Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

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From: Iain Bryden <ibryden@...>
To: DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 1:17 pm
Subject: [Evolver] Which Evolver?








Hi, 

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I joined this group since I'm interested in buying an Evolver. I played both the Mono and Poly keyboards at Guitar Center. Both sound great, but the Poly Evolver keyboard ($2400) is more than I can spend so I'm considering the other models.

Other than the keyboard and the large number encoders, what's the difference between a Mono Evolver Keyboard and the desktop version? Same question for the Poly KB and the Poly rack.

Is it possible to chain multiple mono units together to get 2, 3, 4, + notes of polyphony? Maybe I can eventually build up to a Poly by stacking Monos.

Am I correct in assuming that the Poly models can function like four independent Mono models, each with their own MIDI channel and patch setting?

Other than the number of voices and number of keys, what's the difference between the Mono and Poly keyboards? 

Can the Mono Evolver desktop plus a keyboard controller such as Novation ReMOTE or M-Audio Axiom do a good job of replacing the Evolver keyboard?

I'm strongly considering getting a Mono Evolver tabletop ($600), but I don't want to get it and wish I had saved for the keyboard version ($1200).

Sorry if these are common and way too basic questions but I've been unable to find adequate answers. 

-- Iain 


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From: DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of RWKJ@...
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 7:03 PM
To: DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Evolver] Which Evolver?



HI, I own a pek and There's two modes of operation: program and combo
mode. in combo mode you can independently control each voice. the pek
has the same voice architecture as evolver x's four and you can chain
multiple units either, mono or poly units for additional polyphony up to
16 voices if i'm not mistaken. When determining which unit to get, the
first two big questions that I'd ask myself is this: 1-Is this for
studio or live use and 2-do I prefer a menu or knob per function control
panel. If your doing, mostly studio work and don't mind menus heck, I'd
spring for the poly rack. It's more of a preference thing I guess. you
could achieve more cost effective polyphony by sticking with the racks
but, I feel that the keyboard versions are more intuitive to use when
everthing is laid out in front of you. If price is an issue and your
goal is a polyphonic synth and don't mind menus go with the poly rack.
For another hundred or hundred fifty bucks more than the mek you have
not one but, four voices and how sweet it is!!! Then, down the road you
can spring for the keyboard version which seamlessly works with your
poly rack without eating up all the channels on your mixer!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck-Bob 



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