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Re: RE: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Upgrading to SD1

Re: RE: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Upgrading to SD1

2003-09-03 by Geren W Mortensen Jr

The MegaPiano was also on the VFX-SD in version 2.  The SD-1 also had the Mega Piano Wave.

The EPROM level is a more accurate way to determine which version sequencer OS is needed.

-Geren
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   -------Original Message-------
   > From:  <hans-artmann@...>
   > Subject: RE: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Upgrading to SD1
   > Sent: Sep 03 2003 12:46:11
   >
   >  I understand that you are more interested in what sequencer operating system
   >  would fit your VFX. Look at the sounds you have: if you've got e.g. the
   >  MEGAPIANO you have an SD-1. Then you should look for the suitable OS - 4.1
   >  for the SD-1 or 2.1 for the SD. There's still some dependency of the OS on
   >  the EPROM. To find out what you have:
   >       1. Press and hold (PRESETS)
   >       2. Press the (MASTER) button
   >       3. Display = SOFTWARE - ROM=X.XX KPC=X.XX
   >       4. Release both buttons
   >  
   >  Don't care about KPC (thats the keyboard firmware), for the SD ROM= should
   >  say 2.00 to be able to load the sequencer OS 2.10, for the SD-1 it should
   >  say 4.10 (maybe 4.00 would also work?). Route66 have downloads of current
   >  OS's and even supply EPROMS to upgrade older versions:
   >  http://hometown.aol.com/mishon66/ensoniqpage.html
   >  
   >  
   >  Regards,
   >  Hans
   >  
   >  
   >  -----Original Message-----
   >  From: Michael in Bermuda [mailto:michael_3460@...]
   >  Sent: Mittwoch, 3. September 2003 16:27
   >  To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
   >  Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Upgrading to SD1
   >  
   >  
   >  I'm not sure if this can be done. The reason why I thought it had been
   >  is because the external housing says that the keyboard I have is a
   >  VFX-SD, but when I turn it on, the welcome screen says SD-1.
   >  
   >  I would be interested to know if it CAN be upgraded with disks or
   >  chips. I have no problem playing the synth or a piano, but I never
   >  really had the time to deal with the technological features of the
   >  keyboard.
   >  
   >  Michael
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Geren W. Mortensen, Jr.
Catonsville, Maryland  USA

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