The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

Todd Gys wrote:

>
> Jon,
> Thanks for the response! I really don't know what's up with the editor...
> I'm running a PC (P2, 233mHz, 96M RAM) and the editor works perfectly fine
> if I use patches stored on my computer. I just can't upload from the synth
> to the computer. I'm using a basic joystick port --> midi in and midi out
> split cable.

Being a Mac user I've no hands on time with the type of joystick port
MIDI interface you speak of. I do know that they are fairly common.
It's not a MIDI Port on a budget sound card is it? I've heard those are
not very reliable. C'mon PC users - speak up here! How about some
guidance please?!

>
> I've tried using the editor with a laptop that had USB --> midi box and that
> didn't work either. My friend gave me the program and it works fine with
> his AN1X...he uses the same laptop to edit.

USB - MIDI is haphazard at best. They ONLY user I know of using a USB
MIDI Interface w/ AN1xEdit successfully is Joop and his Emagic AMT8 on
his Mac. SysEx & USB are particularly ill matched. I've had some
feedback from Joop and Gary which will appear in an article on USB +
SysEx within the next few weeks (if I get off my butt and finish it!)

>
> I made sure the transmit and receive channels on the synth were set to "1"
> and that the device no. was set to "all".

The correct thing to do.

>
> The "Receive Error" message only appears on the computer.

Typical error message. Nothing new there.

>
> As far as the version of the AN1x, I don't know...how can I figure that out?
> Anyway, thanks for taking the time to try and help me!
>

Check under the help menu for an About option. Otherwise, select the
Icon for AN1xEdit, right click and select properties. On the Mac you
simply go to the Apple menu or use the Get Info key command. The
current version is v1.1 and is known to be stable (truth be told, all
versions I've used have been stable!)

Jon

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