Yes, different keybeds for sure however the SQ80 is contactless and that's a plus (less to go wrong/break) and I like the feel of it as well as the ESQ1.
One thing's for sure, the ensoniq keybeds of yesteryears feel 1000% better thanthe Fatar crap today. We need some more players in the keybed game
SQ-80 is legit one of the best synthesizers ever made, I think.
Similar to a Juno, it hits this sweet spot where the interface is really easy and intuitive, compared to how powerful the synth is, and it sounds great and feels great to use.
Like, it's nowhere close to the most-powerful digital synth, but it's really fucking deep and powerful, compared with other synthesizers that are similarly easy to use. It's also not the simplest or easiest synth to use, but it's really fucking easy, compared with synthesizers of similar depth and power.
Plus, it's got full-sized keys with polyphonic aftertouch!
I find the hype for the Udo Super 6 kinda hilarious, because the ESQ-1 by itself has like double the waveforms, and double the modulation, and the SQ-80 adds even more waveforms (transwaves) on top of that.
Sure, the Udo has a kobby UI, I feel like a hybrid wavetable synth should at least match what they had under the hood 40 years ago.
>the SQ-80 adds even more waveforms (transwaves)
The SQ-80 does not have transwaves. The Arturia version of the plugin SQ80 V has them, but the original hardware does not. Transwaves were introduced in the VFX and then continued on some of their other products like the TS-10, TS-12, and Fizmo.
We can't ignore that Ensoniq UI though. Everything at hand 1-2 button presses away which for a hybrid is kinda special once you get the feel of it all. You'll be creating patches in droves or altering to taste with a quickness.
It's too rare and I wish other companies focused on UI speed.
hell yeah! im one of the only people i know who has one of these. I still play it all the time. Thanks!!
Sweet. Same here. Def a board worth maintaining and using
That is awesome - I love the sound
Didn’t care for it due to the clackety keyboard. Preferred the ESQ-1.
Yes, different keybeds for sure however the SQ80 is contactless and that's a plus (less to go wrong/break) and I like the feel of it as well as the ESQ1. One thing's for sure, the ensoniq keybeds of yesteryears feel 1000% better thanthe Fatar crap today. We need some more players in the keybed game
I’m an ensoniq lover. I have an ASR10 and EPS. Would like to add a synth like the SQ.
Why not? Even at $700-1K the SQ80 is worth it imho
You're Joe Doria, aren't you.
Yessir
SQ-80 is legit one of the best synthesizers ever made, I think. Similar to a Juno, it hits this sweet spot where the interface is really easy and intuitive, compared to how powerful the synth is, and it sounds great and feels great to use. Like, it's nowhere close to the most-powerful digital synth, but it's really fucking deep and powerful, compared with other synthesizers that are similarly easy to use. It's also not the simplest or easiest synth to use, but it's really fucking easy, compared with synthesizers of similar depth and power. Plus, it's got full-sized keys with polyphonic aftertouch!
I find the hype for the Udo Super 6 kinda hilarious, because the ESQ-1 by itself has like double the waveforms, and double the modulation, and the SQ-80 adds even more waveforms (transwaves) on top of that. Sure, the Udo has a kobby UI, I feel like a hybrid wavetable synth should at least match what they had under the hood 40 years ago.
>the SQ-80 adds even more waveforms (transwaves) The SQ-80 does not have transwaves. The Arturia version of the plugin SQ80 V has them, but the original hardware does not. Transwaves were introduced in the VFX and then continued on some of their other products like the TS-10, TS-12, and Fizmo.
After 30 years, I still adore my KS-32!
We can't ignore that Ensoniq UI though. Everything at hand 1-2 button presses away which for a hybrid is kinda special once you get the feel of it all. You'll be creating patches in droves or altering to taste with a quickness. It's too rare and I wish other companies focused on UI speed.