The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@y..., "Jesse Buehler" <pulsewidth2@h...> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I have an  An1x, which I love, and use for most of my work.  In 
an attempt 
> to save space, I was considering selling my An1x, and getting 
an An200.  I 
> should mention that I will use it by sequencing with Cubase, 
and not 
> actually use it's internal sequencer for the most part.  I'm 
requesting any 
> and all critiques.  My questions to anyone who either made the 
switch, own 
> both, or etc...
> 

I can understand and appreciate the idea of downsizing - I've 
done it mysef - but I would suggest either the Kenton Plugstation 
http://www.kenton.co.uk/productspecs/plugstation.html or a 2nd 
hand Yamaha MU series rack mount module as an alternative to 
the AN200. Depending on  which model you purshcase, the rack 
mount solutions allow for multiple PLG* cards to be installed 
simultaneously. This would allow you to further expand your 
sound pallette with additional cards as time and money permit.

> 1 .  Can I use the An1x editor for mac (since it can program the 
plg-an 
> card, which I hear the an200 is based on.
> 

I honestly don't remember the answer to this question but, it has 
been discussed before so please search the archive if no one 
else chimes in on this topic. I do know Yamaha offered a 
seperate Mac application for the AN desktop unit that was not 
AN1xEdit. Be aware none fo these apps is going to be OS X 
compatible.

> 2.  Is there anything the an1x can do that the an200 can not,  
besides the 
> arpegiation.
> 

Half the Polyphony and only a single Scene per Voice on the AN 
desktop unit would deter me from switching. I wouldn't be willing 
to part with half an AN1x for the space savings - and the Rhythm 
section of the AN200 doesn't do much to impress me sound 
wise.

> 3. Is the efx engine the same, as in 1 variation, one delay and 
one reverb.
> 

Don't think so but I could be mistaken. Check the Yamaha site 
for spec's.

> 4. Can I bulk dump my sounds from myu an1x to the an200.
> 

You mean directly from one unit to the other? Good question - 
don't know the answer.

There has been a great deal of discussion on the list regarding 
the PLG boards as well as the AN200. You really should spend 
the time reviewing the archive for these topics. My second 
concern aside from the polyphony issue would be the work 
environment. A common confusion amongst PLG users is the 
limitations of the edit buffers and SysEx transfers. I've not used 
either hands on but my impression from the many comments on 
thist list are the PLG and AN appear to be trifle frustrating to work 
with.

regards,

Jon