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via the seller: "This is the original Wave, and the precursor to the much more common 2.2 and 2.3 and later Microwave series. Reputedly, there were only 160 Wave 2s made, and I suspect most of those are still in Europe, which is why you almost never see these for sale in the US.The functions are largely the same between the different machines, but ask any PPG aficionado and they will tell you that the Wave 2 sounds the best! Unlike the later Waves, the 2 uses CEM filters, and also has a different card layout and waveform storage. This gives the Wave 2 a grittier and less refined sound than the later 2.2/3 which used smoother SSM filters. Most users also agree that the raw waveforms sound better on the 2. But don't take my word for it--this is a rare opportunity to buy one of the best digital-analog hybrid synths out there, in full working order! As mentioned above, the aftertouch and velocity do not work, but this is common to almost all Waves (it is not great even when it does work!). All other functions 100%, and this has also had preventative work done to avoid and battery leakage or power supply issues. This is machine is literally ready to go and transport you back to 1981."
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