I really want a Matrix 12 but until then the AN1X will have to do. I
find the AN1X sounds very good through a tube amp. It warms the sound
up. I also find the AN1X sounds better as a poly synth than a lead
synth. Still I played for hours yesterday, bassess, leads, pads,
comps-sounded close enough-again through a tube amp. For leads I find
the Aural exciter and the compressor both add a little bite. I also
find the synth has so many options that it's easy to lose the sound.
Some of the best patches are real simple-an oscillator or two, no
effects. As I start adding effects and more oscillators the sound
gets too pretty. The ribbon controller can add a little
expressiveness to the sound.Using the ribbon controller for the
filter and just tapping it while playing staccato chords gives a nice
subtle change to the sound.
Check out the latest Keyboard magazine. Some nice patch tips.
When recording, if you have to run the AN1X direct, try to use a tube
preamp-ART makes a nice one, and roll some of the high end off with
an eq.
For effects-the echo adds a nice cheesy cheerful sound.The guy I
record with has an ancient Yamaha SPX 90 same basic principal as the
AN1X-if you want lovely metalic cheesy sounds turn it up.
Rainbow Jimmy
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