Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

With one synthesizer, two. One out and one in to the computer. PLUS the MIDI interface.

The KORG uX (among others) can do with one USB connection.

-----Original Message-----

From: tedstruk@...

Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:07 PM -07:00

To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Computer System and SD-1 Midi

--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "tedstruk" wrote:

>

> I have gone to great expense to set up my SD-1 midi and a computer

with

> a special software so that I can continue my composing and

arranging.

> I have an e-machines 466 with a music creator 2 by cakewalk,

connected

> with a midi adapter to the midi system in the e-machine. I have not

> been able to record anything, or use the SD-1 with the program. I

can

> turn the volume of the SD-1 up and down with the computer controls,

but

> I have not been able to get it to record a track.

> WHAT AM I DOING ? WHAT CAN I DO? and the infamous "WHEN I GET THIS TO

> WORK, THAT DAY WILL LIVE ...."

> geeze... its got to be me... oh its gotta be me....

>

Quickly guys... how many cables does it take to hook up a midi system?

To be able to access memory and program synths from a computer, it is nedded that the OUT from each synth gets connected too.

Thank God, cables come in a variety of lengths :)

- Claus, DK

-----Original Message-----

From: steve@...

Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 9:54 PM -07:00

To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Computer System and SD-1 Midi

>

> Quickly guys... how many cables does it take to hook up a midi system?

>

I gave this careful consideration a while back. I believe that

regardless of the number of units you have, you just have to

count the number of midi IN jacks (ignoring OUT and THRU), and

you will never need more cables than that.

However, at least one cable will always be at least 3 inches too

short. Round up to 8 cm if you're in one of *those* parts of

the world.

--> Steve