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Dave Smith Instruments Evolver User Manual

Dave Smith Instruments Evolver
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Dave Smith Instruments Evolver Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDave Smith Instruments
ModelEvolver
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Register Your Poly Evolver

Information on registering your Poly Evolver Keyboard with Dave Smith Instruments.

Selecting and Editing Settings

Explains how to navigate and edit Programs, Combos, and Global settings.

Chaining Evolvers Together

Using Multiple Poly Racks

Guide on connecting multiple Poly Racks for expanded polyphony.

Chaining Mono Evolvers

Instructions for connecting mono Evolver units to increase voices.

Version Compatibility Notes

Information on compatibility between different Evolver models and software updates.

Poly Evolver Voice Architecture

Analog and Digital Signal Paths

Description of the analog and digital sound generation components.

Audio Inputs and Outputs

Details on audio connections, ports, and signal routing.

Basic Operation

Program and Combo Modes

How to select, play, and switch between Program and Combo modes.

Saving and Editing Sounds

Process for saving edited Programs or Combos and using the Compare feature.

Keyboard Transposition and Voice Assignment

Adjusting keyboard pitch range and how voices are assigned to notes.

Global Parameters

Master Pitch and Tuning Controls

Transpose and Fine Tune adjustments for master keyboard pitch and tuning.

MIDI and System Connectivity Settings

Configuration of MIDI Channel, Poly Chain, and Clock settings.

Tempo and Clock Divide Settings

Sequencer speed (BPM) and clock division settings.

Program Parameters

Oscillators Configuration

Detailed settings for analog and digital oscillators, including frequency, shape, and level.

Filter and Feedback Settings

Configuration of Lowpass and Highpass filters, resonance, and tuned feedback.

Amplifier (VCA) and Effects

VCA level, envelope, and controls for Distortion and Delay.

Envelopes and LFOs

Settings for Envelope 3 and the four Low Frequency Oscillators.

Modulators and Miscellaneous Parameters

Modulators Setup

Routing and controlling modulation sources and amounts.

Miscellaneous Settings

Configuration of trigger select, key modes, and other system options.

Sequencer Operation

Programming a Sequence

Step-by-step guide for programming sequences, including rests and resets.

Suggested Sequencer Destinations

Ideas for routing sequencer output to various parameters for dynamic control.

Modulation Reference

Modulation Destinations

A comprehensive list of parameters that can be modulated.

Modulation Sources

A comprehensive list of elements that can be used as modulation sources.

Combo Parameters

Part Configuration and MIDI Settings

Setting up polyphony, program selection, and MIDI modes for each part.

Sequencer and Tempo Settings Per Part

Controlling sequencer behavior and tempo within individual combo parts.

MIDI Implementation

Global MIDI Settings

Master MIDI channel, clock status, and local control settings.

MIDI Messages Overview

Explanation of received and transmitted channel, controller, and system messages.

System Exclusive Messages

Requesting Data Dumps

How to request program, combo, waveshape, and global parameter data.

Data Dump Formats

Structure and format of transmitted program, combo, and global data.

Parameter Data Reference

Global Parameter Data

Table detailing global parameter numbers, ranges, and descriptions.

Combo Parameter Data

Table detailing combo parameter numbers, ranges, and descriptions.

Program Parameter Data

Table detailing program parameter numbers, ranges, and descriptions.