Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

In a message dated 4/25/2003 10:34:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, stek@... writes:

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> It would be very nice (indeed) if these extra memory locations could be
> accessible via midi pgm selections (i.e., bank select).
> 
> Even nicer if sequences using sounds from these extra locations can
> correctly point to these extra locations. This would open up the range of
> sounds for composition (or help establish a reasonable 'semi-permanent'
> library) without having to keep shuffling the internal memory and cartridges
> which would be a big advantage.

This acts just like a cart but is switch-able between 4 additional memory banks and the original cart.  You would have to manually select which memory bank you wanted to work from.

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> It seems that these mods could only be possible if you were modifying the
> actual OS / program code in which case, wow!

No OS mod is necessary at all. 
 
> Another question - would this mod still allow the cartridge slot to be
> used - in addition to the 4 x RAM?

Yes..but you would have to switch to the cart position.

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> Regardless, I would be interested - price depending ofcourse..
> 

My thoughts on the pricing: We all know that the VFX series is not a $1000 machine, it's prices range is now around $300 to $600. With this in mind it's clear that no one is going to spend hundreds of dollars on a memory expander and the ability to manufacture memory boards now is quite inexpensive. I can't give an exact pricing but the range could be around $50 to $80. 


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> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 12:31 AM
> Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Internal 4x expander Ram for the VFX/SD1 Series
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> >    How many people here would be interested in having a internal 4x
> expanded Ram in the VFX/SD1?
> > This setup would consist of a special card inside the VFX/SD1 that would
> allow the user to switch to either the cart slot or one of the other four
> Ram banks.  It would be like having 4 extra carts available and you would
> still be able to save to and from the 4 positions.
> > Rich at Route 66
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