The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@y..., terryfunken@a... wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 22/7/02 2:58:09 pm, jondl_2000@y... 
writes:
> 
> >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.
> >
> Yeah I'd agree with you there Jon- Another total bargain is 
"CellSynth"- only 
> $95- It's a reaktor-like monosynth- (I should add, only for the 
Mac at 
> present). It's very stable, it's shareware, it's fuckin' incredible!!- 
If you 
> don't already know.
> 
> www.cellsynth.co.uk
> 

I have not yet tried CellSynth I'm sorry to say. Must put it on the list 
of things to do.

Have you tried iSynth yet? http://www.eowave.com/index2.htm 
Another one I haven't made my way around to.

I've been really happy with the latest freeware from BigTick - 
Cheeeze Synth and TickyClav - along with the Emagic ES1 I 
bought in June. Plus, I have some new Sample CDs so I'm not 
hurting for new sounds ;-)

> The FM7 is of course availible on both platforms- and like 
absynth it's got a 
> sound of it's own- (although I've only played with the 
demo)......Could it 
> replace the AN1x????
> 

I don't feel Absynth (now cross platform too) would make a good 
replacement for 'imitation analog' such as the AN1x. If you're in 
the market for MW XT/Wavestation/K5000/FIZMO type of 
weirdness then Absynth is an excellent addition but not as a total 
substitute for something else. The next update is *suppose* to 
be out in about a month but I'll believe it when I see it, ya know? 
;-)

Jon