ESQ1

“The item up for sale is not tested for functionality as we do not have the capability to test; Unit has been inspected and the results are as follows. Intended for Reuse or Repair/Refurbishment, not for Recycling or Disposal “Vintage Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Synthesizer & Voice Crystal 1 Cartridge.”” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ1 for sale. We paid our tech for the several hours of skilled labor required to service this ESQ-1. The end result is a professionally refurbished ESQ-1 that’s more expensive than most, but also with new battery and working perfectly, unlike most. The display works fine, they just photograph like that. ”

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“This auction is for a Ensonic Model ESQ-1 61 Key Digital Wave Synthesizer. Comes with one cartridge and the power supply cord. Normally it will cost around $35 to $85 for Fedex shipping to the lower United States. Worldwide Shipping also available through Ebays Global Shipping Program.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Synthesizer.

Works Great. Message popped up when you power on that battery needs charged. Not sure if it will need replaced or not. Does have some cosmetic flaws, but overall nice used condition. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ1 Digital Wave Synthesizer W/Basic Program Cartridge and Sustain Pedal. Battery was serviced before I bought it in 2015 and I’ve had no problem with it.”
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“Works great but will need a new internal battery soon they cost about $20.”
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“Ensoniq ESQ-1 synthesizer keyboard. Has a sample cartridge included. Unit powers up. Have had stored in a closet for sometime and trying to do some spring cleaning and make some room. Not a professional ebay seller nor a certified electronic keyboard specialists.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“used working perfectly” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ1 Digital Wave Synthesizer W/Basic Factory Orch Sfx Program Cartridge.”
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“Up for sale is a Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Synthesizer . This synthesizer is used and in great condition. Will come in hard case with power cable.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Pre-owned. Perfect working condition, good cosmetic condition. Please review pictures for detail.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Tested, working and very much enjoyed Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synth 

Fitted with sqx-10 sequencer expansion

A couple of minor cosmetic issues that can be seen in the photos:

– Plastic data entry slider knob missing (doesn’t affect operation) 
– Cart B button is missing (I think it’s actually in the synth but I don’t have time to dissemble and retrieve). Doesn’t affect usage unless Carts are being used

I originally imported this from the USA so for UK use it works with a transformer plug. The person who sold it to me had it serviced before I purchased it in 2014. 

The transformer plug hums a little bit (this doesn’t affect sound coming out of the synth it’s just the ambient sound in the studio). It wasn’t enough to bother me so I didn’t ever replace it but should be an easy replacement if needed. ”
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“ensoniq esq-1. Has no sound output. No parts have been removed.

It powers up and switches between opening presets. Buttons on right seem to be working but not thoroughly tested. ”
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“This is an excellent keyboard, not only because you can endlessly modify the many sounds that are available for it, but also because it’s an 8-track sequencer as well, with mixing and song-sequencing ability too. I’ve written so many songs on this keyboard over the years, and have gotten much joy from owning it. Really cool sounds are built in, and this sale includes sound cartridge #1, which initlaly came with the keyboard.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synth

Decent condition for age, could do with a dust down. Not flawless. Main imperfection is some rust building on outputs. Please see detailed pics.

All buttons change nice first time. Battery low message on startup.

As far as we can test it is fully functional, BUT we do not know how to test every function so please ask us regarding anything specific and we will test.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Synthesizer w/ Power Cord – Tested, Works! VINTAGE. Chipset upgraded. Comes with sound cartridges. Has some cosmetic wearing. Works great!” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Synthesizer W Analog Filter Sequencer Poly Synth.

Cool unit in working condition comes with padded case and pedal. I do not have any cartridges with it. View pictures for more details. Thanks ”
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“ensoniq esq-1. Works great” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq esq-1 digital midi sequencing synthesizer Esq 1. E key is broken but an easy cheap fix ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer Keyboard – with Case And 8 Floppy Discs.

8 floppy disks included

One of the boxes latches is broken but there is little to no damage on the actual keyboard” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Used Digital wave Synthesizer Keyboard.

Model ESQ-1

Rating: 120vac 60 Hz .5A 60 w

Date:08/24-87” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer w/ 1 ROM expansion card & Power Cord 1987.

Serial number is ESQ-21410-S

Date: 03/12/87

All keys work except the lowest key on the left. I can send a video of all other keys working if requested. I am not a keyboard player so I can speak to the programming parts of this instrument. The different voicings seem to work.

Comes with hard shell case. (Heavy)” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Hybrid Analog Synthesizer Keyboard with SQX-10 Sequencer Expander and ESQ-80 Volume 5 Voice Cartridge. 8 voices. 3 oscillators, 1 VCF, 3 LFOs, 4 envelope generators per voice. 61 unweighted velocity sensitive keys, pitch and modulation wheel.

The synthesizer is functional. All 8 voices work. All keys and buttons work. Sequencer works. MIDI works. The voice cartridge works. I installed a brand new memory backup battery. Included is power cord. The stand is not included.

The synthesizer is in relatively good overall cosmetic condition considering its age (over 30 years old). Used in non-smoking environment. There are various blemishes on the case, missing paint and minor scratches. Please take a look at the pictures.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Vintage Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer workstation. Metal case version. Great condition. Latest OS. Comes with a MusicPack MR-1 Cartridge full of extra sounds. And a hard case.”
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“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Synthesizer with Cartridge & Manual – Tested / Works

Very good, especially for being 35+ years old.

Includes synthesizer, sound cartridge, manual, and power cable.

Ships safely in a case and outer box.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Vintage Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer with 2 Cartridges for Parts or Repair. Unit powers up and all of the keys produce sound. Modulator and Pitch controls work. The display shows only digits along the top and bottom edges. Pressing buttons produces digits on the display but the sound does not change. This is the plastic case version with the metal heat sink on the back. There is one internal and one external cartridge. The external cartridge is missing its label. Data slider is missing its cap. Unit has scuffs and scratches. Sold as is for parts or repair.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Vintage Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Synthesizer Sequencer Keyboard

SOLD AS-IS
FOR PARTS / TO FIX
UNTESTED – NOT SURE WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Vintage Keyboard 1987 Metal Case In Original Box.

Box dated 2/9/1987

Includes:

Original manual

Additional book

Power cord

Original foot switch for sustain or sequencer

Original cassette for factory sounds and sequences

Recently replaced battery (now socketed)

Replaced one key

Fully operational

Minor wear and tear.

Number engraved on underside.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Synthesizer – 1985 Serial Number 12389 – Very lightly used and still works well with the following caveats: (1) The integrated battery needs to be replaced. A warning is shown when you turn it on and it won’t remember any changes to sounds programmed in the internal memory or sequences recorded with the builtin music workstation capabilities until this is done. (2) Once recently it failed to work at all and the display just blinked on and off and no sound was produced. This solved itself somehow, possibly a result of allowing the capacitors to discharge. If that is the case, the synth may need service at some point soon to replace bad capacitors, which is a common or even expected problem in vintage synths. Or it may also be due to a loose ribbon cable, another common fixable issue with these synths. Otherwise it works fine, including all buttons and keys, both synth and sequencer. I played with it for several hours before preparing this listing. There are two program memory cartridges that do work as a way to store custom programs even if the battery is not replaced. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“1987 Ensoniq ESQ-1 Hybrid analog/digital Wave Synthesizer Keyboard w manual+pedal+box

Super cool 1987 hybrid synthesizer- Very clean- no smoke smell. Excellent condition overall, Everything works beautifully.

Has great large display & super easy to use sequencer with memory expansion cartridge and latest software version already installed. New lithium battery- although when first powered up, it shows low battery warning – but disappears after 1 second- comes with original box, packing, manual, ac cord, and foot pedal.

Keys starting to fade a bit, but all work & none broken-” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“This item has been refurbished twice since my ownership of it. The first repair was a problem with the display no longer lighting up, and this was due to a blown capacitor. The offending capacitor as well as the other old capacitors have all been replaced and the display now works perfectly. The second repair was replacing the lithium battery after getting a low battery warning (the lithium battery on this synth only lasts twenty or so years, and without it you cannot retain patches or sequences after powering down). The lithium battery installed was brand new and should give the synth at least 15 more years of memory. This model comes with software version 3.20 installed, program cartridge, power cord, and this version comes with the SQX-20 sequencer extender already installed, this allows 20,000 more events for the on-board sequencer. The only defect with this unit is a small hairline crack on the bottom of the F4 key, which is easily replaced and entirely cosmetic. I’ve included a picture of the defect. Otherwise for its age (1987) the synth is in impeccable condition and works flawlessly. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ-1 w/ Cartridge.

Comes with power cable and 1280 preset re-writable cartridge

Tested and works perfectly

*Lowest Db key is clicky but still works”
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“Hi guys. I’m selling my Ensoniq SQ1 Synthesizer. One of the great vintage synths of from 90s in great condition. The display is a bit dim, and the keys have a yellow tint due to it sage, but works fine. Ensoniq are well known for producing top quality products, and this model is no exception. This also has a sequencer, and ram slot for additional sounds.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Ensoniq ESQ1 Vintage Synth Digital Keyboard – it has been in storage for at least the last 10 years so it’s time has come to go.

Everything still seems to work and it sound good (I’m a guitarist so that is not an expert opinion!).

There is a warning that the battery needs replacing – I can see these on batterys Ebay for around £15 so I think that would need to be changed if you wanted keep the internal sounds.
The casing has some scratches, particularly to the rear. I’ve shown the worst in the pics. ”
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“Ensoniq ESQ1 Vintage Synth Digital Keyboard – it has been in storage for at least the last 10 years so it’s time has come to go.

Everything still seems to work and it sound good (I’m a guitarist so that is not an expert opinion!).

There is a warning that the battery needs replacing – I can see these on batterys Ebay for around £15 so I think that would need to be changed if you wanted keep the internal sounds.
The casing has some scratches, particularly to the rear. I’ve shown the worst in the pics.

It is a solid keyboard so I’m putting this for collection only as it would cost a lot to ship safely.” Click here to visit listing on eBay