Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

Dan,

It's hard to find anything more versatile than a VFX or VFX-SD.  However,  
I find myself in a similar situation.  I'm currently playing an Alesis  
QS6.1 in a band setting, but it's very hard to get around in a hurry.   
Lots of great sounds, though.

I'm thinking at this point that if I had it to do again (the more modern  
synth, that is), I'd've got a Kurzweil K2000 or K2VX.  When I get some  
money again, I may try to pick one up on eBay.

-Geren

On 5 Oct 2004 17:06:11 -0000, <Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

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> Message: 1
>    Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2004 17:15:57 -0000
>    From: "gottamakethings" <gottamakethings@...>
> Subject: Blasphemy
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>
> I was just readding the posts and someone asked "Is it time to put my
> VFX out to pasture?"
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> This is something I am struggling with. I love the VFX, but
> incresingly I use it as a controller for other synthesizers, like an
> MR Rack and a Korg Analog modeler and, sad to say a Yamaha XG type
> synth. The whole rig is getting to be a hassle to pack up. So I have
> been toying with getting another "all-in-one" synth. At 21 voices,
> the stealing gets to be a real problem, thus the rack mounted stuff.
>
> Here's what I like to play: Rhodes, Hammond, Synthy Layered patches,
> Clavi's, analog leads and Bass. I don't like a weighted board. I like
> the realtime accessibility of patches that the VFX has. I typically
> layer multiple synths by double clicking and use splits. My group
> does a lot of improv, so I move on to new sounds frequently.
>
> Has anyone augmented their VFX with something a little more modern?
> How so you like it? I see the whole world of pros playing Motifs and
> Tritons, but, can you get to new sounds on the fly with these things?
>
> Food for response....Thanks
>
> Dan
>
>


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