The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

Peter Korsten wrote:
> 	Bob S. schreef:
> 	
> 	> So if I wanted a next path of Yamaha synths with some 
> good digital, some sampling, some VA and programmable arps, 
> which way might I go ?
> 	
> 	Well, you could try an EX5(R), although probably not 
> for sampling. It's 
> 	excellent as a synth, but not as a workstation.

Any comments bout the MIDI timing issues of the EX5? This (and the
original Motif rack) were supposed to be buggy under heavy MIDI Loading.

> 	
> 	Alternatively, you could get a Motif (ES) with a PLG 
> board or two.

The ES with PLG boards is the current way to go but that is a 3 year old
synth and a daughter card technology that's over 6 years old. There are
aspects of the ES that are already dated, such as the use of SmartMedia
storage and USB1.1. It's still a very usable machine, I like mine but
the technology is nearing end of life.

I suspect that next year Yamaha may introduce a new flagship synth but
whether it will support PLG cards is anyone's guess.

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                                                   Brian Rost
                                                  Stargen, Inc.

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