The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "hemmer12000" <gelmetti_mdk@...> 
wrote:
>...I loved the AN cards' sound, but controlling
> them was tedious. For instance, and this is my biggest gripe, if I
> liked a sound but it incorporated an arp or step sequence, I COULD
> ONLY TURN IT OFF THROUGH SOFTWARE! Annoying. I also didn't like 
>having
> to store user sounds to Smart Media...my CS6X wouldn't consistantly
> load an AUTOLD file and it often ended up corrupted. At least the EX5
> allows you to edit and store sounds internally...                    
>                                                                      
>   I have an S80(same synth engine as CS6X) with AN and DX cards. 
Yes, it would be nice if all parameters could be edited from the synth 
itself. I don't like doing edits from a computer, but the AN expert 
editor is well thought out. I use the S80s' 5 assignable knobs for 
realtime control of important AN parameters. It is possible to turn 
off an arpeg or sequence from the synth itself: hit the edit button, 
go to Plg_Native parameters, and there is the arpeg/SQ on/off switch. 
Takes about 3 seconds. If you want to save the patch with the sequence 
off, it could be stored into the PLG bank. My AUTOLD files have always 
loaded like they're supposed to(maybe I'm just lucky). I do find it 
annoying that it takes a while to load all the files from card to 
synth when you power up(S80 external voices, S80 external 
performances, AN and DX userbanks.)    -Steve