--- In AN1x-list@y..., terryfunken@a... wrote:
> I've had my AN for about 5 years now and absolutely love it- but
I have
> problems when trying to sequence using Logic Platinum on
my Mac G3.
>
Which Mac OS version are you running and which version of
LAPM?
> a) When using the AN in bi-timbral mode it often locks up and
all the
> parameters in say Chn 1 start affecting Chn 2 as well- This is a
bastard- has
> anyone else had this problem? (I always end up having to
leave it in single
> mode)
>
From your description I'll hazard a guess you are experiencing a
MIDI Loop in your set-up. How is the AN1x Object defined in your
Autoload environment? When using the AN1x as a bitimbral
sound source (Layer = Dual) each Scene must be set to an
individual MIDI Receive Channel (Rx Ch under UTILITY/SETUP.)
Do the channel settings for your AN1x object in the environment
match the Rx Ch settings in the AN1x Voice you are using?
> b) Hanging notes when using Logic, but not when playing from
an Akai MPC
> (eh???)
>
I've read your follow up emails on this thread and know you are
using a MIDIMAN USB 2x2 MIDI Interface. Which version of OMS
are you using? v2.3.7 or v2.3.8? Are you using the current
MIDIMAN drivers for the 2x2? I know MIDIMAN was at one point
pushing OMS v2.3.7 in favor of 2.3.8 but I also know that Opcode
released a 'fix' specifically for their brand name USB MIDI
Interfaces when using v2.3.7. I've always stuck to v2.3.8 and
didn't think much of the MIDIMAN 2x2. I've had _marginally_ more
success w/ an Opcode brand MIDIport 32 but ∗neither∗ worked
with AN1xEdit OR other Mac freeware apps that rely on SysEx
communication. MIDI Note and CC's were never a problem in
Logic, or Vision DSP, but every now and again Logic would not
'see' the Opcode USB MIDI Interface and I'd have to unplug/plug
the MIDIport 32 :-( Didn't have THAT problem with the MIDIMAN
though. Unfortunately, if you're going to use a non-Emagic USB
MIDI Interface with Logic you have to use OMS.
I've switched tback o an Opcode Studio 128x MIDI Inteface
(non-USB) for my current set-up. I'm no longer using OMS w/
Logic. I use the 128x in MTP emulation mode and rely on the
internal drivers within Logic. I use OMS ∗only∗ for IAC
communication from/to Logic - and very seldom at that.
Eventually I'll switch to an all Emagic set-up as same brand
compatibilty seems to be where it's at on the Mac right now -
sigh :-( RANT: It seems that we took a big step backwards when
Gibson dismantled Opcode and support for OMS (and us users!)
were abandoned. Hopefully this siuation will improve when OS X
MIDI apps become wide spread. Word has it that Core Audio
services under OS X will offer native mLAN support - yea!!! END
OF RANT
I know that Emagi'c SoundDiver offers an Ed/Lib module for the
AN1x but the demo doesn't permit much in the way of MIDI
communication so I found testing it ito be frustrating (aside from
trying out the user interface.) There is at least one user on this
list who has had success with the AMT8, AN1xEdit, and an iMac
via USB.
> c) since I lost the Data book long ago, I read somewhere about
different
> modes that the AN1x operated in- could a difference between
Mode one and two
> be the answer?
>
Doubtful. Mode 1 and Mode 2 differ only that Mode 2 uses
'standard' MIDI CC assignments for a handful of useful AN1x
parameters where as in Mode 2 Yamaha provided a MIDI CC
assignment for most every AN1x parameter - meaning it can be
(almost) fully automated. MIDI Tx and Rx ch for Scenes is not
affected by the Mode selection. BTW - the PDF manuals can be
had for free from Yamaha or the Files sction here at Yahoo!
Groups
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files > There's a few other questions (like not being able to get the
Mac editor to
> upload) but I'll start with these first.
>
> Also does the AN200 sound EXACTLY the same?
>
The AN200 offers the same sound engine as found in the
PLG150AN - which is derived from the AN1x - so the answer to
your question is yes and no. It's sounds the same but offers an
additional OSC waveform AND has only a single scene as
opposed to two.
> Looking forward to hearing from you
>
> Tom
regards,
Jon