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Re: sd1 dead!

2007-10-08 by tjiyf

replaced 2 blown 2 amp fuses and its now working fine. Thanks to all. ... unplugging all cables to the power supply, turn it off and plug in the cables one by

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How ?

2007-10-08 by penchloeshawnana

Does anyone know how to load single instrument patches via sysex into the VFX?

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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: sd1 dead!

2007-10-08 by Leo Magpoc

If it is a blown fuse and it blows again after replacing it, try unplugging all cables to the power supply, turn it off and plug in the cables one by one

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Re: sd1 dead!

2007-10-08 by tjiyf

Thanks Guys i will open up the keyboard tonight, Hoprfully its just the fuse. ... it

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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] sd1 dead!

2007-10-07 by Bob S.

Sounds like the 5 volt power supply is gone or an internal fuse is blown, but probably the supply because you are getting some supply voltage to the display.

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sd1 dead!

2007-10-07 by tjiyf

Have been using my SD1 since 1991, at a gig last night it appears to have died, i switch on and the only thing that happens is each end of the led screen dimly

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Re: SD-1 Finally Concked Out

2007-09-19 by Bill

I had a similar problem with my Sept. 1991 SD1 about 3 years ago. The solution I was advised to try was to unplug the SD1, open it up and CAREFULLY disconnect

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Re: Internal extra soundmemory??

2007-09-17 by john bluhm

Ahem, writable carts. ROM cartridges can easily be converted to writable ones. I just did 5 for someone on this board, and they all came up and work just

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Re: Internal extra soundmemory??

2007-09-16 by tedstruk

Here we are again... simplicity vs laziness Is it simpler to flip a switch or flip your lid? I would say flipping your switch is much simpler. I think your

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SD-1 Finally Concked Out

2007-09-15 by Scott

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I m a little skeptical of diodes - I ve never seen an intermittent one and the board DID come to life after awhile. The fuses

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Re: VFX for sale

2007-09-15 by gonzinigonz

This is still up for sale. It has to go as i dont have the space in the house for it :o( Cheers Gonz ... and ... them ... patched up.

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SD-1 Finally Concked Out

2007-09-15 by Scott

Well, just for the heck of it, I left the power on for a couple hours and then cycled it and GUESS WHAT? It sprung back to life. OS and all had to be

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SD-1 Finally Concked Out

2007-09-14 by Scott

My SD-1 has worked flawlessly since 1991 and toady it won t start. Power on and the drive chirps twice and that s it. If I hit enough buttons I can get 8 s

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Re: VFX for sale

2007-09-08 by Nathan Smutz

Have you checked to see if your keyboard problem is the usual one? Under the keyboard, the connection between a pair of circuit boards becomes loose. I

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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: VFX for sale

2007-09-07 by mishon66@aol.com

Hey guys If anyone is interested I have the solder tab contact switches/buttons for the VFX/VFXSD/SD1 available. Just Email us from the www.Route66studios,com

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Re: VFX for sale

2007-09-07 by gonzinigonz

Hi andy Ive PM d you off list. Gonz ... could ... the ... and ... use them ... patched up. ... could ... good

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Re: VFX for sale

2007-09-07 by gonzinigonz

Yes wouldnt that be amazing! Ive had this synth for a while. It was a non starter when i brought it but i fanced the challenge at the time. Its all pretty much

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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: VFX for sale

2007-09-07 by Bob S.

How cool....neighbors in a world wide Yahoo user group....each with partial functioning VFX s that might be combined to make a whole working one......what are

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Re: VFX for sale

2007-09-07 by a113643

Hi Gonz, I m interested! I have another VFX which has some different issues, namely the keyboard not working and issues with powering up, but could possibly

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VFX for sale

2007-09-06 by gonzinigonz

Hi all. Im moving and dont have enough space to take the VFX with me :o( I thought id mention it here before advertising it elsewhere. It needs a bit of

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Re: Internal extra soundmemory??

2007-09-04 by surfermarketing

Yes, check out posts 2563 & 2564. They also have some other cool stuff that I m gonna get as soon as I decide which units I m gonna keep. Cooling fans &

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Re: Internal extra soundmemory??

2007-09-03 by surfermarketing

John I thought I saw it posted on this site,guess I didn t search back far enough. Thanks, great post. Question, does it appear that you could mount it

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Re: Internal extra soundmemory??

2007-09-01 by Richard

I just figured out a simple and easy way to do this and you wont have to even cut a hole for a button. I am thinking of using the already existing patch select

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Racks and Racking

2007-08-29 by tedstruk

I am a life member of the handy man club. I built a rack out of angle iron and it works good. I noticed that there are very few racks available for sale, and

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