Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, Synthesist <synthlists@...> wrote:
>
> I haven't been able to play my SD-1 32 Voice for several months.  It was 
> stored, safely in a corner, in my home and previously sounded and 
> operated beautifully.  Fired it up today and now suddenly the audio 
> output (main/aux/phones) is distorted on every patch, also makes ugly 
> digital glitches when selecting sounds, and the volume slider now only 
> acts as off or full volume (no levels in between).
> 
> I have tried a hard reset, different amps, different power outlets, 
> several cables, powering it up several times repeatedly, and 
> disconnected the sustain pedal, all to no avail.  It just up and decided 
> to whack out on me.  Any suggestions would be more than helpful and 
> totally appreciated.  Thanks!
>

Hi... It's not the power supply.  They internal ribbon cable connectors are dirty.  Try spraying and re-seating them.  Had the same problem and I reseated all the cables and socketed chips.  This took care of the problem.  Start with the cables... if that doesn't do it, try the chips.

/Dave