The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@y..., faethor@c... wrote:
> Hello everyone.
> I just purchased the PLG-AN board for my sw1000xg card, and I have to 
> say it's very impressive. I don't really understand it yet, but I'm 
> working on it :).

Congrats on the new PLG150AN. Please visit the Files section and check 
out the new Tips and Tricks section for some PLG150AN tips by Gary...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files/Tips%20and%20Tricks/

> What I want to know is if anyone out there has a An1x/PlG-an board 
> and a Ms2000(r), or has exp with both.
> I had a chance to play around with the ms2000r and walked away 
> wanting one very badly awhile back. I haven't had much time to play 
> with the AN board yet, so I really don't know how they compare.

I suggest you search the archive for MS2000 as we've had a few 
discussions on it. IMO, lovely interface - good sound - insufficient 
polyphony for THAT price tag. I prefer my AN1x. 

> 
> Will they compliment each other, or will the PLG-an board do pretty 
> much what the Ms2000 can do?

The AN1x (PLG150AN in your case) sits so well in a mix with minimal 
effort on the users part - it accomanies many other synths nicely. 

> 
> I want a unit with a Vocoder and a Input for filtering my Bass and 
> Guitar. The Ms2000 has it but not the An1x. I have looked into the 
> Waldorf MicroQ, but haven't had hands on exp with it yet.

If you really want a Vocoder then it's not a bad idea - the MicroQ 
seems to be popular with list members.

> 
> Also, quick newbie question:
> How do you get the PLG-AN to work inside Cakewalk 9. Any help will be 
> appreciated.

This should help get you started:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files/Tips%20and%20Tricks/
tt_plg150an_cakewlk9.htm

> Thanks in advance.
> Kevin

regards,

Jon