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--- In AN1x-list@egroups.com, Sayer <sayerseely@y...> wrote:
> > I think you've already answered that - a SuperNova is rather 
pricey! 
> > ;-)
> > 
> > Jon 
> 
> Yes, but the Nova is not too bad. It has the same sound engine of 
the
> Supernova, but is only 6-part 12 voice instead of the Supernova's 8-
parts. All
> six parts have dedicated effects in multi-mode. It also has a 
vocoder,
> programmable arp and a great interface.
> 
> They can be bought used for around $800 ($1000 new) which I would 
guess would
> be cheaper than buying the Plugstation and 4 PLG cards.... I really 
love my
> Nova with it's great sound and hands-on interface and recommend 
them highly.
> 
> Sayer
> 

Don't get me wrong: I think the SuperNova sounds wonderful and the 
layout (user interface) is well thought out too! I wish I could spend 
more hands on time with one. Your point regarding the Nova should be 
well taken as an alternative to "stock piling" (I use the term VERY 
loosely) PLG150-AN cards. My *personal* preference has always been 
for the Nord Lead 2 but that's another matter altogether and I'm 
already on record as being a fan of the Nord user interface :-)

Still, back to the Plugstation (what's in a name, anyway? ;-) you 
have to admire the fact that somebody is actually bringing a viable, 
aftermarket accessory like the Plugstation to fruition. It's been 
*years* since anything like this was made and I hope the trend 
continues! Remember those old DX7 hacks from Grey Matter Response, or 
that DW8000 mod from Angel somethingorother in Germany( and didn't 
they do one for the D50 too?) What about the "Frontal Lobe" mod for 
the Korg M1?! I think it's great that they've done this and I wish 
them all due success. 

regards,
Jon