Ensoniq ESQ-1 VPC-1 CART B Samples
The "Ensoniq ESQ-1 VPC-1 CART B Samples" 35th Anniversary Edition is the sfz & Kontakt version of the re-sampled patch set for the classic Ensoniq ESQ-1 synthesizer, based on 40 original Factory Patches from an additional ROM Cartridge that was available to purchase with the Synth in 1987.
Contents: These are the 40 voices that are included:
HRPSI3, PIPEOR, SW BRS, BASS.T, TOYPNO, AUHARP, FLUTE, ALLOY2, AMCALL, F-111, ELZPNO, FLTORG, REGAL1, DRAG, MRIMVX, DULCI2, NYMPH, BELRES, SQRBEN, GONG1, #LAYER, ACRDON, MINIM2, RUFBAS, VELDRM, BANJO, BASOON, WASH, AFTGLO, PUTERS, BELKBD, BASIC, SYNLED, GROWL, KRUMBA, WHLPLK, SHOU 2, BEDTME, METBAR & LAUGHS.
The esq-1 Reboot works with any sfz compatible sampler, including Camel Audio's free Alchemy Player, Cakewalk's Dimension LE, Dimension Pro & Rapture, & sforzando by Plogue, available from: https://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando.html
It also works with Native Instruments Kontakt.
Contents: One zipped file containing 16 bit 44,100 Raw RCM wave (.wav) Samples for 40 re-sampled ESQ-1 patches, sfz script files, nki patch files, a scanned copy of the original cartridge contents & a README/End User Licence Agreement (EULA) file = 220.0 MB
The esq-1 Reboot is basically the easiest way to use the factory sounds from the Ensoniq ESQ-1 without actually owning one.
See also the Ensoniq ESQ-1 VPC-1 CART A Samples which are also available here.
You can also find out what the other ESQ-1 packs sound like at:
Contents: One zipped file containing 16 bit 44,100 Raw RCM wave (.wav) Samples for 40 re-sampled ESQ-1 patches, sfz script files, nki patch files, a scanned copy of the original cartridge contents & a README/End User Licence Agreement (EULA) file = 220 MB