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--- In AN1x-list@y..., tspeer <tspeer@h...> wrote:
> 
> It appears the Engine inside the AN200 is much more than what's on 
offer on
> its' Spartan front panel (Exactly how much of the AN1x is actually 
in there
> ?).
> - Even so- I believe $500 is still a bit steep. I think $300 would 
tempt me
> (with software access to the engine).
> 
> Todd S ;)
> 

The UI appears disceiving doen't it? I haven't played an AN200 yet 
but from a lengthy glance at the promo shots it appears to have 
significantly more Knobs on the front panel but fewer seem to be 
multipurpose (as opposed to the AN1x - where all eight are 
multipurpose.)

There's no mention of AN1xEdit on the Yamaha AN200 page but they do 
mention a few included bits of software (don't know if Gary had a 
hand in these or not - don't think so.) I'd hazard a guess - possibly 
incorrect - that additional features are "under the hood" and only 
accessible via software (think PLG150AN.)

I agree with Todd on the price - for right or wrong I perceive $499 
as too high but $300 sounds too low. IMO, they should discount the 
price to the neighborhood of $379 - $429. I think this would better 
target the ER1/EA1 market.

But, that's just MY opinion - I could be wrong ;-)

regards,

Jon