The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "uralmoto2001" <uralmoto2001@y...> wrote:
> --- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" <jondl_2000@y...> wrote:
> 
> > If you're into retro "analogue" emulation you should make time to 
> check out an Alesis 
> > ION. If and when Alesis get's past their current q/a issues the ION 
> is a steal.
> > 
> > The Ion IMHO is the current leader in "retro analogue emulation", 
> regardless of price. AN1X can sound more like a prophet 5 though.

No argument there.

> (that's about the only filter missing in the Ion- it has 20!) I've 
> sent my Ion in twice for faulty knobs. First time they sent me a new 
> unit that was worse than the first. Second time they did total 
> knob/button replacement surgery,and now it is perfect. The question 
> is how many faulty units are lurking on warehouse shelves. The new 
> ones shipping seem to have the problems solved.

Glad Alesis was able to work things out to your satisfaction.

I know myself and a couple of acquantances were put off from an ION purchase at 
least until they sort things out.

Jon