Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

---- somethingkillingyou <somethingkillingyou@...> wrote: 

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try to fix it for cheap.

--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "franzschiller@..." <labyrinthbook@...> wrote:
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> Hi there all. I'm a long time lurker who has never posted before.
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> I had an ESQ-1 which I loved, so I got a VFX-SD...then promptly stopped using the ESQ cause I was SO head over heels for the VFX-SD. I love the sequencer, the transwaves, the dark, cave-like, 80s drums, I love them for being crappy even.
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> My VFX-SD never had any Keyboard Calibration issues, until maybe a week ago. And then, all of a sudden, I get the blank screen. If I push a button, letters appear... but I don't really want to trouble shoot. Besides, I am NOT good with solder irons or anything like that.
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> One option is to have it fixed. I know a guy. But I can also get a TS-12 locally. Also, I guess I can wait for an SD-1 to pop up on eBay.
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> Does the SD sound identical to the VFX-SD? Are there any other differences, like amount of programs? How does the TS sound compare to the VFX-SD? 
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> Thanks everyone.

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The Esq is a great synth, the VFX is a GREATER synth, but the TS-12  RULES !!!!
If you're into toy-like boops, beeps and buzzes, then fuggetaboudtit !! This board is warm, sweet, rich sound.. You'll gain weight lust listening to it.


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