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Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver PE Keyboard Synthesizer
Dave Smith Instruments
Manufacturer: Dave Smith Instruments
Product type: Synthesizers
Cat no: DSI-2014
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DESCRIPTION
A polyphonic 61 key digital/analog hybrid synthesizer
FEATURES
  • Numeric keypad for direct access of programs and combos
  • Tuned feedback with grunge: use feedback as a pitched sound source
  • Distortion and output hack
  • MIDI I/O, Thru and poly chain
  • Each voice is a complete Evolver with 4 oscillators per voice, 2 analog and 2 digital
  • True stereo signal path with separate Curtis analog low-pass filters in each channel for each voice. Each voice has its own independent effects (feedback, delay, distortion, high-pass filter, etc.)
  • Highly accessible sound control for easy, intuitive operation
  • Clocked, pulsing blue LEDs and hardwood end-panels
  • Each voice has an independent 16 x 4 step sequencer. Everything (sequencer, LFOs and delay) syncs perfectly to MIDI
  • In Program mode, all four voices play the same sound. In Combo mode, voices can be allocated however desired: stack all 4 for a huge unison sound, split or layer the keyboard in any configuration, and/or play one or all sequences at the same time
  • Each voice has its own stereo output in addition to the mix and headphones outputs
  • Stereo audio input that can be routed to any or all of the voices, enabling parallel audio processing of external stereo or mono signals. The output of one voice can be routed to the input of another for interesting double-processing effects
SPECIFICATION
Power 100V-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
Oscillators Oscillators per voice: 2 x digitally controlled analog oscillators (DCOs) wite noise generator
Filters 2 x low-pass filters per voice: 1 x analog Curtis filter per channel, selectable 2- and 4-pole operation (self-resonating in 4-pole mode)/digital high-pass filter
Modulation 3 x envelope generators per voice: filter, VCA and assignable (4-stage ADSR)/4 x LFOs per voice/glide (portamento): separate rates per oscillator
Effects Digital delays: 3 sx eparate, syncable, stereo delay lines per voice
Sequencing 16 x 4 step sequencer per voice
Program memory 512 x fully editable programs (4 x banks of 128) and 384 combos (3 x banks of 128)
Velocity sensitive Velocity sensitive and aftertouch
Keyboard 5-octave, semi-weighted keyboard
External control Spring-loaded pitch wheel and assignable mod wheel
Inputs MIDI input/stereo audio input: 1/4" unbalanced/sustain pedal input
Controls 78 x knobs and 58 x switches
Dimensions 35.56cm W x 97.79cm L x 12.95cm H
Weight 12.7kg
REVIEW
The Poly Evolver Keyboard is DSI's flagship synthesizer, a nearly-knob-per-function knockout that sounds unlike any other synth out thereiexcept another Evolver, of course! Don't like a high-end hardware synth that requires wading through endless menus to program? Not an issue with the Poly Evolver's 78 knobsi60 of them potentiometersiand 58 buttons, incuding a keypad for direct access of programs.

An analog/digital hybrid, the 4-voice Poly Evolver features four oscillators per voiceitwo analog and two digitaliin a unique stereo voice architecture with a real Curtis analog low-pass filter per channel. The digital processing does not simply add effects at the end of the signal chain, but is tightly integrated with the analog electronics for tuned feedback, distortion, bit crushing, and synced delays. It can also process external audio and has separate stereo outputs for each voice.

The Poly Evolver is capable of producing sounds ranging from classic analog to more brash and edgy digital sounds. It is also multitimbral, with the ability to play up to 4 parts simultaneously through separate stereo outputs. And it can process external audio.

The Poly Evolver is not a generic slab workstation. If you're looking for realistic pianos and strings, keep looking. But if you want a truly unique, inspirational, real instrument, look no further.
Also known as: Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver PE, dsi Poly Evolver PE, polyevolver Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver PE Keyboard Synthesizer
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