The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, cavey@r... wrote:
> > 
> Ah, well, yes, I have been over generalising a bit here. With 'most
> people' I meant the people that seemed to have trouble getting AN1xedit
> to work and have mailed this list. But it was just meant as a figure of
> speech, as introduction to the questions I posted below.
> 

I see where you're coming from and perhaps I was too abrupt in my response. Apologies.

> > > I have been running around with
> > > programming an editor myself. There are just a couple of problems.
> > 
> > And are you prepared to offer troubleshooting and assitance  to your user base when 
> > somebody asserts they can't get it to work under Windows or OS X?
> > 
> Yes and no, my main development environment would be Linux, thus already
> tailoring towards the more tech-savvy people. Furthermore the idea is to
> open-source the project, building a community (perhaps) around it. No
> commercial idea behind it. Just like with the AN1xedit. And the support?
> Hmm, it "should work straight out of the box after compiling hell" ;)
> 
> Of course, the more user friendly it would turn out to be, the better,
> but currently there is no way that I have found, of editing the AN1x
> from a Linux based environment. An itch I might be able to scratch, if I
> can get my head to it.

You might want to seek out the fellow who ported ZynAddSubFX from Win to OS X. I know 
he is an active proponent of open source and might help direct you to some resources:

http://70.24.158.31:8080/zyn_mac/index.html

 
> > There is extensive SysEx documentation in the AN1x Data List and the AN200 Owner's 
> > Manual. You might also take the time to review the Help file which is provided with 
> > AN1xEdit as it contains a great deal of useful information regarding the differences 
> > between AN1x & PLG150-AN parameters and Sys ID headers.
> >
> Ah! The AN1x Data list, ok. Because the AN1x manual doesn't really hold
> that much info. I'll check up on the Data list in the files section.

The Data List is VERY thorough as is the SysEx implementation in the AN200 Owner's 
Manual.

 
> [snip the other 3 questions]
> > You'll need to take these questions to a developer specific list.
> > 
> Most likely yes :) But was just thinking I could make some inquiries
> here first. Who knows whether there are more programmers on the list.

I don't know of any specific resources, but I'm certain there must be something here at 
Yahoo! GRoups.

Jon