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.

atte

October 31, 2011 @ 6:59 pm

After testing this synth for 3 months I believe this baby is one of the best synths out there for that money. It's like a chameleon; it imitates the analog ones pretty well despite certain digital dryness depending on the programming...its sound-flexibility is amazing and I also love the touch strip. I'm still looking for a real analog but I always return to the AN1X after checking the YT videos. Thanks to Yamaha for hiding this precious gem in an uggly shell - lol - let the fools pay fortunes for old and aging stuff; pick up one before they destroy the AN1X prices too! :-)
Peace

pajacke

October 11, 2011 @ 3:04 pm

@popup
Sorry to say that, but Yamaha never came up with a rack version. If you want the Yamaha ANsounds in a rack, you have to get a PLG-150-AN board and put it into either a MotifRack, MotifESrack, MU100/128 or a CS6R. Or use an AN200 which is a tabletop unit.
It will only be half the polyphony of an AN1x (5 instead of 10 voices) and monotimbral only..

cu

What The?

October 1, 2011 @ 8:59 pm

@shinobi you asked this identical question about the Poly Evolver too. If you don't know how to use your current gear, stop considering more. If you don't know if you need it -> you don't.

shinobi

September 6, 2011 @ 8:04 am

I have a Virus TI, an Evolver , Mopho and Tetra. Do I really need an AN1X? Please give me some advice! Thanks!

Popup

August 28, 2011 @ 4:07 pm

I REALLY want this synth but have no room :( Is there a rack version?

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