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AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "spaceanimals" <jim.alciere@...> wrote:
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> Why are the new synths so short, and how do you put one on a keyboard stand?
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> I set up knob 1 to control midi number 7 and sure enough the volume on my vintage keys goes up and down, but so does the volume on the AN1X. How do I set it up so it doesn't affect the AN1x.
Try setting up the knob to send controller number 11 (expresssion); some modules recognize it, although I don't know about Vintage Keys. I use a volume pedal connected to the AN1x's "Foot Controller" input, assign it to send controller #11, and it controls the volume on my Voce organ module (which recognizes #11).
That's one reason why I'll never part with my AN1x - it's a good controller. The other 2 reasons you've already stated: it sounds great, and it has 61 keys. Any other VA or real analog synth with 61 keys (Prophet, Evolver, Virus, ??) is gonna cost $2000 and up and won't be as good a controller. Versus $350 for my AN1x. No contest. ;-)
My live rig is a weighted controller (ancient KX-88) and the AN1x, driving a rack with synth/organ/piano modules. When the AN1x isn't being synthy, it's a nice organ keyboard.
Van