertouch that is received.

Stefan

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> marzzz@... said  on 5/26/2005 10:49 AM:
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>> In a message dated 5/26/05 7:08:08 AM, tony@... writes:
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>>> I have had only keyboard that ever had this: It was a General Music S3
>>> workstation.  Its keyboard felt not bad but not good.  The Poly AT was
>>> great with my K2000 and E64 sampler that I had.  I *wish* the PEK
>>> responded to it.
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> I did not see that in the modulation sources area.  I must have missed
> it.  Ill have to look for that later.
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>> Um, Tony....it does!!!! But not the keyboard itself- you have to have it
>> controlled by a keyboard that transmits PolyAT.
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>> -Marshall (whose PEK sits directly above a Kurz MIDIBoard)
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Re: Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by Carbon111

>Ah, so are you joining the 8-voice club??
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You bet! ^_^
My decision to get the PEK was fueled by three things - my frustration of running out of voices, my frustration of the rack's UI and of course the *amazing* sound of the beastie!
Best Regards, James
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Re: [Evolver] Re: Polyevolver Keyboard feel?

2005-05-26 by marzzz@aol.com


In a message dated 5/26/05 9:47:43 AM, doct@... writes:


Tony, I searched for that in the mod matrix too for a while, but in vain.
It's simply aftertouch/pressure.
The Evolver reacts depending on the kind of aftertouch that is received.



Exactly- the PEK and Poly will respond to any pressure, either mono or poly- you don't have to specify.

-Marshall

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