If complexity and nearmodular connectivity appeals to you, the evolver is a synth. Analogue multimode filter with resonance and selectable characteristics. Im thinking of buying a dave smith instruments mono evolver keyboard edition both for musical and sound design purposes. Vyzor evolver by psicraft designs evolver editor vst. Evolver 2 is a kontakt sound library based on the best sounds of the famous dsi evolver synthesizer, and gives you a wide collection of vivid and powerful analogue sounds features ergonomic user interface. Combo editing polyevolver rack and polyevolver keyboard. As the first product made by dave smith instruments, the evolver is a hybrid monophonic synth that marks the return of dave smith to the world of hardware synthesizers.
Bitbox micro provides eurorack sampling for smaller racks and smaller budgets. To download your free copy, visit our media downloads page. The tetra is another dave smith designed piece of analog wizardry that sits somewhere between their prophet 08 poly synth and its monophonic desktop module counterpart, the mopho. The inputs and outputs are recessed, but it may be necessary to use angled plugs for audio and midi to prevent the plugs and cables from interfering with a fifth space above.
But despite having developed software synths, dave is today back to making hardware products in the form of his evolver range. The minilogue xd is an evolution of the popular minilogue synthesizers. 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. Download karmafx synth modular, our awardwinning modular synthesizer, today. These are the basic modules needed for a synthesizer aid modules connect to other modules to add features these modules deal with midi in some way or another see the controller page for more about controllers see the power page for details about power components. Download the best free modular synth audio plugins. This was followed by the poly evolver rack see sos december 04. In fact, other than the new prophet 08 themed paint scheme and knobs, the tetras case and layout is virtually identical to the mopho. The module has all of the same controls as the keyboard version and provides the same immediacy and ease of use. Modulargrid uses socalled cookies to ensure its socalled functionality. Midi in and out cables from the back of your synth to your midi interface are needed to send patches to and from your synthesizer for editing from your synth, mac, pc. Released in 2002, evolver is the first instrument to come from dave smith instruments. Is the evolver capable of doing the mophos complete palette. The process to load the factory sound bank files or any saved programbank files to your dsi synth is relatively easy.
Years ago i had started with the desktop evolver and although that ui is quite ingenious for the small space it takesup, i really did not like the cryptic led so purchased the mek mono evolver keyboard, and that is a great ui, so i eventually added a per poly evolver rack and poly chained it to the mek for 5 voices and still have it and love it. Product page behringer only sound modules of behringer. The sound engine is designed for maximum flexibility. Darwin arts has announced the release of trilobite 1.
Download our saturation knob plugin and get a free module to use in modular product features basic system contains seven doepfer modules a1101 vco, a108 vcf, a23 dual vca, a140 adsr, a118 noiserandom, a147 vclfo, a114 ring modulator. All of the patches in this bank will have vocal attributes in some form. Hit the button a second time, and the program will be. The evolver is an analogdigital hybrid synthesizer designed by dave smith and manufactured by dave smith instruments. I first became aware of the evolver whilst net surfing, and, after downloading the manual. The evolver is a true analog synthesizer that incorporates. Many of these sequences will be too low in pitch if you listen without a keyboard to. As always multitrack recording with some external fx.
In only 18 hp of rack space you can get a touch screen based sampler with support for 8 stereo sample pads. Korg minilogue xd patches, presets and sound design. Im now looking to buy a cheapsmall synth again, and checking the dsis because i liked my evolver. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 user manual pdf. When off, the controls are transmitted via midi but do not directly affect the local synth that is, the prophet rev2. The sound color module is based largely on the work and advice of professor wayne slawson see his book, sound color, this module is a human vocal formant sound coloration filter with optional vocal tone generator. To find out more about how each synth differs, view our synth comparison pdf classic oberheim sound made portable. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. Everything is included on cd, otherwise its sent as a digital download.
Evolver sound editor displays all evolver program parameters in a single graphical interface. 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. A sound module is an electronic musical instrument without a humanplayable interface such as a pianostyle musical keyboard. When you listen to the blofeld for read more waldorf blofeld synthesizer.
This is primarily useful for avoiding midi data loops that can occur with some external sequencers. The evolver marked daves smiths triumphant return to hardware synths and still sets the standard for sheer. All the functions of the synth are printed on a blue lexan overlay. I guess the modern alternative to the evolver would be the pro 2 or 3. Evolver 2 kontakt edition by pinknoise studio kontakt. Dave smith instruments ships dsm01 curtis filter module. Dave smith instruments evolver synth module sn 5197. After a stint working in software synthesis for seer systems, dave collaborated with roger.
Ive owned an evolver its gone now never heard a mopho apart from youtube videos. Both are great but not quite the same and much pricier. Download view 3 sounds fx collections producers will also addicted and liking the versatility of this pack when creating tracks from scratch. How would any of you describe the differences between these two. Karmafx is a company offering high quality, professional audio plugins, virtual instruments and effects for pc and mac. These will sound different depending on what notes you hit on your keyboard. What the tetra offers is fourvoice polyphony and multitimbral capability using. Dave smith instruments evolver monophonic analog synthesizer. Like the original synth, the evolver keyboard includes two analog oscillators, two digital oscillators, highpass and lowpass analog filters, three envelopes, four lfos, a 16. The xd is a four voice analog poly synth, with two vco oscillators per voice, plus a third multiengine digital oscillator with some really interesting capabilities.
The prophet 12 has the same filter, but the oscillators are like the pro 2s. Magellan is the bold new professional analog modeling synthesizer for the ipad. The mono evolver was the highly anticipated performanceoriented keyboard version of the original tabletop sound module. If you like the sounds of the dsi evolver, poly evolver, mopho x4 and. Programs from any evolver model evolver, poly evolver, poly evolver keyboard, evolver. Dave smith instruments evolver synth module sn 5197 via this auction the evolvers unique tonality comes from the synergy of its two analog oscillators and two digital oscillators which feature the waves from the legendary prophet vs.
Not content with just one synth, we gave magellan two independent polyphonic synth engines. Poly evolver keyboard, poly evolver rack, mono evolver keyboard, evolver desktop. Dave smith instruments evolver vintage synth explorer. Im pretty excited about this first synth app but then again, i love any instrument i can pick up without my roommate yelling at me for adding another piece of furniture. Loading factory sounds over midi sequential technical. Rack mounting the module the prophet 08 module includes rack ears for mounting the module in a standard, 19 equipment rack.
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. It can be frustrating to make a sound that would be simple to create on another synth, on the other hand it will do things that nothing else can quite easily and quickly and it covers enormous sonic distance with only a. Now you can record samples directly into the module or load them from the microsd card. Evolver programs are compatible with all models of evolver. Sound modules have to be operated using an externally connected device, which is often a midi controller, of which the most common type is the musical keyboard although wind controllers, guitar controllers and electronic drum pads are also used. Building on the poly evolver keyboard, the prophet 08 offers eight voices of polyphony with a 100% analog signal path. Brand new, the prophet 08 already looks like its a classic vintage. 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. Polyphonic version of dave smiths evolver released dave smith instruments has announced the release of their second product, the poly evolver. Dave smith instruments dsi mono evolver keyboard mek.
Vyzor evolver provides an advanced instrument editorlibrarian for dave smith instruments evolver hardware synth. The evolver marked daves smiths triumphant return to hardware synths and still sets. The blofeld is based on the ppg wave synthesizers of the early 80s. If necessary, download and install sysex librarian. Im pretty convinced on the overall sound of the synth, but sometimes i doubt about its expandability and because its monophonic. Dave smith instruments tetra vintage synth explorer. Prophet 08 the prophet 08 truly signals the return of the classic sequential circuits prophet synthesizers, in a beautiful, modern and ultrastable programmable analog synthesizer. Individually or together, they deliver a new powerful warmth to the sound of ios music. Reverb dsi synth collection sample pack download now same. My thing with the evolver, particularly the desktop, is that it rewards you much more if you dont have a destination in mind. The voice architecture is identical to the evolver, but it sports a 3octave semiweighted keyboard, pitch and mod wheels, a new builtin arpeggiator, and finally enough knobs and switches to put all the controls within easy. Dave smith instruments evolver synth module gearslutz.
Emphasis will be placed on quality of sound, and realtime performance. This app does the same, letting you tap and swipe to shape. Main editing evolver desktop and mono evolver keyboard. Dsi evolver synthesizer gets ipad patch editor synthtopia. 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. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer.
The hydrasynth desktop rack synth has a sound engine that is a sound designers dream synth as well as a performing musicians ideal performance tool. Digital dual oscillator with sawtooth and pulse waveforms, adjustable pulse width and noise. The module takes its name from the filter chip originally designed by the late doug curtis, which has been an integral part of the sound of dave smiths instruments from the classic sequential circuits prophet5, all the way up to recent synths such as. The poly evolver is a four voice synthesizer with real analog oscillators, filters, and vcas based on the evolver voice structure.
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