The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@y..., "phonophobie" <sidstation@h...> wrote:
> hi everybody.
> 
> i just want to know what other synth you use.
> 
> i own a kawai k5000, a monophon bass-synth, a sidstation 
and of 
> course the an1x. they complement each other very good. but i 
am 
> searching for some other and diferent gear, right now. maybee 
you got 
> some suggestions? it should not be very expensive ;]

The K5000 is an awesome synth. One of my firends has one for 
years now - you should check out the K5000 mailing list here at 
Yahoo! Groups if you haven't already.

I'd consider something along the lines of a Waldorf MW II/XT 
(wavetable synth) or 2nd hand Korg Wavestation. Maybe a FS1r 
for a healthy does of FM in your setup?

If you enjoy using VSTi's I'd recommend Native Instruments 
Absynth and/or FM7 
http://www.native-instruments.net/index.php?home_us The 
demo for FM7 was a little "buggy" but I believe there have been a 
pair of updates to FM7 addressing those issues. Not bad 
considering how slow NI is with updates. Absynth is incredible 
and will only get better in time, I'm certain.

If cost is an issue then consider Greeen Oaks Crystal (freeware) 
http://www.greenoak.com/ as an alternative to Absynth and 
perhaps Loftsoft's FM Heaven (shareware) 
http://www.loftsoft.co.uk/ as an alternative to FM7.


regards,

Jon