Vintage synth - Ensoniq VFX

bongman

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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 John,

Back in the old days, the staff at City Music took one look at me and took pity on me. They told me,"Son, you better not buy the Ensoniq,for the workshop is filled with them. If you really want to buy something, get the Korg M1. We haven't had anyone return those yet."

* story has been dramatised.
** in the end, I bought neither.
 
VFX still working - for 2 hours only ... ...

hi LOW,

I drag out my vintage VFX from the store,
wipe out the dust on its bag and plug in on...

Hooray! To my surprise, it still works !!!
The sounds just reminds me of the good old days,
It has good smooth atmospheric sounds, probably
becos of the on-board effects.

errr..... wait a minute?! The VFX starts to hang again
after about 2 hrs of playing !? WHAT IS THIS ??? !!!
recailbration error ... ... RECALIBRATE or IGNORE
that's what the LED screen inform.

to all VFX owners, here's a forum on how to solve the RECALIBRATION
problem - very interesting, step-by-step guide with pictures:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ensoniq-VFX-SD/

ANYBODY WANTS TO BUY an ENSONIQ VFX ?


.john
 
Hi John,

The Ensoniq does sound good; that's why I almost bought it.
But since Ensoniq "screwed" you with a lousy product, you could "screw" them back buy getting a EMU professional soundcard and, ahem, borrowing a copy of the EMU X Sampling Software from a friend who has the full system. (since EMU & Ensoniq were bought over by Creative to form EMU-Ensoniq)

Not very ethical but neither was Ensoniq when they released a poorly finished/unfinished product in the market.
 
you sue me, i sue you

halo,
what happened ? www.ensoniq.com ???
domain name not found ???

oh... ... sim-million-who bought over the two domain name,
and now no more synth production from emu and ensoniq ???
ensoniq 'screwed' themselves ... ... and emu ???

i found a piece of emu audity 2000 at swee lee,
the price tag was $180 ! ? nearly bought that ...

went home search the net for more info, downloaded some
demos and realised what a damn good machine it is.
drop by swee lee again the next day, ready to buy ... ...
and found out the price went up by 10 times - $1800

*sigh*
 
I won't even bother with reserach at that kind of price!

Anyway morpheus is selling the Nord Lead Rack 2 at a good price. You might want to consider that. Do a search for his postings. Sounds guanranteed to make your forget the VFX.
 
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