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--- In AN1x-list@y..., "atmosfere_sonore" 
<atmosfere_sonore@y...> wrote:
> Hello all, 
> 
> well believe it or not I am still desperately trying to get 
> the new OS for my AN1X 
> 
> Yamaha Holland didn't  even bother to replay 
> few tech shops in Belgium and Holland did 
> after a suggestion from yamaha Germany 
> 
> 25 euro for AN1X 
> and 166 euro for the EX5 ! orf orf ! outrageous !!! :-( 
> 

I can't speak to the cost of the EX5 update by I expect there are 
new features which elevates the cost. This is not the case of the 
AN1x update which contains only minor bug fixes.

> I can't believe u have to pay so much for 
> OBVIOUS MIDI sysex bug fixes that are certainly not an 
> UPGRADE or an extra add on feature,  but a FIX !
> 

The OS v1.04 update contains no fix for any 'MIDI SysEx bug.' I'm 
uncertain what 'bug' you are referring to? The AN1x SysEx 
packets are very large but this is a design limitation (and I use 
that term loosley) - not a bug. I'm afraid you're going to be 
disappointed if you believe the OS v1.04 update will address 
your issues with SoundDiver. 

> Many more honest company do it for free
> 

I've found Yamaha to be very upfront with me - I don't think their 
honesty comes into play here. From your description it sounds to 
me like once they are given the opportunity - they do the right 
thing. Besides, how many other FREE services has Yamaha 
promoted via the Web, etc. IMO, your statement is not entirely 
justified. 


> (has it was for my korg propechy and few Roland gears
> or the Waldorf pulse at least i could burn myself the EPROM)
> 

??? Do you mean upload an OS Update into FlashROM or burn 
an actually EPROM chip yourself? While not unheard of, burning 
an EPROM is hardly commonplace. I cringe at the thought of the 
average user having to burn an EPROM when you consider how 
much difficulty is experience with simple FlashROM updates via 
SysEx.

> now i am ready to pay even if it is unethical to me ..  
> but at this price is a robbery ! ( i am more pissed at ex5 then 
an1x 
> of course) 
> 
> and 6 weeks waiting time ! 
> hope this nightmare will end soon )) 
> 
> keep old OS unless u have problems ! 
> 

Keeping the old OS unless you have problems is sound advice. 
And since I don't believe OS v1.04 will meet your expectations I'd 
cancel the order and save the 25 EURO if I were you.

> i guess if u just play is ok 
> if u edit and use midisysex a lot it isn't ( 

This is incorrect in regards to the AN1x. There is no difference in 
SysEx behavior between v1.02 and v1.04.

> 
> sounddiver doesn't work properly with any my an1x (1.02) and 
> ex5r (1 OS version behind) 
> 

Likely a configuration error. Have you discussed this on the SD 
list? I know Marcus Fritze of Emagic is active on that list. I used 
AN1xEdit and Opcode Galaxy successfully with my AN1x on both 
OS v1.02 with a variety of MIDI Interfaces in the past few years. I 
think you might want to trouble shoot further before throwing 
money at the problem.


regards,

Jon