There is a sort of more modern equivalent in the Novation X-Station with its XY pad. While it may not have all the sound capabilities of the AN1X, it does have some punch and a wealth of controls, and is a MIDI controller. Perhaps connecting an X-Station 25 to the AN1X would provide a latitude of control that may be missing from the AN1X's own panel. Or a Novation Remote SL which is similar but without the built in KS synthesizer.
--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Edwards" wrote:
>
> Unfortunately, there are no hardware adjustments for the ribbon. The aftertouch does have a variable resistor (trim pot) which may be adjusted. It is the only trim pot on the circuit board.
>
> OS version v1.0.2 is the final released by Yamaha.
>
> As an electronics technician I would advise you to unplug and re-insert any components that are socketed and any connectors when you have it open to change the battery. Doing this will help if corrosion or oxidation has built up over time.
>
> Once you have it open you may be surprised at how small the circuit board is.
>
> The ribbon controller is one of the weaker components and is not easy to replace if it has failed.
>
> So - open the bottom, remove the battery, reseat all connectors, put a new battery in, reset the unit to clear the memory, re-load the factory patches and then try adjusting the trim on the aftertouch before you put all the screws back in.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ed²
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff
> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 6:57 AM
> To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [AN1x] Aftertouch issue (and greetings)
>
> Happy new year to you all, AN1x fans !
>
> Hi yp !
> I guess you can fix your troubles with ribbon control and after touch,
> as these are "tweakable", both in each patch (destination and amount)
> and in the hardware, it should be trim pots on some PCB to adjust the
> effect (minimum value and range), as these controllers are purely
> analog. They act as voltage dividers whose output is fed in some A/D
> converter. As they are passive and contactless they are likely reliable.
> The last OS is (should be...) available, it's an EEPROM, but it seems to
> depend on your country .... but don't expect too much improvements.
>
> I have mine, bought second hand too some years ago, and it's pretty
> reliable. The plastic case is a bit cheesy but the electronics and
> keyboard are flawless. Be careful when you open yours to change the
> backup battery.
>
> Cheers.
> J.F.
>
>
> yp_artist_guy a écrit :
> >
> > Hi.
> >
> > Newbie to AN1x here (as to owning, but have been checking them out for
> > 2 years via YouTube and forums, etc)
> >
> > Got an AN1x off of ebay and have been giving it a checkout, not sure
> > how this is going to turn out, is not quite as advertised.
> >
> > The touch ribbon is kind of funky. Works fine on one patch in X
> > direction as to filter opening and such, but is not exactly gradient
> > as to pressure or slide at times in Z.
> >
> > When you check it via the Factory Tests, it's clearly wonky...jumps
> > from 128 to 00 for example. Yet can pass, and say OK. Anything I can
> > do to get the ribbon working better when I open it up to change out
> > the battery?
> >
> > The aftertouch/pressure for the keyboard keys seems completely
> > non-functional in all the programs, key down after pressure does
> > absolutely nothing, however it checks out perfectly gradient from 0 to
> > 127 when doing the factory test? I tested multiple keys.
> >
> > There a factory preset patch where aftertouch opens the VCF up for
> > instance, or adds a vibrato, where it clearly should be working?
> >
> > My OS version is v1.0.2
> >
> >
>
>
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