Ensoniq VFX-SD

Ensoniq VFX-SD

The VFX-SD is an enhanced version of the Ensoniq VFX with a sequencer added, a few more waveforms, and a 3.5" floppy drive. It still has the cartridge slot and is compatible with VFX patches.

Year Released: 1989
Keyboard: 61 keys
Drum Kits: 24
Internal Waveforms: 141
Patch Memories: 120
Polyphony: 21 Notes
Multitimbral: 12 Parts
Sequencer: 24 Tracks
Sequencer Memory: 25,000 Notes (Expandable to 75,000 Notes), 60 songs.
Sequencer Resolution: 96 PPQN

This is one of those manuals that was impossible to find on the 'net 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.

Manual: http://www.soundprogramming.net/manuals/Ensoniq_VFX-SD_Manual.pdf

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Latest OS Version: 2.1/2.00

Differences between the VFX models

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