Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

Bill, thank you for the response! But what I am specifically looking for is opinions on: HOW MUCH TROUBLE WILL IT BE for me to get the aftertouch on this unit to respond as it should? (Even if it takes a lot of pressure, I don't care) - I just want it to work!

The seller (again) appears to be a straight-shoter BUT he described the unit as "IN PERFECT OPERATING CONDITION" - so I'm trying to decide whether to send it back or not.

The point is POLY aftertouch, you can't replicate that with a pedal and entering it as MIDI events in a sequencer NOT what I'm interested in - it's a performance/improvisation issue.

Anyone else, any thoughts about adjusting/restoring the aftertouch on one of these?

Thanks! Scott

--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "William J. Niemi" <bill@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, Scott,
> 
> I have an SD-1, and it was in a heavily smoked studio for a number of 
> years.  No more though... otherwise I'd probably not be writing to you.  :-)
> 
> I never thought the aftertouch on the SD-1 was that great compared to 
> other keyboard synths I have played.  It always seemed to me that you 
> have to play very hard to get that controller to work.
> 
> If it ever becomes a big issue with you, you might consider getting a 
> pedal like a Digitech Control 8 (long out of production but still 
> supported by the factory!)  which you could set for the controller # and 
> operate with your foot.  I know it's a workaround but that would be 
> one.  Also, if you are recording MIDI, some programs (like Sonar) will 
> allow you to manually enter controller parameters on the track as 
> necessary.  So there's 2 workarounds.
> 
> Good luck, and I hope you enjoy your SD as much as I do.  There are 
> still some patches on that box that I rank right up there with the 
> best... such as the "Organizer" patch with the Digitech controlling the 
> Leslie simulation... way cool.  I have a Hammond A-100 with the matching 
> Leslie 251 in my studio and that patch, pound for pound, is way easier 
> for the working musician!
> 
> Best,
> Bill
>