Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

I just figured out a simple and easy way to do this and you wont have 
to even cut a hole for a button. I am thinking of using the already 
existing patch select buttons to change the bank, I know of a way to 
make these buttons serve as dual purpose. 
So you still have the patch select and when you want to change banks 
it becomes just two button presses. LED thing is a great idea and I 
could add this to the circuit board real easy and maybe place it next 
to the patch select buttons. In this case you would only have to 
drill a few small holes.


Rich




--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, mishon66@... wrote:
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> Yes all the carts/slots are the same, I agree the square buttons 
would be a better looking fit for the unit just have to have a way 
for the everyday joe to make them.
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> I do have a new item/items coming for the the VFX,VFXSD,SD1, It's a 
backlit set of clear mod wheels just like the new Moogs. I will have 
them available with blue, green or red backlighting and a custom set 
of chrome (plastic chrome) one's as well.
> We just started a vacuume metalized service so we can do almost any 
plastic part.
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> I have my SD1 set up with chrome buttons and chrome mod wheels, I?
will have some pics posted on the web site in a few weeks.
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> Rich at Route 66
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> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sat, 1 Sep 2007 9:47 am
> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Internal extra soundmemory??
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> Hi Richard.
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> That sounds cool!!
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> Personally, I'd prefer two standard VFX-buttons placed near the 
actual cartridge slot, since there would be space behind the panel. 
(I know cutting square holes isn't as easy as drilling round 
ones.... ;) ) To show the bank selected I could imagine a 7 segment 
LED, which would show?upto 10 Banks..
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> Is the cartridge slot the same on all VFXes btw?
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> From: mishon66@...
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 3:03 PM -07:00
> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Internal extra soundmemory??
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> Claus
> ?????? Yes actually I started this about two years ago and still 
have it sitting on my work bench, only thing I couldn't decide was 
how to go about switching from bank to bank. 
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> Do I add a small switch that would end up having to pass through 
the top or back of the VFX/VXFSD/SD1? and how many people would want 
to deface their unit and cut a hole init?? I set this up on my bench 
unit and was able to select 6 additional banks plus the internals and 
still use the cart as well, it works I just have a few cosmetic 
details to work out...any thoughts?
> 
> Richard at Route 66
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Claus <clauzii@...>
> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 3:25 am
> Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Internal extra soundmemory??
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> Is there a chance that somebody somewhere have made an internally 
> fitted cartridge board? I mean, instead of changing cartridges all 
the 
> time, have anybody made an internal card-board with say 4 
switchable 
> cartridges for direct access to 256 sounds at once (or the like), 
as 
> was done on Yamhas DX7 by I-can't-remember-who? It looks like it 
would 
> be possible somehow (looking at the schematics anyway). And talking 
> schematics: Is it possible getting/bying a schematic specifically 
for 
> the 21 Voice board, or is the cartridge connector the same as on 
the 
> VFX schematic?
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> Hope this makes sence :)
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> - Claus.
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> Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL 
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> Hi Richard.
> 
> ?
> 
> That sounds cool!!
> 
> Personally, I'd prefer two standard VFX-buttons placed near the 
actual cartridge slot, since there would be space behind the panel. 
(I know cutting square holes isn't as easy as drilling round 
ones.... ;) ) To show the bank selected I could imagine a 7 segment 
LED, which would show?upto 10 Banks..
> 
> ?
> 
> Is the cartridge slot the same on all VFXes btw?
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> From: mishon66@...
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 3:03 PM -07:00
> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Internal extra soundmemory??
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> Claus
> ?????? Yes actually I started this about two years ago and still 
have it sitting on my work bench, only thing I couldn't decide was 
how to go about switching from bank to bank. 
> 
> Do I add a small switch that would end up having to pass through 
the top or back of the VFX/VXFSD/SD1? and how many people would want 
to deface their unit and cut a hole init?? I set this up on my bench 
unit and was able to select 6 additional banks plus the internals and 
still use the cart as well, it works I just have a few cosmetic 
details to work out...any thoughts?
> 
> Richard at Route 66
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Claus <clauzii@...>
> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 3:25 am
> Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Internal extra soundmemory??
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> Is there a chance that somebody somewhere have made an internally 
> fitted cartridge board? I mean, instead of changing cartridges all 
the 
> time, have anybody made an internal card-board with say 4 
switchable 
> cartridges for direct access to 256 sounds at once (or the like), 
as 
> was done on Yamhas DX7 by I-can't-remember-who? It looks like it 
would 
> be possible somehow (looking at the schematics anyway). And talking 
> schematics: Is it possible getting/bying a schematic specifically 
for 
> the 21 Voice board, or is the cartridge connector the same as on 
the 
> VFX schematic?
> 
> Hope this makes sence :)
> 
> - Claus.
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> Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL 
Mail!
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