using the AN1x as a controller
2016-12-06 by jim.alciere@...
Can I take my AN1X and use it as a controller and play VSTs live from my computer? I'm just talking about jamming in my basement, not shows.
Thank yoiu
Jimmy
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using the AN1x as a controller
Re: [AN1x] using the AN1x as a controller
2016-12-07 by Peter Korsten
Op 7-12-2016 om 00:56 schreef
jim.alciere@... [AN1x-list]:
Can I take my AN1X and use it as a controller and play VSTs live from my computer? I'm just talking about jamming in my basement, not shows.
Sure. What you need is a MIDI interface and a VST host application. I've got an M-Audio M-Track 2x2M connected to my Windows 10 PC. (Haven't tried MIDI yet though, long story).
- Peter
Re: [AN1x] using the AN1x as a controller
2016-12-07 by Greg John
Hi Jim,
you will also need to set your VST to the same channel as your AN1x /MIDI controller too. It may be that your AN1x won't function as a fully mapped MIDI controller , meaning that the VST controls won't be fully tweakable from it but it should function as a playable keyboard/sequencer thru the VST host.
Also note that some VSTs are standalone and some must be played thru a host ( DAW).
Here's a link for a USB MIDI interface ( its in £ Sterling as i'm in the UK , but you get the idea of what your looking for).
www.gear4music.com
M-Audio Midisport 2x2 MIDI Interface, Anniversary Edition at Gear4music.com
I use a 4 x 4 for synths/drum machines etc into my PC with both standalone and hosted VSTs.
With standalone VSTs you can record straight into a wave recorder ( i.e. Audacity/Goldwave).
Hope this helps
Greg
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Sure. What you need is a MIDI interface and a VST host application. I've got an M-Audio M-Track 2x2M connected to my Windows 10 PC. (Haven't tried MIDI yet though, long story).
- Peter
re: [AN1x] using the AN1x as a controller
2016-12-07 by Jeff
Hi Jimmy !
For the keyboard : OK, no problem, it sends all you need (note value, velocity, aftertouch...)
For the knobs : in "assign" mode (default mode when you turn your synth ON) you have to dig into the An1X menus and assign the controller(s) number(s) you need to each knob.
It should drive your software properly... but dedicated MIDI control keyboards offer a lot more knobs, pads and sliders to control virtual instruments.
Hope that it helps.
Cheers.
J.F.
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> Can I take my AN1X and use it as a controller and play VSTs live from my computer? I'm just talking about jamming in my basement, not shows.
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>> Thank yoiu
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Re: [AN1x] using the AN1x as a controller
2016-12-07 by skuza79@...
Just get yourself a cheap $5 usb / midid cable on ebay that's all you need basically. Hook that up and you'll be good to go.
Re: using the AN1x as a controller
2016-12-08 by denis_mathys2001@...
Sure you can do that, just need a midi interface. You can use VSTHost as host for your VST instruments, it's very lightweight. Make sure you configure buffering to minimum and quality to max to have the minimal latency, then you can start playing live. I'm currently trying a very nice VST called Dexed which loads the DX7 sysex.
Cheers,
Denis
Re: [AN1x] using the AN1x as a controller
2016-12-08 by BT
Hi.
Just a quick note to say that cheap USB MIDI cables are ok for basic MIDI comms, but they can struggle with larger SYSEX data, which would be an issue if you wanted to use the same cable to save your AN1X patches to computer.
Cheers
Derek
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Just a quick note to say that cheap USB MIDI cables are ok for basic MIDI comms, but they can struggle with larger SYSEX data, which would be an issue if you wanted to use the same cable to save your AN1X patches to computer.
Cheers
Derek
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Re: using the AN1x as a controller
2016-12-12 by jim.alciere@...
I got it to work. Thank you everybody. I had to turn the local off and play around with the MIDI channels but it works. There's an awesome free VST called Combo, so now I have a very good Farfisa emulation to go along with my most excellent AN1x. Again, thank you.
Jimmy