Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

Hi, Scott,

I have an SD-1, and it was in a heavily smoked studio for a number of 
years.  No more though... otherwise I'd probably not be writing to you.  :-)

I never thought the aftertouch on the SD-1 was that great compared to 
other keyboard synths I have played.  It always seemed to me that you 
have to play very hard to get that controller to work.

If it ever becomes a big issue with you, you might consider getting a 
pedal like a Digitech Control 8 (long out of production but still 
supported by the factory!)  which you could set for the controller # and 
operate with your foot.  I know it's a workaround but that would be 
one.  Also, if you are recording MIDI, some programs (like Sonar) will 
allow you to manually enter controller parameters on the track as 
necessary.  So there's 2 workarounds.

Good luck, and I hope you enjoy your SD as much as I do.  There are 
still some patches on that box that I rank right up there with the 
best... such as the "Organizer" patch with the Digitech controlling the 
Leslie simulation... way cool.  I have a Hammond A-100 with the matching 
Leslie 251 in my studio and that patch, pound for pound, is way easier 
for the working musician!

Best,
Bill