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Re: reface

2016-01-02 by DEREK COOK

The AN1x will take a lot of beating. It's still one of my favorite real/software VAs along, with my Nord G2 Engine. I have three VA synth engines in my Kronos, and whilst they sound great, I still think the AN1x and Nord G2 have something about them that gives them a slightly more organic feel. The differences are subtle, but my ears tell me that if I set up an AN1x sound in Kronos AL-1, I will still (just) prefer the AN1x version.

The AN1x is nearly 20 years old, but was probably in development 20 years ago, along with my EX5, and I still think those two synths along with the FS1r (and I'll sneak in my TG77/SY99 as well) represent Yamaha's high water mark in terms of innovation. Since the noughties all they have done is endless rehashes of the Motif which does not appeal to me.

Reface doesn't cut it for me, but I acknowledge they are selling well. I don't like the form factor and mini keys.� To get diversity, my portable noodling needs are better satisfied by an iPAD with synths like Sunrizer, Nave, iMini, iSem, iProphet and M1.

Cheers
Derek

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