Hi Jon,
>--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Wahler <bruce@a...> wrote:
>> The only area of concern is the keyboard. Alesis has been notorious for synths
>with mediocre keyboards. When you say that the keyboard is "rubbish," can you
>elaborate? What didn't you like? Is it similar to the AN1x keyboard (that many owners
>seem to hate)?
>>
>
>It feels really cheap and has poor travel. IMO, it's more along the lines of the
>keyboard used on the Yammie S03 rather than the version used on the AN1x. Still,
>considering the ION is designed for 'one hand on the wheel driving' - hahaha ;-) it's
>not likely to make much difference ∗unless∗ you plan to use it as master controller.
Since the knobs and switches get sent by NRPN, it's not going to make much of a master controller -- at least, not without some MIDI "glue" in the middle of the chain. NRPN is a MIDI feature that has never lived up to its potential, and there certainly isn't any sort of "General NRPN" standard for who does what to whom. I may end up springing for one of those knob boxes to control other modules, or keep the AN1x in that capacity.
And a general question to the list: Do OT conversations about the Ion, Virus, Waldorf interest or annoy you? I'd love to post a "test drive" of the Ion to the group, but not if it annoys the other members. Might have to start an Ion list ...
Regards,
-BW
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