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Re: osx editor problem or maybe lack of understanding

2006-01-21 by psophometric

thanks for the heads up.  I think I'll be investing  in the program.  As far as the 
NilObjectException thing I do have the app and the bundle folder in the polyevolver folder 
in the hard drive, but it seems to have stopped doing that. 

Jason

--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "soundtower_helpdesk" 
<soundtower_helpdesk@y...> wrote:
>
> 
> 
> Hi again psophometric
> 
> The editor demo for both MAC and PC is enabled to edit
> change only few parameters the rest is disabled. The demo does not
> expire with time. 
> 
> This appears to be an unfortunate copy-edit snafu when it was stated 
> in the manual that:
> 
> > "The unregistered program lets you freely edit all of the Evolvers
> > preset parameters and
> 
> This was true for the Voyager (MOOG) editor not DSI Evolver. We are 
> in the process of copy editing all our manuals; this will take time 
> and we appreciate such diligence in our clients reading of the 
> material. We wouldn't improve our service or products nearly as fast 
> if it wasn't for detail people like yourself. Thanks.
> 
> The "NilObjectException" error on start is normal if the editor 
> folder is dislocated somewhere on the hard drive. If all file 
> components are in the same folder this will definately disapear. 
> 
> THANK YOU again for the heads up; I hope this helps.
> 
> I'll be posting again regarding a new update for the OSX. You might 
> be interested.
> 
> cheers
> Derek
> 
> SoundTower Help Desk
> www.soundtower.com
> 
> --- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "soundtower_helpdesk" 
> <soundtower_helpdesk@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi psophometric
> > 
> > (great ID name by the way...) we got your message. Will get right 
> > back to you.
> > 
> > Derek
> > 
> > SoundTower Help Desk
> > www.soundtower.com
> > 
> > --- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "psophometric" <jwebb66@s...> 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I am running the demo of the osx evolver editor.  I have had 
> some 
> > problems starting this 
> > > application I get a "NilObjectException" error, which is besides 
> > the point of this message.  
> > > Anyways when I finally get it to open, I get the virtual 
> keyboard 
> > to send midi messages to 
> > > the evolver along with the global window, volumes changes etc.  
> > When I choose the 
> > > different programs in the main windows it changes the programs 
> in 
> > the evolver, but when I 
> > > open the editor and move the sliders etc they do not not send 
> midi 
> > to the evolver.  The 
> > > editor manual states:
> > >    
> > > "The unregistered program lets you freely edit all of the 
> Evolvers 
> > preset parameters and 
> > > usemost of Editor's functions with the following limitations: • 
> > Saving files (disabled)• 
> > > Loading files (disabled) with exception of SYSEX files in OS 
> > UPDATE utility.  • Writing 
> > > presets to the Evolver (disabled)• Transmitting the User Bank 
> > (disabled)"
> > > 
> > > Am I missing something.  I emailed soundflower but I have not 
> > heard back from them.  
> > > Any reply would be much appreciated.
> > >
> >
>

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