Evolver is a performance tool for creating multi-layered evolving sequences of sound. At its most basic think of evolver as a 4 lane sequencer which creates automatic accompaniment from notes and chords as you play on your MIDI keyboard, but it can also be used to create elastic evolving soundscapes where audio samples seamlessly merge into one another to create highly complex and original sounds. At the heart of evolver is a sophisticated wave synthesizer and sequencing engine which can create dramatic hard hitting transitions of sounds or merge sounds to create seamless transitions that evolve in time to the beat. It has 4 sequencer lanes which can run independently and mixed together using the real-time controls or over MIDI. When you play a chord on your MIDI keyboard for instance, each of the 4 sequencer lanes will take those MIDI notes and translate them into a musical sequence of sounds which are combined together and synced to create a form of automatic accompaniment. Evolver can load its own multi-layer patches or import them directly from Chameleon. These patches can be layered using the 4 sequencer lanes or split over a virtual keyboard. You can assign key zones, transpose them, assigned MIDI channels and velocity levels, set latch options etc. You can also load in your own one shot samples and lay them end on end to create evolving atmospheres or backing soundscapes. These samples can be looped or be free running with definable start/end and loop points using our non destructive editor. We also included a third sound source which lets you build sounds on the fly by overlaying harmonics to create anything from traditional sine, square, triangle, saw waves to complex detuned oscilators. These can be used in conjunction with multi-samples or one-shot-samples within the same sequencer lane. You can even randomize a complete sequence of harmonic sounds which when pieced together create some very unique and dynamic voices. Each sequencer lane can be up to 64 steps in length, each step has independent timing, pitch, volume, gate, probability, sample source etc. so the scope of what is achievable is vast. Each sequencer lane has its own ADSR, VCF and LFO which operates on all sounds within its lane, as well as being able to change the underlying settings for each sound source. Evolver also includes an ARP function which can be run in one of the default modes or you can define your own fingering patterns to be used to enhance your playing style. Create your own sequences, lay down your MIDI notes in your DAW and have Evolver automatically play along to your chord sequences, automatically locking to the host tempo. Sequencer events can be fixed or transposed allowing you to create percussive and drum backing using a single lane. Key Features: • 4 sequencer lanes • Up to 64 notes per sequence. • Each note can be fixed or transposed. • Timing and note probability. • 3 different sound source types (multi-sample, one-shot samples and harmonic) . • Add your own loops to a sequence. • Built in ARP function. • Import your own samples and mutli-sample patches. • Chameleon Support. • 5 different effect types (reverb, delay, phaser, flanger and chorus). • 8 band EQ. • .Latch Feature to hold chords/notes. • Create independent key zones with transposition and MIDI channels. • Paramter Automation from your DAW. • Control mixing and sequencer enable buttons using MIDI. • Built in Sampler. • Multiple Import options (including an experimental SFZ format). • iTunes and Files App importing of samples into the audio pool. • Files App Drag & Drop Support • Comprehensive Help pages included. Please Note: Not all features are currently compatible with Auria.
Only minutes but love it
Just got the app and love it to death,every app from Paul is top shelf the only app that don’t work out of the 7 I have is flex liquid audio on my new iPad pros. But works on an old iPod air to I hooked it up to my system but had to get a bigger mixer lol very satisfied with the whole package thank you Paul
I want to love it.
But notes get stuck and won’t stop playing. Using progressions with it but then it’s seems to find a midi note that never ends till you hit panic and then that note always plays when you try to play something else. Very noticeable on the default strings that load into AUM. I LOVE SO MUCH ABOUT THIS APP. But this bug makes it unusable at times. It seems to happen when other apps are sending chords, like chordbud2, and it happens when using other host, like sands or Audiobus.
Sequence timing issue
Timing of the sequences is unpredictable running as an AUM instrument tried about every permutation of reset lane, loop length etc. Sequence stopped triggering notes eventually. Almost like the probability features were implemented even though all probability was set to off. IPad air 2 14.4.2
Strong and Hopefully Not Forgotten
I love the power of this app and how deep it can go. With all the features though it’s somewhat difficult to personalize due to the layout. If the app is still getting updates please add an indicator of name/number/or color of which lane you are on when you are further down the programming pages. Maybe even a small toggle indicator. This and reliable SFZ import would really give this thing wings for people who want to venture beyond presets!
Strong and Hopefully Not Forgotten
I love the power of this app and how deep it can go. With all the features though it’s somewhat difficult to personalize due to the layout. If the app is still getting updates please add an indicator of name/number/or color of which lane you are on when you are further down the programming pages. Maybe even a small toggle indicator. This and reliable SFZ import would really give this thing wings for people who want to venture beyond presets!
Wow
It took me a little while begin to figure this app out, and I still have a ways to go. I think the manual suggests just loading up the presets (Performances) and letting ‘er rip, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing all weekend. The sounds it comes up with are fantastic, it’s really unique and a must for anyone with AUM.
My first experience
I do not see any use to this. I find 4 chords - just 4. Can you tell me why just 4? There is nothing here I understand. You should have had a nice song loaded to demonstrate this. I am losing patience fast. I hope day 2 goes better.
1.13 B29 Retriggering notes when notes atr on HOLD retriggers the envelopes. 1.13 B28 We now clear the delay and reverb buffers on tempo change to prevent unwanted delay trails at old tempo.
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