The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Nate King <nate@...> wrote:
>
> "it still sounds nice" - haha no it doesn't - that's why I like it so much!


"Nice" being a pleasantry for "I still enjoy it, with some reservations" hahaha

> The an1x is a great controller - very flexible, user friendly, and lots of
> tweakability. 

Agreed, it makes a "nice" controller.

The synthesis engine is also very strong and "in your face"
> (like my music). I just find that if we're talking digital - anything done
> in the computer should have the ability to sound (and we're just talking
> strictly sound here - not referencing the playability of the controller) the
> same as any hardware box. if it's made with a sample of a waveform, then it
> should be able to be made in the computer with the same sample of a
> waveform, and if the filters are controlled by a ratio or a model of a
> filter, then a vst with the same ratio or model should sound exactly the
> same. Therefore, I just can't justify taking up more space. It sucks (to be
> honest).

For me, I find I'm more absorbed by the the process then the means. I'm very happy with the plethora of soft synths I've been using and using a 90's digital synth for a couple of short weeks has forced me to relearn methods I've pretty much moved away from and challenged my assumptions.

> 
> maybe they should do like the electribes and put a tube amp in the an1x,
> THEN WE'D BE TALKING! ;) 

Funny you should mention Electribs because I was keeping my eye on 2nd hand prices on the EMX until I bid on the SD-1 at eBay - on an impulse - because it was a local deal, i.e. no shipping!


how about an analog filter too? is that
> rrrrrreeeeeeaaaaaalllllllllyyyyyyy so difficult. Case in point - I'd never
> sell my desktop evolver (very similar to an1x in a lot of respects but with
> the punch of analog). anyway I've rambled....
> 
> best wishes all!
> 

Rambling is allowed... would like to check out a DSI Mopho or Tetra.

Jon