The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

Hi all

I'm a new member and my first question is aimed at those of you who have
used an AN1X and a Korg Z1; is the Z1 "twice" the AN1X? What I mean is, at
the moment in the UK an AN1X goes for 200 to 300ukp used, whilst a Korg Z1
is 500 to 600ukp. The reason I'm asking is this - over the last 20 years
I've owned several 'classic' synths including (deep breath!): SC Pro-1,
Roland SH-101, Korg Poly800, SC Six-Track, Yamaha DX-21, Casio CZ-101, Casio
CZ-5000, SC Prophet-5, Ensoniq ESQ-1, break of 13 years - then - Korg
Triton, Yamaha SY-85 and last year a Novation Nova II keyboard!

However I decided in January 2003 to give up on the hardware and go
software, due to always sequencing via PC and PITA synth definitions,
multitimbrality issues etc. etc.! Anyway, I bought an Edirol PCR-50
controller keyboard to use with Cakewalk Sonar and recently, Propellerhead's
Reason. I find it brilliant, the range of sounds, ease of use etc. but I
miss the 'instant on-ness' of a synth!! Also I may be gigging in the near
future (gulp!).

OK, so here's what I need to know; my music playing 'style' ranges from
'dirty hammond' type rock stuff (live) to trance (home using Sonar &
Reason). Taking into consideration live use and use as a controller keyboard
for Sonar/Reason, which is the better suited? AN1X or Z1?

I know this is a subjective area "is A better than B" but if anyone out
there who's owned both could give his/her findings, I'd be most grateful.

Thanks in advance,

Bob