--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Magnus Persson <yatzy@h...> wrote:
>
>
> supermaxillo wrote:
>
> >Hi! I'm italian and my english is very poor, but...
> >
> >
> I'm from Sweden myself. Not to offend anyone but I would be surprised
> if the English speaking people on the list managed to express themself
> in Italian or Swedish like we express ourself in English. Be proud
> instead of apologizing yourself!
>
Si! I'm very proud of my effort to write, read and sometimes speak english!
However, you know, if you want to join the largest community, you have to express
yourself in english, the best your english, the best your expression, and I think that it's
very important, and, in terms of communication, I believe that, explain that I'm italian and
that my english it's almost elementar, is usefull for the readers to make more efforts in
understand what I try to say! ;-)
> >I use the An1X with the Nord Electro 2 Rack with a Yamaha P80 and a Roland XP80! I
use
> >also a EMU Vintage Pro
> >
>
> >Note that I use 90% Electro (both for EP and
> >Organ) and An1x (lead sounds for solo), the XP80 almost only as master keyboard
(except
> >for some brass... that I hate!), the P80 for the acoustic piano and as Master for the
> >Electro's pianos, the EMU for Dyno and some synth.
> >
> >
> >
> I don't want the dazzle to setup a large rig like that. I also want to
> keep the program changes simple so I can focus on the music like I said
> in the previous mail.
> The singer in our band sometimes changes the order so the next song
> comes like a surprise to me and then I want to press as few buttons as
> possible before I'm ready for countdown.
Yes, I understand, but, with a little of programming at home, you can manage all just
typing a number... I use the XP80 as a Master, when I recall a Performance on it (1-32), all
other modules change to that preset (1-32), it's very fast and simple. My singer also like to
change following his instinct... and sometimes, yes, I've typed the wrong number! :-)))
That's "live"!
>
> >I totally agree with you, I am a keyboardist and I want to use genuine keyboard
> >instruments (we are looking for a very good mini brass section, but it's not easy...!)
also if I
> >need almost one hour to prepare my setup in the stage! I like it! I think we are very
lucky
> >not to carry by ourself real hammond or rhodes or clavinet or piano...
> >
> >However, about the Nord, the only limit is that it's monotimbrical, so you can only play
> >organs OR pianos, and it's very hard to play other creepy rolands EPs or organs when
you
> >have tested the Nord (or a VK series, I have to be honest!). This is why I use also the
EMU
> >Vintage Pro, that have very beautiful Dyno Rhodes (the Nord really miss it!), very
powerfull
> >synth patches and tollerable organs for substitutions... but with the An1x, the Electro
is a
> >very killer couple!
> >
> >
>
> So If I can live with the unweighted action and mediocre acoustic piano
> sounds in the Electro and play the brass parts on the AN1x it would be
> sufficient with only an Electro and an AN1x, right?
>
I think that the brass parts of the AN1X are useful only for synth type brass, if you
need something near the real thing it's better a rompler (like the JV1010). For Brasses and
Strings I have to use my XP80 (that is, you know, like the JV), For retro style strings or
brass pad, the AN1x is really good.
So, if you have to buy the AN1x to play ONLY classic brass patch, perhaps it's not a good
choice. A very good gear, but more expensive, it could be a Yamaha rompler with the
possibility to install the AN200 expansion (that is like the AN1x, or better?), like a Motif or
a less expensive S30 (more lightweight too) both with good acoustic and electric piano
patches plus the brass. Perhaps a CS6x too (but I don't know about good brass patch
inside...)
But if you play SOMETIMES brass parts (that you can rearrange with synth brass) and
OFTEN analog style leads or warm pads, then the AN1x it's ok. IMO.
Ciao a tutti!
Max
