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2010-01-08 by svbeats
So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues?
2010-01-08 by Dwight Sanford
goog luck i throwed the piece of shit i had in the garbage ________________________________ From: svbeats <svbeats@...> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 11:34:45 AM Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues?
2010-01-08 by Rish
----- Original Message -----From: svbeatsSent: Friday, January 08, 2010 11:34 AMSubject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD StoriesSo I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues?
2010-01-08 by Ed Talbot
----- Original Message -----From: svbeatsSent: Friday, January 08, 2010 12:34 PMSubject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD StoriesSo I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues?
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2010-01-08 by Stan
I've used mine for about 18 years now...have had the same calibration issues early on, but had the contacts resoldered and worked fine in that aspect...now just wanting to move on to more updated technology. Also, had to replace disck drive
--- On Fri, 1/8/10, svbeats <svbeats@...> wrote:
From: svbeats <svbeats@...>
Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories
To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 11:34 AM
So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues?2010-01-08 by Dwight Sanford
i throwed that piece of shit in the garbage a long time ago ________________________________ From: Stan <pianomanstan88@...> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 2:00:51 PM Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories I've used mine for about 18 years now...have had the same calibration issues early on, but had the contacts resoldered and worked fine in that aspect...now just wanting to move on to more updated technology. Also, had to replace disck drive --- On Fri, 1/8/10, svbeats <svbeats@yahoo. com> wrote:
>From: svbeats <svbeats@yahoo. com> >Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories >To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com >Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 11:34 AM > > > >So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues? > >
2010-01-08 by Sonic Amigos Support
On Jan 8, 2010, at 11:34 AM, svbeats wrote: > So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues? The VFX-SD, like many older synths, just requires some TLC. Namely, you'll want to apply the solder fix that is the source of most problems that people have with this synth. The two circuit boards beneath the key bed flex over time. This causes the ribbon cable that connects them to break at the solder connections. Very common problem. Practically everyone here knows about it. The fix is pretty simple too, as long as you or a friend is handy with a soldering iron. You just pop open the synth and hand-solder wires for each of the connections that the ribbon cable normally uses. That's it. It takes less than a half hour to do if you know what you're doing. Maybe an hour if you're a newbie. My used VFX-SD that I got for free has worked great ever since I applied this fix. I don't take this synth on the road or anything like that, but it's been quite reliable for me in the studio. Before I applied this fix, however, it was a very flakey board. It had the common keyboard calibration errors that almost everyone else has had. And the sweat equity is worth it… this synth can make some CRAZY sounds that no other synth can.
2010-01-08 by Rish
Dwight if you don't have one ...why are you still on the group? Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: Dwight Sanford
To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories
i throwed that piece of shit in the garbage a long time ago
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From: Stan <pianomanstan88@yahoo.com>
To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 2:00:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories
I've used mine for about 18 years now...have had the same calibration issues early on, but had the contacts resoldered and worked fine in that aspect...now just wanting to move on to more updated technology. Also, had to replace disck drive
--- On Fri, 1/8/10, svbeats <svbeats@yahoo. com> wrote:
From: svbeats <svbeats@yahoo. com>
Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories
To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 11:34 AM
So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues?2010-01-08 by somethingkillingyou
maybe he's waiting that someone kick him off the group. --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "Rish" <rish@...> wrote:
> > Dwight if you don't have one ...why are you still on the group? > > Richard > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dwight Sanford > To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@...m > Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 2:08 PM > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > > > > i throwed that piece of shit in the garbage a long time ago > >
2010-01-08 by Rish
----- Original Message -----From: somethingkillingyouSent: Friday, January 08, 2010 4:05 PMSubject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Good VFX-SD Storiesmaybe he's waiting that someone kick him off the group.
--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "Rish" wrote:
>
> Dwight if you don't have one ...why are you still on the group?
>
> Richard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dwight Sanford
>; To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 2:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories
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> i throwed that piece of shit in the garbage a long time ago
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2010-01-08 by Jon Carroll
You're apparently the kind of person that threw away Minimoogs that needed the keys cleaned in the '80s.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dwight Sanford" <amonsanford@...> To: <Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories goog luck i throwed the piece of shit i had in the garbage ________________________________ From: svbeats <svbeats@...> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 11:34:45 AM Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues?
2010-01-09 by David L. aka UCanDream
Richard, Jon, SVbeats... ...LMAO @ all our posts. I rarely get a good hardy laugh when reading thru posts so this was a real treat. Oopsie, I forgot: Dwayne, thanks for being such a sour pus and creating such a fun thread, ya cranky little turd!! LMAO! One other note, SV....as much as I hate going back to being serious...(hehehe) if you haven't used the VFX-SD sequencer yet---dude, you are gonna fall in love. DON'T underestimate the power of the dark....I mean the sequencer. If it weren't for my Korg Oasys (and other newer synths) I would still rely totally on the SD-1 (same sequencer as yours, basically) for all my compositions. I know anyone with a computer in their studio must be laughing at me but I am way old school when it comes to sequencing. Everyone in Korg Forums (except for me) hates the sequencer on the Oasys...lol. On my CD, what I am doing is sending a bunch of my old sequence tracks to the Oasys' audio...then I throw a few more things into the mix and Boom Badda Bing.... In any case, I still find myself returning to the SD-1 for creating songs. It's so darn fast once you got the hang of it. Okay, enough outta me for one day. Catch ya'll later. Cheers, David ________________________________
From: Jon Carroll <joncarroll@infinite-elements.com> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 4:59:30 PM Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories You're apparently the kind of person that threw away Minimoogs that needed the keys cleaned in the '80s. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dwight Sanford" <amonsanford@ yahoo.com> To: <Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com> Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories goog luck i throwed the piece of shit i had in the garbage ____________ _________ _________ __ From: svbeats <svbeats@yahoo. com> To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 11:34:45 AM Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone used one for years and years without any issues?
2010-01-09 by svbeats
I'm the same way. Im all about using hardware sequencers. My MPC60 is my favorite piece of gear. One of the reasons I love the old Ensoniqs is because they are real synths and have awesome sequencers on um. It sucks Im waiting for sequencer floppy, but when buying the keyboard, I used it as a good selling point to lower the price. I told them "look its broken, the sequencer doesn't work!!" The store luckily didn't educate there employee's on Ensoniqs. haha Ive tried sequencing on computers but it just never seemed natural to me. Its probably because Im on a computer all day at work. Id rather zone w/ real hardware. Funniest thing about this thread is we've all been calling the turdman Dwayne, when his real name is Dwight. haha --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@...> wrote:
> > Richard, Jon, SVbeats... > > ...LMAO @ all our posts. I rarely get a good hardy laugh when reading thru posts so this was a real treat. Oopsie, I forgot: Dwayne, thanks for being such a sour pus and creating such a fun thread, ya cranky little turd!! LMAO! > > One other note, SV....as much as I hate going back to being serious...(hehehe) if you haven't used the VFX-SD sequencer yet---dude, you are gonna fall in love. DON'T underestimate the power of the dark....I mean the sequencer. If it weren't for my Korg Oasys (and other newer synths) I would still rely totally on the SD-1 (same sequencer as yours, basically) for all my compositions. I know anyone with a computer in their studio must be laughing at me but I am way old school when it comes to sequencing. Everyone in Korg Forums (except for me) hates the sequencer on the Oasys...lol. On my CD, what I am doing is sending a bunch of my old sequence tracks to the Oasys' audio...then I throw a few more things into the mix and Boom Badda Bing.... > > In any case, I still find myself returning to the SD-1 for creating songs. It's so darn fast once you got the hang of it. > > Okay, enough outta me for one day. Catch ya'll later. > > > Cheers, > David > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Jon Carroll <joncarroll@...> > To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 4:59:30 PM > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > Â > You're apparently the kind of person that threw away Minimoogs that needed > the keys cleaned in the '80s. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dwight Sanford" <amonsanford@ yahoo.com> > To: <Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com> > Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 9:42 AM > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > goog luck i throwed the piece of shit i had in the garbage > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > From: svbeats <svbeats@yahoo. com> > To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com > Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 11:34:45 AM > Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for > my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about > these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. > For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone > used one for years and years without any issues? >
2010-01-09 by Rish
----- Original Message -----From: svbeatsSent: Friday, January 08, 2010 7:53 PMSubject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Good VFX-SD StoriesI'm the same way. Im all about using hardware sequencers. My MPC60 is my favorite piece of gear. One of the reasons I love the old Ensoniqs is because they are real synths and have awesome sequencers on um. It sucks Im waiting for sequencer floppy, but when buying the keyboard, I used it as a good selling point to lower the price. I told them "look its broken, the sequencer doesn't work!!" The store luckily didn't educate there employee's on Ensoniqs. haha
Ive tried sequencing on computers but it just never seemed natural to me. Its probably because Im on a computer all day at work. Id rather zone w/ real hardware.
Funniest thing about this thread is we've all been calling the turdman Dwayne, when his real name is Dwight. haha
--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "David L. aka UCanDream" ..> wrote:
>
> Richard, Jon, SVbeats...
>
> ...LMAO @ all our posts. I rarely get a good hardy laugh when reading thru posts so this was a real treat. Oopsie, I forgot: Dwayne, thanks for being such a sour pus and creating such a fun thread, ya cranky little turd!! LMAO!
>
> One other note, SV....as much as I hate going back to being serious...(hehehe) if you haven't used the VFX-SD sequencer yet---dude, you are gonna fall in love. DON'T underestimate the power of the dark....I mean the sequencer. If it weren't for my Korg Oasys (and other newer synths) I would still rely totally on the SD-1 (same sequencer as yours, basically) for all my compositions. I know anyone with a computer in their studio must be laughing at me but I am way old school when it comes to sequencing. Everyone in Korg Forums (except for me) hates the sequencer on the Oasys...lol. On my CD, what I am doing is sending a bunch of my old sequence tracks to the Oasys' audio...then I throw a few more things into the mix and Boom Badda Bing....
>;
> In any case, I still find myself returning to the SD-1 for creating songs. It's so darn fast once you got the hang of it.
>
> Okay, enough outta me for one day. Catch ya'll later.
>
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> Cheers,
> David
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>
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> ________________________________
> From: Jon Carroll ...>
> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 4:59:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories
>
> Â
> You're apparently the kind of person that threw away Minimoogs that needed
> the keys cleaned in the '80s.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dwight Sanford"
> To:
> Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 9:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories
>
> goog luck i throwed the piece of shit i had in the garbage
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: svbeats
> To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 11:34:45 AM
> Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories
>
> So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for
> my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about
> these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions.
> For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone
> used one for years and years without any issues?
>
2010-01-09 by David L. aka UCanDream
Oh gosh!! Where the heck did I get Dwayne at?? I'm a dork! LMAO though. He prolly wondered who the heck we were all talkin' bout...well, 'cept Richard, since Richard wasn't going along with my mess up. Hahahaha, too funny! I bet Dwight's been digging thru his Spam Box all p!$$3d wondering why he aint been getting mail from Dwayne...LOL, LOL, LOL!!! Richard, (lmao @ this), I'm joining the angry group when I get back on Monday! I love the "Falling Down" (I think that was the movie) pic with M. Douglas. Great stuff guys. Cheers all, David ________________________________ From: Rish <rish@...> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 7:14:49 PM Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Good VFX-SD Stories No No No...look back guys....I have been calling him "Dwight" all this time (didn't want him to get pissed off and break something) Ok..I have the site done so here is the link to subscribe: TheAngryLuddite- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com and this is the site address: www.groups.yahoo. com/group/ TheAngryLuddite let me know if these are working good. David I think you need this site...lol Richard ----- Original Message -----
>From: svbeats >To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com >Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 7:53 PM >Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Re: Good VFX-SD Stories > > >I'm the same way. Im all about using hardware sequencers. My MPC60 is my favorite piece of gear. One of the reasons I love the old Ensoniqs is because they are real synths and have awesome sequencers on um. It sucks Im waiting for sequencer floppy, but when buying the keyboard, I used it as a good selling point to lower the price. I told them "look its broken, the sequencer doesn't work!!" The store luckily didn't educate there employee's on Ensoniqs. haha > >Ive tried sequencing on computers but it just never seemed natural to me. Its probably because Im on a computer all day at work. Id rather zone w/ real hardware. > >Funniest thing about this thread is we've all been calling the turdman Dwayne, when his real name is Dwight. haha > >--- In Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com, "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@. ..> wrote: >> >> Richard, Jon, SVbeats... >> >> ...LMAO @ all our posts. I rarely get a good hardy laugh when reading thru posts so this was a real treat. Oopsie, I forgot: Dwayne, thanks for being such a sour pus and creating such a fun thread, ya cranky little turd!! LMAO! >> >> One other note, SV....as much as I hate going back to being serious...(hehehe) if you haven't used the VFX-SD sequencer yet---dude, you are gonna fall in love. DON'T underestimate the power of the dark....I mean the sequencer. If it weren't for my Korg Oasys (and other newer synths) I would still rely totally on the SD-1 (same sequencer as yours, basically) for all my compositions. I know anyone with a computer in their studio must be laughing at me but I am way old school when it comes to sequencing. Everyone in Korg Forums (except for me) hates the sequencer on the Oasys...lol. On my CD, what I am doing is sending a bunch of my old sequence tracks to the Oasys' audio...then I throw a few more things into the mix and Boom Badda Bing.... >> >> In any case, I still find myself returning to the SD-1 for creating songs. It's so darn fast once you got the hang of it. >> >> Okay, enough outta me for one day. Catch ya'll later. >> >> >> Cheers, >> David >> >> >> >> >> ____________ _________ _________ __ >> From: Jon Carroll <joncarroll@ ...> >> To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com >> Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 4:59:30 PM >> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories >> >> Â >> You're apparently the kind of person that threw away Minimoogs that needed >> the keys cleaned in the '80s. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dwight Sanford" <amonsanford@ yahoo.com> >> To: <Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com> >> Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 9:42 AM >> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories >> >> goog luck i throwed the piece of shit i had in the garbage >> >> ____________ _________ _________ __ >> From: svbeats <svbeats@yahoo. com> >> To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com >> Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 11:34:45 AM >> Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories >> >> So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for >> my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about >> these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. >> For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone >> used one for years and years without any issues? >> > >
2010-01-09 by Claus
2010-01-09 by somethingkillingyou
I really like my sd-1 32. I like its sound, its synthesis engine and modulation options are vast and particular; you've got lots of tools for sound-creation... I like the fact that I can use it to store sysex from other devices (my pc soundcard, a focusrite saffire pro-40 is very crappy when using sysex, so I can't store sysex messages on my pc)... btw I've never used the sd-1's sequencer, and I DON'T use software sequencers (I actually HATE software)! why? here's why: I have a quasimidi raven and a quasimidi sirius; those both have pattern sequencers with drumgrids for drum parts and step sequencers for synth parts, plus they have arpeggiators that are recordable in the sequencer. I don't want to be a dick, but what's the advantage in using sd-1 / vfx-sd sequencers? obviously I'm not familiar with those ensoniq sequencers, anyway I don't think they would be any improvement over the sequencers that I use! I don't think they would be in any way easier to use, and I think also performance-wise they would be inferior... of course sd-1 sequencer has more tracks, but that's about it... or not!? what's so good about ensoniq sequencers? greetings Fabio --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "svbeats" <svbeats@...> wrote:
> > I'm the same way. Im all about using hardware sequencers. My MPC60 is my favorite piece of gear. One of the reasons I love the old Ensoniqs is because they are real synths and have awesome sequencers on um. It sucks Im waiting for sequencer floppy, but when buying the keyboard, I used it as a good selling point to lower the price. I told them "look its broken, the sequencer doesn't work!!" The store luckily didn't educate there employee's on Ensoniqs. haha > > Ive tried sequencing on computers but it just never seemed natural to me. Its probably because Im on a computer all day at work. Id rather zone w/ real hardware. > > Funniest thing about this thread is we've all been calling the turdman Dwayne, when his real name is Dwight. haha > > --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@> wrote: > > > > Richard, Jon, SVbeats... > > > > ...LMAO @ all our posts. I rarely get a good hardy laugh when reading thru posts so this was a real treat. Oopsie, I forgot: Dwayne, thanks for being such a sour pus and creating such a fun thread, ya cranky little turd!! LMAO! > > > > One other note, SV....as much as I hate going back to being serious...(hehehe) if you haven't used the VFX-SD sequencer yet---dude, you are gonna fall in love. DON'T underestimate the power of the dark....I mean the sequencer. If it weren't for my Korg Oasys (and other newer synths) I would still rely totally on the SD-1 (same sequencer as yours, basically) for all my compositions. I know anyone with a computer in their studio must be laughing at me but I am way old school when it comes to sequencing. Everyone in Korg Forums (except for me) hates the sequencer on the Oasys...lol. On my CD, what I am doing is sending a bunch of my old sequence tracks to the Oasys' audio...then I throw a few more things into the mix and Boom Badda Bing.... > > > > In any case, I still find myself returning to the SD-1 for creating songs. It's so darn fast once you got the hang of it. > > > > Okay, enough outta me for one day. Catch ya'll later. > > > > > > Cheers, > > David > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Jon Carroll <joncarroll@> > > To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 4:59:30 PM > > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > > > Â > > You're apparently the kind of person that threw away Minimoogs that needed > > the keys cleaned in the '80s. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Dwight Sanford" <amonsanford@ yahoo.com> > > To: <Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com> > > Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 9:42 AM > > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > > > goog luck i throwed the piece of shit i had in the garbage > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > From: svbeats <svbeats@yahoo. com> > > To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 11:34:45 AM > > Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > > > So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for > > my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about > > these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. > > For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone > > used one for years and years without any issues? > > >
2010-01-09 by Hans Artmann
I have had my VFX-SD1 (21 Voice) since 1990. The only issue I EVER came across, was the infamous keybord problem. Back in the beginning of the 90's I played with two other guys.
Among the songs were "Hungry Heart". I will always remember how that song got 'blasted' at a gig, when the problem started to show: It sounded like totally randomly hitting keys, and the
song sound, well, not soooo good :D Repair was needed and it has been working ever since, which is ~16 years.
The battery is still(!) the original, so 20(!) years now, which I find extremely incredible. No signs of leaking or going bad anytime soon :)
At another gig with a female singer, a coin was laid on the top of the VFX-SD1. When, at the end of the gig, a sound like canons (yes, real canons!), came out of the loudspeakers. I touched the heatsink
and the best way to describe the tempeature would be something like the suns surface. I switched it off, and played tambourine for the rest of the gig. When I came home, I opened up the beast, and to my
(still today) BIG surprise, a coin was stuck on the mainboard. The VFX-SD1 had litterally been shortcircuited by that coin, hence the canon-sounds. I took the coin out, powered the thing up,
and behold, NO PROBLEMS AT ALL!
Besides all that, it has been dropped while playing, it has been falling out of a truck at ~40 miles/h from 3 meters hight etc. etc..
Needless to say: I want to be burried with my VFX-SD1. That thing can take EVERYTHING!!
Claus, DK
2010-01-09 by River Of Life
I too love my SD-1, I have a TS-10 also, but I like the sounds in the SD-1 much better. To begin with, I am not a musician, but I am the worship leader at my church. I create sequences using Band-In-A Box and then edit the sequences on the SD-1. There I change instrumentation, edit drums, and break the song down into parts, intro, verse chorus, bridge, free worship, ending, etc. The most powerful part of the Ensoniq sequencer is the ability to change parts on the fly. We can do the song any way the Spirit leads, changing parts on the fly without a glitch and without any audible hint that the sequence has changed. We can do the chorus as many time as we like, go into free worship ( usually a 2 or 4 bar loop), stay there awhile, go back to the chorus and into the ending. The way a song can be played is limitless. I also have my teenage son on the team playing lead guitar so that it adds that live feel. Your Servant in Christ, Vince Perna The River Of Life Discount Christian Bookstore http://www.riveroflifecbs.com
2010-01-10 by svbeats
In my main rig, I use an MPC60 for sequencing because of all the MIDI connections and options, plus how drum sounds in them. I personally think MPCs are the best Hardware for sequencing. But the reason I like Ensoniq sequencers is because they are quick & easy to use. I can take my VFX-SD and some headphones and jam anywhere and feel comfy doing it. Most current keyboards for one arn't true synthesizers (they are romplers) & there sequencers can difficult to use. So by the time you get the hang of it your inspiration is gone, or you need to do some menu diving (example some people complain Motifs are complicated sequencers) With Ensoniqs, it Super Simple to get your ideas out quick. Plus its super convenient. You can do everything w/ one keyboard. --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "somethingkillingyou" <somethingkillingyou@...> wrote:
> > I really like my sd-1 32. > > I like its sound, its synthesis engine and modulation options are vast and particular; you've got lots of tools for sound-creation... > I like the fact that I can use it to store sysex from other devices (my pc soundcard, a focusrite saffire pro-40 is very crappy when using sysex, so I can't store sysex messages on my pc)... > > btw I've never used the sd-1's sequencer, and I DON'T use software sequencers (I actually HATE software)! > > why? here's why: I have a quasimidi raven and a quasimidi sirius; > those both have pattern sequencers with drumgrids for drum parts and step sequencers for synth parts, plus they have arpeggiators that are recordable in the sequencer. > > I don't want to be a dick, but what's the advantage in using sd-1 / vfx-sd sequencers? > > obviously I'm not familiar with those ensoniq sequencers, anyway I don't think they would be any improvement over the sequencers that I use! > > I don't think they would be in any way easier to use, and I think also performance-wise they would be inferior... of course sd-1 sequencer has more tracks, but that's about it... or not!? > > what's so good about ensoniq sequencers? > > > greetings > > Fabio > > --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "svbeats" <svbeats@> wrote: > > > > I'm the same way. Im all about using hardware sequencers. My MPC60 is my favorite piece of gear. One of the reasons I love the old Ensoniqs is because they are real synths and have awesome sequencers on um. It sucks Im waiting for sequencer floppy, but when buying the keyboard, I used it as a good selling point to lower the price. I told them "look its broken, the sequencer doesn't work!!" The store luckily didn't educate there employee's on Ensoniqs. haha > > > > Ive tried sequencing on computers but it just never seemed natural to me. Its probably because Im on a computer all day at work. Id rather zone w/ real hardware. > > > > Funniest thing about this thread is we've all been calling the turdman Dwayne, when his real name is Dwight. haha > > > > --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@> wrote: > > > > > > Richard, Jon, SVbeats... > > > > > > ...LMAO @ all our posts. I rarely get a good hardy laugh when reading thru posts so this was a real treat. Oopsie, I forgot: Dwayne, thanks for being such a sour pus and creating such a fun thread, ya cranky little turd!! LMAO! > > > > > > One other note, SV....as much as I hate going back to being serious...(hehehe) if you haven't used the VFX-SD sequencer yet---dude, you are gonna fall in love. DON'T underestimate the power of the dark....I mean the sequencer. If it weren't for my Korg Oasys (and other newer synths) I would still rely totally on the SD-1 (same sequencer as yours, basically) for all my compositions. I know anyone with a computer in their studio must be laughing at me but I am way old school when it comes to sequencing. Everyone in Korg Forums (except for me) hates the sequencer on the Oasys...lol. On my CD, what I am doing is sending a bunch of my old sequence tracks to the Oasys' audio...then I throw a few more things into the mix and Boom Badda Bing.... > > > > > > In any case, I still find myself returning to the SD-1 for creating songs. It's so darn fast once you got the hang of it. > > > > > > Okay, enough outta me for one day. Catch ya'll later. > > > > > > > > > Cheers, > > > David > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: Jon Carroll <joncarroll@> > > > To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 4:59:30 PM > > > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > > > > > Â > > > You're apparently the kind of person that threw away Minimoogs that needed > > > the keys cleaned in the '80s. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Dwight Sanford" <amonsanford@ yahoo.com> > > > To: <Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com> > > > Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 9:42 AM > > > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > > > > > goog luck i throwed the piece of shit i had in the garbage > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > From: svbeats <svbeats@yahoo. com> > > > To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com > > > Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 11:34:45 AM > > > Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] Good VFX-SD Stories > > > > > > So I just bought a VFX-SD in GREAT condition for $180, V2. Still waiting for > > > my sequence floppys to come in. Reading up around the net all I hear about > > > these boards are that they have calibration issues, errors, malfunctions. > > > For once, I'd like hear a few good stories about these boards. Has anyone > > > used one for years and years without any issues? > > > > > >
2010-01-10 by somethingkillingyou
@Vince raven's and sirius sequencers are perfect for live performance, you can say they have been made for that! VERY user friendly! I can do a whole songs in 10 minutes (I mean I can SEQUENCE a song in 10 minutes... the composing part is not being considered here) you can select patterns in realtime with dedicated buttons; you can mute and transpose any pattern's track in realtime, and each track has its button; you also get advanced argpeggiators, but I have to recognize that if you play in a church those won't be used on a daily basis :) of course you can chain your patterns to create a whole song... also, programmed songs can be changed while they're playing: you can skip or repeat the song step that is playing, so the song can be longer / shorter etc. @ svbeats never used an MPC, anyway it's just for simplicity's sake that I use quasimidi sequencers! the fact that you can use a drumgrid for drum parts and a step sequencer for synth parts and record arpeggiated parts in the sequencer is of vital importance to me! of course you can also record in realtime and quantize, but sometimes you wouldn't want to, like with drum parts or punchy robotic basslines... also, you can have your own arpeggiator patterns, which can be similar to a step sequencer, they're fully editable! ensoniq has none of those options! greetings Fabio
2010-01-10 by audiosaucer
@ Fabio: I don't think You know the Sequencer of the VFX-SD very well then. Most of the things You describe can be done. I'm able to lay down a whole song on a VFX-SD in 10 minutes too. Also, the step sequencing is indeed possible AND easy to use. I'm not trying to make some kind of competition out of this, but the VFX-SD is very capable in the sequencing department. And one of (if not THE) easiest to use at all.. Best, Claus, DK --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "somethingkillingyou" <somethingkillingyou@...> wrote:
> > @Vince > > raven's and sirius sequencers are perfect for live performance, you can say they have been made for that! > VERY user friendly! I can do a whole songs in 10 minutes (I mean I can SEQUENCE a song in 10 minutes... the composing part is not being considered here) > you can select patterns in realtime with dedicated buttons; you can mute and transpose any pattern's track in realtime, and each track has its button; you also get advanced argpeggiators, but I have to recognize that if you play in a church those won't be used on a daily basis :) > of course you can chain your patterns to create a whole song... also, programmed songs can be changed while they're playing: you can skip or repeat the song step that is playing, so the song can be longer / shorter etc. > > @ svbeats > > never used an MPC, anyway it's just for simplicity's sake that I use quasimidi sequencers! > the fact that you can use a drumgrid for drum parts and a step sequencer for synth parts and record arpeggiated parts in the sequencer is of vital importance to me! > of course you can also record in realtime and quantize, but sometimes you wouldn't want to, like with drum parts or punchy robotic basslines... > also, you can have your own arpeggiator patterns, which can be similar to a step sequencer, they're fully editable! > > ensoniq has none of those options! > > > greetings > > Fabio >
2010-01-10 by David L. aka UCanDream
**ding ding** And the fight is on!! LOL, actually kids, it goes something like this: Fabio is real familiar and comfy with his rig without the use of the Ensoniq sequencer. IF, and I do mean IF we were able to talk him into getting acquainted with his Ensoniq (like we really concern ourselves to this degree about someone elses use of their own hardware....) he might post back to the group that he absolutely hates it! Seems to me that us old-timers who used the VFX-SD's and SD-1's sequencer when they first came out were the ones that truly got hooked. That was in the day when computers were way pricey, under-powered, and p.c. and Mac based sequencing software was pretty laughable. So Ensoniq's sequencers to "us" were HUGE and powerful!! Today, there are just so many more options. The MPC's are beasts! Personally, I used a Roland MC500 MKII (before I had my 1st EPS) with 2 separate banks of 16 tracks. Man I loved that thing. Also, if Fabio is more into grooves or push and play creations (with a bunch-o preset 'helper tracks'...or whatever, he prolly would never take to the Ensoniq sequencers. Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq sequences they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to upload MP3s? Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have copyrighted. Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up if I'm out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD and SD-1 that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted.) Just curious. Maybe it's a stupid idea.... Best regards, David ________________________________ From: audiosaucer <clauzii@...> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, January 10, 2010 9:03:18 AM Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] @ Fabio: I don't think You know the Sequencer of the VFX-SD very well then. Most of the things You describe can be done. I'm able to lay down a whole song on a VFX-SD in 10 minutes too. Also, the step sequencing is indeed possible AND easy to use. I'm not trying to make some kind of competition out of this, but the VFX-SD is very capable in the sequencing department. And one of (if not THE) easiest to use at all.. Best, Claus, DK --- In Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com, "somethingkillingyo u" <somethingkillingyo u@...> wrote:
> > @Vince > > raven's and sirius sequencers are perfect for live performance, you can say they have been made for that! > VERY user friendly! I can do a whole songs in 10 minutes (I mean I can SEQUENCE a song in 10 minutes... the composing part is not being considered here) > you can select patterns in realtime with dedicated buttons; you can mute and transpose any pattern's track in realtime, and each track has its button; you also get advanced argpeggiators, but I have to recognize that if you play in a church those won't be used on a daily basis :) > of course you can chain your patterns to create a whole song... also, programmed songs can be changed while they're playing: you can skip or repeat the song step that is playing, so the song can be longer / shorter etc. > > @ svbeats > > never used an MPC, anyway it's just for simplicity's sake that I use quasimidi sequencers! > the fact that you can use a drumgrid for drum parts and a step sequencer for synth parts and record arpeggiated parts in the sequencer is of vital importance to me! > of course you can also record in realtime and quantize, but sometimes you wouldn't want to, like with drum parts or punchy robotic basslines... > also, you can have your own arpeggiator patterns, which can be similar to a step sequencer, they're fully editable! > > ensoniq has none of those options! > > > greetings > > Fabio >
2010-01-10 by somethingkillingyou
@ Claus, well, I did say that I'm in no way an expert with ensoniq sequencers! it's just that at least on paper they seems to be more complicated and less advanced than the ones I'm using right now, which of course are not the most advanced in the world nowaday either, but are at least very intuitive and easy to use, and packed with good features (the arpeggiator being the most useful) @ David L, you're right, I do prefer pattern sequencers, anyway I DON'T use quasimidi's pre-programmed motifs, I do my own motifs/patterns... I don't even play techno or electro music, my style is more new wave-ish... I do use a lot the arpeggiator though... @everyone, this is not a competition! I simply would like to be enlightened about the advantage(s) you get using vfx-sd/sd-1's sequencer! I'm a bit lazy with things like that... I mean, I'd like to get the most out of every synths I'm using, but I'm not sure wether to learn to use this sequencer or not. that's it.
2010-01-10 by Jon Carroll
Why not upload them to soundcloud?
----- Original Message ----- From: "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@...> To: <Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq sequences they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to upload MP3s? Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have copyrighted. Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up if I'm out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD and SD-1 that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted.) Just curious. Maybe it's a stupid idea....
2010-01-11 by James Stopa
This is really nice to see so many responses when it comes to how lovely this old Ensonic stuff is.
Myself I'm owning 2 SD1's, an SD1-32, an EPS16+ keyboard version and 2 EPS 16+ racks.
A vanilla VFX and an EPS keyboard I've given away to my sons for band use and another one or two
Ensoniqs I've sold.
The best acquisition I made and the easiest repair at the same time was an SD1 which the owner had
recently bought and wanted to part of because no sound was coming out.
I got it very cheap and when I received it I found it in the best condition of all I ever had in hands. The
owner simply wasn't aware that a synth like this doesn't have speakers like other keyboards.
When I get a VFX or SD, I do the keyboard fix if necessary, clean the thing out of dust and corrosion at the
connectors, in two cases I had to replace the battery. The only more serious problem was a blown transistor
in the analog section of an SD1.
All of the babies work like a charm and I love the sounds.
Hans
Claus schrieb:
I have had my VFX-SD1 (21 Voice) since 1990. The only issue I EVER came across, was the infamous keybord problem. Back in the beginning of the 90's I played with two other guys.
Among the songs were "Hungry Heart". I will always remember how that song got 'blasted' at a gig, when the problem started to show: It sounded like totally randomly hitting keys, and the
song sound, well, not soooo good :D Repair was needed and it has been working ever since, which is ~16 years.
The battery is still(!) the original, so 20(!) years now, which I find extremely incredible. No signs of leaking or going bad anytime soon :)
At another gig with a female singer, a coin was laid on the top of the VFX-SD1. When, at the end of the gig, a sound like canons (yes, real canons!), came out of the loudspeakers. I touched the heatsink
and the best way to describe the tempeature would be something like the suns surface. I switched it off, and played tambourine for the rest of the gig. When I came home, I opened up the beast, and to my
(still today) BIG surprise, a coin was stuck on the mainboard. The VFX-SD1 had litterally been shortcircuited by that coin, hence the canon-sounds. I took the coin out, powered the thing up,
and behold, NO PROBLEMS AT ALL!
Besides all that, it has been dropped while playing, it has been falling out of a truck at ~40 miles/h from 3 meters hight etc. etc..
Needless to say: I want to be burried with my VFX-SD1. That thing can take EVERYTHING!!
Claus, DK
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2010-01-11 by Rish
No...it's a great idea...I have asked others to share sequences they made for a long time but no one has yet. Can you save them as EDE/EDM files with geiblers EDE software? that would be the best format for now. Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Carroll
To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories]
Why not upload them to soundcloud?
----- Original Message -----
From: "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@...>
To: <Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories]
Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq sequences
they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to upload MP3s?
Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have copyrighted.
Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up if I'm
out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD and SD-1
that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted.) Just curious.
Maybe it's a stupid idea....2010-01-11 by David L. aka UCanDream
Jon, Soundcloud? Wow, pretty cool, I think.... I had never heard of it before. I just watched the vid from the site. I also signed up... Ahhhh, I get 2 weeks for free then I have to pay....I don't wanna start paying for anything until my CD is out. LOL, I'm cheap! Richard, I was thinking along the lines of audio... you know, like YouTube or something like that. I do have Geibler but don't know all the ins and outs. I wouldn't object to your idea either, though. I would just like to see some fun activity here. Ensoniq stuff is just way too cool to not be a continuous topic. A near mint condition SD-1 just sold on eBay and I was "this close" to grabbing it. I don't need it....just always worrying about mine. You know, one day each of our Ensoniqs are just going to be dead. :-( It sold for around $350.00. I actually bought the TS12 a few months ago because it was in MINT (and I mean brand new looking....you know when you can see a bunch of scratches on the keys of a synth with reflective light when you look at the synth from an angle? NO scratches or scuffs or abrasions whatsoever. The display even looks like it has never been touched! My eBay ZR76 is just the same...I'm not even kidding.) The only drawback to the TS12 I have is that it is the 240V version. Is there a way or even a reason to convert that to US 110V? I would call and ask "T" at TheSoniq but his accent is so strong I only make out about 50% of what he says...lol. Okay, I know this is a VFX-SD group so I wont start spilling TS stuff here... I just thought I would ask about that voltage thingy. Anyhoo, Richard, if you care to elaborate I would definately entertain your thoughts. I'm sure a lot of these other guys would too! :-) Hey, I also got my "system" problems worked out and I intend to send you a song from my CD today. It's called "All That Matters." Okay, I'm off for now. Take care E1. Cheers, David aka UCanDream ________________________________ From: Rish <rish@...> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, January 10, 2010 9:07:33 PM Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] No...it's a great idea...I have asked others to share sequences they made for a long time but no one has yet. Can you save them as EDE/EDM files with geiblers EDE software? that would be the best format for now. Richard ----- Original Message -----
>From: Jon Carroll >To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com >Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:58 PM >Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] > > >Why not upload them to soundcloud? > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@yahoo. com> >To: <Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com> >Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:17 PM >Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] > >Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq sequences >they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to upload MP3s? >Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have copyrighted. >Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up if I'm >out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD and SD-1 >that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted. ) Just curious. >Maybe it's a stupid idea.... > >
2010-01-11 by David L. aka UCanDream
Hey Richard, Do you post using more than one email addy here? Is there more than one Richard?? LOL.... I can't find the email you sent telling me which email to use to send you some "stuff." Are you "Rish" AND "Mishon"? You can email me privately of course...and when you do I will email you from my Hotmail account...if you are interested in a couple tunes that is. No biggie either way. I'm just blowing some valuable time online right now...lol. I really need to get my lazy @zz in the studio! Later dude, David ________________________________ From: Rish <rish@...> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, January 10, 2010 9:07:33 PM Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] No...it's a great idea...I have asked others to share sequences they made for a long time but no one has yet. Can you save them as EDE/EDM files with geiblers EDE software? that would be the best format for now. Richard ----- Original Message -----
>From: Jon Carroll >To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com >Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:58 PM >Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] > > >Why not upload them to soundcloud? > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@yahoo. com> >To: <Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com> >Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:17 PM >Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] > >Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq sequences >they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to upload MP3s? >Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have copyrighted. >Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up if I'm >out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD and SD-1 >that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted. ) Just curious. >Maybe it's a stupid idea.... > >
2010-01-11 by Stan
Hey David,
You are so totally right on! I bought my Ensoniq about 91 or 92 and am still using it in live performance. After getting past all the normal issues I found it to be so easy to sequence with. I've purchased two other keyboard sequencers and have never been able to sequence adequately. I'm looking for a way to convert my Ensoniq (.efv) files to standard midi to get them on my computer and to MP3's. Any ideas?
Stan
--- On Sun, 1/10/10, David L. aka UCanDream <u_c_dream@...> wrote:
From: David L. aka UCanDream <u_c_dream@...>
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories]
To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010, 2:17 PM
**ding ding**
And the fight is on!!
LOL, actually kids, it goes something like this: Fabio is real familiar and comfy with his rig without the use of the Ensoniq sequencer. IF, and I do mean IF we were able to talk him into getting acquainted with his Ensoniq (like we really concern ourselves to this degree about someone elses use of their own hardware.... ) he might post back to the group that he absolutely hates it! Seems to me that us old-timers who used the VFX-SD's and SD-1's sequencer when they first came out were the ones that truly got hooked. That was in the day when computers were way pricey, under-powered, and p.c. and Mac based sequencing software was pretty laughable. So Ensoniq's sequencers to "us" were HUGE and powerful!! Today, there are just so many more options. The MPC's are beasts! Personally, I used a Roland MC500 MKII (before I had my 1st EPS) with 2 separate banks of 16 tracks. Man I loved that thing. Also, if Fabio is more into grooves or push and play
creations (with a bunch-o preset 'helper tracks'...or whatever, he prolly would never take to the Ensoniq sequencers.
Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq sequences they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to upload MP3s? Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have copyrighted. Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up if I'm out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD and SD-1 that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted. ) Just curious. Maybe it's a stupid idea....
Best regards,
David
From: audiosaucer <clauzii@goowy. com>
To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, January 10, 2010 9:03:18 AM
Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories]
@ Fabio:
I don't think You know the Sequencer of the VFX-SD very well then. Most of the things You describe can be done. I'm able to lay down a whole song on a VFX-SD in 10 minutes too. Also, the step sequencing is indeed possible AND easy to use.
I'm not trying to make some kind of competition out of this, but the VFX-SD is very capable in the sequencing department. And one of (if not THE) easiest to use at all..
Best,
Claus, DK
--- In Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com, "somethingkillingyo u" <somethingkillingyo u@...> wrote:
>
> @Vince
>
> raven's and sirius sequencers are perfect for live performance, you can say they have been made for that!
> VERY user friendly! I can do a whole songs in 10 minutes (I mean I can SEQUENCE a song in 10 minutes... the
composing part is not being considered here)
> you can select patterns in realtime with dedicated buttons; you can mute and transpose any pattern's track in realtime, and each track has its button; you also get advanced argpeggiators, but I have to recognize that if you play in a church those won't be used on a daily basis :)
> of course you can chain your patterns to create a whole song... also, programmed songs can be changed while they're playing: you can skip or repeat the song step that is playing, so the song can be longer / shorter etc.
>
> @ svbeats
>
> never used an MPC, anyway it's just for simplicity's sake that I use quasimidi sequencers!
> the fact that you can use a drumgrid for drum parts and a step sequencer for synth parts and record arpeggiated parts in the sequencer is of vital importance to me!
> of course you can also record in realtime and quantize, but sometimes you wouldn't want
to, like with drum parts or punchy robotic basslines...> also, you can have your own arpeggiator patterns, which can be similar to a step sequencer, they're fully editable! > > ensoniq has none of those options! > > > greetings > > Fabio >
2010-01-11 by David L. aka UCanDream
Hi Stan, I wish I were more up to speed on the issue. Really wanna know my method of getting my tunes on the computer? Once I have everything MIDI'd, sequenced, routed and mixed I send an audio path to my Oasys and lay the whole thing down as a stereo mix track. THEN, if I want/need to I can add more audio or MIDI tracks to the existing stuff. As my CD is approaching release I have found it necessary to replace some of the old instruments (i.e., the piano) that I used and loved (still love) on the SD-1 so that the tracks don't sound "dated." I reluctantly replaced the oboe (who here thought the oboe on the SD-1 was/is one of the best ever on a synth? I do!) on the SD-1 with one that was just too sweet to pass up on the Motif XS. I hated doing it but I really want my stuff to sound as real and hi-fidelity as I can get it. I still use the strings and brass as well as bass pretty extensively on the Ensoniq. My TS12 and ZR are sitting in a closet waiting for me to make riim in the studio. I remember when the TS10 and 12 first came out and the oboe was actually an improvement over the SD-1. I couldn't believe it!! Anyway, when I listen to it now I favor the SD's WAY over the TS. It must have been a sampled oboe sitting in the RAM of the TS that I heard...cuz it sounded better than what I am hearing on the TS now. (Yes, my memory is THAT good...lol.) Okay, I am rambling now. I need to get some stuff done! Hehehe. Talk to ya later, David ________________________________ From: Stan <pianomanstan88@...> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, January 11, 2010 9:07:20 AM Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] Hey David, You are so totally right on! I bought my Ensoniq about 91 or 92 and am still using it in live performance. After getting past all the normal issues I found it to be so easy to sequence with. I've purchased two other keyboard sequencers and have never been able to sequence adequately. I'm looking for a way to convert my Ensoniq (.efv) files to standard midi to get them on my computer and to MP3's. Any ideas? Stan --- On Sun, 1/10/10, David L. aka UCanDream <u_c_dream@yahoo. com> wrote: >From: David L. aka UCanDream <u_c_dream@yahoo. com> >Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] >To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com >Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010, 2:17 PM > > > >**ding ding** > >And the fight is on!! > >LOL, actually kids, it goes something like this: Fabio is real familiar and comfy with his rig without the use of the Ensoniq sequencer. IF, and I do mean IF we were able to talk him into getting acquainted with his Ensoniq (like we really concern ourselves to this degree about someone elses use of their own hardware.... ) he might post back to the group that he absolutely hates it! Seems to me that us old-timers who used the VFX-SD's and SD-1's sequencer when they first came out were the ones that truly got hooked. That was in the day when computers were way pricey, under-powered, and p.c. and Mac based sequencing software was pretty laughable. So Ensoniq's sequencers to "us" were HUGE and powerful!! Today, there are just so many more options. The MPC's are beasts! Personally, I used a Roland MC500 MKII (before I had my 1st EPS) with 2 separate banks of 16 tracks. Man I loved that thing. Also, if Fabio is more into grooves or push and play creations (with a bunch-o preset 'helper tracks'...or whatever, he prolly would never take to the Ensoniq sequencers. > >Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq sequences they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to upload MP3s? Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have copyrighted. Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up if I'm out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD and SD-1 that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted. ) Just curious. Maybe it's a stupid idea.... > > >Best regards, >David > > > > ________________________________
From: audiosaucer <clauzii@goowy. com> >To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com >Sent: Sun, January 10, 2010 9:03:18 AM >Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] > > >@ Fabio: >I don't think You know the Sequencer of the VFX-SD very well then. Most of the things You describe can be done. I'm able to lay down a whole song on a VFX-SD in 10 minutes too. Also, the step sequencing is indeed possible AND easy to use. > >I'm not trying to make some kind of competition out of this, but the VFX-SD is very capable in the sequencing department. And one of (if not THE) easiest to use at all.. > >Best, >Claus, DK > >--- In Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com, "somethingkillingyo u" <somethingkillingyo u@...> wrote: >> >> @Vince >> >> raven's and sirius sequencers are perfect for live performance, you can say they have been made for that! >> VERY user friendly! I can do a whole songs in 10 minutes (I mean I can SEQUENCE a song in 10 minutes... the composing part is not being considered here) >> you can select patterns in realtime with dedicated buttons; you can mute and transpose any pattern's track in realtime, and each track has its button; you also get advanced argpeggiators, but I have to recognize that if you play in a church those won't be used on a daily basis :) >> of course you can chain your patterns to create a whole song... also, programmed songs can be changed while they're playing: you can skip or repeat the song step that is playing, so the song can be longer / shorter etc. >> >> @ svbeats >> >> never used an MPC, anyway it's just for simplicity's sake that I use quasimidi sequencers! >> the fact that you can use a drumgrid for drum parts and a step sequencer for synth parts and record arpeggiated parts in the sequencer is of vital importance to me! >> of course you can also record in realtime and quantize, but sometimes you wouldn't want to, like with drum parts or punchy robotic basslines... >> also, you can have your own arpeggiator patterns, which can be similar to a step sequencer, they're fully editable! >> >> ensoniq has none of those options! >> >> >> greetings >> >> Fabio >> > > >
2010-01-11 by David Gilewski
Hi, Look for a free copy of Audio Grabber software. I downloaded a free version along with the LAME file convertor that automaticaly creates .mp3 format. I used the Main Outputs from the VFX-SD using 1/4" to RCA cable then use a Stereo RCA to 1/8" stereo adapter to input into the sound card on your computer. You can playback your songs/sequences and record them with the ability to adjust levels so they don't clip out by adjusting the main out of the VFX-SD and the input levels on the audio grabber. Then you can play back the MP3 via a mp3 /computer or burn CD's to serve as your back ups for your songs. This is the easiest and most cost effective method to back up and keep playing back songs. Dave --- On Mon, 1/11/10, Stan <pianomanstan88@...> wrote: From: Stan <pianomanstan88@...> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, January 11, 2010, 4:07 PM Hey David, You are so totally right on! I bought my Ensoniq about 91 or 92 and am still using it in live performance. After getting past all the normal issues I found it to be so easy to sequence with. I've purchased two other keyboard sequencers and have never been able to sequence adequately. I'm looking for a way to convert my Ensoniq (.efv) files to standard midi to get them on my computer and to MP3's. Any ideas? Stan --- On Sun, 1/10/10, David L. aka UCanDream <u_c_dream@yahoo. com> wrote: From: David L. aka UCanDream <u_c_dream@yahoo. com> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010, 2:17 PM **ding ding** And the fight is on!! LOL, actually kids, it goes something like this: Fabio is real familiar and comfy with his rig without the use of the Ensoniq sequencer. IF, and I do mean IF we were able to talk him into getting acquainted with his Ensoniq (like we really concern ourselves to this degree about someone elses use of their own hardware.... ) he might post back to the group that he absolutely hates it! Seems to me that us old-timers who used the VFX-SD's and SD-1's sequencer when they first came out were the ones that truly got hooked. That was in the day when computers were way pricey, under-powered, and p.c. and Mac based sequencing software was pretty laughable. So Ensoniq's sequencers to "us" were HUGE and powerful!! Today, there are just so many more options. The MPC's are beasts! Personally, I used a Roland MC500 MKII (before I had my 1st EPS) with 2 separate banks of 16 tracks. Man I loved that thing. Also, if Fabio is more into grooves or push and play creations (with a bunch-o preset 'helper tracks'...or whatever, he prolly would never take to the Ensoniq sequencers. Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq sequences they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to upload MP3s? Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have copyrighted. Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up if I'm out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD and SD-1 that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted. ) Just curious. Maybe it's a stupid idea.... Best regards, David From: audiosaucer <clauzii@goowy. com> To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com Sent: Sun, January 10, 2010 9:03:18 AM Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD Stories] @ Fabio: I don't think You know the Sequencer of the VFX-SD very well then. Most of the things You describe can be done. I'm able to lay down a whole song on a VFX-SD in 10 minutes too. Also, the step sequencing is indeed possible AND easy to use. I'm not trying to make some kind of competition out of this, but the VFX-SD is very capable in the sequencing department. And one of (if not THE) easiest to use at all.. Best, Claus, DK --- In Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com, "somethingkillingyo u" <somethingkillingyo u@...> wrote:
> > @Vince > > raven's and sirius sequencers are perfect for live performance, you can say they have been made for that! > VERY user friendly! I can do a whole songs in 10 minutes (I mean I can SEQUENCE a song in 10 minutes... the composing part is not being considered here) > you can select patterns in realtime with dedicated buttons; you can mute and transpose any pattern's track in realtime, and each track has its button; you also get advanced argpeggiators, but I have to recognize that if you play in a church those won't be used on a daily basis :) > of course you can chain your patterns to create a whole song... also, programmed songs can be changed while they're playing: you can skip or repeat the song step that is playing, so the song can be longer / shorter etc. > > @ svbeats > > never used an MPC, anyway it's just for simplicity's sake that I use quasimidi sequencers! > the fact that you can use a drumgrid for drum parts and a step sequencer for synth parts and record arpeggiated parts in the sequencer is of vital importance to me! > of course you can also record in realtime and quantize, but sometimes you wouldn't want to, like with drum parts or punchy robotic basslines... > also, you can have your own arpeggiator patterns, which can be similar to a step sequencer, they're fully editable! > > ensoniq has none of those options! > > > greetings > > Fabio >
2010-01-12 by Hans Artmann
> I'm looking for a way to convert my Ensoniq (.efv) files to standard > midi to get them on my computer and to MP3's. Any ideas? > Why would you want to converrt them to standard midi (meaning general midi?) first? You'll only loose the original Ensoniq sound. Why don't you just play the sequences from your vfx and directly record them to mp3? All you need is a good sound card and some software. As for storing the sequences for use with other wequencers you can either buy the Giebler software or midi connect to your PC and use a PC sequencer to record what your vfx is playing from your sequences. very simple. Hans -- Hans Artmann Fl�ggenstr. 10 80639 M�nchen Tel +49 89 17095720 Fax +49 89 17095722 Mob +49 151 17413090
2010-01-12 by Rish
Doesn't geibler make a vfxsd seq to midi program? Sent from my iPod On Jan 12, 2010, at 2:25 AM, Hans Artmann <hans.artmann@...> wrote:
> >> I'm looking for a way to convert my Ensoniq (.efv) files to >> standard midi to get them on my computer and to MP3's. Any ideas? > Why would you want to converrt them to standard midi (meaning > general midi?) first? You'll only loose the original Ensoniq sound. > Why don't you just play the sequences from your vfx and directly > record them to mp3? All you need is a good sound card and some > software. > > As for storing the sequences for use with other wequencers you can > either buy the Giebler software or midi connect to your PC and use a > PC sequencer to record what your vfx is playing from your sequences. > very simple. > > Hans > -- > Hans Artmann > Flüggenstr. 10 > 80639 München > Tel +49 89 17095720 > Fax +49 89 17095722 > Mob +49 151 17413090 >
2010-01-13 by Rish
Yes once in a while I do...send it to my Rish@... Sent from my iPod On Jan 11, 2010, at 9:38 AM, "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@yahoo.com
> wrote: > Hey Richard, > > Do you post using more than one email addy here? Is there more than > one Richard?? LOL.... I can't find the email you sent telling me > which email to use to send you some "stuff." Are you "Rish" AND > "Mishon"? You can email me privately of course...and when you do I > will email you from my Hotmail account...if you are interested in a > couple tunes that is. No biggie either way. I'm just blowing some > valuable time online right now...lol. I really need to get my lazy > @zz in the studio! > > > Later dude, > David > > From: Rish <rish@radiofreeyouth.com> > To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sun, January 10, 2010 9:07:33 PM > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD > Stories] > > > > > No...it's a great idea...I have asked others to share sequences they > made for a long time but no one has yet. Can you save them as EDE/ > EDM files with geiblers EDE software? that would be the best format > for now. > Richard > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jon Carroll > To: Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com > Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:58 PM > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD > Stories] > > > Why not upload them to soundcloud? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David L. aka UCanDream" <u_c_dream@yahoo. com> > To: <Ensoniq-VFX- SD@yahoogroups. com> > Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:17 PM > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX- SD] ensoniq sequencers [Re: Good VFX-SD > Stories] > > Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq > sequences > they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to > upload MP3s? > Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have > copyrighted. > Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up > if I'm > out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD > and SD-1 > that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted. ) Just > curious. > Maybe it's a stupid idea.... > > > >
2010-01-13 by Joe McMahon
Hey, unrelated-- anyone interested in posting some old Ensoniq sequences they threw down "in the day"...just for fun? Is it possible to upload MP3s? Obviously, you would want to post only what you might have copyrighted. Maybe this isn't even allowed here...Richard could straighten me up if I'm out of line. I got loads and loads of cool stuff I did on my VFX-SD and SD-1 that I would have fun sharing. (Yup, it's all copyrighted.) Just curious. Maybe it's a stupid idea....