Vintage Synth Rescue Kit: Ensoniq ESQ-1 / ESQ-M / SQ-80
CD-ROM for Macintosh & PC
Includes: Sound Patches, Software, Manuals for Ensoniq Synthesizers

The Ensoniq ESQ-1 keyboard and ESQ-M rackmount synthesizer feature 8 simultaneous voices with 3 digital oscillators and a 4-pole resonant analog lowpass filter (the same fat sound as the Prophet Five), making it one of the first hybrid synthesizers. The SQ-80, released two years later, increased the number of onboard waveforms from 32 to 72. These synths competed with the Korg M1, which cost a lot more. Ensoniq's affordable alternatives were surprisingly professional, even though had a lower retail price. As many folks have moved on to other, newer keyboards, rackmounts, and virtual synths, now is a great time to get great professional vintage gear for a lot less money. This disc offers a lot of information and sounds for Ensoniq synths and will help you get the most from your investment.

All files shipped to you on CD-ROM that is compatible with both Macintosh & Windows PCs. This would make a wonderful addition to anyone who owns any of these synthesizers. There are separate folders for ESQ series synths, and some of these files may work across models. However, no conversion programs are included. Breathe more life into your vintage Ensoniq by using the files on this cd!

[This disc has been double-checked, and does *NOT* contain copyrighted patches from other commercial developers.]

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions - taken from real emails I have received):
Q) How do I get the sounds on this disc onto my synthesizer? My keyboard does not have a CD-ROM drive.
A)In most cases you'll need a MIDI interface. I prefer the M-Audio Midisport Uno ($35). There's software on here for transferring the sounds that are in System Exclusive (SysEx) format.

Q) Do I get a free synthesizer along with this cd?
A) NO! This is just a CD with program data for this model synthesizer. But since most people buy a new synth to get new sounds, you can pump more life into your vintage gear by purchasing the collection of sound data that is available on this cd.

Q) How do I get these sounds into my (other make) synthesizer?
A) It cannot be done! This program data will only work for the models specified above. Think of a synth as a computer -- it will only run the programs that are made for it.

Q) You just grabbed this stuff from the internet. I could do that!
A) Go ahead and try -- but be prepared to spend hundreds of hours tracking down this stuff. Many of the pdf's are files that I made myself at a cost of time and money to buy photocopied manuals and such. And I've tossed out a bunch of Sysex files that did not work. Plus, I've got a vast array of software tools that helped in the development of this cd. Save yourself the time and money, and just buy my disc already. It's under $20!

Q) Do you have demos that we can hear?
A) There are no demo audio files yet, but I plan to make a series of sample cd's based on some of the sounds contained from this data. Check back here this spring to hear the results!

Q) How do I get this to work on my computer?
A) I'm working on generating some documentation for all synth models and for Mac and PC, but I haven't completed this yet. Any changes I make may be downloaded from my website.

Q) Your disc Rocks! I spent hundreds of dollars on commercial patches that aren't as good.
A) Thanks. I didn't get a high thumbs-up rating on Ebay by just waiting for success to happen. Sieze the day? Nope, Carpe discum! *seize the disc*

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