Description
The Aftermarket – SD1 Sample Pack is the most comprehensive and functional collection of Ensoniq SD-1 sounds available, capturing the essence and versatility of this historic synthesizer. Originating from Ensoniq’s impressive lineage of digital synthesizers, the SD-1 builds on the legacy of the ESQ-1, SQ-80, and VFX series, known for their innovative use of Transwave™ wavetable synthesis. The SD-1 could produce various acoustic, electric, digital, and analog-like sounds, utilizing waveform modulation and advanced synth parameters, such as dual multi-mode digital filters and multi-stage envelopes. This extensive sample pack offers deeply multi-sampled sounds derived directly from the SD-1, including the iconic factory presets contributing to its legendary status. In addition to these classic tones, the library contains variations of each sampled keymap, meticulously programmed by us at SoundEngine, ensuring a broad sonic palette suitable for a wide range of musical applications.
Demo:
Leveraging advanced sampling techniques, the Aftermarket – SD-1 Sample Pack was crafted with precision and care. Every sample was recorded using a 24-bit A/D conversion through a PreSonus StudioLive console at a 48kHz sample rate, capturing the full dynamic range and subtleties of the original sounds. These samples underwent editing and looping in Wavelab, followed by further refinement using Izotope RX7 to ensure the highest-quality audio output. The result is an astounding collection of over 8,800 24-bit samples, and more than 330 presets. Each sound has been carefully crafted with additional variations in Logic Sampler /EXS, enhancing the sonic possibilities.
Recognizing the importance of organization and accessibility, the Aftermarket – SD1 Sample Pack categorizes its sounds by type rather than the original order from the SD-1. This thoughtful arrangement facilitates easy navigation and quick access to desired sounds. Folder names such as “AP Acoustic Piano,” “GT Guitar,” and “KY Keyboard” allow users to efficiently locate the specific sound type they need, enhancing speed and creativity during the music production process.
The Aftermarket – SD1 Sample Pack not only honors Ensoniq’s groundbreaking SD-1 synthesizer but also expands its potential by providing musicians and producers with an extensive, quality-driven resource.
Included Sounds:
| AP Acoustic Piano: | ||||
| Dynamic-Gnd | Big-Piano | Bows + Grand | Bright-Pno2 | Chik-Grand |
| Church-Grand | Classic Piano | Classic-Grand | In-Demand | Innocence |
| Jazz-Grand | Pop-Grnd | Studio-Grnd | Tine-Grnd | + variations |
| BR Brass: | ||||
| Brassy | Chicago | Fanfare | Fat Brass | Flugel Strings |
| French Horn | Flugel | Funky-Stabs | Lazer Brass | Mexi-Trumpet |
| Muted-Horn | Star Brass | Synth-Horns | Trombone | Top Brass |
| + variations | ||||
| BS Bass: | ||||
| Acoustibass | Anarezo | BeBop Bass | BleachBass | BURN-Bass |
| Buzz Bass | Cross-Bass | Dance Bass | Elec-Bass | Elec-Fret |
| SynthBass | Moog Mute | Perky Moog | Slick Elec | Smak-Bass |
| Sun N Moon | + variations | |||
| DR Drums: | ||||
| 808-Map-R | Ballad Kit | Cmpresd-Kit | Drum-Map-E | Drums-Map-R |
| Fusion Kit | Jam-Map | Kitchn-Sink | Rockin Kit | Slam Map |
| Synth Kit | + variations | |||
| EP Electric Piano: | ||||
| Deep Tines | Digi-Piano1 | FM Piano | Inspired | Many Roads |
| Metal Tines | New Planet | Pure Tine | Trans-Piano | Warm Tines |
| Chorus | Wuz-Piano | + variations | ||
| FX Effects: | ||||
| Red-Sky | Wide Punch | + variations | ||
| GT Guitar: | ||||
| 12-String Dance-Gtr | Dist Gtr | Dream Gtr | Elec Gtr | Flang Clean |
| Jazz Gtr | Reel-Steel | Rude Guitar | Spanish-Gtr | + variations |
| KY Keyboard: | ||||
| Florida-Key | Accordion | Digitalian | Funky Clav | Harpsichord |
| Stacked | Syn-Piano | + variations | ||
| LD Mono-Poly Leads: | ||||
| Many Leads | Funk Lead | Fuzz Lead | + variations | |
| OR Organ: | ||||
| Ascension | Cathedral-1 | Church Time | Dirty Organ | Grind Organ |
| Jazz-Organ | Multi Organ | Nasty Organ | Nu-Meaning | Organizer |
| Timbre Organ | VX-Organ | + variations | ||
| PD Pad: | ||||
| Apollo | Guitar | Pads | Ominverse | SD-1 Pad |
| Square Pad | Very Breath | + variations | ||
| PL Pluck: | ||||
| Mandolin | Golden-Harp | Banjo | + variations | |
| PR Percussion + Bells: | ||||
| Crystally | Glockenspiel | Indo-Afro | Kalimba | Latin-Perc |
| Mallets + Flutes | Marimba | Multi-Bell | Multi-Percs | Musak-Box |
| Nu-Bel | Percussion | Steel Drum | Tubular-Bel | Tympani |
| Vibrophone | Orch-Perks | + variations | ||
| RD Reed – Woodwind: | ||||
| Alto Sax | Bari+Horns | Bass Clarinet | Bassoon | Breath Reed |
| Clarinet | Flute | Jazz Flute | Oboe | Pan Flute |
| Sax Section | Tenor Sax | Woodwind Ens | + variations | |
| SE Strings – Ensemble: | ||||
| Cello Solo | Chamber Strings | Express Strings | Hollywood | Orchestral |
| Pizzicato | Solo Violin | String Ens | Warm Strings | + variations |
| SY Synth: | ||||
| 808 Lead | Airwave | Big Synth | Funk-Saw | Glow-Wave |
| Moog Poly | Polysynth | Sharp Synth | Trance Synth | + variations |
| VO Voice: | ||||
| Ah Choir | Do-Wah | Gospel | Scat Voice | Vocal Ensemble |
| Vocal Pad | Vocal Wave | + variations | ||
Window Sticker:
| Model Year | Logic Sampler / EXS | (Logic Pro X or higher) |
| Horsepower | 24-bit, 48 kHz | (bit depth, sample rate) |
| Seating | 332, 8692 | (# of presets, # of samples) |
| Curb weight | 4.16 GB | (library size) |
| Delivery | 3.76 GB | Pulse Downloader Delivery |





