Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

b_j_glover wrote:
> This is a common problem with these keyboards, and you'll find a lot 
> of posts about it here if you do a search.
> 
> The usual solution is a circuit-board repair described in the 
> document "VFX Cal Repair" in the Files section, under Tools and 
> Service -> Poly board separation fix.
> 
> Some people also seem to have been able to get away with using 
> contact cleaner. Other suggestions you might find on the Internet 
> such as twisting the keyboard or leaning heavily on the keys are not 
> recommended!
> 
> Ben

I've never seen a VFX or related keyboard that *hasn't* had the repair 
done, and now I hear of two in a week...

The fiddly part is getting the keys off.  It's probably worth taking the 
time to give all the keys a good clean, if the instrument has been 
heavily used.

Gordon