 |
|
|
|
Average rating:
4.7 out of 5
|
|
Go here and download the software editor for the AN1x.
http://www.yamaha.co.uk/synth/html/current/keyboard/an1x/s_an1xed.htm
This makes programming a LOT easier.
|
|
Great synth and great controller (though only 61 keys). Most of factorysounds are quite crap but internet is full of sounds for that machine. Get free editor to your PC, so it's really easy to make yer own sounds and sequences(step SEQ). You can make really great arpeggios or sequences and freeEG is great idea! You can control everything from your sequencer via MIDI; every parameter has own CC. Well ask me more if ya want....
|
|
Ah, found it. Stepping occurs if you sweep the filter with lots of resonance. No res = no stepping when sweeping the filter. Stepping occurs when resonance is set at 70 or greater, and this is out of a top level of 102, so you are looking at a bit of res before stepping occurs. Regardless, stepping at this level does have a cool effect. Kind of makes you wish all synths had <i><b>both</i></b> options available.
|
|
I keep hearing about the "stepping" filter. I haven't come across it yet. Yes, when you turn the filter you can watch the value range from 0 to 128, but it sounds smooooooth. No audible stepping whatsoever. It probably depends on the patch, that or I have a defective one with a very, very nice defect. : )
|
|
I don't have one, but I've played around with one before. today most recently. it's a great sounding board. I'm not into techno or dance so I don't care for the arpeggiated patches, but a lot of them are good. the mini is really nice. but like all other VAs, putting a lot of resonance on it and sweeping the cutoff isn't smooth. it doesn't sound like the 24db. ladder type filter. yes, the dredded "stepping" effect. but for $500? shit, get one if you like knobbed synths. I would, if I were rich and had a house the size of a football stadium. but you have to draw the line somewhere. but anyone wanting an analogish synth with great control at a ridiculous price will be pleased. the dealer wanted $699 and it was a scuffed display. no thanks. I may get a JP8000 one of these days just to have a knobbed board to mess around with. you hardly ever see the AN1x for sale used. it seems like a board that doesn't get much attention, but I think it's great and I'm picky.
|
Add your review of the Yamaha AN-1X
NEW SYSTEM - to keep the user reviews focussed, we are now approving all submissions before they appear.
We will endeavour to process your comments within 24hrs
Please keep your reviews on topic.
Questions, requests for manuals, ongoing conversations and inappropriate comments are not reviews, and will not be approved.
Manuals can often be found on the links section for this model.
If you want to chat or ask questions, visit the Gas Station, the dedicated user forum here at Sonic State.
|
