Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Hello.  I have figured out a little about the Evolver.  I am still confused though.  Basically I 
start with the basic patch (OS 3, Bank B, patch 128) and make Osc 1 and Osc 2 a triangle 
or saw wave, then I put the frequency of each to say C3.  However, once I turn the VCA 
up...it just drones.  Ok, so I let it drone...because I am learning and am happy to hear 
something I actually programmed...or rather made make a noise.  Then I go to learn the 
sequencer...which I can get to run but I have no idea how to program like a baseline using 
those 1-100 values.  Basically I am used to programming actual notes (a, b, c d, e, etc)  
instead of values.  I never used a CV style sequencer.   What do these values represent?  I 
understand the reset and off options...but not the values 1-100.  I put the sequencer 
destination to Osc All Frequency and it changes the tone / pitch a bit...but I want to be 
able to understand it and control it.  

So basically, I need to understand how to stop it from droning all the time..but also play 
when I hit the sequencer start button.  (I have only figured out the turning down the VCA 
stops it from droning lol).  Then I need to understand how to program actual notes using 
the sequencer.  

I have to admit, this is the hardest synth I have ever used... probably due to my 
inexperience with anything but simple synths.  However, I don;t want to give up...because 
knowing this machine will ultimately be rewarding.  

Any help would be perfect.  Thanks.  John