The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Luc Hogie <luc.hogie@...> wrote:
>
> Just to warn people: don't buy the EMU 1X1 USB/MIDI
> interface if you plan to use it along with the AN1x.
> It exhibits 30% of data transfer errors, which make
> it unusable. I guess this is because of very imprecise
> MIDI synchronization.
> You better buy some more serious (expensive)
> MIDI interface.

You might want to search the list archives, or check the FAQ, as this was once an often 
discussed topic (suitability of USB MIDI interfaces.) The SysEx packet size from the AN1x is 
unusually large, i.e., not very efficient, which contributes to the errors you've witnessed.

Jon