Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer - Part 5 - Hidden Waveforms

video by Runningonair

"In this video I upgrade the software and explore the hidden waveforms.

Many thanks to Lee Feris for his help burning the EPROMs."

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Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer - Part 4 - Patch Transfer Over MIDI (MIDI-OX) & Hidden Functions

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"Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer - Part 4 - Patch Transfer Over MIDI (MIDI-OX) & Hidden Functions

In this video I'll be looking at transferring patch data to and from the ESQ-1 using MIDI-OX and the 7 hidden functions."

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Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer - Part 3 - Filter, Envelopes, LFOs, Pan and Modulation

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Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer - Part 2 - Sound Generation, Waveforms, Sync and Amplitude Modulation

video by Runningonair

"Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer Part 2 - Sound Generation
In this video I take a closer look at waveforms, sync and amplitude modulation.

You can download the waveforms as played in the video here: http://bit.ly/3v8FKzQ" Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer videos by Runningonair

Fixing Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer #shorts​

video by Runningonair

"I've been planning to look deeper into the ESQ-1 for some time, but unfortunately it locked up, so I've not been able to use it. It's done this before and it's reasonably easy to fix. As it is so easy, I thought this would be a good opportunity to try out the new #shorts​ format on YouTube. Don't worry, I'll be sticking to the usual format most of the time (or maybe this is better?), so you can expect a normal video soon.

The track is called CONSPIRACY THEORY and you can find the full video here: [posted here]

Notes on this video and fixing synths in general:
1)
WARNING
I would not advise anyone poking around inside their keyboards, unless they have good electronics experience. Apart from issues of harm, relating to electric shock, there is a good chance you will make any problems worse if you don't know what you are doing.
2)
The remedy for this keyboard's problem is unlikely to be the issue on other units. I just happen to know this is the issue and I've heard, via various Facebook groups, that others have had the same problem.

Having said that, the contact enhancer, although not a miracle worker, has been very helpful for me. It's called "STABILANT 22" you don't need a lot of it.

here's a link for more info:
https://www.sibert.co.uk/products/sta..."

Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer Overview and Sound Demo

Runningonair

"Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer Overview and Sound Demo.

In this one I’m looking at the Ensoniq ESQ-1, which is an 8 voice polyphonic synthesizer from 1986.
When it was released it was considered great value for money as it would cost twice as much to get something else with similar features.
It has 32 waveforms and an analogue filter, making it a hybrid synth, as everything else is digital.
The oscillators have sync and amplitude modulation.
It has 3 LFOs and 4 envelope shapers, which gives you an enormous amount of sound creating possibilities.
When you add in that there is a sequencer as well, it’s not surprising it wiped the floor with the competition.
In this video I take a basic look at the ESQ-1 and check out some of the sounds.
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