--- In AN1x-list@y..., "Thomas" <tomfinegan@y...> wrote:
> --- In AN1x-list@y..., carissimi@t... wrote:
> > Someone tells that An200 sounds better than An1x,
> > What's your opinion?
>
> Read Gary Gregson´s answer about it (he works for Yamaha, and he
> programmed the AN1x edit, so he knows both):
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/message/3728
With all due respect to Gary, his reply differentiated between the
features of the AN200/PLG150AN in regards to the AN1x. This was to
explain why some Voices will differ between the two units. Since the
sound engine for the AN200/PLG150AN is derived from that of the AN1x
they should, in theory, sound identical. In practice, there may be
audible differences between individual Voices created on one unit and
played back on the other. This results from the differences between
the Oscillators, polyphony, and effects processing. Which
sounds 'better' is entirely subjective. IMO, which features suit your
requirements (table top module vs. keyboard) is the more substantial
question.
I've only played an AN200 briefly on two occasions. IMO, the
differences are so nuanced I hardly think they'd be noticeable in the
greater context of a composition. In other words, the audience isn't
going to be able to tell the difference. Personally, I didn't care
for the drum sounds on the AN200.
Here are some links to mull over if you're interested in disecting
the feature sets:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files/Documentation/plg150_an_specs.htm
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files/Documentation/an1x_specs.htm
regards,
Jon