Elektron Musical Instruments

> Wow, you cant even buy it. They will give it to the producers and
> other peeps that kiss their grits first.

Not correct.
They will give it to Elektron Friends (= anyone who is subscribed to 
the "friends" mailing list) at reduced price because the Mono 
development is not complete and needs some beta testing.

> I have to ask, what makes it so special? I mean, any special routings,
> what? Why would i want this rather than a nord lead 3 or alesis ion?

Has NL3 got a sequencer? No.
Have you ever played with a Machinedrum? Do you know how well designed 
is its UI?

If you had a MD, than thinking of the Mono as a key-sister would make 
it clear.