The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

Hi Jon,

>--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Wahler <bruce@a...> wrote:
>> The only area of concern is the keyboard.  Alesis has been notorious for synths 
>with mediocre keyboards.  When you say that the keyboard is "rubbish," can you 
>elaborate?  What didn't you like?  Is it similar to the AN1x keyboard (that many owners 
>seem to hate)?
>> 
>
>It feels really cheap and has poor travel. IMO, it's more along the lines of the 
>keyboard used on the Yammie S03 rather than the version used on the AN1x. Still, 
>considering the ION is designed for 'one hand on the wheel driving' - hahaha ;-) it's 
>not likely to make much difference *unless* you plan to use it as master controller. 

Since the knobs and switches get sent by NRPN, it's not going to make much of a master controller -- at least, not without some MIDI "glue" in the middle of the chain.  NRPN is a MIDI feature that has never lived up to its potential, and there certainly isn't any sort of "General NRPN" standard for who does what to whom.  I may end up springing for one of those knob boxes to control other modules, or keep the AN1x in that capacity.

And a general question to the list:  Do OT conversations about the Ion, Virus, Waldorf interest or annoy you?  I'd love to post a "test drive" of the Ion to the group, but not if it annoys the other members.  Might have to start an Ion list ...

Regards,

-BW
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