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Subject: RE: [AN1x] Re: AN1X and AN200

From: Jesse Buehler <pulsewidth2@...>
Date: 2007-09-23

So, does anyone know if the an200 editor can read files that I saved in the an1x format?











____________________> To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com> From: jondl_2000@...> Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:49:23 +0000> Subject: [AN1x] Re: AN1X and AN200>> --- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Dan" wrote:>>>> I have an AN200 and was curious about whether anyone here had done any>> side-by-side sound comparisons between the AN200 and AN1X. I pretty>> much know the differences in specifications and features but I was>> curious about whether anyone notices any difference in the basic sound>> character of the AN200 (or AN PLG card) and the AN1X.>>>> Thanks,>>>> Dan>>> From the FAQ http://www.geocities.com/jondl_2000/an1x_faq/an1x_faq_toc.htm> ... you will find the technical differences described. There was some discussion upon the> list some time ago regarding the difference between DACs between one board/host vs.> another, but the basic sound quality should be nearly identical.> What's the difference between an AN1x and PLG150-AN?> The major additions to AN for the PLG150-AN is the introduction of the VCO cross> modulation algorithm and new oscillator wave forms (Multisaw, Triangle, Sinewave.)> The AN1x second Scene is not available on PLG150AN. This will not affect most AN1x> voices, as it is common for only a single Scene to be used (the second scene providing a> variation for morphing or accompaniment). Note that Scene morphing can be replicated by> creating two voices from the original AN1x voice, each containing one of the original> scenes. Thereafter store these as two separate voices on the PLG150-AN and use the> program scene morph feature of the PLG150-AN device.> Layer/Split Modes - the PLG150-AN only supports Single and Unison mode.> Effects - The PLG150-AN only provides AMP SIM variation effect and EQ. If the original> AN1x effects are important to the voice they must be recreated using the effects unit of> the host device (e.g. CS6x, SW1000XG, MU100, MU128, S80 etc).> Hence in general the PLG150-AN does sound pretty much identical to the AN1x (so long> as the above restrictions do not affect the voice). Using An1xEdit it is possible to> intelligently transfer voices between the AN1x and PLG150AN. For more information see> the An1xEdit help file sections "AN1x/PLG150-AN Overview" and "File Types and Voice> Data".> Parameter differences between the AN1x and PLG150-AN are detailed in the 'AN1xEdit> Help' file.> What's the difference between an AN1x and AN200?> The AN200 is a PLG150-AN card outfitted in a hardware enclosure that includes a> selection of real time knobs and buttons for playback and recording. The major addition> which distinguishes the AN200 from the AN1x is the 3 part multi-timbral AWM2 sound> engine which provides 32 voices of polyphony. Three tracks are provided for you to build> rhythm patterns using the 120 built-in drum, bass and percussive synth sounds.>

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