Yamaha vl 1 and 7 version 2

unleashed_project · Post by **unleashed_project** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:29 am

Hi there i have a question bout the yamaha vl 1. I was told in order to load vl 7 sounds i must need a chip inside my vl 1 to make it version 2. Is this true. And what is the name of this chip? Or must i buy a vl 1 version 2 and there is no chip ? Please any info will be appreciated

aron · Post by **aron** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:18 pm

There is a chip to go from version 1 to 2, but it's been so long ago. I don't think you needed version 2 to load VL7 sounds.

Anyway more info here:

http://enlightenedsystems.com/vl/VL1PACKS.HTM

unleashed_project · Post by **unleashed_project** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 2:29 am

If the chip is needed to load vl 7 sounds to vl 1 what is the name of it And where can i get it please

unleashed_project · Post by **unleashed_project** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 3:10 am

If some sounds were made on a vl 7 version 2. Can i load them onto a vl 1 version 1. Or would i need to up grade to version 2 ??

aron · Post by **aron** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:18 pm

I don't think you need V2 to load VL7 into VL1.

Yes, if a sound was made with V2, then you do need a V2 chip to load the sounds.

There are some on ebay:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VL-Yamaha-VL1-m- ... 0416013326?

unleashed_project · Post by **unleashed_project** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 3:23 pm

Thank you for your help. I seen that ad but wasnt sure if that was it. Does the vl 1 come with a floppy drive

aron · Post by **aron** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:42 am

Yes, but most Yamaha floppy drives break. There's a way to fix them, but every single one of mine has broken. It's a bummer, but you can still use MIDI.

aron · Post by **aron** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:43 am

I thought you had a VL1. It's one of the greatest lead synths every developed IMO.

unleashed_project · Post by **unleashed_project** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:34 am

No nO i dont have one. Im just doing some research before i get one lol. Ye i hope if i get one my floppy drive doesnt break

aron · Post by **aron** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:43 pm

You don't need the floppy. Every patch is available online pretty much. It really is the only keyboard I absolutely cannot replace and really.... to me it is the greatest lead synth ever made. It's super fast, has great sounds, everything was top notch.

unleashed_project · Post by **unleashed_project** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:12 pm

Since i started this topic i dont want to start another one but its regardIng yamahas bc3a breath controller. Its discontinued?? Why?? Is there going to be a mew model. I cant find them anywhere and just as i have ordered my vl 1 from ebay. I do have one but im worried something will happen to it or brake and dont have backuPs. Anyone know anywhere selling these things still

aron · Post by **aron** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:44 pm

ok, yes, it's DISCONTINUED!!!!!!!!

Now I am telling you that when mine breaks - and it may - I swear I will make my own breath controller.

I know how to do it, I even have the breath sensor. There is only one reason why I haven't done it yet and that is laziness/and time. I will get to it. We will have breath controllers for our VL1 in the future.

In the meantime, find some at any local store. They must still have them.

unleashed_project · Post by **unleashed_project** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:51 pm

Lol the biggest music store and is also a chain doesnt have it. I dont think anywhere else has it. I even checked online stores from the states n i live in cAnada

aron · Post by **aron** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:38 pm

You need to get to local stores. All online are out.

unleashed_project · Post by **unleashed_project** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:22 pm

Is there anyway i can change the actual element a voice is made of. Or am i stuck to only those elements? For example a06 ossynchro. Can i change the element for that voice