Elektron Musical Instruments

--- Joe <jmelnyk@...> wrote:
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, simon leclerc
> <Simonvolt@v...>
> wrote:
> > 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I have been working with my new MD for the past
> few days and
> > i'm looking for a few answers about these two
> topics.
> > 
> > Program change:
> > 
> > I'm working with another synth that has his own
> sequencer
> > (DSI_Evolver) and i can't do proper  SEQUENCED
> program
> > change on Evo without losing syncro.  I have 2
> simple 16th  step
> > sequences on MD with a prg change on the first
> step of each
> > seq. When i go from A01 to A02 (or A02 to A01), 
> Evo changes a
> > little late so it goes out of sync with MD. I 
> don't have
> > this problem
> > when i use sounds on Evo and not sequenced
> programs.  I
> > guess you would have to program the change earlier
> but how ?
> 
> 
> I heard of others having this problem with the
> Evolver.  So I don't
> think it's an MD timing issue.  Basically, the
> Evolver wasn't made to
> be used in song mode, it seems.
> 
> But what's happening?  Is the Evolver sequencer
> getting completely out
> of sync timewise?  Or does the program change
> message just arrive a
> step too late?
> 
> Also, are you positive that the Evolver is using
> external clock (and
> that the MD is transmitting it)?  Because if it's
> just receiving
> start/stop messages (and the program changes) and
> then using its own
> clock, it will get out of sync.
> 
> 
> > If only Dave would have included a way to make
> sequenced
> > change in sync...i stll can't believe he forget
> about this one, even
> > the Electribes have this feature.
> 
> 
> It does seem weird that he didn't include better
> MIDI functionality,
> given that he helped create some of the original
> MIDI-capable
> instruments. Maybe in an OS update?  Either way, the
> Evolver still
> does a hell of a lot for what it is.
> 
> 
> > Parameter Locks:
> > 
> > Is there a way to copy parameter Locks from a one
> step to
> > another ? 
> 
> 
> Sheesh!  RTFM! :-)
> 
> In grid mode: hold the source key and press REC (to
> copy it); then
> hold the destination key and press PLAY (to paste
> the source to it). 
> For more info, check manual pages 38 and 39.
> 
> 
> Joe.
> 
> 


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