Thanks very much Jon!
A lot of good information and ideas there...
Excellent idea that I simply check out other peoples patches, which I
wouldn't have the patience for if I didn't have the AN1X-Edit. I LOVE that
software interface!
Jim
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----- Original Message -----
From: "jondl_2000" <jondl_2000@...>
To: <AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 8:29 AM
Subject: [AN1x] Re: knobs
> Hello Jim,
>
> --- In AN1x-list@y..., "James R. Acker" <jacker@o...> wrote:
> > This is a really interesting thread. I would love to hear the
> different
> > schemes that people use for assigning knobs on the AN1X.
> >
>
> If you download some of the recent 'jdlx' banks (Bass, Strings, E
> Piano) you'll find examples of how I typically use the Assign
> Knobs. I often use Knobs 1-3 for parameters that I feel are
> relevant to that particular sound type, i.e., Env Attack, Dec, Rel
> parameters for a String sound vs. VCO Edge, Ring Mod and
> Pitch Depth for Piano type sounds. I'll use Knobs 4, 7 & 8 for
> Common Parameters and VariEF D:W settings - sometime I like
> to be able to control the Vari Parameter and VairEF D:W and
> sometimes just one or the other. I'll typically use Knobs 5 & 6 for
> VCF Cutoff and Reosnance as these are often useful in
> subtractive synthesis. I like to use the Ribbon Control X & Z to
> offsett the FC and Rez but not so much for direct control - I prefer
> the Knobs for that. Occasionaly I'll use the Mod Wheel for FC or
> Volume in addition to or instead of Mod parameters - otherwise I
> still to Mod Depth parameters or LFO Speed (AT is good for Mod
> Depth too.) On Bass sounds I really like to use off the wall depth
> setting for the Pitch Wheel. As I mentioned, download some of
> my voices to see examples of all the above. You might download
> some of the alternative voice banks provided by Yamaha as
> there are many more examples of Assin Knobs contollers in
> those banks.
>
> As you may have gathered from the other responses in this
> thread the AN1x really requires a duel mindset - one for
> programming and the other for performance. The limited number
> of Assign Knobs dictates that you pre-plan your controller
> assignments - which is fine in itself but it kind of inhibits freeform
> expression. I've always admired the Nord Lead series for their
> intuitive and well designed controller mechanisms. IMO it lends
> itself far more to adhoc sound design than the AN1x. However, it
> does come at a price and the AN1x excels asa cost effective
> controller AND sound module so you must take this trade off into
> consideration (especially given the difference in cost or
> ownership.)
>
> > I don't even play synth live (I play guitar live), so it isn't an issue,
> but
> > I would love to have some more control over the sound
> shaping without having
> > to get SO into the myriad of buttons and parameters.
> >
> > Like this scheme, sounds logical....sounds like I can be in my
> home studio
> > and devide a sound needs a little more bite and be able to
> approximate where
> > to get it.
> >
> > Another thing....I am on the verge of thinking about possibly
> trying some
> > rainy day (there...that ought to be enough qualifiers to actually
> say "I'll
> > never do this, but if someone else did it would be great!") to at
> least make
> > a list of parameters that are NOT appropriate for the control
> wheel, and
> > another of patches that are not appropriate for the ribbon.
> >
> > Paramters that once changed....you lose the basic sound. THat
> kind of thing.
> >
>
> Hhhmm, this is kind of an interesting idea but I would suggest
> you alter your approach somewhat. Do you have a copy of the
> AN1x Data List pamphlet from Yamaha? If not, you can download
> a PDF version from the Files section here at Yahoo! Groups. On
> page 10 you will find a table 'Control Matrix List and Free EG
> Track Parameter List.' Take note of the Columns for Ctrl Matrix:
> Param, Calc, and Source. As you make Ctrl Matrix assignments
> for your own sounds (or tweak sounds that you've downloaded)
> you'll find the AN1x restricts certain assignments. Example: Go to
> Voice 13 in my E Piano bank and pull up Voice 13 'Saw EP1.'
> See how Knob 2 is used for SyncPit Dp. Now go to the Ctrl Matrix
> and change the Depth value to anything other than Direct - the
> Knob no longer has any effect on the sound :-( Now double
> check the table on page 10 and see the Ctrl Matrix: Calc value for
> SyncPit DP is limited to Multiply not Add. This prevents you from
> increasing or decreasing the amount by a scaled amount
> therefore limiting the usefulness of certain controller
> assignments.
>
> > This list has been picking up lately, that's really cool.
> >
> > Jim
>
> regards,
>
> Jon
>
>
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