Yamaha AN1x "Analog Plus"

More than a typical VA-synth: The Yamaha AN1x offers a great synth engine including FM. In 1998 I created the bank "Analog Plus" (distributed by Yamaha and still available) which shows how different the AN1x can really sound ... added some reverb/delay from the freeware plugin Valhalla Supermassive.

[@TheWalkingDad1968]

I've always wanted this synthesizer. I got one a few weeks ago very cheaply and in very good condition. I'll never give it back! Best VA ever!!!

[@appsounds]

A lifetime synth! 🙌🏻🎹👍

[@dannymolns3573]

How much did you get it for

[@appsounds]

@@dannymolns3573 It is a rental device ✌️

[@TheWalkingDad1968]

@@dannymolns3573 : 300 €

[@lbsincro]

The best VA since 90s & even now

[@Thekingdomwithinco]

GREAT SYNTHESIS WORK ... there are custom sounds that I created with this AN1X in my NYC studio that are unique to just this synthesizer alone. CHEERS! 😃

[@davidbanner9001]

Outstanding synth. I bought one about a year ago and would buy a second for the right price. Love it!

[@appsounds]

yes, a not a beautiful but really powerful synth! 🙌🏻🎛️👍

[@gydur]

I just bought a CS-6X and its awesome! So now I m looking for a AN-1X as well

[@scottbirch968]

The most analog-sounding of the VAs.

[@appsounds]

Yes, I would agree but AN is a bit more than classic virtual-analog synthesis ✌️

[@scottbirch968]

@@appsounds Absolutely.

[@simonlockett9152]

I hear you.. personally I find it’s failure in ‘analog-ness’ to be a large part of its charm

[@nissehult6768]

I bought one for €250 some 15+ years ago, still have it. Replaced the CR2xxx battery in it a few months ago, that was it. 😋

[@appsounds]

Congrats, a great deal 👍

[@CrisPearson]

Such a unique sound. Nothing else quite like it.

[@appsounds]

Thanks for your nice feedback 👍

[@AndrewLeSynt]

The Filters are Badass on this one! Cuts thru every mix!

[@appsounds]

Yes, a great sounding machine! 👌

[@maydaygoingdown5602]

Tonaly reminds me of the Korg Radias which was a killer VA synth.

[@appsounds]

Yes, there are some parallels … ✌️

[@joseluisbastidaviana6295]

In my opinion, the ANx is interesting but today like Korg Z1 have some typical aural signature, maybe the DA converters, I like the modern sound of the Reface CS. thank you

[@ryanbmd7988]

Would be great to see vids on the AN200 which has more features despite being in the Groovebox packaging, keep up the great work! ❤

[@appsounds]

Thanks! I hope so, we‘ll see ✌️🎛️😉

[@AndrewLeSynt]

but the filters are bad kn the cheap brother...... the AN1x is badass

[@ryanbmd7988]

@@AndrewLeSynt both are really special, AN200 has only 5 note poly unlike 10 on the AN1x. However AN200 has VCO cross-mod and AN1x doesn't

[@pepemartinez1259]

Uno de los mejores VA jamas construidos.siempre quise uno.sonido precioso

[@appsounds]

thank you! 👍

[@DiegoDeMarcoSandA]

grazie per questa preziosa demo 🛰DdM

[@Gerald_Daniel]

....plus indeed. That early VA could be (in my case it is) a synth for the entire life if dived deep into it.🌀💙🌀💙

[@jeffdigit]

Very nice synth with very good analog sounds. Remind me a lttle my Kingkorg.

[@vertigo0105]

Well the new Yamaha Montage M is being released this coming October 9th and will have an AN-X engine on it in addition to it's AWM2 sample based engine and its FM-X DX7 based engine... So as of Oct 9 you will be able to purchase a new AN-X VA modeling based synth.

[@aquamarine99911]

Yeah right. I bought my used AN1x six years ago for about $250. How much are those Montage M machines going for?

[@deepzone31]

I may end up selling my TX7 my Reface DX and my AN1X if that delivers.

[@retrosound72]

Den AN1x hatte ich viele Jahre im Studio. Der Sound ist sehr gut. Leider hat Yamaha ihn in schlechte Hardware gepackt.

[@appsounds]

Danke für Feedback! 🙏 Ja, es ist das Chassis des Yamaha CS1x und die Edit Matrix … kein besonders intuitiv nutzbares Panel ✌️

[@retrosound72]

@@appsounds ja wirklich nicht so userfreundlich. Die blaue Farbe lässt sich auch abreiben. 😁😅 Aber wie gesagt, soundtechnisch ist er 1A

[@appsounds]

@@retrosound72 ja, soundtechnisch top! 👌

[@Fr4nkju5tFr4nk]

@@retrosound72 im Netz habe ich mal jemanden gesehen, der den komplett weiß lackiert hat plus noch Klarlack und alle Decals, also Beschriftungen neu. Das sah schon sehr sehr edel aus.

[@hanspetterflaaten817]

I can never sell my AN1x after watching/hearing this. Where can I get these presets?

[@appsounds]

Thanks! Here you can get the presets: easysoundsshop.de/yamaha-vintage/yamaha-an1x/

[@misticseven325]

Por la circuiteria del AN1 sobrevuela el espíritu del Prophet 5: nada podria salir mal.

[@3dmaxuser]

The AN1x is such an underrated keyboard, I've finally got hold of one and I love it 😊

[@appsounds]

Yes, indeed, it‘s a very powerful and complex beast 😅

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

AN-X in the new Montage?

[@appsounds]

That’s a good question! 👍🎛️😉

[@digitalperformer7]

Great sound at 3:02”!

[@appsounds]

@@digitalperformer7 Grazie, Michele 🙏

[@Simbor-rh1dj]

It is. Confirmed.

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

Source?@@Simbor-rh1dj

[@moshell5249]

Yamaha has an amazing back catalogue of wonders like the AN1X/200, DX200, QY70/100, RS7000 etc.. and all digital and yet the newer stuff is simply more limited and less fun (reface CS, Seqtrak) - lots of potential wasted. Would these patches work on my AN200? Cheers

[@appsounds]

Sorry, you need the AN1x ✌️

[@aleHIDEA]

hi, how do I set the pitch modulation to +2 at the top and -12 at the bottom on a sound?

[@appsounds]

@@aleHIDEA don’t have the AN1x anymore… but the best way is to use an editor ✌️

[@gstoelen]

I still have an AN1x at home; this inspires me to hook it up again ;) @5:00 reminds me of the 80's .. for some strange reason it makes me think of the arpeggios at the beginning of Miami Vice episodes :D I'm kind of wondering how you applied vst fx to a hardware synth though (beginning producer here) !

[@appsounds]

Thanks for your nice feedback! 🙏 I‘ve recorded the audio out separately and added the plugin in my daw - that’s all ✌️

[@NatLifeSounds]

you can do it live. Just connect Yamaha through MIDI-USB or MIDI - to Audio Interface. Open any good DAW. Add channels from MIDI Interface, where Yamaha connected and add Reverb FX in the Mixer/Channel where the synth connected.

[@Ilovesynths]

Hi Matt. Very good video. I would like to know what effect or parameter is assigned to the modulation wheel in the first sound that you show. Could it be a LFO? I would also like to know the number of midi cc that generates the speed change. Thanks in advance. From Tucumán Argentina.

[@appsounds]

Yes, it’s a LFO modulation, controlling the LFO speed ✌️

[@JohnHafner]

How can I find this sound bank?

[@appsounds]

easysoundsshop.de/yamaha-vintage/yamaha-an1x/ ✌️

[@hoosierrefugee5557]

You said this sound bank is still available. Do you have a link to where? I'd love to throw this on mine.

[@appsounds]

here you are… easysoundsshop.de/yamaha-vintage/yamaha-an1x/

[@analogholic3651]

@@appsounds Cool sounds! Is it not possible to purchase only the "Analog Plus bank" separately? Instead of the whole AN1x Synth Collection?

[@appsounds]

@@analogholic3651 thanks! Bundle only ✌️

[@pauldowson3302]

Hi is there a octave up down button iam unable to locate one.thankyou

[@appsounds]

Unfortunately not ...

[@pauldowson3302]

Thankyou

[@sayerseely3195]

Will you be doing a new sound bank for it? :)

[@appsounds]

Unfortunately not, but I will release sound packs for a lot of other synths ✌️

[@user-hb1bd9xh8m]

Incredible sound... why you used external effects when AN1x have internal delay and reverb FX?

[@appsounds]

don’t like the internal reverb of the AN1x ✌️

[@hiharu4063]

昔、リサイクルショップで値切って、1500円くらいで買って持ってたなー。全然ダメなシンセだった記憶しかないが？ この動画のシンセは素晴らしい音だ。なんでだ？ 因みに音響機材とスピーカーとシンセやDTMを当時は持ってたよ。

[@oupahens9219]

Rather have a Beringer. Cheaper and fully analog.