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Subject: Re: [AN1x] Only the AN1x is left...

From: "Jon" <jondl_2000@...>
Date: 2004-03-20

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "uralmoto2001" <uralmoto2001@y...> wrote:
> --- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" <jondl_2000@y...> wrote:
>
> > If you're into retro "analogue" emulation you should make time to
> check out an Alesis
> > ION. If and when Alesis get's past their current q/a issues the ION
> is a steal.
> >
> > The Ion IMHO is the current leader in "retro analogue emulation",
> regardless of price. AN1X can sound more like a prophet 5 though.

No argument there.

> (that's about the only filter missing in the Ion- it has 20!) I've
> sent my Ion in twice for faulty knobs. First time they sent me a new
> unit that was worse than the first. Second time they did total
> knob/button replacement surgery,and now it is perfect. The question
> is how many faulty units are lurking on warehouse shelves. The new
> ones shipping seem to have the problems solved.

Glad Alesis was able to work things out to your satisfaction.

I know myself and a couple of acquantances were put off from an ION purchase at
least until they sort things out.

Jon