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--- In AN1x-list@y..., "Bastiaan van de Werk" <bazziman@h...> wrote:
> LAtely I've started using my an1x not only for lead pads and fx (in which i think it excells above anything I own) but I've also created some killer Bassdrums...really nice and heavy slamming 909 type stuff, hiphip basdrums and whatnot.... whic i will sample and use in tracks...they sound so fresh and new compared to your regular bread and butter 909 or 808.
> 
> I never realized it could actually be done on my an1x...at least not this good. BUT snares, toms,hats and other percussion are still a bit out of my league. Anybody got some tips or pointers on how to create those??? ... My snare just sound too wimpy...no snap...no bottom....etc. Tips please???
> 

You might download this bank of Voices (originally from Yamaha) and 
load the SE&PERCS.MID This is a bank of 32 sound effects and percussion 
voice that might be along the lines you're looking for:

(FYI - this link is long and may not wrap around correctly in this 
post. You might want to cut & past into your browser)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files/AN1x%20Voices/
Yamaha%20U.K.%20Voices/voices2.zip

HTH,

Jon