Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Seek RAM Cartridge
2006-08-03 by Claus
For the polyphony upgrade, the chip is not enough :( You need a new motherboard as well.... From: yp_ed_red_bluff[mailto:e.goforth@sbcglobal.net] Sent:
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2006-08-03 by Claus
For the polyphony upgrade, the chip is not enough :( You need a new motherboard as well.... From: yp_ed_red_bluff[mailto:e.goforth@sbcglobal.net] Sent:
2006-08-03 by yp_ed_red_bluff
- Hello Ensoniq users, How about maybe getting together a list of sounds, programs and other cool patches to share? Maybe we can start a shareware list? I have
2006-08-03 by David Rodgers
Thank you.
2006-08-03 by Steve Wahl
... Just FYI, they re really EEPROM cartridges, not RAM cartridges. If you can find an original Ensoniq ROM cart, there s this option I wrote up a while back:
2006-08-03 by rodneylmc
Check out Cesium Sound. http://www.cesiumsound.com/SoundPrograms.html ... has
2006-08-03 by David A Rodgers
Looking to buy (rare and hard to find) RAM cartridge for Ensoniq VFX- SD, VFX or SD-1. Only found one on eBay in 2 years. If anyone here has one or more they
2006-08-02 by Steve
All, I am selling a VFX-SD that is in prime condition. It has the latest OS, cartridges, extra floppies (with the old compatible format), the cooling fans
2006-08-01 by bleedingjackass
... cord,factory ... to update this info, this is the original VFX for sale not the VFX/SD model apologies for the confusion
2006-08-01 by Marty Fancher
Hi, Yes, I am currently looking for another VFX/SD to leave at rehersal so I dont have to lug all my keys around. I currently use an SD-1 and a VFX in my setup
2006-08-01 by bleedingjackass
If anyone is interested I am selling a VFX in prime condition for $200.00 that covers shipping as well it includes the following:VFX synthesizer manufact.
2006-08-01 by leomagpoc
Being new to the list, I was reading through and seen post of members that their keyboards had died, Being an electronic tech for many years I wanted to share
2006-08-01 by leomagpoc
Hi everyone! I am new to this list and to synths. I am a guitarist, but can play some basic keyboards and have been trying to get better at keyboards. Any way
2006-07-29 by Claus
Nice... should have thought of that ... Happy playing :) From: rmarigny[mailto:rmarigny@yahoo.fr] Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 12:17 PM -07:00 To:
2006-07-29 by rmarigny
Finally solved my problem with a reinitialization (by pressing preset + soft button 1). So sorry for the noise and thanks to everyone who has responded !
2006-07-28 by Claus
Do You have a Sustain pedal connected? Try unhooking it? Does it play fine now? Then Your pedal might be broken :( From: rmarigny[mailto:rmarigny@yahoo.fr]
2006-07-28 by Hans Artmann
Can you check if your midi interface would send a note off? If it doesn t the problem s probably in the KB module. What you can try without service manual and
2006-07-28 by rmarigny
Hi everyone ! I have a VFX-SD for about 10 years, and so far no problem at all ... til today .. now, when I play any preset, the sound would nt stop when I
2006-07-24 by Harry
Thank you for all of the information, eveyone. I do not have a cartridge, so I cannot access any violin patches. I tried to stack waveforms and it just did
2006-07-22 by Max Zape
also, there was an upgrade path for VFX-SD owners to upgrade to SD-1/32 voice [price was $595 circa 1989], but supplies were limited. For awhile, Syntaur
2006-07-22 by Frank Crawford
could i have some more specific info on the event please? ... From: Richard To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 7:24 PM Subject:
2006-07-21 by Claus
Thanks Hans. I knew a lot of the stuff, but it always disturbed me that VFX-SD II has an OS called SD1 :) Thanks again for the comphrensive product list ;)
2006-07-21 by Hans Artmann
There s even more to impress you - the VFX SD II is a pretty rare model which was quickly follwed by the SD-1. It hat more memory, new sequencer functions
2006-07-21 by Claus
So there is a VFX-SD, VFX-SD1 (21 Voice) and VFX-SD1 (32 Voice). PLUS the Original VFX that if I m correct, came in at least two versions?? Amazing Ensoniq ;)
2006-07-21 by Hans Artmann
The violin patch is only available on the SD-1, not on the SD. The SD-1 has a couple more wave forms implemented (168 waves altogether in a 3,5MB Rom instead
2006-07-21 by Bob S.
Doesn t this assume you have a specific preset cartridge in VFX ? Bob El Segundo, CA ... From: Claus To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 21,
2006-07-21 by Claus
If You use the CART button to select ROM Bank 1 and press the 7 key there should be a Violin as the fourth sound in that window... From:
2006-07-20 by brad wilson
did you try stacking string waves and adjusting the master pitch? Harry wrote: Hello all, I trust that all are doing well and
2006-07-20 by Harry
Hello all, I trust that all are doing well and making lots of music. I need a patch for the VFX-SD and I cannot seem to create it convincingly. I need a solo
2006-07-18 by Harry
Hello all, In regard to the meeting on the Farm, I might be interested in making the trek up there, but need more information on the distance. I am located in
2006-07-17 by Richard
Frank I posted this last year but only had a small hand full of VFX family members interested, the event last year was good and had a nice turn out of local
2006-07-16 by Steve Wahl
... I have no idea. The VFX probably wasn t *designed* to charge rechargable batteries; the power connection you found was probably intended only to supply
2006-07-15 by steveledo
... more ... and ... is ... measurement, ... you ... I used some R/S AAA rechargable batteries in a holder on my Vanilla VFX (Radio Shack was going out of
2006-07-15 by Steve Wahl
[ This may get sent twice, I m having difficulties working around Yahoo Groups new features . ] ... Justin, Glad it worked for you. Just so you know what to
2006-07-15 by Steve Wahl
... Justin, Glad it worked for you. Just so you know what to expect, one thing that ll probably be different between the original battery and hacking in two AA
2006-07-14 by justin_s_pope
Thanks alot Steve! I soldered in a AA casing and it works just fine. 3 volts and counting. I ll probably have to change it more often, but it is saving my
2006-07-13 by Steve Wahl
For vanilla VFX, I ordered from mouser: P/N 639-CR2032 (Sanyo Lithium coin cell) P/N 829-2S2032-1 (2025 Size cell Delphy Battery Holders worked for me. I
2006-07-12 by Frank Crawford
Some time ago someone mentioned a get together this summer on a farm in Wisconsis. Whatever happened to that?
2006-07-12 by Rodney Mcdonald
I posted this a couple of weeks ago, if interested... http://hometown.aol.com/route66studios1/Batteries.html Rodney ________________________________ From:
2006-07-12 by john bluhm
In the Milwaukee Wisconsin area, we have a store called Batteries Plus - they stock the right batteries and holders for the VFX family of synthesizers. I m
2006-07-12 by Claus
Maybe here: http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductListing.asp?ID=1643155&Desc=Coin+%2F+Button&IND=T&SEARCH= This is where RS-Components leads to :) - Claus
2006-07-12 by Robert Douglas
Hi all- Yeah, I used to work at Rat Shack in High School, yes, I concur, they suck. I ran into the same problem looking for that same battery holder for my
2006-07-12 by justin_s_pope
In NJ we must have the worst RadioShacks (I used to work at one, so I can say that with all knowledge), because they only seem to have battery enclosures and
2006-07-11 by Rich Horton
I got a little battery holder for a few $ from Radio Shack and soldered it in, works fine, and a snap to replace battery now. ...
2006-07-11 by Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Ensoniq-VFX-SD group. File : /Tools
2006-07-11 by Claus
Hi Justin! On the VFX connect the PLUS side of the battery to resistor marked R6. Happy soldering :) ... Now, I
2006-07-11 by Claus
To Justin: Didn t You get my mail? Even though Ithe batteries look different, do You have the components I showed in the picture on Your bord? R2 is connected
2006-07-11 by Claus
If it s any help the SD is like this: MINUS (1 space) PLUS From: justin_s_pope[mailto:justin_s_pope@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 9:43 PM -07:00 To:
2006-07-11 by justin_s_pope
Okay, well... I picked up a CR2032 (the one I desoldered was BR2032, same diff) however, in desoldering, I broke the battery connector. It was soldered
2006-07-11 by Claus
Uh - I know that there is a plus and minus side on this!!!!!!!!! Don t Turn wrong way around!!!!!!!!!!! BUT I don t know if the PCBs are equal on this point
2006-07-11 by Claus
BTW, why did You need to correct what I said? I was 100% correct, allthough not explaining shoot at it which is the same as leaving no delay between sysex