The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "vikariepoolen" <vikariepoolen@y...> wrote:
> I'm planning on buying an An1x or a NordLead 1. Some say the Nord is 
> better to create leads that cut through the mix when playing together 
> with 2 or more guitars. Should I choose the Nord or Yamaha?

I'm a fan of the Nord sound - alway's liked the NL2 (still do) but I went with the AN1x 
many years ago as it suited my need for an affordable, multi-purpose controller and 
V/A synth. The Leads sounds are very satisfying - particularly those using Hard Sync 
and there are passable distortion and Amp simulator effects to beef up the sound. 
The cost of a 2nd hand AN1x is rather inexpensive - about $350-400 tops - I don't 
think you'd be disappointed. Heck, you can get a new AN200 for $250 on blowout...

FWIW, you might want to check out the Alesis ION and it's just announced spin-off - 
the Micron - along with Dave Smith Instruments Evolver (way cool mono-synth.)

Jon