Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

On 8 Apr 2012, at 21:09, <tomlinson6050@...> wrote:

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> ---- fddi <fddi@...> wrote: 
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> Hello, I wnted to ask if in some way is possble to have the same patch 
> effects
> with a pedal switch inssted of using patch select button. I find quite 
> uncomfortable those 2 buttons
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> With the single pedel you have, you should be able to set it for PATCH SELECT R or SUSTAIN.
> But PATCH SELECT L is only available with the dual pedal.

If you're open to a little DIY, you could use something like an Arduino or Teensy, connect a couple of pedals or other switches, and have the thing send the appropriate MIDI controller messages over a standard MIDI serial connection or over USB midi via a computer.

You probably wouldn't even need any soldering - just using a breadboard should be sufficient. And it should only require a minimal amount of programming (on the order of 20 lines of code).

> Bill

// Christian