I really, really love my AN1x. I haven't found any problems on it. The AN1x is what a synth should be. The sound by itself can keep you jamming with yourself (solo) for a more than an hour at a time. But if you begin to twist the dials and experiment with the sequencer, well... tell them to slide the food under the door (I haven't try a Nord lead yet). Discontinued? Yes, I think the people don't apreciate the thing. I got mine with a big discount because the Yamaha Dealer didn't know what to do with the only AN they brought. Me? I coudn't be happier.