Elson Trinidad wrote:
>
> At 09:00 PM 4/21/00 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >I've played it twice now! Very, very nice. I love the interface - the
> >immediacy is wonderful. It's like everything Roland got wrong on the
> >JP8K Korg got right on the MS2K.
>
> Except the 4-octave keyboard :) Does the MS2000 have effects? The effects
> are what make the AN1x powerful.
Good point regarding the keyboard! One more X in the AN1x Column! Uh,
yeah I think it did have delay and distortion. Don't recall if it had
reverb. Again, we agree on the AN1x effects. I ∗do∗ wish some of the
delay parameters on the AN1x could be edited more quickly. You'd think
by now I'd make an Assign Knob for data entry! Duh.
>
> >I like using the AN1x as a
> >one trick pony and never make use of the bi-timbral functionality.
>
> Same here, though it's not ∗real∗ bitimbrality.
True, but we're splitting hairs here. IMO, they were 'damned if we do,
damned if we don't' on the bitimbral issue. I think they made an
acceptable compromise - but keep in mind I use a sampler as my
multitimbral work horse. Someone just starting out won't get it :-/ and
that's how I perceive the limitation. But hey! That's what this list
if for. To help AN1x Users!!!
If Yamaha came out with
> even a 4-part (true) multitimbral AN synth, I'd be happy.
The did ;-) Buy a CS6x loaded with PLG150-AN cards - ha ha ha.
Seriously, I think the PLG concept is GREAT but I too wish they'd make a
follow up. If I could take my existing Voice library with me for the
upgrade ride (and keep the Ribbon Controller) I'd seriously consider
it...somehow I doubt it will happen.
>
> >I really enjoyed that little ER-1 Drum Machine too. More
> >so than the EA-1 box.
>
> I have both. I felt the same as you before I bought it but actually use the
> EA-1 more for 303-type patterns. Sometimes for basslines. The EA-1 I use
> primarily for adding some high-end crisp to rhythm tracks (like lo-fi drum
> loops). I always need to use it with a compressor or else it just doesn't
> sit well in a mix.
I've a copy of ReBirth sitting around that hardly gets used so I just
know I'd play with the ER-1 for a couple months and get nothing done.
It's not that I don't think any of this is worth the money - I simply
know one more piece of gear will serve only as a distraction right now.
∗sigh∗ You know how it goes: work, family, hobby's, etc.
Jon
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