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--- In AN1x-list@y..., DMANX@t... wrote:
> 
> Yes i have read the manual on 150an edit and help files,I fing it very complex to understand the parameters on how to create your own sound.It looks if one needs a degree in physics to understand this card.Is there a dummies guide with diagrams?

If you're not comfortable with the basic principals of substractive 
synthesis (Pitch EG, Filter, VCF, VCA, and LFO's) then I'd suggest you 
read through this fine introductory article:

http://www.intermusic.com/article.asp?ReviewId=2386&ArticleTable=
Features&FeatureType=TUT&Channel=KBD

There are many such tutorials at Intermusic.

Our man Phil has posted a 'how to program synth strings' article which 
you might enjoy too:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files/Tips%20and%20Tricks/
tt_synth_strings.htm

I just twiddle the vitual dials on screen to find out what effects they 
have on sound....quickest way to find out i guess.

That's the tried and true method employed by many of us over the years: 
push a button and turn a dial! You might want to reivew the Voice Set-
up Guide (PDF) in the Files section http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-
list/files/Documentation/ Fire up AN1xEdit and start entering the 
values from the Set-up Guide by hand...it's kind of like 'paint by 
numbers' but you'll see how parameters can interact with each other.

However,can someone please simply advise me step by step how  use 
genetex v.2 to greate a morph,or  any other way?

Genetix is a patch randomizer and while the results are probably 
unique, and might exceed expectations, I'd suggest you approach it as 
an idea pad and not anticipate polished results. 


I tried using free EG to change the sound or create new ones but did 
not notice any change at all.I think the card sounds great ,has great 
potential but very complex to use.YES im a amature to anolog synthisis 
but i have to start somewhere.
> Regards DMNAX.

From your description, I'm uncertain how you approached using the 
FreeEG but it's usefulness is basically to alter parameters 'hands 
free'. For example, play a sound and sweep the Filter Cutoff using a 
MIDI CC routed to an on screen fader, or an Assign Knob on the AN1x 
proper. You can record this action into one of the four tracks in the 
FreeEG and it will occur on playback automatically. FreeEF tracks are 
saved at the Voice level.


regards,

Jon

fwiw - some of the links I pasted into this post might 'word wrap' too 
far around the screen. You may need to copy & paste them into your 
browser.