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> hi there all.

Hi!

> i got myself a used Yamaha an 1x. Now i wanted to connect to my pc and
> got problems with it.
> I pluged in the midi cable (in and out and into the pc) but the PC
> doesnt seem to be connected
> with the Yamaha. I am using Cakewalk and tried Logic Audio.
> Maybe the Midi Connection is broken, and thats why I got it at a fair
> price.

I had the same problem w/ my CS2x (but it was the cable...).

> It would be great if some of you could me some infos about the setting
> which i have to do at the Yamaha (channels, etc.) and the setting for
> cakewalk.

As far as I know the default AN1x's setting gives you the channels 1 & 2 to
send and receive. First off all you should select the "Midi Ports" you'll
use (be shure that it's properly instaled):

***Tools>Midi Devices>(select the one you want to use for In & Out)Ok.

Then "import" the AN1x instrument definition to your cakewalk (if you don't
have it I may send by e-mail or you may get it at the list's e-group's
page):

***Tools>instruments>define>import>(select Yamaha)open>(select Yamaha
AN1x)Ok.

If you still having problems take a deep look at you cable. BTW, to sync the
Cakewalk clock to control the arpeggiator (for example) set the arp. tempo
to "Midi" (on my CS2x it's below 40bpm I assume that on th AN1x is the same)
then set Cakewalk to send its clock:

***Tools>Project Options>Midi Out>transmit Midi
Start/Continue/Stop/Clock>Ok.

> Oh, i only have the PC and my Yamaha an 1x connected with midi.
> just to let you know..

In fact it doesn't matter at all, if there's two devices on the same channel
they just shall respond to the same "info" at the same time, but you shall
experience som trouble when sending SysEx.

> thanks in advance

You're welcome..:-)

I hope it helps,
PinheadX.