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AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" <jondl_2000@y...> wrote:
>
> --- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Matt" <xproject_mattx@y...>
wrote:
> >
> > I am about to buy the yamaha an1x
> > I have heard some samples of it an one of my favorite bands(The
> > Faint) use it and get some great sounds out of it
> >
> > it would be acting as my main controller to control my ms2000R
and
> > tons of soft synths
> >
> > I have worked with many synths analog and virtual analog
> > I was wondering what the sounds of the an1x are comparable to
> >
>
> The sounds is similar to a Pro-52/53 from NI, a little more full
than a FreeAlpha from
> LinPlug.
>
> > also how is the interface? it seems a little tricky
>
> If your comfortable with the basic principals behind subtractive
synthessis, than you will
> likely have few problems learning the UI. There are eight Knobs
and eight Knob Parameter
> Group buttons - by selecting one of the eight buttons, the eight
knobs become active for
> a group of related fucntions, i.e., VCO1, VCO2, Sync/FM, PEG/LFO,
VCF, VCA, Mix/VCF and
> Assign (which is a setting where each of the eight Knobs can be
programmed for a custom
> configuration.)
>
> The ControlMatrix allows for sixteen sets of Real Time controllers
mapped to any of a
> large selection of parameters, i.e., AT -> Filter Cutoff, or
Knob1 -> VCO Edge, etc. They
> can be programmed to offset a set depth amount from the preset
value or to control the
> entire depth amout.
>
> >
> > how is the keyboard action? since its going to be my main
controller
> > I am concerned about that - I really like the keys on the nord
lead
> > 3 and alesis ion are they any thing like that?
>
> No. They are far less 'srpingy' and somewhat more narrow. For
those with a light touch,
> you will find the travel acceptable, but compared to the keyboards
you mention this may
> not be true for you. Also, many users find the AT transmission
overly senesitive and
> difficult to control the external gear with. If you are mostly
softsynth based, this may be
> less of an issue for you as it's easy work to reduce the AT mod
depth amounts on most
> softsynths (not that it's difficult to do on hardware either.)
>
> >
> > I hear it has an on board step sequencer
> > that really appeals to me
> > how is it to program?
>
> It's a step sequencer, i.e., one note at a time affair. To be
fair, it's too difficult but it does
> make a strong argument in favor of using AN1xEdit to program.
>
> > does it send step seq out via midi?
> > I really hope it does.
>
> Yes, it does. Be aware the AN1x does not transmit MIDI Clock, it
only receive MIDI Clock so
> you will need to use another clock source to sync the AN1x with
your other synths, etc.
>
> >
> > is there anything I should be careful of when looking for an
an1x?
> >
>
> Check out the FAQ
>
> http://www.geocities.com/jondl_2000/an1x_faq/an1x_faq_toc.htm
>
>
> > sorry about all the questions
> > I hope you guys can answer them
> >
> > thank you
> >
> > -Matt
>
> Jon
Thank you very much for taking the time to answer all my questions
"The sounds is similar to a Pro-52/53 from NI"
Wow! pro 53 sounds amazing that would be great if the an1x sounded
remotely as good
I am going to be having my an1x shipped to me probley in the next
week or so - so I can't wait to get it
thanks again for the help
-Matt