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RE: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Digest Number 777 (loading VFX-SD Operating System via Syex)

2006-03-12 by Alfons Martinez

Hello, Harry:

I'm afraid it's not possible to load the OS via sysex into the VFX-SD, at
least in a direct way. I saw your question some days ago, and I've been
trying to do it in all the possible ways with no success. In fact you cannot
even save it to a floppy, you must make a diskcopy (or use the Giebler
program, but I'm not able to make it work).

If someone knowing "midi secrets" know how to extract the OS from the VFX to
an sysex file, I will be pleased to do it and send it to you (I have v2.10
and v2.00).
Anyways, if it is possible, I would also keep a sysex copy for me: I'm
always afraid of loosing the OS if the floppies don't work anymore, so I
have 4 or 5 backup disks. But what happens if the diskdrive breaks...?

I join you: Help please !

Alfons

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