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--- In AN1x-list@y..., "Pete's Account" <peter.scullion@t...> wrote:
> Firstly can I say thanks to Mr Tom Funken & Mr Jondl for the 
speedy replys,
> 
> Those links proved handy, all though I couldnt find the 
Keyboard Magazine
> link suggested.
> 

Here you go:

http://www.keyboardmag.com/features/soundforum/sf0105.shtm
l


> I think I should of made my situation a little clearer, I have a 
basic
> undertanding of the synth 'bulding blocks' (VCA's VCF's etc.) & 
understand
> how to get a basic bass or string sound.   What I would really 
like is
> tips/advice on using the more 'advanced features' (?):
> 
> Osc synch, FM, Pulse width modulation, morphing, step 
sequencer,  the
> control matrix (arpeggiator even)etc. and what type of sounds 
can be created
> with these parameters.
> 

Check out that series of articles from Keyboard.

> I have just discovered (thanks to the 'Mad Sounds' link) that you 
can
> 'trick' the filter in to self-oscillation by wacking the resonance 
right up,
> but it dosent always produce a note when you strike a key, any 
ideas why
> not?
> 

Try using a Key Track parameter.

> P.S is their really no LFO envelope or am I missing 
something?
> 

I don't think we're on the same page - what do you mean LFO 
Env? I've never seen a subtractive synth with an LFO Envelope? 
Do you mean Depth control?

> P.P.S. has anybody checked the big news over @ the XG 
factory sight looks
> intersting, maybe the SW1K's fx busses willl be seen as VST 
plug-ins like
> I've dreamed of for ages, and just imagine no more having to 
launch AN1X
> edit, XGedit, VST & bZone @ the same time!
> 
> Thanks in advance once again
> 

regards,

Jon