The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

On Jul 3, 2006, at 10:49 PM, hemmer12000 wrote:

> I agree with Peter in that you ought to keep the AN1X. However,
> sometimes it's fun to be a follower in that most of those who WANT to
> be a leader mess things up so badly! You get to sit back and snicker!
>
> Here's a question though...
>
> What the hell kind of audio microscope are your bandmates using?
> Really, once in the mix, the sound is the sound. Most listeners won't
> bother thinking "if he'd only used the PLG150AN card through a Motif
> ES..". Really!
>
> I remember a band I was in a LONG time ago and having the drummer and
> bass scrutinize my synth sounds....F-off you Rhythm Primates! (the
> drummer went on to be the lead singer of the Dandy Warhols...I guess I
> suck)
>
> FYI - I have played bass in half the bands I've been in - respect to
> Bass Players....it's just, you better have an American Fender P-bass,
> an SWR amp and Sun 8x10 if you want to be in my band because "it's
> warmer".
>
> Take Care,
>
> Ed

Like Ed says, It's really a part of our "product brand" infatuation.   
The other band members probably prefer the Motif just because that's  
what they see on TV all the time.

I sort of go through this in my band, they'd probably love for me to  
get a Nord Electro. Yeah, well, while it has better Hammond and Wurly  
sounds, it  won't cover the Badass Combo Organ sound like Annie Blue  
(my An1x) can.  Now if I could just get that Fender Blues Junior I  
want to *really* trash it out.

"Egun On, Lagunak!" (Basque for G'day Mates)
Pete Nalda