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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

________________________________> To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com> From: dxalgorithm18@...> Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:39:08 +0000> Subject: [AN1x] AN1X and AN200>> 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> 


Actually, I just sold my an1x, and have recently procured an an200 for a good price.  It sounds pretty close, especially the filters.  What I'd like to know is, is there a way to convert an1x patches into plg-an patches, which the an200 should be able to read.   Check out this site for samples:

http://homepage.mac.com/synth_seal/html/an200c.html
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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.

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Jesse Buehler <pulsewidth2@...> wrote:
>
> 
> ________________________________> To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com> From: 
dxalgorithm18@...> Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:39:08 +0000> Subject: [AN1x] AN1X and 
AN200>> 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> 
> 
> 
> Actually, I just sold my an1x, and have recently procured an an200 for a good price.  It 
sounds pretty close, especially the filters.  What I'd like to know is, is there a way to 
convert an1x patches into plg-an patches, which the an200 should be able to read.   
Check out this site for samples:
> 
> http://homepage.mac.com/synth_seal/html/an200c.html


The AN1xEdit Editor/Librarian will recongnise both file types and allow you to load either 
to your AN1x or AN200.

You will find a copy for download in the Files section of AN1x-list here at Yahoo! Groups:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files

Jon

So, does anyone know if the an200 editor can read files that  I saved in the an1x format?











____________________> To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com> From: jondl_2000@...> Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:49:23 +0000> Subject: [AN1x] Re: AN1X and AN200>> --- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Dan" 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.> 

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--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Jesse Buehler <pulsewidth2@...> wrote:
>
> 
> So, does anyone know if the an200 editor can read files that  I saved in the an1x format?
> 

AN Exper Editor can open .an1 voices so presumably so can AN200 Editor - they are basically 
the same application. AN1xEdit will communicate with all AN* devices.


Jon