Hainbach - A Hundred Suns

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"A Hundred Suns, the first single from my upcoming album on Seil Records, is out on streaming now. Have a listen a share if you enjoy it: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hai..."

Synth spotting with HAINBACH. I beleive that's an Ensoniq Fizmo paird with the Hideaway Studio Elfin. This appears to be the first post to feature the Elfin.

Ensoniq Mirage — Famous Songs and Sounds

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"A live performance of famous songs and sounds associated with the Ensoniq Mirage, using patches from the original factory library. Some sounds have added reverb.

0:00. Janet Jackson – Escapade (A08 – Crotale)
0:07. Janet Jackson – Escapade (A04 – Stacked Strings / High Strings Bowed)
0:26. Rhythim Is Rhythim – Strings of Life (C06 – Acoustic Piano )
0:38. Rhythim Is Rhythim – Strings of Life (C06 – Bowed Strings)
0:56. Cherrelle & Alexander O’Neal – Saturday Love (A01 – Vibraphone)
1:06. Alexander O’Neal – Fake (B04 – Orchestra Brass Section)
1:21. Inner City – Good Life (B03 – AH/DO)
1:31. Janet Jackson – Nasty (B05 – Flute)
1:38. Janet Jackson – Nasty (A08 – Che Cymbal)
1:44. Janet Jackson – When I Think of You (B02 – Piano+1)
1:58. Janet Jackson – When I Think of You (C08 - Electric Bass #1)
2:07. Janet Jackson – When I Think of You (C08 - Marimba)
2:17. Janet Jackson – When I Think of You (A10 – Igor’s Hit / Orchestra Hit II)
2:22. The Cure – Hot Hot Hot!!! (B04 – Cellos / Violins)
2:33. Stacey Q – Two of Hearts (A03 – “DOO” Vocal / Female Voices)
2:51. Full pipe-organ improvisation (B09 – Full Pipe Organ with Bass Pedals)
3:28. Paul Hertzog – Bloodsport: Triumph (B08 – Wooden Flutes)
3:52. The S.O.S. Band – The Finest (A01 – Vibraphone)

All music in this video is performed live on the Ensoniq Mirage using sounds from its factory library. No audio from the original recordings, backing tracks, or externally sampled material from the featured songs was used. This video is presented for educational, entertainment, and instrument-demonstration purposes."

Ensoniq SQ80 Quick Demo

video upload by Seventy Three Records Music Store

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Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ 1 - "Cinematic Legacy" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"Soundset working: Original ESQ-1 & SQ-80 + Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ1

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/cherry-aud...

In 1988 Ensoniq made a real deep machine ESQ-1 with digital osc’s & analog filter & lot of synthesizer possibilities.

In our modern times Cherry Audio made a great emulation of this 80’s classic!

Now we are having opportunity to touch a legend with authentic sound!

'Cinematic Legacy' Soundset contains 40 organic presets suited for cinematic, ambient & electronic music in any genre:

Massive Vintage Strings
Silky & Evolving Pads
Deep Drones
Basses
Arps & Moving Sounds
Plucks & Bells

Easy installing with our instructions.

Sounds can be different aswell as patch names from model to model.
Original ESQ & SQ synths having no Arp & Reverb.

Made by chief sound engeneer of LFO.store – Nick Klimenko.

Turn the potential of your powerful synthesizer on maximum & may music be with you!"

Ensoniq MR76 76-Key Workstation SN MR-11528

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Ensoniq VPC-101 Sound Cartridge For VFX, VFX-SD, SD-1

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Ensoniq IPC-1 German Collection For VFX, VFX-SD, SD-1

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Ensoniq ASR-10 Rackmount Advanced Sampling Recorder SN ASR-12849

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"Hilariously overbuilt and overengineered, this ASR sampler was Ensoniq's flagship, and with compatibility to the EPS and EPS16+ there's plenty of cool sounds that you can use right out of the gate.

The ASR-10 (Advanced Sampling Recorder) was essentially the third generation of the EPS series of samplers, sharing the same basic architecture and user interface as the earlier EPS Classic and EPS-16 Plus. The ASR-10, like its predecessors, was a true performance orientated sampling workstation, and did not require a computer or additional equipment in order to create a complete song. It included a powerful and flexible effects unit, polyphonic aftertouch, an advanced MIDI sequencer, load-while-playing abilities, and a powerful multi-layered synthesis engine. The supplied "Musician's Manual" lived up to Ensoniq's documentation practice, with a highly readable, very hands-on and quite complete description of the device. There was even an included tutorial that covered many features of the machine, including sampling and sequencing."

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Ensoniq SQ-80 Cross Wave Synthesizer SN SQ-14821-E w/ Cesium Sound Cart

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"With an included case, this Ensoniq SQ80 is one for the ages. Some great sounds in this one, and the memory expansion is always a plus!"

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Ensoniq EPS16 Plus With Gotek Quick Demo

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"SEE VIDEO ATTACHED OF THIS ACTUAL EPS16 PLUS!

Here is a rare chance to get a classic and quite legendary sampler from 1991! As it was, this particular EPS16 Plus was already in great, fully functional, no operational issues, when it arrived to us.

We still tested all the buttons, sliders, jacks, wheels etc.. All are fully functional.

We then added a SUPER nice Gotek USB drive in place of the factory floppy disc drive. Which brings this classic into the modern world. No more storage drawbacks to this Ensoniq.

Add to that, The USB thumb drive included is loaded with so many sound banks! It has all of the Factory Ensoniq libraries PLUS the Syntaur libraries.

See all pics for cosmetics, I think you'll find that although out has some minor wear here and there.. this is probably the most excellent one online."

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Ensoniq VFX Dynamic Component Synthesis

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Ensoniq TS10 Performance/Composition Synthesizer

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Many Synthesiser Clubs

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Here is a compilation of some of the Synthesiser Club segments from The Memetune Programme over the years

Featuring vintage ARPs, Moogs, Yamahas, Rolands, Korgs, Ensoniqs, Kawais, Sequential Circuits - did I forget any?

Enjoy!"

Cherry Audio | Expressive Sound Design with Andrew Longhurst

video upload by Cherry Audio

"More expressive performance can be achieved through various technologies and techniques such as velocity, channel aftertouch (pressure), polyphonic aftertouch, and MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). These features allow compatible synthesizer instruments and controllers to mimic the subtle dynamics of acoustic instruments.

In this video, musician, producer, and sound designer ‪@AndrewLonghurst‬ demonstrates his approach to expressive sound design, showcased through his collection of presets for Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio. He provides demonstrations of each technique using the new Expressive E Osmose CE MIDI controller and discusses his choices for setting up these advanced modulations in a preset.

These techniques can be widely applied to other Cherry Audio virtual instruments. Be sure to check the product feature listings and documentation to determine which instruments specifically support some or all of these methods. Additionally, consult your MIDI controller documentation, as compatibility for channel aftertouch, polyphonic aftertouch, and especially MPE can vary significantly in this evolving market.

Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio User Guide - https://docs.cherryaudio.com/cherry-a...

00:00 - Introduction
03:16 - First Principals
05:28 - Velocity & Channel Aftertouch
09:28 - Polyphonic Aftertouch
15:16 - MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE)
22:28 - Notes About Compatibility

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Cherry Audio ESQ-1 | "Machine Hearts" by Steve Peglar

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"Sound designer and musician Steve Peglar shares a demo track featuring a blend of the unmistakable Ensoniq sound alongside his own contributions to the presets of Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio. ESQ-1 features an extensive library of over 360 presets created by veteran sound designers, as well as the original 40 factory presets of the 1986 synthesizer."

OAK Sampler - New Ensoniq ASR-10 Inspired Sampler Workstation Keyboard Synthesizer In the Works

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Meet the upcoming "OAK-S37 Sampling Workstation" keyboard synthesizer.

Playlist with additional details:

1. OAK Sampler Sound Playback and Effects Test

I absolutely love the ASR-10. I’m building a new hardware workstation inspired by the ASR-10 that runs the original OS , effects etc and replicates the HW in a modern form. There will be some updates on the project. This is the boot and general test. Potato speaker recording. #asr10 #90ssampling

2. OAK Sampler (ASR-10 in Hardware) Sequencing & Sample Editing

I love the ASR-10. I’m building a new hardware sampler inspired by the ASR-10. It can run the original Ensoniq ASR-10 OS and effects algorithms. This video shows sequencing and sample editing on the OAK Sampler.

3. OAK Sampler (ASR-10 in Hardware) vs ASR-10 Sound Comparison

This video compares the OAK-S37 and an the ASR-10 using the same sequence, individual samples, filters, envelopes, and effects.

I recreated “93 ’til Infinity” as a test project using identical files across both systems.

I intend to do a limited first run eventually (no dates yet).

Credits
TRACKLIB Sample Breakdown Souls of Mischief - 93 'til Infinity
Heather - Billy Cobham - Sampled From Vinyl
The Jam - Graham Central Station - Sampled From Vinyl

4. OAK Sampler (ASR-10 in Hardware) Loading Original Ensoniq Sample CDs

In this video I load projects from the original ASR-10 Ensoniq Sample CD. It shows proper playback of the complex arrangements, accurate instruments and effects on the OAK. Totally 90’s.

Credits:
Studio Essentials Vol. 1 CDR-3 Ensoniq Corp

5. OAK Sampler (ASR-10 in Hardware) vs ASR-10 Effects

In this video it’s shows an comparison of the OAK-S and ASR-10 internal effects.

The second half demonstrates live effects monitoring. One of my favorite ASR-10 features was using it as a real-time effects processor, and I wanted that preserved in the OAK-S. It uses effects from the Ensoniq CDR-3 CD banks

Credits:
Effects from Studio Essentials Vol. 1 (CDR-3) Ensoniq Corp.

You can find additional details and an FAQ at www.oaksampler.com

Ensoniq Mirage Musicians Manual

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New Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer

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1. Cherry Audio | Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer
2. Cherry Audio | Soniq Odysseys for ESQ-1 Synthesizer
3. Cherry Audio | Introduction to ESQ-1 Synthesizer with Tim Shoebridge "Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio is a landmark virtual synthesizer that captures the essence and iconic sounds of the classic ESQ-1 polyphonic hybrid digital/analog synthesizer, perfectly timed for celebration of its 40th anniversary.

https://cherryaudio.com/products/esq-...

This plug-in features the original 32 waveforms, allowing it to faithfully recreate the complex, evolving, and richly textured sounds of the 1986 ESQ-1 in software form. Additionally, it comes with advanced features designed for today's musicians and producers. Its elegant design incorporates extensive modulation options, rhythmic pattern generation, and enhanced performance capabilities through polyphonic aftertouch and MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). Ensoniq ESQ-1 also features a library of nearly 400 exceptional presets, including the original factory presets from the hardware, highlighting the best of both classic and all-new sounds.

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Cherry Audio partnered with Creative Technology, the current owner of the Ensoniq intellectual property, to obtain official licensing for the original 32 ESQ-1 waveforms for this release. Equally important, we meticulously emulated the sonic signature and behavior of the original hardware's legendary analog filters provided by the renowned CEM 3379 IC. We also precisely recreated its four DCAs, four independent multistage envelopes, three LFOs, amplitude modulation, oscillator sync, and expanded its modulation system. Its accuracy is such that the ESQ-1 software supports drag-and-drop import of individual patches and patch banks from ESQ-1 SysEx files, or directly via MIDI from the hardware. Additionally, the software can export SysEx patch files that are compatible with the original hardware."

And two supporting member user videos:

Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio | A detailed look at a 1980s synth classic!

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"This popular synthesizer from the mid-1980s combined single-cycle digital waveform oscillators with analog filters and amplifiers. Abundant modulation sources allowed for dynamically changing sounds and was very much in tune with the overall tone of the era.

00:00 Introduction
00:31 History of the Ensoniq ESQ-1
01:33 Overview of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio
03:14 Original factory presets
05:07 Play panel
06:12 Oscillator 1 and DCA 1
11:04 Mixing oscillators
15:15 Oscillator AM and Sync
19:27 Filter
23:25 Amplifier: DCA 4 and Envelope 4
25:40 Modulation Matrix and Macros
32:31 Voice modes
34:17 Arpeggiator
37:33 Sequencer
41:58 Effects
44:56 Dual layer modes (and dual effects busses)
51:52 ESQ-1 Presets
51:14 Andrew Longhurst ESQ-1 Collection
57:23 Soniq Odyssey for ESQ-1
59:34 Conclusion

Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ-1 Industrial ARPs Virtual Vintage Synthesizer VST Rik Marston

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"'Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ-1 Industrial ARPs!'
Virtual Synthesizer demo by Rik Marston
*Watch in HD!* *NO Talking!* *Turn it up!*

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Ensoniq Fizmo Acoustic Emulation Transwave Synthesizer

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the 80s synth that changed INDUSTRIAL MUSIC forever

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the 80s SYNTH that changed INDUSTRIAL MUSIC forever

Today we’re diving into the legendary Ensoniq ESQ-1. The sound of the ESQ-1 helped shape the sound of industrial music, appearing on albums by bands like DAF, Skinny Puppy and many others. Decades later, the ESQ-1 remains a cult classic among producers, synth collectors, and sound designers.

Chapters:
0:00 - intro
0:25 - What Is the Ensoniq ESQ-1 & How It Sounds?
3:36 - The Paris Tapes Story (DAF / Görl)
5:58 - Skinny Puppy & VIVIsectV"