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--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Dan" <dxalgorithm18@...> 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.