The Poly Evolver also utilizes real analog 2/4 filters and VCAs for modulation. Although the booth was a little malnourished in terms of support products like a sequencer and headphone listening posts, the synth had a distinctive sound, smooth, yet powerful and was able to reproduce classic analog tones as well as more outlandish excursions. The Keyboard was contained in a beefy chassis with wood side panels. The Poly is expected to start shipping by the end of April and will retail for $2699.
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