The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@y..., terryfunken@a... wrote:
> I've had my AN for about 5 years now and absolutely love it- but 
I have 
> problems when trying to sequence using Logic Platinum on 
my Mac G3.
> 

Which Mac OS version are you running and which version of 
LAPM?

> a) When using the AN in bi-timbral mode it often locks up and 
all the 
> parameters in say Chn 1 start affecting Chn 2 as well- This is a 
bastard- has 
> anyone else had this problem? (I always end up having to 
leave it in single 
> mode)
> 

From your description I'll hazard a guess you are experiencing a 
MIDI Loop in your set-up. How is the AN1x Object defined in your 
Autoload environment? When using the AN1x as a bitimbral 
sound source (Layer = Dual) each Scene must be set to an 
individual MIDI Receive Channel (Rx Ch under UTILITY/SETUP.) 
Do the channel settings for your AN1x object in the environment 
match the Rx Ch settings in the AN1x Voice you are using?


> b) Hanging notes when using Logic, but not when playing from 
an Akai MPC 
> (eh???)
> 

I've read your follow up emails on this thread and know you are 
using a MIDIMAN USB 2x2 MIDI Interface. Which version of OMS 
are you using? v2.3.7 or v2.3.8? Are you using the current 
MIDIMAN drivers for the 2x2? I know MIDIMAN was at one point 
pushing OMS  v2.3.7 in favor of 2.3.8 but I also know that Opcode 
released a 'fix' specifically for their brand name USB MIDI 
Interfaces when using v2.3.7. I've always stuck to v2.3.8 and 
didn't think much of the MIDIMAN 2x2. I've had _marginally_ more 
success w/ an Opcode brand MIDIport 32 but *neither* worked 
with AN1xEdit OR other Mac freeware apps that rely on SysEx 
communication. MIDI Note and CC's were never a problem in 
Logic, or Vision DSP, but every now and again Logic would not 
'see' the Opcode USB MIDI Interface and I'd have to unplug/plug 
the MIDIport 32 :-( Didn't have THAT problem with the MIDIMAN 
though. Unfortunately, if you're going to use a non-Emagic USB 
MIDI Interface with Logic you have to use OMS.

I've switched tback o an Opcode Studio 128x MIDI Inteface 
(non-USB) for my current set-up. I'm no longer using OMS w/ 
Logic. I use the 128x in MTP emulation mode and rely on the 
internal drivers within Logic. I use OMS *only* for IAC 
communication from/to Logic - and very seldom at that.

Eventually I'll switch to an all Emagic set-up as same brand 
compatibilty seems to be where it's at on the Mac right now - 
sigh :-( RANT: It seems that we took a big step backwards when 
Gibson dismantled Opcode and support for OMS (and us users!) 
were abandoned. Hopefully this siuation will improve when OS X 
MIDI apps become wide spread. Word has it that Core Audio 
services under OS X will offer native mLAN support - yea!!! END 
OF RANT

I know that Emagi'c SoundDiver offers an Ed/Lib module for the 
AN1x but the demo doesn't permit much in the way of MIDI 
communication so I found testing it ito be frustrating (aside from 
trying out the user interface.) There is at least one user on this 
list who has had success with the AMT8, AN1xEdit, and an iMac 
via USB.


> c) since I lost the Data book long ago, I read somewhere about 
different 
> modes that the AN1x operated in- could a difference between 
Mode one and two 
> be the answer?
> 

Doubtful. Mode 1 and Mode 2 differ only that Mode 2 uses 
'standard' MIDI CC assignments for a handful of useful AN1x 
parameters where as in Mode 2 Yamaha provided a MIDI CC 
assignment for most every AN1x parameter - meaning it can be 
(almost) fully automated. MIDI Tx and Rx ch for Scenes is not 
affected by the Mode selection. BTW - the PDF manuals can be 
had for free from Yamaha or the Files sction here at Yahoo! 
Groups http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files

> There's a few other questions (like not being able to get the 
Mac editor to 
> upload) but I'll start with these first.
> 
> Also does the AN200 sound EXACTLY the same?
> 

The AN200 offers the same sound engine as found in the 
PLG150AN - which is derived from the AN1x - so the answer to 
your question is yes and no. It's sounds the same but offers an 
additional OSC waveform AND has only a single scene as 
opposed to two. 

> Looking forward to hearing from you
> 
> Tom

regards,

Jon