There are a number of features that make this synth pretty unique, the first among them being the 4 VCO setup. The sync (2 types) and FM (called x-mod, also 2 types) are excellent-and are triggered by the same orange button labeled "effects". The arpeggiator cycling in poly mode is sonically unique to my knowledge. The use of a positive AND negative pulse on the LFO are interesting. The addition of noise is a great one.

In some ways, the Mono/Poly reminds me of the Prophet 5 or Pro-One regarding implementation of the mod wheels--never since has a synth made mod wheels so easy and so meaningful to the overall sound of the instrument.

Contrary to some belief, the Mono/Poly is NOT unuseable in polyphonic mode; however, this is not one of the machine's strengths except w/ the Arpeggiator running through the different oscillators.

The Mono/Poly is an excellent--nay, AWESOME bass machine, spitting out odd timbres at the drop of a hat. It also can out-bubble and hiss a Yamaha CS-whatever (excluding the 80's, which RRrippp--not bubble) or Pro-One with ease. In general, the Mono/Poly is useful all over the place and in many contexts--conquering all with style and character.

www.mohodisco.com/monopoly

Should be a bit more permanent this time.

closing comment: Don't abuse the filter. Spare from using the resonance and the filter envelope emphasis by keeping their levels low to mid - You'll find just how beautiful the response of the filter really can be.