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Ok I know this is a real general question, but I am considering 
buying an AN1x because someone on a forum recommended them.  I am a 
Bassist and was looking for something with which i could do Drum n 
Bass style productions.  How versatile is the AN1x.  I heard it gets 
Great Sub Bass sounds which is good.  I was also considering buying 
an MS2000.  Does anyone know how these 2 synths compare?  Can Anyone 
tell what the AN1x features are exactly, i have yet to find this 
info, but i am still searching.  Does it have a vocoder?  and Can i 
hook it up to a midi contoller like the Evolution? Thanks everybody.