Play a rest by triggering any key transmitting a value of c248 or lower. Classic dsi analog digital hybrid synth, the rack version is quite rare. Chordian dispenses with 3 of processions trigger sequencers but keeps the pitch sequencers so that all 4 sequences are played via a global trigger sequencer. I like it very much, because it can produce weird sounds. The evolver also features three syncable delays, a 16step 4track sequencer, 512 editable patches of memory, midi inoutthrupoly chain, and stereo inputs and outputs. All the sysex stuff is detailed in the back of the evolver manual. Automation sequencer for all the evolver control parameters and the step sequencer, allowing to automate them. The mono evolver is an analogdigital hybrid monosynth, with two dco analog oscillators and two digital wavetable oscillators. Dave smith instruments evolver operation manual pdf download. Using evolvers sequencer to control other midi devices. Dave smith instruments evolver monophonic analog synthesizer. Individual sequences can be routed to any standard modulation destination see the table on page 41. Click on the sequencer button at the top of the sequencer panel to open the complete set of parameters for the sequencer features of the evolver as seen below.
It is surprsingly handy, especially in toggle mode. Chordian is a midi sequencer designed to work with the kontakt 5 midi output. The sequencer can be stepped by the internal clock, by the midi clock for beat syncing, or by midi notes. The fact that this synthesizer also has a inbuilt 4track sequencer means that it does not rely on an external midi keyboard or sequencer to play musical sequences, simplifying the task of generating midi control messages immensely. Hello, i own a dsi evolver desktop version not poly. Dave smith instruments evolver operation manual page of 64 go. Dave smith instruments poly evolver vintage synth explorer. Sequencer the poly evolver features a 4 x 16 analogstyle step sequencer that can generate four separate sequences of up to 16 steps each. In 2005 dave smith instruments released their third evolver the poly evolver.
The poly is also in a 1u rack, which means that it can be slow to program at times. And then theres the flagship keyboard version the poly evolver twice as. Stereo audio input for audio processing of external stereo or mono signals, enabling the synth to act as a unique stereo effects processor. The wavetables include classic prophet vs waveshapes. Listen to other programs by turning the program knob top main led must be on, and keep the sequencer running if you want. If you are an evolver owner, you are already familiar with the basic poly voice it is the same, but now there are four of them. So morgenspaziergang, maybe this can be a little basic example to understand the gated sequencer better. No one identifies the prophet 10 with its single keyboard version. It is a variation on procession but with more of an emphasis on stacking pitches and lacks the cc implementation. Mode, note, and velocity settings, which are programmable. On the evolver forums i found a few other people questioning this, but no responses.
Dso can also be used in combination, with the keyboard gating the sequencer, for example. Apr 23, 2014 the mode is selected with the a0 knob if its all the way counterclockwise, the sequencer works in recording mode. The strongest selling point of evolver still remains well i bought mine after hearing that in very flexible sequencer, which is fully integrated with huge capabilities of the sound engine. The lfos, step sequencer, and three separate delays can all be synced for massive. Fixed some controls from the editor window that they did not send any sysex messages. Im not at home right now so cant really give specifics, but hey the manual is pretty clear on it set sequencer on gated for track one, set destination on filter cutoff for track one, set all 16 steps to different values. The buttons control the evolver sequencer and snapshots functions.
But the evolver is ultimately about making sequenced sounds that you guessed it evolve over time. The dsi evolver has the signature old school timbre down pat as well as being able to provide digital timbres reminiscent of the waldorf q. Other positions select predefined sequences to use in apeggiating sequence mode. In the later half of this recording, i play with no thought. The poly evolver has 4 voices that are identical to the single voice in an evolver. The poly evolver rack features a plethora of daves best ideas with a monstrously powerful 4voice polyphonic sound like no other. A series of tutorials exploring the many functions of dave smiths poly evolver keyboard. External inputs evolver also provides audio inputs, allowing it to act as an effects unit for incoming audio. Dsi poly evolver patches, presets, soundsets and sound design. Dave smith instruments poly evolver rack rare vintage dsi. Dave smith instruments mono evolver vintage synth explorer.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have your 5 notes and 5 rests 5. In this tutorial ill explain how i use the sequencer to. Once you understand that it would mainly be a matter of planning a layout and plonking the controls on the screen i imagine. Evolver is a performance tool for creating multilayered evolving sequences of sound. They wanted that dual manual version or at the very least a bi timbral version with poly sequencer. The innocently labelled sequencer button transforms all the knobs and matrix rows into a fourrowby16step sequencer. When hit center c, the pitch goes higher one by one. The sequencer the evolvers sequencer is surprisingly flexible given its unimposing physical presence. Hit the start button in the lower left corner to play a sequence. This means up to four sequences each being 16 steps each can be used as modulation sources, and can be routed to any of the modulation destinations in the evolver.
At its most basic think of evolver as a 4 lane sequencer which creates automatic accompaniment from notes and chords as you play on your midi keyboard, but it can also be used to create elastic evolving soundscapes where audio samples seamlessly merge into one another to create highly complex and original sounds. As ive already mentioned, it consists of four rows or sequences, each sequence row being of any length up to 16 steps and routable to control practically any evolver parameter. Poly evolver features a truly unique synth architecture. Dave smith instruments poly evolver operation manual pdf.
Note that lock sequence can be used to copy a sequence from one program to another. The sequencer right, now weve got that lot out of the way well take a quick look at the sequencer. It can be used to start and stop the sequencer or to just latch a droning note on. Using vca envelope as a destination, for example, varies the volume of each step. You can sequence an entire drum, bass and lead pattern with just one key press, if you are creative enough with your sound design. Its a hybrid analog digital synth, with two dco analog oscillators and two digital wavetable oscillators per voice, with 4voice polyphony that can be stacked for cutting leads. Featuring two analog dcos and two wavetable oscllators, the evolver also taps into the power of the analog curtis filter and its complex modulation matrix of 24 sources and over 75 destinations.
The prophet 10 feels like a missed opportunity to me. Or just use the sequencer to create pads and drones with rich movement and character. Instruments dsi evolver, polyevolver rack or keyboard. This is the freeware dsi desktop evolver editor for xpvista. Dave smith instruments evolver analogwavetable synthesizer. Other than the manual, i always suggest going through the evolver guide by carbon111. The snapbutton copies the current program to the snapshots window. Follower can be used to control the vca or filter level, or the sequencer can trigger the envelopes. Why is a manual trigger necessary when there are already 32 other manual triggers that is, the keys. It has 2 analog and 2 digital oscs of course the digital one play prophet vs waves, the evolver has tracking delays with knobs, the modulation sources include the digital oscs, so filter fm and normal fm is no problem. Program mode sets all 4 voices to the same sound, one of the 128 programs in 4 banks 512 total. Dsi mono evolver patches, presets, soundsets and sound design. Dave smith is considered a legendary figure in the synthesizer world, he.
The evolver series of synthesizers marked dave smiths triumphant return to synth design. Put it in midi keyboard record mode by holding the sequencer button 2. The sequencer on the evolver is a 4x16 analogstyle step sequencer. Theres certainly a rougher side available as well with all the feedback implementation and controled distortion. Everything sequencer, lfos, and delay syncs perfectly to midi. This utility is highly recommended if you own any evolver model. Released in 2002, evolver is the first instrument to come from dave smith instruments.
Evolver s sequencer is a classic 4track 16step design. There is an excellent, free program linked from the dsi web site that will import small waves for you and transmit them to the evolver. There are three selectable trigger modes for the sequencer inspired by the sequencer modes on the dsi evolver. When shipped, bank 1 has sequencer oriented programs in locations 1 through 69. Prophet rev 2 tutorial the official sequentialdsi forum. Fortunately, it is set up so you can use an evolver with a poly to have a five voice synth, plus you can use your evolver as a controller for both synths. The startstop sequencerbutton is below the snapbutton on the left. Dave smith instruments poly evolver polyphonic synthesizer. To do this, transmit the dsp sysex to evolver via midi using a midi utility or daw capable of opening and transmitting sysex files. It could be good but youll certainly need multiple pages to get everything on the ipad screen. Evolver s effects include a few flavors of distortion and a digital delay. Their flagship instrument, its a fourvoice synthesizer essentially four complete evolvers with a 5octave keyboard, pitch and mod wheels, and a ton of knobs and switches in a clean, clear, easytonavigate layout. About dsi is in fact the successor of sci sequential, it is very much the best of vs and wavestation.
Next, plug evolver s signal outputs to your mixersound system. The step sequencer and the delays are awesome and enhance the possibilities of creating wild modulations very much. For evolver has one, based on the good oldfashioned analog variety such as the korg sq10. Dec 08, 2014 the evolver has a well documented midi specification and a large number of parameters available for sysex control. The evolvers ultracool midisyncable 16step, 4parameter, analogstyle sequencer with each patch able to store its own sequence is also onboard to really bring the mono evolver to life with animated evolving sounds.
Sequential prophet rev208 8voice analog synthesizer. Evolvers display will count down from 59 to zero during the sysex download. This button duplicates the action of selecting add snapshot from the snapshots menu. Dsi evolver, creating a sequence from init path youtube. The evolver line of synthesizers marked dave smiths triumphant return to pro synth design. Building on the poly evolver keyboard, the prophet 08 offers eight voices of polyphony. The lfos, step sequencer, and three separate delays can all be synced for massive, rhythmic, timebased effects in stereo. The evolver gives you four parameters per step, like having four sequencers really. This view of the sequencer shows the four sequencers available with the topmost set showing master functions on the right that apply to all four sets of programmable steps. The poly evolver has two main modes, program and combo.
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