In a message dated 2/5/2000 1:53:34 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> On other mailing lists I've seen people slam other people for using
> "pre-made" sounds for their music. Now, I do agree that an AN1x with
> 128 preset sounds can make life a little boring if every trance artist
> out there used the same voices, but the RM1x has a myriad of voices and
> I love a lot of them! I've started writing some songs using only the
> RM1x for my TG and the AN1x as my control synth. My style is Trance and
> I feel my melodies are unique and I've been able to write songs that
> don't sound manufactured. But should I feel lame for using the sounds
> built in to the RM1x? Not that I plan on using only the RM1x, but
> creating sounds from scratch on the AN1x can be tedious, so I can't
> imagine EVERY song I ever write has to use custom voices only I have
> crerated. Sure, I will tap that sector soon, but for the sake of
> learning my equipment I'm soley using the RM1x. Next will be creating
> custom AN1x voices! I initially bought the RM1x to only use as a
> sequencer [because it was drilled in my head not to use the different
> voices for writing songs] - but screw it, there are some killer sounds!
> I'm not saying they are all great, but what's the point of having them
> if you don't use them?
Sounds like you've answered your own questions. Use what sounds make sense
to you. There are people out there who will criticize everything because
someone is doing something differently than them. If you like the presets,
use 'em. If not, change 'em. Easy as that. After all, if you are the one
who likes the sound of your music, what else matters? But also be open to
other opinions, because other people who are removed from the process may see
something you don't.
As you said, you are relatively new to this so give yourself some time to
get accustomed to programming the AN1X. Dedicate a 1/2 hour everynight to
mucking with it. YOu'll become more intune with the interface, and before
you know it, you'll be programming like a pro.
Darin
