--- In AN1x-list@y..., "atmosfere_sonore"
<atmosfere_sonore@y...> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> well believe it or not I am still desperately trying to get
> the new OS for my AN1X
>
> Yamaha Holland didn't even bother to replay
> few tech shops in Belgium and Holland did
> after a suggestion from yamaha Germany
>
> 25 euro for AN1X
> and 166 euro for the EX5 ! orf orf ! outrageous !!! :-(
>
I can't speak to the cost of the EX5 update by I expect there are
new features which elevates the cost. This is not the case of the
AN1x update which contains only minor bug fixes.
> I can't believe u have to pay so much for
> OBVIOUS MIDI sysex bug fixes that are certainly not an
> UPGRADE or an extra add on feature, but a FIX !
>
The OS v1.04 update contains no fix for any 'MIDI SysEx bug.' I'm
uncertain what 'bug' you are referring to? The AN1x SysEx
packets are very large but this is a design limitation (and I use
that term loosley) - not a bug. I'm afraid you're going to be
disappointed if you believe the OS v1.04 update will address
your issues with SoundDiver.
> Many more honest company do it for free
>
I've found Yamaha to be very upfront with me - I don't think their
honesty comes into play here. From your description it sounds to
me like once they are given the opportunity - they do the right
thing. Besides, how many other FREE services has Yamaha
promoted via the Web, etc. IMO, your statement is not entirely
justified.
> (has it was for my korg propechy and few Roland gears
> or the Waldorf pulse at least i could burn myself the EPROM)
>
??? Do you mean upload an OS Update into FlashROM or burn
an actually EPROM chip yourself? While not unheard of, burning
an EPROM is hardly commonplace. I cringe at the thought of the
average user having to burn an EPROM when you consider how
much difficulty is experience with simple FlashROM updates via
SysEx.
> now i am ready to pay even if it is unethical to me ..
> but at this price is a robbery ! ( i am more pissed at ex5 then
an1x
> of course)
>
> and 6 weeks waiting time !
> hope this nightmare will end soon ))
>
> keep old OS unless u have problems !
>
Keeping the old OS unless you have problems is sound advice.
And since I don't believe OS v1.04 will meet your expectations I'd
cancel the order and save the 25 EURO if I were you.
> i guess if u just play is ok
> if u edit and use midisysex a lot it isn't (
This is incorrect in regards to the AN1x. There is no difference in
SysEx behavior between v1.02 and v1.04.
>
> sounddiver doesn't work properly with any my an1x (1.02) and
> ex5r (1 OS version behind)
>
Likely a configuration error. Have you discussed this on the SD
list? I know Marcus Fritze of Emagic is active on that list. I used
AN1xEdit and Opcode Galaxy successfully with my AN1x on both
OS v1.02 with a variety of MIDI Interfaces in the past few years. I
think you might want to trouble shoot further before throwing
money at the problem.
regards,
Jon