The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@y..., "Peter Korsten" <peterk@m...> wrote:

> Then again, there are loads of specific FS1r patches to be had, and 
loads of
> loads of DX7 patches that you can use as well.

The FM-7 softsynth really is nice sounding.... it may make a good 
alternative. 
 
> > about this nova/virus/waldorf synth - i think the synth 
architecture
> > will not make happy. isn´t it just like a an1x , maybee better?
> Opinions will vary on which one is better (a bit like "apples are 
better
> than oranges", really), but feature-wise they all outperform the 
AN1x.
> Especially the Virus is much loved, and would be my investment if I 
weren't
> more interested in styling my car. :)

LOL! At least you have interests other than synths!  What kind of 
car? What are you doing to it? ;-)

I've never been fond of programming the AN1x using the hardware 
interface. The software editor helps, but since adding the Nova and 
Virus b to the studio I have not done any AN1x programming. The other 
two synths are so much more fun to work with (IMHO). 

Each of the synths has it's own unique sounds. The AN1x is very 
unique and I really like hearing it used in a track. It's a special 
sound. The same goes for the Virus b. It has it's own sound that you 
can often pick out in a mix. They seem to have personalities in the 
same way the vintage analogs did.

The Nova is a little less unique that way (but I still love it). The 
Waldorf XT also has a very unique set of sounds. If you are not 
looking for another VA then it may be very interesting to you. 
 
> The last hardware effort was the Yamaha EX5, and that
> wasn't a very successful one (I know, I have one :) ). 

Hey..... watch it! The EX5 is not what it was advertised to be, but 
it has it's own special personality (and sound) and one of the best 
user support groups available for any synth. ;-)

By the way Jon.... Musicians Friend finally shipped the last 100 OB-
12s today. I look forward to that cool interface. It's been a long 
wait.

Sayer