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Average rating:
4.4 out of 5
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After writing in earlier today, then reading some of the other comments, I add: this is my only electronic keyboard. The piano sample is has the right quality to my ear; although, a couple of years ago I was living in the show music capitol, Branson, MO, where a professional commented to me that he wouldn't have one of these because the piano sound was so crappy. He was playing a Yahama which he had complemented with some kind of alternative piano sound. I had tried the same type of thing with my ESQ1 years earlier. The result for me was that I preferred the original sound. Having a true Piano sound was the main thing for me, followed by weighted touch on the keys. I was happy with both. I knew that I was only playing with half the deck or less, because I could not use it as a real synth without the cards. Does anyone know if we can find these anywhere. Also, the owner prior to me was someone in Santa Fe, NM who used it as a studio instrument. I left Albuquerque, NM, in 1996, and am now living in North West corner of Louisiana. There are absolutely no music stores here in this third largest city in Lousy-eeee-Ana, Father forgive them for they know not what they have done by closing all music stores here. Actually I exaggerated, since there are two "Music Man" type of stores which sell cheap, and used instruments to band students, along with a small variety of sheet music. And, of course there is a warehouse style store selling seen their better days, acoustic pianos. I long for being near a store like GRANDMA'S MUSIC which was in Albuquerque, NM, where I got my beloved, light-weight/heavy-weight keyboards. Has anyone noticed that a little old lady like myself can still pick up this thing with no problem. I will never give mine away, sell mine, or lose mine. HELP me get it back -- the battery finally died after 9 beautiful years. Oddly, I got a professional gig just last week with a church; and, now this cute little thing is on its verge of death. BATTERY - where inside the keyboard is it; and where will I buy another one? HELP, I'm dying, HURRY, TOO!?????????? The Lord will thank, and another ESQ1 will live on forever, and ever, and ever AMEN!
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That fateful day has finally arrived. I got my ESQ1 in 1993 for $350 from Grandma's Music in Albuquerque, NM. Wow, the battery was probably a new replacement at the time I purchased it in '93. The manual said it would only last 3 years. Nine years later, it has finally notified me to replace the battery. I have the manual; but, it is now lost in all my stuff. It is Saturday, and I will try to find out via this site, where inside the Synth is the Internal Battery and can I buy a replacement battery at Radio Shack. If anyone knows what or where to find the battery on the inside, please comment. Thanx.
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The ESQ1 is one of the most incredible buys you can possibly make!! Really its a steal for what they are going for these days. Very high quality board with a lot of possible sonic flavors. I recommend finding one that comes with a bunch of ROM carts if possible, or you will be buying them later and they arent cheap.
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To the few trashers of this wonderful synth: I agree that the ESQ-1 has a distinct sound that one may or may not like... but it's SO amazingly programmable and mutable. It has such a complete modulation matrix. I've gotten such a variety of noises out of it... astounding for a hybrid synth of its time. Highly recommended for industrial synth work on a budget. And if you don't trust me... have a look at the Skinny Puppy "Ain't It Dead Yet?" concert video. What's that board Cevin Key is playing? I rest my case :-)
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