The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

Op 29-3-2011 20:23, Nate King schreef:

> "it still sounds nice" - haha no it doesn't - that's why I like it so much!
> The an1x is a great controller - very flexible, user friendly, and lots of
> tweakability. The synthesis engine is also very strong and "in your face"
> (like my music). I just find that if we're talking digital - anything done
> in the computer should have the ability to sound (and we're just talking
> strictly sound here - not referencing the playability of the controller) the
> same as any hardware box. if it's made with a sample of a waveform, then it
> should be able to be made in the computer with the same sample of a
> waveform, and if the filters are controlled by a ratio or a model of a
> filter, then a vst with the same ratio or model should sound exactly the
> same. Therefore, I just can't justify taking up more space. It sucks (to be
> honest).

In my view, focussing on the underlying technology, rather than how the 
thing sounds, is a little bit short-sighted.

- Peter