bongman
New member
Vintage synth - Ensoniq VFX
Hi ALL,
Since we are talking about gear, it's good to mention about
other synths brand. I came across an Ensoniq VFX-SD (w/ on-board
sequencer) a few days ago, and of course it reminded me of the good
old days.
I bought one VFX (w/o sequencer) years ago from a keyboardist of a
reputable local Top40 club band. It was joy in the begining as it was only
my second synth and it has great sound. However, after playing with it for
about a week plus, the OS begins to hang after the power is on for about 2 hours or less.
They call it the 'calibration problem', the synth needs to be
re-power on to re-initialise the OS. It was of course the most
frustrating synth I ever own. Right now it's just sitting in my store.
I'm wondering how many VFX owners out there ???
Anyone manage to solve the 're-calibration' problem ???
The VFX has some pretty good sounds, like the Killer Organ
and some good atmospheric pads.
I did consider to buy the VFX-SD for old time sake but I'm just
wondering does this VFX-SD suffers the same 'calibration' problem
as like its counter party - the VFX ???
Pls kindly advise !
THANK YOU!
.John
Hi ALL,
Since we are talking about gear, it's good to mention about
other synths brand. I came across an Ensoniq VFX-SD (w/ on-board
sequencer) a few days ago, and of course it reminded me of the good
old days.
I bought one VFX (w/o sequencer) years ago from a keyboardist of a
reputable local Top40 club band. It was joy in the begining as it was only
my second synth and it has great sound. However, after playing with it for
about a week plus, the OS begins to hang after the power is on for about 2 hours or less.
They call it the 'calibration problem', the synth needs to be
re-power on to re-initialise the OS. It was of course the most
frustrating synth I ever own. Right now it's just sitting in my store.
I'm wondering how many VFX owners out there ???
Anyone manage to solve the 're-calibration' problem ???
The VFX has some pretty good sounds, like the Killer Organ
and some good atmospheric pads.
I did consider to buy the VFX-SD for old time sake but I'm just
wondering does this VFX-SD suffers the same 'calibration' problem
as like its counter party - the VFX ???
Pls kindly advise !
THANK YOU!
.John