Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

I do feel as if I'm missing something simple, but I can't figure out 
what "it" is.  The main problem is if I play cool bass line in synth 
mode and want to create a sequence, I go into sequence mode and have 
four Oscillator frequencies AND four sequence tracks to choose from!  
This is where I get lost! I think one specific example of how to 
program a patch with pitch changes etc.. would help immensely.

I am also starting to think maybe the poor midi implementation on my 
JX-3P is behind it all.

Thanks alot for your help ski,
-Rick        


--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "ski_ex5tech <ex5tech@e...>" 
<ex5tech@e...> wrote:
> From what you've said, I'm not sure if you're having difficulty 
> making the Evolver function correctly, or difficulty composing.
> 
> If you're having difficulty programming the Evolver sequencer 
> correctly, I'd recommend reading the page in the manual 
> entitled "Sequencer Operation".  Especially if you're finding, 
after 
> programming a sequence in which you INTENDED to sequence pitch, 
that 
> the pitch doesn't change, you're missing something VERY simple.  
You 
> basically just have to set one of the sequencer 
tracks "destination" 
> to modulate one or more of the oscillators' pitch.  Then you 
actually 
> program the values in the sequencer.  Read the manual carefully, 
> though, for the specific steps.  Don't worry or get frustrated... 
it 
> IS something very simple you're missing.  
> 
> I might also recommend programming the sequencer with the front 
panel 
> knobs, prior to trying to to it with an external MIDI keyboard.  
Keep 
> things as simple as possible, and when you have that working, THEN 
> graduate to the more complex stuff.  You don't want to have to 
wonder 
> if you have a problem with a MIDI connection or something like that 
> as you're trying to solve another problem.
> 
> If you're having difficulty composing... well, get in line!  ;)  
> Everyone has some degree of trouble from time to time.  And of 
> course, some people are great at it, and some are not.  Some find 
it 
> easy, and some find it hard.  I'm not sure that anyone can help 
> someone else to be a better composer with just a few quick tips.
> 
> Back to the sequencer itself...
> 
> You've asked these questions before, as I recall.  I don't remember 
> if you ever answered my previous reply, but did you ever get a 
chance 
> to read it?  If so, did it help at all?  Here's a link in case you 
> haven't:
> 
> http://www.ex5tech.com/ex5ubb_cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?
> ubb=get_topic&f=23&t=000016
> 
> (Depending on Yahoo or your email program settings, the link above 
> may be wrapped, and you may have top copy/paste it into the address 
> bar in your browser.)
> 
> Happy sequencing!
> 
> 
> Ski
> www.ex5tech.com
> EX5Tech Evolver forum:
> http://www.ex5tech.com/ex5ubb_cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=23
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "rickyannotta 
> <rickyannotta@y...>" <rickyannotta@y...> wrote:
> > I'm looking for some help to learn this beast.  I like to program 
> my 
> > own musical phrases and tweak them.  I toy around with my evolver 
> as 
> > a synth, and I find something cool, I try to create a sequence.  
> > First I set a destination to a oscillator frequency then go into 
> > sequencer mode, set it so evolver is programmable from a keyboard 
> and 
> > then...the notes sound nothing like they did in Synth mode or 
don't 
> > change pitch at all! It's been frustrating as I haven't even been 
> > able create simple phrases, basslines etc.. 
> > 
> > There's really no beginner information available anywhere. Where 
do 
> > others start when they want to program their own patches or tweak 
> out 
> > existing ones?  
> > 
> > Thanks - Rick