“Up for auction is this cool 1980s Ensoniq VFX-SD synthesizer. This synth is a follow up to the VFX and it includes a full 24 track sequencer and floppy drive. It is equipped with the ESP chip to provide 24-bit effects. This is a 32 voice polyphony synth with great sonic qualities and tons of editing capabilities.” Link
“This is a vintage keyboard and it works well and plays fine. Internal memory sounds are on board and no other cartridge is included. The screen reads internal battery is low upon powering on. They are available on eBay for about $15. Sound cartridges are also available to fully load this keyboard. It does not have a disk drive but that does not affect functionality nor is it necessary to utilize a sound cartridge. Own a piece of ensoniq history today. ” Link
“This is a vintage Ensoniq VFX vintage 61 semi weighted key synthesizer . Works well all keys sliders knobs functioning properly . Had an battery socket installed internally so that the storage battery can be changed easily . New battery installed as well. Great synth . Easy to program and manipulate . Keyboard has great feel . Very solid and well made . The colors are slightly faded from age but It is still a cool looking synth! Grads kinds great too!” Link
“Up for auction is an Ensoniq VFX SD synth. This is an early workstation type synth from 1989 with lots of character. This particular VFX SD is in good shape. It’s had the hardwire keyboard modification done so there is no risk of the “keyboard calibration error” issue that these synths are prone to. At some point in its life it had the “VFX SD” logo repainted, so note that the V doesn’t have the usual inverted blue triangle. Wasn’t me.” Link
“Scratches on side panels but nothing major. Typical wear for a 24-year old instrument” Link
“VINTAGE ENSONIQ VFXSD SYNTHESIZER. Found among contents of an old estate I recently acquired. Unit powers up and seems to respond to buttons on the control area but I could not get the piano to produce any sound. There is a VPC Sound Cartridge and floppy disk. I did not attempt anything further. If there is something I can try please let me know. One lever is missing from the slide on the upper left portion above floppy. There is some wear to the casing that you can see in the photos. ” Link
” I bought the synth at an auction a few years ago.
The only things I see or hear wrong with it are the remains the auction sticker, which you can see in the photos, and the very common battery error, which you can also see in the photos.
It sounded great and worked well the last time I used it, other than the battery issue.
The synth is the only item you’ll receive. You’ll need to obtain an IEC power cord, which is the same kind of cable you usually use with desktop or server computers.” Link
“THIS IS A NON WORKING VFX-SD GOOD FOR REPAIR OR GOOD FOR PARTS. GOT THIS KEYBOARD FROM A FRIEND. NEVER GOT AROUND TO REPAIRING THE BOARD BECAUSE OF MY KIDNEY DISEASE. SCREEN LIGHTS UP BUT FAINT WITH SYMBOLS ACROSS THE SCREEN. DISK DRIVE DOESN`T WORK. ” Link
“I know absolutly nothing about this keyboard. It might work and it might not. It turns on and buttons seem to work but I get no audio out. So I am listing it for parts to someone who repairs them. It didn’t smoke when I pluged it in and that is a good sign. It doesn’t look like anyone has been inside stomping around so I believe it is a complete keyboard that needs software or perhaps some repair. I just do not know this keyboard or anything about it’s history except that it came from Long Island NY to me. Good luck to you. If you buy it, don’t come bitching to me about it because I guarantee it to arrive and that’s about it. I will pack it well for the intended trip.” Link
“Working condition: Excellent. No issues or malfunctions. No parts or components missing.
Cosmetic Condition: Very Good, some tape residue as per pic.
NO RETURNS
Serial Number VFX-14633 Date 4.05.90″ Link
“ENSONIQ VFX SD Synthesizer
FREE SHIPPING &
RETURNS ACCEPTED
Serial Number VFX-21075
Date 1.27.90
Comes with power cable; OS updates and templates on floppy disc; does NOT have a rewritable cartridge (1 RAM and 1 ROM)
100% Customer Satisfaction! ” Link
“ENSONIQ VFX SD Synthesizer
Condition: Excellent. Not taken to gigs. Missing 4 screws for top plate.
FREE SHIPPING
NO RETURNS
Serial Number VFX-14212
Date 3.19.90
Comes with Musicians Manual and Sound Manual; power cable; soft case(has tears in pocket) not original; sustain pedal and double pedal sustain and sostenudo; OS updates and templates on floppy disc; has a rewritable cartridge (1 RAM and 1 ROM); variety of discs with Ensoniq soundsets and patches plus others.” Link
“When plugged in, display reads low battery. Was going to replace, but it appears that the battery cover has been riveted shut. I didn’t have any external speakers to plug into this, so I just took it to local music store and had them test it out-seems to function as it should.” Link
“Just out of pawn this Ensoniq VFX-SD in good condition. 61 keys with power cord.” Link
“This item is left behind by the customer after being repaired and is being sold AS IS. We do not know the history of the product. The product is in complete working condition. ” Link
“Excellent Condition! You will never see another one this nice.
All keys work perfectly. All buttons and controls are perfect.
Battery has been replaced and is working great!
Awesome sounds…anything from fat analog synths to crisp FM
Also includes the VPC100 cartridge, manuals, and pedal.” Link
“This is a Vintage Esoniq VFX Synthesizer, the sounds it makes are great. All the sounds from 0 – 9, each has 6 different sounds all work great, this is all I know how to work. All the keys work fine.” Link
“This synth plays as-is however is missing 3 shafts that enable a sound bank. Each bank has 6 sounds so a total of 18 sounds cannot be opened. It can cycle through 7 other banks with 6 sounds available. There’s still 42 different sound options. It’s a pretty basic fix if you have the time. Other than that this synth is in good condition and comes with a carrying case. ” Link
“up for auction offered with no reserve and a 7 day return priviledge is an Ensoniq VFX-SD workstation keyboard. This was manufactured in 1989 and made in USA. It has a few very small scratches but works perfectly fine and still looks in excellent cosmetic condition.
If you’ve been looking for a VFX-SD…this is the one you want.
1-It is in excellent cosmetic condition and everything works.
2- It has a good battery and good screen.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Ensoniq VFX Dynamic Component Synthesizer
Also wenn was selten verkauft wird, dann ein VFX von Ensoniq. Zum einen liegt das an den klasse Sounds, zum anderen daran, dass Keyboarder so kniggerich sind, und dem Geld nacheulen, dass sie eventuell bei eine schlechten Auktion verlieren.
Soviel vorweg, jetzt aber:
Der VFX wird mit Koffer verkauft (was das Porto in die Höhe treibt (23kg), euch aber ein perfekt geschütztes Instrument beschert).
Der Synthie funktioniert tadellos, lediglich der Bank-Umschalter #5 klemmt. (Rote Makierung). Über Midi läuft alles perfekt!
Da die Interne Batterie aus dem letzten Loch pfeift, würde ich einen Batteriewechsel empfehlen. Eine Batterie kostet ca.10 Euro.
Ihr seht aber an den Bildern, dass die Sounds angewählt (und gespielt) werden können.
Eine Ensoniq Sound Cartridge VPC 101 gibt´s auch noch dazu. ” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Ensoniq vfx vintage synth in good condition,all knobs ,keys and sliders are fully functional, but it needs new battery.(massage battery low comes up ocasionally but still holds sounds.Comes with sound cartrige vpc-100.So if you install new battery you still have sounds on cartrige.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“HERE IS ANOTHER FINE LOOKING VINTAGE SYNTH FROM ENSONIQ -IN A DECENT CASE -THAT WAS REALLY DEAD -WITHOUT THEMANUAL AND THE CARTRIDGES! -NOW IT IS HEAVY BUT GOOD –GOOD PIC OF MINE -FOR ONCE -BOTTOM SCRATCHED FROM DRAGGING -THIS HEAVY SAMPLER -SYNTH AROUND -I GUESS! NET PICTURE LOOKS LIKE MINE _ HERE GOES -WHAT IS ALSO SAID -A COUPLE MONTHES AGO! ABOUT ENSONIQ” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Offered here is a tested, and proper working, Ensoniq VFX SD music production synthesizer. Recently purchased from a professional studio, this board is used, but still in god condition. Includes power cable.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Up for auction is a vintage Esoniq VFX synthesizer. The unit is in great cosmetic/working order. The synth comes with original instruction booklet & cartridges. The booklet has writing on the cover and inside. The inside writing is mostly highlighter and the whole book is still easily readable. The cartridges are numbered: VPC 100, VPC 101 & VPC 104. I have tried all cartridges and all work well. Cartidges 100 & 101 have taped labels. The unit has some very minute scrapes to one side, you have to look close to see. There are also some larger scrapes on the under side, but you will never see them. Other than that, it looks great! I would rate it a 9.5 out of 10! The unit powers on and all functions/outputs work fine. The only thing I could not test is the foot pedal, simply because I do not have one. ” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Ensoniq VFX-SD Music Production Synthesizer Keyboard with the original power cord. Comes with the original power cord. Does not come with any cartridges, manuals, cables or extras.
This synth keyboard has been used and shows minor wear. All keys are intact and all buttons are working. The display is clear and all functions are working properly. There are no missing pieces, no broken parts and no damage. ” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“This auction includes the 61 key synthesizer, power cable, and USA synthesizer case.
This item has been tested and works great! ALL buttons and ALL keys.
I give this item a 7/10 its in great shape for the age, the left side is a little scuffed, see picture. Other than that the keys are all in great shape other than the yellowish color. They all play well with solid fps sensors.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Up for grabs is a Ensoniq VFX-D Synthesizer. This machine powers on, however the LCD display is very dim, and no other features appears to work properly. No sound is made when the keys are pressed. This keyboard is not working properly so we are selling it AS IS with no possibility of refund.
Physically the keyboard is in very good condition with only minor scratches and scuffs. A power cord is included. See photos for additional details.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Zur Versteigerung kommt hier ein Ensoniq VFX aus meiner Sammlung.
Zustand: wie neu. Lieferumfang: Ensoniq VFX, Netzkabel” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“VINTAGE ENSONIQ VFX SYNTHESISER
Dynamic component synthesiser
CONDITION: USED BUT IN GOOD CONDITION.
(white chalk markings on top right hand side that could be scrubbed away)” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Vintage Ensoniq VFX SD Synth. Great way to get the ensoniq sound on a budget. This is a very powerful wavetable synth under the hood. A real programmers synth. Similar in many ways to a PPG. The one weakness is the filter is pretty tame, but if you run your signal chain through a good analog filter this thing is insane. Great for strings and pads. Battery works. This synth functions well. Keybed has been modded to fix the common connection issue between boards that plagues most VFXs. one of the few synths with polyphonic aftertouch.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Here is a ENSONIQ VFX synth. It looks and works great! New battery installed so it’s ready to go for years to come. Only slight issue is there is a small chip in one key (see picture 4) It doesn’t affect playability at all though.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Hi and thank you for looking!
Here is an Ensoniq VFX synthesizer in excellent condition!! All keys, buttons, screen, etc. work perfectly!! The sounds are still as full and fun as they were through the fabulous 80′s!! Never toured or gigged, so not all banged up!
Keyboard comes with power cord and sustain pedal.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“For sale is an in great condition VFX-SD synthesizer. It has been tested and does work (We plugged in a set of phones, did not try any of the other inputs/outputs on the back of the unit). All the keyboard keys worked and I tried various sounds and they all sounded GREAT! Power cord is also included. This does not come with the sequencer expander. The synthesizer shows some minor cosmetic wear on the outside of the unit.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“I am selling my used Ensoniq VFX synthesizer. Included is the power cord and manual. This VFX is being sold as is because of a two issues. Number one: it needs a battery. Number two: one key has a chip in it (please see pics) and a couple have markings on them (see pics). Electronically everything functions as it should and will be a working synth once it gets a battery in it. The issues with the keys don’t interfere with playing. Cosmetically in good condition just a few small scratches and marks from tape. ” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Up for sale is a vintage Ensoniq VFX/SD. Keyboard is in working condition and playable. It has stereo outs as well as midi in/out/through. No returns accepted!!” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.