Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

I have to agree with the additions. I suppose that it would be hard 
to list everything one would really need in an 'Emergency Kit', 
because there can bo so many things.
Surge suppression is very important.  In fact, I use Isobar on the 
stage for my equipment and have never had a problem.  They are 
computer grade suppressors that also have Noise filtering in them (up 
to 75dB).  This can also help clean up the signal.  Also having a 
voltage regulator (from Furman or something similar) is important in 
your rack.  This can help normalize and safely monitor fluctuating 
incoming power to help protect your gear.

In fact, maybe we should create a thread on the gear in people's 
studios as well, to see what we are all using.  We have done this in 
other groups and it is really fun to see what we are all using.

Another note; I read the posts from the group about the replacement 
floppy drives for the VFX and it seems that the least expensive units 
are still going for $66 from Route66.com.  Is this stil an accurate 
price for the drives?

Is there any other way to load the sequencer onto the VFX other than 
a disk drive?  
I am seriously considering getting a sound cartridge too, so I can 
have more sounds at my disposal, in the event that I cannot find a 
disk drive.

I also went to the www.thesoniq.com website and see that he does 
repairs and cleanings of the Ensoniq gear.  Any experience with the 
work?  How is the pricing?

Thank you, 

Harry Ebbeson III
Ebbeson Management Group
www.geocities.com/ebbrecords