The AN1x is a powerful retro-analog synth with a really cool new feature that lets you record real-time editing and filtering and be able to store it as part of the sound! A major contender in the new wave of analog-digital synths using DSP modeling of analog waveforms to recreate the coveted sounds of analog synths with modern digital specifications. It offers truly traditional yet modern methods of analog synthesizing, 10 notes of polyphony, 8 knobs for tweaking, and an arpeggiator with dozens of inspiring patterns!

Although the AN1x is not a follow-up to the CS1x (which has since been followed by the CS2x and the CS6x) it has borrowed many functions and technologies from the CS1x synth. First, it's built in an almost identical case with the same layout of buttons and knobs as the CS1x. However the function of every knob and button has been greatly expanded. The AN1x also has 2 Scene memories for instant recall of any envelope and filter settings and the mod-wheel can be used to morph between the two scenes. On-board effects and a state-of-the-art arpeggiator section also are on-board for giving your sounds life and motion.

The AN1x adds a new Ribbon controller for increased real-time control. It also includes pulse width modulation, ring modulation and oscillator syncing. The AN1x may not be the next evolution of the CS1x but it is basically a more advanced synth capable of increased sound potential and quality. It has a better feeling keyboard than the CS1x as well assuming that the AN1x is for those looking for something more professional than the CS1x. The AN1x is already being used by several artists, film and TV composers world-wide, including Nitin Sawnhey, the Faint, Igor Khoroshev, Yes, Little Tragedies and Phish.

Juan Andres

July 19, 2010 @ 2:09 pm

@Max: Like P6, I'm using the AN1x editor software on Windows 7 (x64) and have no problem at all. Cheers!

Stephen

July 19, 2010 @ 6:34 am

Great synth, very nice playing surface and provides hours of entertainment. Even my kids love the AN1x! Not only that, but the Windows AN1X Editor software works flawlessly on Linux (works using wine libraries); I don't use the editor a lot, mainly for making backups. I find the user interface on board the synth is fine.

P6

July 17, 2010 @ 9:21 pm

@Max > I'm using AN1xEdit just fine on XP *AND* windows 7 64bit. I suggest you google for your problem as it works fine.

Max

July 14, 2010 @ 1:57 pm

Biggest problem now is that the AN-Edit software, which you can get loads of really good soundbanks to load in, no longer works with the latest versions of Windows i.e. XP, Vista, 7 Etc - pretty sure the last time it worked was windows 98 - any one know of a new version? This is a shame as it made editing and creating sounds far more powerful and ultimately made it a much better instrument. Don't use it as much as I should for studio / home stuff but always comes out for live gigs as it's great for playing pads / one shot sounds / chords etc whilst controlling soft synths and plugins via a midi sequencer - Would never sell as it's left to a friend in my Will!

Max

July 14, 2010 @ 1:55 pm

Amazing synth, still got it and still remember telling the market research lady knocking at my house to get lost 2 minutes after I'd had it delivered and had just plugged it in for the first time nearly 10 years ago!
Everything works fine still although the writing/colours has warn away round some of the knobs through extensive overuse - have used this live loads of times and it's been dragged through the mud at glasto twice to play - never let me down and never failed to provide a big warm sound regardless of what ever p.a. system or room/tent/field it was used in.

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