F0 02 02 05 04 04 04 04 03 07 01 02 00 03 03 uploader. Ensoniq sq80 cross wave synthesizer jim atwood in japan. It was basically an update to their first product, the ensoniq esq1 compared to the esq1, the sq 80 includes 43 additional waveforms including five drumkits, an enhanced sequencer, and a floppy disk drive for storing patches and sequences. Ensoniq esq1, sq80 ultimate patch collection these 4500 patches originate from sq80 floppy disks available at. Upgrading one member of a synth family, but not the other, as in the case of esq1esqm is one of them. These are not the sq 80 waveforms, in fact theyre not really waveforms at all. The reason is the form of interpolation that ensoniq uses that on high frequencies just make things sound. Ensoniq sq 80 sound bank disk disk contains 30 banks.
Also, since sq 80 is more opened in high freq, i imagine some things should sound sort of a samey after a while. The hard shell case was dinged up a bit and i didnt know what was inside, but it said ensoniq on the outside. Sq8ls creator, siegfried kullmann, states in the readme. View and download ensoniq sq 80 user manual online. Ensoniq sdp1sdp1 mainboard digital available, to be added. Rainer is a guru on the esq1 and the sq 80 and there are a lot of helpful people that will help any way they can for ensoniq troubleshooting. Ensoniq entered the instrument market with the mirage sampling keyboard in 1985. The ensoniq vfxsd owners manual is a 257 page black and white scanned pdf file. A business that provides ensoniq service, repair and parts for many. Following the success of these products, ensoniq established a subsidiary in japan in 1987. I have a chance to buy one and wondering if its worth anything or i should forget about this one. Adr panscan download ensoniq farfisa free gear m4l audio fx m4l instrument m4l midi fx manual pdf pictures prototype schematics. These are given below, and include the parameters available for each page.
Sq8l sq8x by siegfried kullmann synth hybrid vst plugin. Renaming itself as ensoniq, the new company instead designed a music synthesizer. He soon wrote a c program to extract program banks from the floppy image files and to denibble. These waveforms include multisampled transient attack waves such as violin bow, plectrum picks, mallet, hammer, breath attacks and percussive sounds.
The sq80 features 3 digital wavetable oscillators for each of its 8 voices which are fed through analog 4pole lowpass filters 24db gain with resonance. A total sound disk capacity of 1,200 unique patches. The ensoniq sq80 is an pressure and velocity sensitive 61 key 8 voice. The ensoniq sq2 is a digital synthesizer based on rom waveforms a rompler. The disk contains data on both sides with 80 tracks numbered 0 79 on each side. For greater savings check out our used ensoniq sq 80 synthesizer and get a great deal today. The translation is franaise plutt unfortunate and forgotten many specific points of synth programming sounds the presets are fairly basic but can provide a means ide the potential of the instrument. Most if not all of ensoniq s repairs were board replacement. There were two versions of the esq1 made, so you may need to know which version you have in order to get the correct parts. The ensoniq sq 2 is a digital synthesizer based on rom waveforms a rompler. With over 178 pages of service notes and technical documents and 11 pages of schematics. Prices in red are closeout prices, good while supplies last. Our website has lots of manuals and documentation for many brands in multiple languages as pdf, djvu or paper document. Do you have any knowledgeexperience with this synth.
Can also convert all sq80 sequences on a disk to standard midi files smf. Compared to the esq1, the sq 80 includes 43 additional waveforms including five drumkits, an enhanced sequencer, and a. Program and sequence formats which are upwardly compatible with the ensoniq esql. Some of the finest user presets from ensoniq sq r plus 32 voice. The ensoniq sq 80 is a synthesizer released in 19871989 and from ensoniq. Xx indicates the main operating system version, yyy indicates the keyboard operating system. Software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd featured image all images latest this just in flickr commons occupy wall street flickr cover art usgs maps. Sq related hardware to support my further work on these since creative labsemu ensoniq doesnt give us tech support on this ancient. Ensoniq sq80 sound bank disk disk contains 30 banks. The sq80 softwarefirmware is ed and all rights are reserved by. This page contains information about the musicians manual for the sq 2 from ensoniq corporation.
At first i thought it might be an eps sampler of sorts. The vfx allows for ppglike synthesis using a sort of wavetable synthesis. The sq80 at least the one ive tested on has one annoying habit of always resetting itself to not accept. You can store sounds, sequences, and soundsequence banks to it. The ensoniq sq80 is the successor to the ensoniq esq1 and has a few upgrades, including a larger selection of waveforms plus all of the esq1s 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. The csta functions aids are surrounded by the large screen of 10 softkeys. Ensoniq sq80 sq80 display and keypad buttons mainboard digital available, to be added mainboard analog available, to be added power supply psu available, to be added. A great site for all ensoniq synth and sampler users with info and resources including service and repair, owners manuals, service manuals, schematics, cooling units, replacement disk drives, floppy. The ensoniq sq80 is a synthesizer released in 19871989 and from ensoniq. Check out the hard reset for the ensoniq sq80 page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Adr panscan download ensoniq farfisa free gear m4l audio fx m4l instrument m4l midi fx manual pdf pictures prototype schematics synth synthesiser synthesizer.
Test procedures, troubleshooting guide fault diagnosis, voltage check points, assembly disassembly guide, test modes functional testing, service bulletins engineering changes modifications. In multi mode, the epss eight instruments can each receive midi information independently and polyphonically on a. The resulting ts contained the most advanced feature set, most powerful sequencer and sound engine, and provided high quality sound and powerful effects processing. I was trying to find some info on ensoniq sq 1 plus and hardly found any nothing on vse. Opening up an ensoniq eps, eps16 plus, plasticcase mirage, esq1, sq 80, vfx, vfxsd, or sd1 keyboard replacing keys.
An optional memory cartridge adds 80 more userprogrammable patch memories. Check out the hard reset for the ensoniq sq 80 page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. It was basically an update to their first product, the ensoniq esq1. Esq1, sq80, and ensoniq were registered trademarks of emu ensoniqcreative labs. Please note that ensoniq s service manuals do not contain schematics. I am sure he has the operators manuals for the synthes and even schematics and service manuals on his website.
It wouldnt have taken them much to also provide a module version of the sq80. The ts series workstations introduced in 1993 were the culmination of the line that started with the esq1 and progressed through the sq 80, vfx, vfxsd, sd1, and sd2. Unfortunately this website is devoted to the esq1 and some sq80 info. Great for organs, analogtype sounds, pads and sound effects. The ensoniq mc32 ram and sc2pc2 rom cards work with this synthesizer. The sq80 is basically a revedup esq1 with a total of 75 waveforms. Ensoniq sdp1sdp1 mainboard digital available, to be added mainboard analog available, to be added. Recorded with internal 24bit effects and without any external sound processing.
Sq8l is a software model of ensoniqs classic 1980s synth sq80. Cross wave 220 pages synthesizer ensoniq sd 1 manual. This page, still under construction will, contain all the modifications and improvements i have made to the esq1. Section ensoniq a few weeks ago i contacted rainer buchty regarding the extraction of original sq80 floppy disks. Unfollow ensoniq sq 80 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. View and download ensoniq sq r musicians manual online.
Rainer buchty o ften enough, synthesizer companies make odd decisions. It is twice the capacity of an esq1 with the expansion and has a few extra features, to boot. Suggestions, questions, acclamation, or simple curiosity about who that guy is you might want to place here. Jul 24, 2014 these demos came with the ensoniq sq 80 cross wave synthesizer. Is it somehow related to esq1 or sq 80 the same good quality. Following up on the heels of the esq1 and sq 80 synths from ensoniq comes the vfx with more polyphony and waveforms. Ensoniq sq 80 sq80 schematics plus, as a free bonus, i will provide two technical guides based on the original service manual. Ensoniq sq 80 synthesizersequencer software version x. Schematics and mods that can be performed on the boss dr110 drum machine. Ensoniq eps, eps16, sd1, vfxsd disk formats the eps, vfxsd, sd1, and the eps16 plus share the same disk format although the directory information is slightly dif ferent. Its a hack, it forces the esq1 to look for waves in sections of the memory that dont actually contain waveform data. I use my vfx for pads and those kinds of sounds, but the vfx and its descendants are an acquired taste i.
This puts it into a unique class of digital synthesizers along with the ppg wave series, waldorf microwave series, and ensoniq sd1, sq 80, esq1, and fizmo. Check out the hard reset initialize for the ensoniq sq1 sq2 21voice versions page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Syntaur is the exclusive producer and licensed distributor of ensoniq s manuals. Ensoniq vfx and vfxsd documentation ensoniq vfx manuals. Like the classic esq1, the sq80 functions in providing analogtype 4pole lowpass filtering and editing of digital waveforms.
Home manuals ensoniq corporation sq 2 musicians manual. Make offer ensoniq sq80m professionally modded esqm recapped w audio grade capacitors. Apr 18, 2015 esq1sq80 eeprom 320 sound cartridge pm 320 the plan. I dont have the time to do all the research and pictures for all the other ensoniq products that have followed the esq1.
A great site for all ensoniq synth and sampler users with info and resources including service and repair, owners manuals, service manuals, schematics, cooling units, replacement disk drives, floppy disk media, sequencer upgrades, memory and more. The early metalcase esq1 has a metal front panel, and the esq1 logo is directly over the pitch bend and mod wheels. The ensoniq serial number label must appear on the outside of the unit or the ensoniq. This page lists owners manuals, service manuals and documentation available for ensoniq audio, music, stage and studio equipment. Starting with the esq1, they began producing samplebased synthesizers.
There is a yahoo user group with a few guys that worked for ensoniq back in the day as well as users that have reed the boards. Ensoniq must have thought their technology was too advances for mere mortals. The schematics are proprietary and not meant to be given away. Sep 08, 2012 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Ensoniq sqr plus sq1sq2 80 user presets demo youtube. Each voice can combine up to 3 of the 75 waveforms. Transfers midi channel assignments, track status, volume levels, notes, controllers, and program numbers.
It is really hard to find those but there are people with tons of knowledge on the ensoniq brand. It is patchcompatible with the ensoniq sq1 the 61key version with the same engine and the ensoniq ks32. The ensoniq sq80 is the successor to the ensoniq esq1 and has a few upgrades, including a larger selection of waveforms plus all of the esq1s original waves, a keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, a floppy drive, and expanded sequencer memory. The ensoniq vfx owners manual is a 174 page black and white scanned pdf file. We dont have space to include a detailed description of each parameter, but for those with some familiarity with synthesis, ensoniq s names are quite standard and descriptive.
Ensoniq sq80 schematics synthesizer librarian for windows a multitrack program for recording, composing, editing, and mixing of music using midi, digital audio, and samples. Where can i find info, schematics and batteries for my sq1,vfx, eps, asr10, ts12, mirage. Ensoniq sq 80 cross wave synthesizer and sequencer diagnostics and troubleshooting guide contents. Ensoniq ks 32 service manual ensoniq ks 32 installation software ensoniq ks 32 schematics ensoniq ks 32 spare parts ipl new search you can try home. The sq1 is related to the vfx and vfxsd somewhat, but it uses 16 bit samples instead of the 12but samples in the vfx. Ive heard some of these sound musical, most sound glitched or circuit bent, and some are completely unusable. The service manual i looked at didnt have schematics in it which is insane. Check out the hard reset for the ensoniq vfxsd sd1 page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Ensoniq products at that time were based on the esp2 chip. It is patchcompatible with the ensoniq sq 1 the 61key version with the same engine and the ensoniq ks32 the ensoniq mc32 ram and sc2pc2 rom cards work with this synthesizer. About a week ago i stumbled upon a used ensoniq sq80 at the downtown used music shop called hard off here in japan.
Having newly rediscovered by ensoniq esq1 synthesizer i wanted to build a eeprom storage cartridge for my esq1 so i can store all my new favorite sounds so i can start using it in my productions again. Speaking of the synthesizers we could say that the sq80 is a superset of the. Ensoniq esq1, sq80 ultimate patch collection gearslutz. Ensoniq sq80 technical description by rainer buchty. In issue 82000 of the german keys magazine, our beloved ensoniq synth was featured for which they interviewed me. Sq8l is a soft synth version of ensoniq s sq 80 synthesizer. Ensoniq technical documents and schematics rmassive. Information central disclaimer website harvesters, read it. The sq80 has the easiesttouse hardware sequencer on the planet. Esq1sq80 eeprom 320 sound cartridge pm320 maikshifters. In order to fulfill warranty requirements the sq 80 should be serviced only by an authorized ensoniq repair station.
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