After 30 years, It was time to change the battery on this 1990 Ensoniq VFX-SD
The Ensoniq VFX Synth was initially released as a performance type synthesizer in 1989. It was soon followed by the release of the VFX-SD, which included some updated waveforms (drum waves), a 24-track sequencer and a floppy drive. Both models were equipped with the Ensoniq Signal Processing (ESP) chip for 24-bit effects. The VFX-SD also included two AUX outs, which allowed for a total of 4 outputs from the synth for more routing flexibility. The initial models were 21-voice polyphony, and in latter models of the VFX-SD (I/II) and the SD-1, the polyphony was 32.[1]
Trivia: Rick Wakeman of Yes used one on tour...
from my Christian rock period. Beyond Phrygia..."John 3:16"
2 guys 1 guitar one voice 1 keyboard. The singer-songwriter died in his 40s 
Just to show how powerful this synth was...check this out 
https://soundcloud.com/user-196145096/beyond-phrigia-best-13-track-13john-316?si=cabe691432184b939885da392c76bae2&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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It sounds great to my old ears.
Thank you!
We played a bunch of shows opening for more established acts.
Harmonizers were big back then (the electronically created harmony part during the guitar solo...)
Back then (1990)the VFX cost $3500 new (!)
In 2012 I bought a used one for $300, It still sounds awesome
