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Hi,

I've got a Z1 and a motif with the PLG150AN buildin. So I can't speak
for a real AN1X.
However imho the Z1 is in a different class then the AN1X. The Z1 has
13 different models for its oscillators where the AN has one.
The Z1 has more knobs (usefull for editting reason). The Z1 has more
FX processors.

Now the AN sounds more vintage analog in my ears, the Z1 is more silky
in its sounds, but also more digital. They both sound very good, just
different.
So in the end it depends on what you want from it and what budget you
have, they are both good machines.

Grtz Wan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Thomas" <bob@...>
To: <AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 6:53 PM
Subject: [AN1x] AN1X or Korg Z1?


> 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
>
>
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