The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

Elson Trinidad wrote:
> 
> At 09:00 PM 4/21/00 -0400, you wrote:
> 
> >I've played it twice now!  Very, very nice.  I love the interface - the
> >immediacy is wonderful.  It's like everything Roland got wrong on the
> >JP8K Korg got right on the MS2K.
> 
> Except the 4-octave keyboard :) Does the MS2000 have effects? The effects
> are what make the AN1x powerful.

Good point regarding the keyboard!  One more X in the AN1x Column!  Uh,
yeah I think it did have delay and distortion.  Don't recall if it had
reverb.  Again, we agree on the AN1x effects.  I *do* wish some of the
delay parameters on the AN1x could be edited more quickly.  You'd think
by now I'd make an Assign Knob for data entry!  Duh.

> 
> >I like using the AN1x as a
> >one trick pony and never make use of the bi-timbral functionality.
> 
> Same here, though it's not *real* bitimbrality.

True, but we're splitting hairs here.  IMO, they were 'damned if we do,
damned if we don't' on the bitimbral issue.  I think they made an
acceptable compromise - but keep in mind I use a sampler as my
multitimbral work horse.  Someone just starting out won't get it :-/ and
that's how I perceive the limitation.  But hey!  That's what this list
if for.  To help AN1x Users!!!

If Yamaha came out with
> even a 4-part (true) multitimbral AN synth, I'd be happy.

The did ;-) Buy a CS6x loaded with PLG150-AN cards - ha ha ha. 
Seriously, I think the PLG concept is GREAT but I too wish they'd make a
follow up.  If I could take my existing Voice library with me for the
upgrade ride (and keep the Ribbon Controller) I'd seriously consider
it...somehow I doubt it will happen.

> 
> >I really enjoyed that little ER-1 Drum Machine too.  More
> >so than the EA-1 box.
> 
> I have both. I felt the same as you before I bought it but actually use the
> EA-1 more for 303-type patterns. Sometimes for basslines. The EA-1 I use
> primarily for adding some high-end crisp to rhythm tracks (like lo-fi drum
> loops). I always need to use it with a compressor or else it just doesn't
> sit well in a mix.

I've a copy of ReBirth sitting around that hardly gets used so I just
know I'd play with the ER-1 for a couple months and get nothing done. 
It's not that I don't think any of this is worth the money - I simply
know one more piece of gear will serve only as a distraction right now. 
*sigh*  You know how it goes: work, family, hobby's, etc.

Jon

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