The VFX-SD is an enhanced version of the Ensoniq VFX. It still has the same cartridge slot and is compatible with VFX patches. Like the original VFX, it can combine up to 6 waveforms in a single patch, resulting in some complex layered sounds. It was followed by the Ensoniq SD-1.
The VFX-SD contains a set of 17 transwaves that can be used for wave sequencing. Here is the transwave list:
The VFX-SD adds a 3.5" floppy drive, an enhanced sequencer, aux outputs, and additional drum waveforms.
The waveforms in the VFX-SD that are not contained in the VFX are the two wave classes, DRUM-SOUND and MULTI-DRUM. Here's what's missing:
DRUM-SOUND MULTI-DRUM gate-kick all-perc room-kick all-drums gate-snare kick-drms rim-snare snar-drms close-hat hi-hats open-hat cymbals ride-cymb tom-toms dry-tom-l percusson dry-tom-h dry-toms gat-tom-l room-toms gat-tom-h gate-toms rm-tom-l congas rm-tom-h std-kit timbale gated-kit conga-lo room-kit conga-hi tamborine
The VFX-SD manual was impossible to find on the web in digital form. We tracked down and bought a copy (for $25) and spent a while scanning it, creating a PDF you can download for free below.
Year Released: 1989
MSRP: 1995.00 USD
Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch
Polyphony: 21 notes
Multitimbral: 12 parts
Preset Patches: 60
User Patches: 60
User Drum Kits: 24
ROM: 141 waveforms
Sequencer Resolution: 96 PPQN
Effects: reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, delay, distortion, rotary speaker, compressor, wah
Sequencer: 24 (12+12) Tracks
Sequencer Memory: 25,000 Notes (Expandable to 75,000 Notes), 60 songs.
Latest OS Version: 2.1/2.00
WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.
Ensoniq VFX-SD ($590)
Ensoniq VFX-SD/SD-1 Synth Patches • 2 Disk Set • Ready to Load into your Ensoniq Keyboard ($24)
Greytsounds Ensoniq VFX-SD/SD-1 Synth Patches - 2 Bank Set - Digital Download ($20)
Ensoniq VFX-SD Synthesizer with Sequencer OS 2.10 Disk ($375)
Ensoniq - MR-76 , ZR-76 , EPS , SD-1 , ASR-10 rack , VFX-sd , VFX , EPS-M - Slide potentiometer ($16.99)
Ensoniq VFX SD Music Production Synthesizer ($599)
Ensoniq VFX SD Music Production Synthesizer 1989 - Black ($549)
Ensoniq VFX-SD / SD-1 3.5" Floppy Disk Replacement Drive REFURB #2 ($47.99)
Ensoniq VFX SD Music Production Synthesizer 1989 - Black ($749)
1989 Ensoniq VFX SD Music Production Synthesizer ($595)
Ensoniq - ESQ1, Esqm , SQ80, SD-1, Vfx-Sd - Battery Holder replacement Fix ($14.61)
Ensoniq - SQ-80 , VFX-sd , SD-1 - New Battery ($22.90)
ENSONIQ VFX, VFX-SD, SD-1, EPS-16 Plus Original 61-Note Keyboard Key Contact Coil Boards. ($99)
Ensoniq VFX, VFX-SD, SD-1, EPS Keyboard KPC circuit Board. ($39)
Ensoniq VFX-SD Version 2.00 and KPC 2.33 firmware OS update EPROM set Rom ($20.25)
Ensoniq MR-76, ZR-76, EPS, SD-1, ASR-10, VFX-SD, VFX, EPS-M Slide Potentiometer Slider ($11.22)
Ensoniq - SD-1 , MR Rack , VFX , EPS - Stereo phone jack ($10.90)
Ensoniq - SD-1 , MR Rack , VFX , EPS - Stereo phone jack ($6.49)
Ensoniq vfx sd1 FSW 1 sustain pedal ($84.60)
Ensoniq VFXsd Music Production Synthesizer ($721.56)
Synthark VFXy massive programmer for Ensoniq SD1 & VFX RARE! ($600)
Ensoniq OTIS DSP IC, Nos Repair Part for VFX-SD, EPS16+, ASR-10, ASR-88 ($32)
Ensoniq SQ-80 / ESQ-1 / VFX SD / SQ2 Volume & Data Slider Replacement Kit by Bassmobile ($24.95)
Ensoniq Hex Wrench for Mirage, ESQ-1, ESQ-M, SQ-80, ASR-X, ASR-X Pro, VFX, VFX-SD, SD-1, more! ($4)
Ensoniq SQX-70 sequencer expansion memory upgrade kit TS-10, TS-12, SD-1, VFX-sd, KS-32, SQ-1, SQ-2 ($37.99)
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