Aug 28, 2014 dsi evolver synthesizer gets ipad patch editor soundtower has introduced evolver editor, a dedicated ipad patch editor for the dave smith instruments evolver synthesizer. For more than 30 years we have been helping our customers meet their everchanging business needs. This is a graphical editor for the dave smith instruments evolver synthesizer. The mono evolver keyboard mek harnesses his years of experience designing electronic instruments to create a truly modern yet deceptively classic monosynth that will be a must have synth for many musicians. Hit the button a second time, and the program will be. Dave smith instruments evolver vintage synth explorer. Oct 07, 2017 lets play around with one of my favorite synthesizers. This utility is highly recommended if you own any evolver model. The mono evolver keyboard allows for easier performance due to the velocity and aftertouchsensitive keyboard, as well as more knobs that expose parameters previously only accessible through.
It was first released as a desktop version in 2002, then later a 37key keyboard bearing the same synth engine as the evolver desktop was also released. Im having a little trouble bonding with it, and i was wondering what people think of the editor software for evolver made by soundtower. While this provides a wide range of operational possibilities, it also means that you can put evolver into a state where it doesnt seem to work. Easytonavigate matrixstyle interface for quick editing and realtime control of 8 parameters. It allows you to see how the factory programs are put together or to freely experiment to see what you can create. The evolver is an analogdigital hybrid synthesizer designed by dave smith and manufactured by dave smith instruments.
Released in 2002, evolver is the first instrument to come from dave smith instruments. The paper labels on the chips are not to be relied upon and the editor software may not display the correct version. Soundtower has introduced evolver editor, a dedicated ipad patch editor for the dave smith instruments evolver synthesizer evolver sound editor is an editor and sound development tool, created specifically for dave smith instruments evolver synthesizer. These are the core settings for the evolver to be connected to a computer or a hardware sequencer so it can be sequenced and be edited with a patch editor receivesend patches fromto a midi sequencer for recallstorage the olden days way. This guide will walk through all of the major elements of evolver.
Evolver pc 523a setup evolver desktop evolver keyboard. Using evolver with a midi keyboard evolver is quite often used without a keyboard, just using the internal sequencer. Chaining multiple evolvers together the poly evolver keyboard has 4 voices that are identical to the 4 voices in a rackmount poly evolver, and the single voice in the original desktop evolver. Evolver is an optimization addin for microsoft excel that uses innovative genetic algorithm ga, optquest, and linear programming technology to quickly solve virtually any type of problem that can be modeled in excel. Theres certainly a rougher side available as well with all the feedback implementation and controled distortion.
Dsi solutions provider of software to the heavyduty truck. Im having a little trouble bonding with it, and i was wondering what people think of the editor software for evolver. I dont really want to use a computer editor to control the evolver. This is a little tribute to dave smith and his amazing evolver monosynth. Evolver dave smith indtruments soundtower software. Vs plus 32 user wavetables, loaded via midi software editors such as motu unisyn. Feb 17, 2019 this is a little tribute to dave smith and his amazing evolver monosynth. Evolver sophisticated optimization for spreadsheets palisade. I like it very much, because it can produce weird sounds. It features a plethora of daves best ideas packed into a monstrously powerful instrument with a sound like no.
What the tetra offers is fourvoice polyphony and multitimbral. Rumor has it he is working on a larger editor format that is more like 1 function per knob. This compatibility enables you to chain multiple evolvers together to increase polyphony, using your poly keyboard as a controller for all chained evolvers. The poly evolver arguably took a backwards step with a 16x2 lcd and an updown page system though you can use a mono evolver to program it, or a pcmac software editor. Poly evolver keyboard, poly evolver rack, mono evolver keyboard, evolver desktop. Hhevolver automates the design of domainspecific heuristics for planning domains. This short, interactive tutorial is designed to teach you how to use evolver software by walking you through an actual risk model all under 30 minutes. Evolver sophisticated optimization for spreadsheets. Desktop publishing software freeware free download and. Dave smith is considered a legendary figure in the synthesizer world, he founded sequential circuits and designed such classics as the prophet 5 and prophet vs, and he was a pioneer in bringing midi to synthesizers.
I had the same dilemma 2 years ago, when i bought a desktop evolver. The evolver desktop marked daves smiths triumphant return to hardware synths and still sets the standard for sheer sonic ferocity in a monosynth. If nothing happens, download github desktop and try again. We recommend using a mixer to combine and balance the outputs of the instruments. Ever since its introduction in 2002, the evolver desktop synthesizer has been a dream machine for many musicians, producers, and sound designers. To accommodate these different uses, there are a couple program parameters to select. Dave smith instruments mono evolver keyboard reverb. Dave smith instruments tetra vintage synth explorer. Evolver sound editor provides the ultimate editing and sound development experience by displaying all evolver program parameters in a single intuitive graphical. Evolver sound editor displays all evolver program parameters in a single graphical interface. Dave smith has a fine legacy of synthesizers behind him the prophet 5, 10, and vs, the pro1, and many industry innovations and credentials. Image evolver web site other useful business software built to the highest standards of security and performance, so you can be confident that your. Hyperheuristics generated by our tool can then be used with combinatorial search algorithms such as a and ida for solving problems of the given domain. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them.
The dave smith instruments mono evolver keyboard adds a 3octave keyboard as well as pitch and modulation wheels to the evolver hybrid monosynth module. Ive read conflicting things about the existing soundtower and vyzor editors, and i dont really want to shell out the cash, only to be disappointed. Take control of your dsi evolver synth with this handy overlay, and get a discount when you use the ask. Hello, i own a dsi evolver desktop version not poly. Vyzor evolver by psicraft designs evolver editor vst plugin kvr. Version 3 is already installed in all evolvers serial numbers 1859 and above. The stepsequencer and the delays are awesome and enhance the possibilities of creating wild modulations very much. Evolver headquarters washington, dc metro area 1943 isaac newton square suite 260 reston, va 20190 additional locations denver, co 7600 east arapahoe rd suite 306 centennial, colorado 80112 washington, d. It features a plethora of daves best ideas packed into a monstrously powerful. The tetra is another dave smith designed piece of analog wizardry that sits somewhere between their prophet 08 polysynth and its monophonic desktop module counterpart, the mopho. Software evolver editorlibrarian software for the desktop evolver and mono evolver keyboard poly evolver editorlibrarian software for the poly evolver rack and keyboard prophet 08 editorlibrarian for the prophet 08 and prophet 08 special edition accessories expression pedal for dsi products with expression pedal inputs. Freeware dsi evolver editor vst post by bin ray fri apr 11, 2008 8. After a stint working in software synthesis for seer systems, dave.
Hhevolver is a framework for domainspecific, hyperheuristic evolution. I have to admit that relying on the software editor is a bit scary in the long term, particularly. Dave smith instruments evolver operation manual pdf. The monophonic evolvers desktop and keyboard have hotter outputs than the polyphonic evolvers rack and keyboard, so if you use the mix input on the poly evolver rack, the one voice contributed by the monophonic evolver may be noticeably louder. 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.
This synth is now over sixteen years old and certainly its interface is feeling a little dated, but so much of what dave. Pluckit evolved although it operates within usenet, pluckit evolved is specifically designed. This is a freeware dsi desktop evolver software editor for xpvista. Soundtower editing software for alesis, korg, waldorf instuments. Evolver quick start tutorial this short, interactive tutorial is designed to teach you how to use evolver software by walking you through an actual risk model all under 30 minutes. Build a model step by step, following the simple video instructions provided. Evolver sound editor is an editor and sound development tool, created specifically for dave smith instruments evolver synthesizer. The evolver marked daves smiths triumphant return to hardware synths and still sets the standard for. Evolver has a unique ability arrive at the best overall global solution to a problemsolutions traditional solvers. It can also be used in combination, with the keyboard gating the sequencer, for example. Luxor evolved in an allnew, completely revamped luxor evolved, the chains are faster, the.
Well, its a handson desktop sound module and audio processor. Evolver edit junior this is a freeware dsi desktop evolver software editor for xpvista. Its unique design, sequencers, and patch capability make it a true gem, even 15 years after its conce. Watch out for my next video which will go through the evolvers features in more detail, including its very impressive software editor and vst. It was developed for the tabletop version, but i figure it should work for the keyboard version as well. Dave smith instruments evolver keyboard sound programming. Oversynth overlay for dsi evolver desktop synthesizer now. Evolver sound editor evolver soundeditor is a tool for organizing and creating presets for your. Besides, psicraft the developers of vyzor editor keep pushing the. Hi all, i recently picked up a dsi desktop evolver. Dsi solutions provider of software to the heavyduty. Lets play around with one of my favorite synthesizers.
Since this is basicly the same topic, check out the link to the stereoping editor in the other thread. To get data from the evolver you have to connect the midi out of the evolver to the software, use the i command line switch to specify the device to use for. Evolver 523a installer evolver desktop and evolver. In fact, other than the new prophet 08 themed paint scheme and knobs, the tetras case and layout is virtually identical to the mopho. Evolver plugse demo for windows xp, vista, win 7 3264 bit, win 8 3264 bit. Version 3 went into production with serial number 1859 and was primarily to make the desktop evolver. Thats the evolver story so far, but now everything has changed with the arrival of the poly evolver keyboard or pek, which seeks to combine the best of both previous. 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. Software evolver editor librarian software for the desktop evolver and mono evolver keyboard poly evolver editor librarian software for the poly evolver rack and keyboard prophet 08 editor librarian for the prophet 08 and prophet 08 special edition accessories expression pedal for dsi products with expression pedal inputs. Dave smith instruments evolver standalone sound editor. Went with the vyzor editor, because it looked so damn sleek and sexy the screenshots have blinded me since then i fired it up a couple of times, and each time had to read the manual which is huge btw, because the thing is so complex and unintuitive. Through a midi connection, this program can receive single presets or an entire bank of presets from the hardware as well as replace individual presets or an entire bank.
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