Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

thanks for the info

--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "Hans Artmann" <hans-artmann@...> wrote:
>
> Maximum would be 61 splits unless you split keys in half ;-))
>  
> Actually, it's called key zones and you can assign a key zone to a
> track. Key zones ca be overlapping, that's why they are not called
> splits.
> There are presets having 3 tracks and the MULTI A AND MULTI B with 6
> tracks each making 12 tracks at one time (sequencer tracks Tracks 1-6
> and Track 7-12 on the SD and SD-1). A track is like an instrument so you
> can assign all the settings you mentioned.
> 12 zones at a time is pretty much forr 5 octaves.
> On the vanilla VFX you've got 20 programmable presets (+ 20 on each
> cartridge) and the 12 MULTI tracks. And you can change everythin via
> midi sysex commands.
>  
> There's yet another feature called DRUM-MAPS where you can assign each
> of the 61 keys (plus one below and one above when midi controlled) a
> value for pitch, pan, vol (relative), and ... but this was not available
> on the vanilla VFX.
>  
> Hans
>  
> 
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com] Im Auftrag von eightiescrisis
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 28. Februar 2007 23:48
> An: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] how many splits/layers at one time?
> 
> 
> 
> i want to use the vfx as a midi controller for my soft synths and rack
> gear?
> 
> found info that states up to 24 splits... but it seems it's really just
> 3 splits that are available 
> on the unit
> 
> this is to be used as a controller, and i want to set up a seperate midi
> channel to each split 
> zone and play in real time. zone 1 for soft synth on channel 2, zone 2
> for matrix 1000, zone 
> 3 etc. etc. etc.....
> 
> 3 split zones are great!, but are more available?
> 
> also, can you have different settings for each zone? --- ie. poly
> aftertouch on/off, velocity 
> curves, etc?
> 
> looks like i can set these splt zones in a template to be recalled at
> anytime
> 
> any remarks would be appreciated
>