The Ensoniq SQ-80 is the successor to the Ensoniq ESQ-1 and has a few upgrades, including a larger selection of waveforms (plus all of the ESQ-1's original waves), a keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, a floppy drive, and expanded sequencer memory.
The expanded waveforms include a selection of waveforms meant to aid in the simulation of acoustic instruments. They include inharmonic loops (5), transient attacks (11), sustain loops (17), drum sets (5), and drum sounds (5).
An optional memory cartridge adds 80 more user-programmable patch memories. Patches can also be saved to floppy disk.
The SQ-80 uses CEM3379 analog filter chips.
It was followed a year later by the Ensoniq VFX.
Year Released: 1988
MSRP: 1895.00 USD
Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch
Polyphony: 8 notes
Multitimbral: 8 parts
User Patches: 40
ROM: 75 waveforms
Sequencer Memory: 20,000 notes
Oscillator: 3 oscillators per voice
Screen: 40 x 2 character fluorescent display
Dimensions: 98 cm x 34 cm x 9 cm
Weight: 13.2 kg
MIDI Connections: In, Out, Thru
LFOs: 3
Filter: Analog 4-pole low-pass.
Newest OS Version: 1.80
WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.
Ensoniq SQ-80 Firmware Version 1.8 (Low ROM Image)
Ensoniq SQ-80 Firmware Version 1.8 (High ROM Image)
Ensoniq SQ-80 Cross Wave Synthesizer 1988 - Black ($599)
Ensoniq SQ-80 Cross Wave Synthesizer 1988 - Black ($950)
MINDBURNER Ensoniq - SQ-80 / ESQ1 / ESQ-M rewritable RAM cartridge ($65.10)
Ensoniq SQ-80 v 1.8 OS EPROM Firmware Upgrade + [Hidden Waves enabled] for SQ80 Rom ($18.96)
Ensoniq SQ-80 Voice/Data Disk #1 ($35)
Ensoniq - SQ-80 , VFX-sd , SD-1 - New Battery ($22.90)
Ensoniq SQ-80 - Keyscan Versione 1.5 Update Firmware [Latest Kpc OS ] For SQ80 ($16.58)
Ensoniq SQ-80 OS v1.8 EPROM Firmware Upgrade SET [with Hidden Waves Enabled] / Brand New ROM Chips ($27.95)
Ensoniq Sq-80 Voice/Data Disk #1 Floppy 1987 ($35)
Ensoniq - ESQ-1 , ESQ-M , SQ-80 - Slide potentiometer - 10kb ($16.99)
Ensoniq - ASR-10 , EPS , ESQ , Mirage , SQ-80 - Push button Tact Switch ($2.90)
Ensoniq SQ-80 SD-1 VFX Original Power Transformer. Works Great ! ($59)
Ensoniq Voice rom volume 11 esq-1 sq-80 ($85)
Ensoniq - KS-32 , SQ-80 - Crystal 4.00000 MHz ($2.95)
IC, SSM2300 Multiplexed Chip for Ensoniq ESQ-1 SQ-80 E-MU Oberheim Akai. ($19.99)
DIY Ensoniq ESQ-1/SQ-80/ESQ-M EEPROM RAM Cartridge ($54.90)
Ensoniq Voice rom volume 9 ($100)
Ensoniq ESQ-1, SQ-80, VFX, SD-1, TS-10, TS-12 Original NEC VFD Display. ($24.95)
Ensoniq FSW-1 foot switch ESQ-1 SQ-80 TS-10 SD-1 ASR ($65)
Ensoniq SQ-80 Patch Bank Disk includes 1,200 Unique Patches by Bassmobile ($16.99)
USB HxC Floppy Drive for Ensoniq SQ-80 & PATCH LIBRARY - disk emulator OLED Display SQ80 ($120)
Slide potentiometer For Ensoniq Esq-1 Esq-m Sq-80 volume or data Slider ($10.52)
Panasonic 3 Volt Battery for Ensoniq ESQ1 ESQM SQ80 SD-1 VFX-SD ESQ ($26.95)
Panasonic 3 Volt Battery for Ensoniq ESQ1 ESQM SQ80 SD-1 VFX-SD ESQ ($26.95)
80's ENSONIQ SQ 1 SYNTHESIZER MANUAL & SWITCH made in USA TIME WARP ($165.19)
Ensoniq - ESQ1 , ESQM . SQ80 . SD-1 - Battery ($13.99)
Ensoniq SQ-80M Eprom Upgrade Latest OS Version 1.3 Update SQ80M ($23.71)
Ensoniq Hex Wrench for Mirage, ESQ-1, ESQ-M, SQ-80, ASR-X, ASR-X Pro, VFX, VFX-SD, SD-1, more! ($4)
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