Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

experimentation is the best method and reverse engineering

take a patch you like then go to each page and see how it was constructed by the params used

and the other and most gratifying is the test and see see what a modulater is set to then mess about with the amounts at 10 or 5 increments and decrements and see what it does to the sound 

write what each amount does

and then try it with every modulator

then do layering and detuning to get fat chorus sounds with out fx like on analog synths

and use the noise setting in pitch so that you can set a drift

set fx and see what they do add the mod wheel as the fx modulator for fx amount 

you then can in real time see what fx at different amounts do 

the ensoniqs use pcm+wavetable scanning pcm synthesis and subtractive filter base so you start with max spectra and use the filters to sculpt the sound by removing frequencies you dont want 

there are preset envelopes try them and see what changes they do to the sound 

try them on the pitch to see what it does 

trial and error is the best way to becoming a great programmer as some mistakes are very rewarding that you would of never done before write these down as the become usefull tips and the things that dont work write them down then youwill save time in programming by seing them in your list and go we wont do that 

i have been programming synths since the early 80,s and im still learning

if you want to learn about transwave synthesis i have a workshop group teaching how to program using this technique

https://www.facebook.com/groups/552524268147339/
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Lawrence Whittier Doe, Jr. 
  To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 2:30 PM
  Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Reaching Rish (of route66studios)


    

  http://www.amazon.com/Welshs-Synthesizer-Cookbook-Programming-Universal/dp/B000ERHA4S/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1375363311&sr=1-1


  There are more comprehensive books out there, but this is a good starting point in my opinion.  Too many books are now out-of-print that directly correspond to Ensoniq gear.  


  Your son might get something out of a editing package for whatever computer system he is using.  Sound Quest makes a pretty straightforward editor or he could go with the tried and true button mashing to create sounds [big fan of that method!]  Good luck!


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  From: "Cable" <cableizme@...>
  To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
  Cc: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "STEPHEN PRATT" <alto.sax@...>
  Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 12:08:41 AM
  Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Reaching Rish (of route66studios)

    

  Thanks all!  Somehow the master tuning was changed to 56.  After resetting it to 0 all was better!   It belongs to my 12 ye old son for his band of fellow 7th graders. He is slowly learning how to use and control the VFX-SD.  He got it on Craigslist and it was in very good shape!    Can anyone recommend a book or DVD to help tutor him?  Like synths for dummies...lol??

  Sent from my iPhone

  On Jul 31, 2013, at 9:23 AM, <tomlinson6050@...> wrote:


      
    Hi.
    Also check that the pitch bend wheel is returning to center: When the synth is powered OFF, the settings are remembered - same if you are stepping on the hold pedal and power off.

    Bill

    ---- STEPHEN PRATT <alto.sax@...> wrote: 

    =============
    Sounds like the master tuning might be set to something besides A=440
    Go into the SYSTEM page and make sure the master tuning is set to zero.
    If all else fails try a system reset (this will restore everything to factory defaults).
    Hold down
    Preset+Soft Button 1: Initialize system
    While turning on the power.

    On Jul 30, 2013, at 11:15 PM, Cable wrote:

    > 
    > Hello, 
    > 
    > We have a VFX-SD that seems to be a half step off key. It's not on any one preset but across all sounds. Does anyone have Idea what's going on? It's something my son picked up for his band of school friends. We are learning but can't figure this out!?!
    > 
    > Thanks, Jim
    > 
    > Sent from my iPhone
    > 
    > On Jul 30, 2013, at 5:29 PM, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
    > 
    >> 
    >> 
    >> that was rish who was selling it
    >> ----- Original Message -----
    >> From: Christian Brunschen
    >> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
    >> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 11:29 PM
    >> Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Reaching Rish (of route66studios)
    >> 
    >> 
    >> Hi all,
    >> 
    >> I've been unsuccessfully trying to reach Rish of route66studios to resolve some issues with a long-outstanding order. I seem to recall he may have or have had some health issues, but there was a recent "VFX-SD for sale" post to this mailing list that was approved by the Rish in his capacity as moderator of this list. So if you can read this, Rish, please contact me.
    >> 
    >> Best wishes,
    >> 
    >> // Christian Brunschen
    >> 
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