Dave Smith Instruments Evolver Operation Manual page 34

Tip: Using Reset while programming a sequence can be helpful. For example,
when programming a specific melodic line, start by shortening the sequence to
four or eight steps until those steps are set, and then gradually move the reset
point to lengthen the loop until the desired number of steps is playing.
Sequences do not have to be the same length, however, which makes for some very
interesting, less repetitive patterns, particularly when sequences are set to odd and
even numbers of steps.
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Sequence one has an additional value, Rest, that appears in the list after Reset. Rest
prevents the envelopes from being gated by the corresponding step, so a rest in
sequence one affects all four sequences. If the sequences are the same length, rests
will occur in the same place in all four sequences as they loop. If the sequences are
different lengths, the rests in sequence one apply to whatever the current step
happens to be in sequences two through four, resulting in a more random-sounding
pattern (which can be really cool). In the following example, sequence one is 16 steps
long and rests occur at steps 2, 6, 9, and 12. However, sequence two is only eight
steps long, so rests occur at steps 2 and 6 the first time it plays through and then at
steps 1 and 4—corresponding to steps 9 and 12 in sequence one—the first time it
repeats. As sequence two loops, the rests will continue in the same alternating
pattern.
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Sequencer Parameters
The Sequencer has a set of dedicated switches under the LCD, and 19 knobs that are
shared with the filter and VCA knobs. Pressing S
those dual-purpose knobs from their normal program parameters (white text) to
sequencer parameters (orange text). The sequencer can be triggered in a variety of
ways, including from the internal clock, the keyboard, or with an external audio signal.
BPM: 30...250 – Sets the programmed basic speed for the sequencer in BPM. When
Prog Tempo is set to On in the Global Parameters menu, changing this parameter
also changes the master BPM, and vice-versa. When Off, changing this parameter
has no effect.
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Steps
5 6 7 8 9
v = step value; R = Reset
Steps
5 6 7 8 9
v = step value; r = rest; R = Reset
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
E changes the functions of
EQ DIT
Dest. 1
Dest. 2
Dest. 3
Dest. 4
Dest. 1
Dest. 2
Dest. 3
Dest. 4