SOUND
LOGIC
NEWS & UPDATES
Sound Logic owner, Mik Adams, has created a useful and informative web site where musicians can come for accessories, upgrades and solutions to their technical needs. We have been keeping our web site simple and concentrating on getting you the information you need. We are expanding and improving www.ramona.com on a regular basis. We plan to incorporate sound, motion video, virtual reality and all the latest technologies into our site as long as it does not interfere with our main objective of getting you the necessary information you need to make the proper buying decisions. Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Please come back and visit us soon.
Current News
June 7, 2007 -- www.SoundLogicUSA.com is still up and running, but www.RamonaOnLine.net has been down for a week because of difficulties in getting the site's domain name to point to our new servers. Also our campaign to let people know that we are now www.SoundLogicUSA.com is coming along slowly. Please tell people that we are no longer at www.ramona.com/Soundlogic/. Ramona.com is gone.
May 17, 2007 -- Sound Logic's new website at www.SoundLogicUSA.com is now up and running. You can still get to the site using www.RamonaOnLine.net/Soundlogic/, but Ramona.com is gone and so is Ramona.com/Soundlogic/. Ramona.com has been replaced by www.RamonaOnLine.net.
February 5, 2007 -- The new Generalmusic RP-X RealPiano Expander module will be available from Sound Logic in late February or March 2007. This is the replacement for the highly coveted Real Piano Expander module that was discontinued because the display was no longer available from the manufacturer. Here's a little propaganda:
NEW Generalmusic Real Piano Expander module (half-rack). This is the just released replacement for the highly sought Real Piano Module. It is like the old model except with added features such as USB port, aux stereo inputs, digital effects, MIDI IN, OUT & THRU, two pedal inputs, 72-note polyphony with physical modeling generation, and Windows-based Editing Software. Flash memory allows the RP-X to be easily updated.
The RP-X is specifically dedicated to the emulation of stunning acoustic pianos and vintage instruments ideal for stage or studio use. In addition to the superb grand piano patches (including the famous Fazioli F308), the selection of Rhodes , Wurlitzer, and Clavinet are reproduced with stunning reality.
The DRAKE (DSP RISC Advanced Keyboard Engine) technology, acclaimed for its astonishing performances in the Promega & Realpiano Series pianos, is now available in the RP-X module.
The RP-X Editor is a custom-made software program that allows you to control all aspects of the RP-X. There is even a librarian for backing up multiple sets of performances to your PC. Connection to the PC is through the USB port or MIDI .
Bulletin Archive
July 16, 2005 -- Sound Logic is putting the finishing touches on their new studio/sound lab. Sound Logic continues to provide hard-to-find upgrades and parts for the vintage keyboard community. We also offer the newest keyboards from Generalmusic, Kurzweil, Nord Lead, Fatar, Studiologic, ddrums, and others. We specialize in used gears from Akai, Kurzweil, Ensoniq, Generalmusic, Oberheim, and more. Sound Logic also manufactures electroluminescent (EL) backlight replacements for most models.
January 14, 2004 -- HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!! We are doing a lot of buying and selling of used equipment. Please check out our list of WANTED and FOR SALE items on our NEW & USED EQUIPMENT page. We are also expanding our repair, mod and update facilities. Check out our ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIR page. We look forward to another year of supporting you in your creative efforts.
November 18, 2003 -- We still have a limited amount of stock on hard-to-find proprietary memory. We will not be making more, so if you need memory for your classic keyboards don't wait too long. We still support our products with a lifetime warranty. We do have several of our products on special at this time. Thank you for being a Sound Logic customer.
January 1, 2002 -- Our phone numbers have changed a little. We still have the main number, 760-787-9632, but no longer have the 800 number. It just wasn't worth it considering how inexpensive long distance is anymore. We have added a second number for your convenience, 760-789-6558, but to be honest my computer uses it much of the time. We thank you for your continued patronage.
September 11, 2001 – HARD-TO-FIND UPGRADES
NOW AVAILABLE – Sound Logic now has a stock of memory upgrades for
most of the Akai, Yamaha, Peavey, Emu, Ensoniq, Roland, Generalmusic, Kurzweil
and Nord Lead modules & keyboards. These include the newly designed 4X
RAM expander for the Ensoniq EPS Classic. We have SCSI Interfaces for both
the Ensoniq EPS and EPS16+. Take a
look at our KEYBOARD UPGRADE CATALOG for a complete
list of available upgrades. As always, shipping is free within the U.S. Our
info & fax(automatic detect) number is 760-787-9632.
This is also our fax number. Our
orderline number in the U.S. is 800-753-6558.
We look forward to hearing from you.
June 9, 2000 – ORIGINAL WEB PAGE UPDATED/NEW ONE ON THE WAY – We have
finally found some time since our move to update the Sound Logic home page
and catalog. We are also working on
a new web site with secure on-line ordering and catalogs by product group.
For those that prefer, we will keep our original “scroll forever” catalog
that lists everything. The specialized catalog includes the Keyboard
& Sound Modules Catalog, Keyboard Upgrade Catalog, Studio Hardware Catalog
and Software Catalog. These are also
available by mail.
December 30, 1999 – NEW ADDRES &
PHONE NUMBERS – Although we are still in Ramona, we have moved to larger
facilities. Our new address is 1261 Goose Valley Lane,
Ramona, CA 92065. Our new info number
is 760-787-9632. This is also our
new fax number. Our orderline number
is still 800-753-6558. We look forward
to the new Millennium.
August 27, 1999 -- ENSONIQ EPS CLASSIC 4X RAM EXPANDER -- We will have
newly designed 4X RAM Expanders for the Classic EPS available in two or three
weeks. The new design uses about 1/10th the power of the original design.
The price is $197 including shipping within the U.S. Like the other products
made by Sound Logic, the new 4X RAM Expander will include a Lifetime Warranty.
We are only making 25, so if you want one please get your order in soon.
August 2, 1999 -- AARDVARK 20/20 PLUS ADAT OPTION -- Aardvark has dropped
the price on their ADAT option for the 20/20 Plus Recording System to $99.
Previously the price was $299, so this is a $200 savings. Total price for
the 20/20 Plus is $727 by itself and $826 with ADAT Option.
August 2, 1999 -- AARDVARK DIRECT PRO 24/96 -- Aardvark has also release
the new 24-Bit/96KHz version of the Direct Pro Hard Disk Recording System.
This system replaces a mixer and 3 effects processors. We sell this system
for $594. You can get more information from us or at the Aardvark Web Site
at: www.aardvark-pro.com
July 21, 1999 -- ENSONIQ EPS &
EPS16+ SCSI INTERFACE UPGRADE -- We are taking orders for the next batch
of EPS/EPS16+ SCSI Interface Upgrades. They should be available in about a
weeks. If you want one, please get your order in. To date 19 of the 25 in
this batch have already been sold.
May 10, 1999 -- AARDVARK AARK 20/20
PLUS -- Aardvark has introduced the Aark 20/20+ premium PC audio interface.
New features added to the Aark 20/20 include being able to set the 1/4"
input and output jacks to +4dBu balanced or -10dBv unbalanced levels. Optional
ADAT daughter board turns the Aark 20/20+'s stereo S/PDIF optical I/O into ADAT
optical I/O. MIDI I/O jacks on the back panel of the Aark 20/20+ breakout box
eliminate the need for costly external MIDI interfaces
March 10, 1999 -- ROLAND W30 SCSI INTERFACE UPGRADE -- SOUND LOGIC has
reduced the price of their W30 SCSI Interface Kit from $144 to $97. The kit is
the same as the Roland KW30 Kit and comes with SCSI Controller IC, Manual and
new Operating System diskette with hard drive utilities. Price includes
shipping within the U.S. and Lifetime Warranty.
February 3, 1999 -- EBTECH SWIZZ ARMY 6-IN1 CABLE TESTER -- SOUND LOGIC
now has the EBTECH SWIZZ ARMY 6-IN-1 Cable Tester. This is a multi-function
cable tester unlike any other cable tester on the market. It test XLR,
1/4", RCA, TT, MIDI & 1/8" connectors for continuity. It displays
the exact wiring of any cable or adapter and even allows testing of cables
installed inside building walls. Its patent pending intermittent detection
allows you to wiggle a cable like crazy and know if there was an intermittent connection
at any time. With the added function of test tone generation, phantom power
detect and grounded XLR shield detect the SWIZZ ARMY 6-IN-1 CABLE TESTER is the
perfect utility tool for contractors, studios, bands, churches, project
studios, etc. Sound Logic's price is $127 including shipping within the U.S.
January 15, 1999 -- ENSONIQ EPS & EPS16+ SCSI INTERFACE UPGRADE --
We are taking orders for the next batch of EPS/EPS16+ SCSI Interface Upgrades.
They should be available in 2-3 weeks. If you want one, please get your order
in. To date 30 of the 50 in this batch have already been spoken for. As with
all of our Ensoniq Support Products, these products are available from SOUND
LOGIC, as well as, SYNTAUR PRODUCTIONS, MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL, RUBBER CHICKEN
SOFTWARE and MIDI MARK PRODUCTIONS.
January 4, 1999 -- AARK 20/20 NOW AVAILABLE -- We now have the Aark
20/20 10-Channel, full duplex, 20-Bit A/D hard disk recording system available
for $627. The Aark 20/20 is quieter than the Event products because it uses
better converters and does not use software switchable I/O. Please call for
more information or check their web site at www.aardvark-pro.com.
January 4, 1999 -- ENSONIQ ESQ-1/ESQm/SQ80 CARTRIDGES NOW AVAILABLE --
We now have 80-voice ROM & RAM (EEPROM) cartridges for the Ensoniq ESQ-1,
ESQm && SQ80. The 80-voice EEPROM rewritable cartridge is $74.95.
Sounds on ROM cartridge are available from Syntaur Productions and other
suppliers.
December 27, 1998 -- ENSONIQ EPS16+ FLASHBANK -- We are designing and
building a 2MB Flashbank for the Ensoniq EPS16+. We expect them to become
available during the first part of 1999. We do not have a price as of yet, but
we expect it to be under $300.
September 28, 1998 -- SOUNDSCAPE HD RECORDING SYSTEMS NOW AVAILABLE --
We are now a dealer for Soundscape Digital Audio Workstations.
September 25, 1998 -- DIGITAL WINGS AUDIO ELITE NOW SHIPPING -- Digital
Wings Audio Elite by Metalithic is now shipping. This is a PC-based 128-track
HD recording system that does its own on-board processing.
May 22, 1998 -- ENSONIQ ESQ-1/ESQm/SQ80 CARTRIDGES -- We will soon have
ROM & RAM cartridges for the Ensoniq ESQ-1, ESQm & SQ80. Sound will be
available from Syntaur Productions, Eye & I, Sound Logic Mountain
International and several other suppliers. We are also looking into doing the
VFX & SD-1 cartridges.
May 5, 1998 -- AKAI RAM UPGRADE PRICES DROP -- We have lowered the
prices significantly on several of the Akai memory upgrades. The 8MB upgrades
for the Akai S2800/S3000/S3200/CD3000/MPC3000 have dropped from $294 to $207.
The 8MB upgrades for the Akai S1000/S1100 have dropped from $327 to $237. As
per our policy, these prices include shipping to the US & Canada.
May 5, 1998 -- ASR-10 SCSI I/F -- We have begun work on the SCSI interface
for the ASR-10. We hope to have them available by the end of June. We speculate
price will be between $250 and $300. We will make further announcements here
and on the Ensoniq discussion group.
May 4, 1998 -- EPS/EPS16+ SCSI I/F -- The new batch of SCSI Interface
upgrades for the Ensoniq EPS and EPS16+ should be arriving in the next couple
of weeks. They are still only $147 including shipping. You can pay by VISA,
M/C, cheque or M.O.
April 27, 1998 -- GENERALMUSIC KEYBOARD SALE -- Generalmusic is no
longer producing their popular high-end S Series Musicprocessor or SX Series
Multimedia Workstation. Their remaining stock is being offered at incredible
savings. Following are the sale prices:
S2R
Turbo Musicprocessor Module, $794
S2 Turbo Musicprocessor, $1044
S3 Turbo Musicprocessor, $1144
SX2 Multimedia Workstation, $1044
SX3 Multimedia Workstation, $1144
SX2V Multimedia Workstation w. Video, $1144
SX3V Multimedia Workstation w. Video, $1194
January 25, 1998 -- ENSONIQ UPGRADES -- Creative Labs has bought Ensoniq
and it appears that the keyboards will no longer be supported. We will be
designing and building several of the upgrades including the ASR SCSI
Interface. At present we have the 2X RAM Expander for the EPS16+, RAM upgrades
for the ASR & TS Series and SCSI Interfaces for the Classic EPS &
EPS16+. We will post updates in this newsletter and with the Ensoniq discussion
group.
January 5, 1998 -- SPECIAL SOUND FORGE 4.0d PRICES -- We have special
pricing on the complete line of Sound Forge products. These are not listed in
our catalog and are good only as long as current supply lasts.
Sound
Forge 4.0d, $294 ($244 with purchase of any Plug-In below)
Acoustics Modeler Plug-In, $180
CD Architect Plug-In, $295
Noise Reduction 1.0 Plug-In, $265
Spectrum Analysis Plug-In, $125
Batch-Converter Plug-In, $150
December 16, 1997 -- SEK'D SOFTWARE PRICES -- Sek'd has lowered their
prices on Samplitude and Red Roaster editing software. Our catalog prices
have been updated and you can find them under DIGITAL RECORDING / SAMPLE EDITING
SOFTWARE in our on-line catalog.
August 25, 1997 -- EPS/EPS16+ SCSI I/F -- We will be receiving our
last batch of new SCSI Interface upgrades for the Ensoniq EPS and EPS16+ within
a week. They are $147 including shipping. You can pay by VISA, M/C, cheque
or M.O.
August 21, 1997 -- TERRATEC EWS64XL -- TerraTec's new AudioSystem EWS64XL
Multi-track Digital Audio Card is now available. Features include: SPDIF digital
interface, 64-voice synth/sampler, two MIDI INs & two MIDI OUTs, digital
signal processor, game card compatible, audio outputs with 16/18-bit A/D &
D/A converters, software bundle, 6MB of sample RAM (expandable up to 64MB)
and more. Price is $547 including shipping to U.S. or Canada.
June 20, 1997 -- AUDIOWERK 8, Rev.2 -- The latest batch Emagic Audiowerk
8 Digital Recording Card is now available. Features include: VMR Virtual Multitrack
Recording software, 2in/8out S/PDIF Digital I/O, 18-Bit D/A & A/D, 2-channel
18-Bit analog out, PCI Busmaster. Our price is $647 including shipping in
U.S. and Canada.
May 9, 1997 -- SYJET 1.5 -- We are testing our first shipment of SyQuest
SyJet 1.5GB Removable Cartridge SCSI drives and they are passing with flying
colors. They have obviously been designed with music applications in mind.
We recommend these drives far above the Jaz drives. Our price for the external
version is $574 including one 1.5GB cartridge and cable. The internal version
is $474 including 1.5GB cartridge.
April 14, 1997 -- EPS/EPS16+ SCSI I/F -- We now have our new SCSI Interface
upgrades for the Ensoniq EPS and EPS16+ in stock. They are $147 including
shipping. You can pay by VISA, M/C, cheque or M.O. We appreciate the patience
of our customers who have been waiting a long time for this product. This
is the first of many new products we are developing. We hope to have ESQ 80-voice
and 160-voice EEPROM cartridges soon and a SCSI for the ASR10 is in the works.
October 5, 1996 -- Sound Logic is proud to be the new source for the
complete line of voice programs and sample collections from Sound Source Interactive.
We have a separate Sound Source Catalog on our Web Site that includes a brief
description on the types of sounds in each collection. We also make up custom
sample sets. Call for price and availability.
July 17, 1989 -- SOUND LOGIC of San Diego now has a Dual Foot-Switch
Adapter for the Ensoniq EPS and VFX. The adapter plugs into the single/dual
footswitch input and allows two single foot switches to be used in place of
the SW-5 Dual Footswitch.
April 6, 1989 -- SOUND LOGIC of San Diego introduces the "Gig
Bag". The top-loading duffel bag measures 24" x 11" and is
made of waterproof marine quality black canvas duck with double reinforced
bottom. A large pocket on the side provides easy access to smaller items.
The "Gig Bag" is designed for carrying all your miscellaneous cords,
adapters and other odds and ends, plus a fully loaded Pedal Organizer. The
price is $29.95, and first class shipping is free in the U.S. Two-year warrantee
and money back guarantee.
September 29, 1988 -- SOUND LOGIC of San Diego introduces "The
Pedal Organizer", a simple and effective method of organizing your foot
pedals. "The Pedal Organizer" comes in two standard sizes, 4"
x 15" for $19.95 and 4" x 22" for $29.95. Both are made of
heavy-gauge black anodized aluminum and have a low 3/8" profile. Velcro
fastening system allows complete freedom to organize your pedals like you
want. Designed for use on carpets or hard floors. Shipping is free in the
U.S. Two-year warrantee and money back guarantee.
December 30, 1988 -- SOUND LOGIC's Modular Voice System is a two-part
set of 120 stereo voices for the Ensoniq ESQ-1, ESQ-M and SQ-80 synthesizers.
The Fundamental 80 double-module covers a complete spectrum of imitative voices,
while the Unicorn Series I 40-voice module provides a diverse selection of
orchestral, synthesizer and unique voices.
The Modular Voice System utilizes a modular approach to organizing voices
that also provides a system for organizing your existing sound library. Storing
the Fundamental 80 voices in an 80-voice EEPROM (RAM) cartridge allows you
to load various 40-voice modules, such as the supplied Unicorn Series I, into
internal memory. The Fundamental 80 voices are always instantly available
from the cartridge. Create your own modules from your existing library of
sounds and load them as you need them. If you need a RAM cartridge, SOUND
LOGIC offers one for only $20 when purchased with the Modular Voice System.
The ESQMVS utilize all of the controller capabilities of the Ensoniq ESQ-1/ESQ-M
and SQ-80 to give the musician full performance control. The Control-Voltage
Pedal (Ensoniq CVP-1) is utilized extensively, and Poly-Pressure ("aftertouch")
is implemented throughout for those with the SQ-80 or other pressure- sensing
master keyboard. All voices have been designed to make full use of the stereo
capabilities of the ESQ-1, ESQ-M and SQ-80.
The 64-page manual contains program sheets and performance notes for all 120
voices. It shows how each voice was designed and explains how each should
be played. For those who do not mind pushing buttons, the manual is available
separately for $18.95. This can be applied later to the purchase of the complete
system.
THE SOUND LOGIC PHILOSOPHY
June 13, 1987
Musicians are special people. Our music instruments must be beautifully
crafted, solidly built and technically superior. SOUND LOGIC is dedicated to
providing only the highest quality products, service and support. Your ideas
for new products and suggestions for improving our existing products are always
welcome. They are the single most important factor in keeping our products the
finest. In return, all owners of SOUND LOGIC products receive special
introductory prices on new products, free upgrades and unlimited phone support.
SOUND LOGIC is committed to excellence.
Mik Adams has owned and operated Sound Logic along with his wife, Sharon, since
1987. Mik is an electronics engineer with thirty years experience as a
musician. Mik started playing in nite clubs when he was fifteen. His band, The
Futuras, played the Portland circuit with Paul Revere & The Raiders and The
Kingsmen. After receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic
Engineering from Arizona State University in 1970, Mik worked in research and
development for Fender and Sunn. He owned repair shops in Oregon and Arizona
where he did custom modification and repair on electrical music instruments and
amplifiers. He developed one of the first "phase-shifter" chorusing
devices and distortion devices. His first keyboard setup was an old Farfisa
Combo Compact organ ran through a "wah-waw" pedal and a PAIA
single-voice kit synthesizer ran through an octave-divider to give it two
voices an octave apart. In 1979, Mik and his family moved to the rural town of
Ramona, 35 miles northeast of San Diego. Here Mik worked until 1987 when he
quit his job to devote full time to his musical pursuits. In striving to
perfect his music lab, Mik has developed several very useful accessories
including a complete sound system for the Ensoniq ESQ-1 and SQ-80 using a
modular approach, and a simple and effective device for organizing foot pedals
and switches.
The SOUND LOGIC Modular Voice System for the ESQ-1, ESQ-M, and SQ-80 is
designed to be the most versatile and powerful voice system for these
synthesizers. Each voice is designed to be unique so that modifications will
yield new sounds that won't be redundant with the other voices in the system.
You get 120 voices. The eighty conventional voices are loaded into an E¨PROM
(RAM) cartridge. You then can load 40-voice modules of your unique and special
sounds into the ESQ-1 or SQ-80's internal memory and still have regular sounds
instantly available from your cartridge banks.
SOUND
LOGIC
1261 GOOSE VALLEY LANE
RAMONA, CA 92065
760-789-6558
or 760-787-9632
FAX: 760-787-9632
EMAIL: mik@SoundLogicUSA.com
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