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So is this a hard fix?
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 11:52 am
by synthy
would this be a hard fix? it's on ebay right now.........Item number: 140319609722
Ensoniq ESQ-1 that wont play, but will as a "sound module" ?
was thinking to buy but keys not working it seems?................
Re: So is this a hard fix?
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 12:18 pm
by Stab Frenzy
Probably a dead keyboard scanner chip. Can be replaced if you can find one. Here's a good site for ESQ-1 info:
http://www.pic101.com/ensoniq/faq.htm
Re: So is this a hard fix?
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 3:57 pm
by synthy
cool thanks. also i'm trying to save my 40 patches to my computer. i know how to do it, i just don't know how to perform it. do i press the first key of each patch or press them all while recording? i'm a bit lost on how to apply them while recording. i have to replace my battery and will loose the 40 internal patches if i don't save them to tape or my computer.
Re: So is this a hard fix?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 8:22 am
by Stab Frenzy
Use a sysex librarian program, hook up midi and then dump the patches that way. Don't need to touch the keys at all.
Re: So is this a hard fix?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 4:22 pm
by Bitexion
At least on the SQ-80 (it's big brother) the factory sounds are stored in a chip, so you can recall them by holding some buttons when you turn it on..
Re: So is this a hard fix?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 12:46 am
by synthy
how do you dump them? maybe i better read the manual....LOL