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The silver knobs were released by Yamaha as a promo item for one of the CS
synths, most probably the 2x. I was working in a music shop at the time and
tried to persuade my then boss that she should let me have them for the AN1x
I had purchased from her not long before getting the job - so no discount
:-( Couldn't persuade her to part with the knobs either, so they are
probably still lost somewhere in her office. Although on reflection I think
I prefer the black knobs, I've always thought black synths look more cool
anyway ;-)

Jez Creek




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On the knobs subject, I don't like the knobs -- they seem pretty flimsy
and are not very aesthetically appealing, IMHO.  Of course, whoever had
this thing before me must have banged on them pretty well, as I've got
to get three of the pots replaced, so that's a factor.

I assume the rods coming out of the pots are standard sizes, and I can
get different knobs that will fit.  Anyone know if this is true?  I'm
also missing the knob for the function selector.  Another factor is that
I don't really wanna pay what they probably cost, based on the fact that
replacement pots are over $7 apiece from Yamaha.  Planning on getting
some metallic knobs if I can -- I think they would look nifty.