Ive held off buying a virus for years simply because i always figured the next model was around the corner, but its taking a really, really long time. On the subject of hardware vs software comparisons ive seen this quite a bit with alchemy vs v synth as well. I tend to get more irratated by limited mod destinations sylenth1, korg radias for example grrr rather than limited mod sources. The access virus is a virtual analog synthesizer made by the german company access music gmbh. So is there software synth that can over step the quality of virus ti pluck sound. Since the arrival of software based sequencers and audio plugins, the production of electronic music has vastly changed. Does anyone know howwhere to purchase the access virus ti plugin. Virus ti by access music synth vst plugin, audio units.
All of these instruments produce the same awardwinning sound. I used to be in the hardware rules all camp up till a few years ago. Virus synths are known for their innovative design, attention to details and sought after pl. The ti brings together access experience with both hardware and software versions of their synth for the first time in one package. The origin of the dsp 56000 series came from motorolas requests to the u. Its a less obvious yet huge difference that only a few uesrs think about. For me i would take my virus snow over serum any day the sound it outputs simply cant be rivaled by any software synth. I went to the access website, and they seemingly dont have the vst available for purchase. The ti2 can make pretty much any type of sound imaginable without. All knobs on surface can be used to control other software and hardware synthesizers this feature is not available for the virus ti snow. Access virus ti desktop ti2 version 2 andertons music co.
Virus control center application for convenient memory backup of the entire virus ti and exchange of content of rom banks. That evolution explains why the virus ti series is so sought after and why it receives such praise from. In november 2005, the virus ti series was released. If you like my videos and want to support please consider checking out the links below. The first virus was released in 1997 and each new iteration has added more features more powerful hardware, and greater musical potential. Integration combines a hardware synth with a virtual instrument plugin for the most powerful combination possible. The plugin now features a side chain input allowing you to mangle audio from a sequencer track with the fx and sound engine of the hardware virus for selected hosts only watch a video on virus control 3.
Thats why we invented total integration which enables you to use your virus ti hardware synthesizer just as you would use a software plugin. A plethora of prolevel synth powerhouses for your consideration. Tricks in the mod matrix on the ti allow you to overcome that to a large degree for practical purposes. While software synths are now the dominant force in hightech music, certain hardware models still have the power to make even seasoned producers drool. As mentioned above, the virus ti is a 16part multitimbral hardware va synthesizer that can operate completely independently of the computer as a conventional synth, or integrated with your computers host sequencer using virus control as a plugin controller. Hi acces virus ti users, music makers, artists and aliens. Is access virus ti just a vst with a midi controller.
Get virus ti by access music and learn how to use the plugin with ableton thats why we invented total integration which enables you to use your virus ti. It was first produced in 1997 and has since been upgraded frequently, with the company releasing new models about every two years. Total integration total integration combines a hardware synth with a virtual instrument plugin for the most powerful combination possible. The virus is known as much for its flexibility and powerful sound as for total integration, our award winning way to interconnect a hardware synthesizer with your daw.
The moog filter of the virus also doesnt sound 100% authentic but nobody including me cares about that. The desktop version lets you remove the wood, replace with rack ears, and tilt the io panel through 90 degrees so you dont lose a rack space above the unit very clever. Making a significantly more powerful hardware synth than the ti2 would require multiple dsp chips 8x dpss or so, which would be much more expensive to manufacture. If you have a question or video suggestion leaving a comment is the best way to get me to see it, i try to.
Enjoy the raw horsepower and sound quality of a high end hardware. Access virus ti2 desktop multitimbral synthesizer sweetwater. Overall, the access virus ti2 desktop is an extremely powerful hardware synthesizer. Klaus schulze on software vs hardware synthesizers for many years now, i use a lot of software in the studio, says schulze.
Communication between virus remote and the hardware virus ti synth takes place via a. Virus ti software interface the hardware is a metalskinned, woodenended tank, with solid knobs that turn easily yet feel as though theyre set in concrete. The virus ti line of synthesizers includes 4 different variations. The virus ti promises to bridge the divide between hardware and software. Seeing the series rated as a favorite by so many artists i respect from many genres, i wondered if a 10 year old, basically abandoned piece of gear still held an edge against my collection of software synths. I recently acquired a virus ti snow after years of curiosity. Looking at the price of the new ti s, and comparing that to stuff like omnisphere, discoverypro r3, and nexus2 makes me think i can get several software synths for the price of the ti. Is omnisphere any better sounding than a hardware va synth.
If the virus and serum had identicaly prices, the virus would have it beat any day when it comes to hard dance genres. Analog, digital, virtual analog, software synths which one is the best option. The soundbank contains 100 complex and multifaceted presets including breathtaking moving pads, swirling textures, unusual sequences. The virus series of synthesizers is the defacto standard in the virtual analog synthesis world. Analog vs modular vs digital vs virtual analog vs software. The virus ti is a wavetable synth so why not compare it to waldorf synths or the ppg. Access virus c synthesizer vst emulation flagship desktop module synth. Virus ti masterclass tutorial fantastic 20 june 2018 893 mb the access virus ti. At access music we produce high quality musical instruments. Early models include the virus a, virus b, and virus c series, each available in various hardware configurations. Marry a virtual instrument plugin with a hardware synthesizer and enjoy the most powerful combination possible.
Loads of tactile controls make the virus ti a dream for performers and those who like to tweak sounds. Cpus have evolved faster than dsp chips, meaning a software virus would be more powerful than hardware. Klaus schulze on software vs hardware synthesizers. Ich plane mir in kurze mal einen hardwaresynth zu kaufen. Its also probably the most diverse and capable of any hardware synth ever made too, especially. To load this sounds use virus editor, virus hc editor, or play. Imo the virus is good but its really not better sound quality wise than vst synths. This time i spent a couple of hours to create the same supersaw pluck sound on my synths. Also, i cant help but be bothered by people that seemingly only judge a synth based on its interface.
The other disadvantage of software synths is even more interesting, partly because its actually a difference between software synths and all types of hardware synths not only digital, in other words, inthebox vs outboard gear. Buy, sell and share loops, samples and synth presets. For virus ti,ti2 users to get most great tone from sounds use audio cables instead of usb audio. Music industries as to which dsp architecture features they would need to produce synthesizers and other keyboards. It will for very well whether you plan to create leads, basses, pads, noise, or fx. The quality of soft synths started getting better, but more than that, i saw a little documentary on the special features disc in the once upon a time in mexico. It has fm, pd, wavetable, subtractive synthesis just like the virus. Because a stage and a concert situation is different from an office and an office situation, i dont use much if any software during a concert. Hardware access virus ti, novation nova via nova control vst editor software. Or tell us that your support and interest are discontinued and you are moving on to. Now thats not to say the virus ti2 is not an amazing synth still though. Virus control has undergone a complete ui redesign incorporating many requests we received from users.
Probably the most complete and versatile synthesizer ever in my humble opinion. Virus control is a plugin that comes in three formats. Access virus ti vs sylenth 1 pluck tutorial duration. The access virus is a virtual analog synthesizer made by the german company access music. The hardware is a metalskinned, woodenended tank, with solid knobs that turn easily yet feel as though theyre set in concrete.
Not only the sound is impressive but the effects are incredible amazing. Access music the virus ti totally integrated synthesizers. Access virus a synthesizer vst emulation desktop synth module. Rob papen blue works similarly to the virus, it might even be modeled after them. From inside a host application, the plugin enables the new virus hardware to appear as a multichannel vstau softsynth with up to 4 submixes or 2. Ill offer up a little brain vomit on the whole hardware vs. The virus is an icon in the history of electronic music, known for its excellent sound and outstanding presets. Its also probably the most diverse and capable of any hardware synth ever made too, especially considering how many voices you can get out of it. Marry a virtual instrument plugin with a hardware synthesizer and enjoy the most powerful.
Yes the characteristics of a hardware synth vs its vst equivalent are very close envelopes, filters etc but the analogue outputs and da conversion of many classic digital synths and the summing through an analogue mixer will make it sound very different tone wise to its vst equivalent which is just sitting in the digital domain always. Reserve yours now riskfree, or contact us for more information. Store presents a phenomenal soundbank produced by one of the leading eastern european sound designers otto schwarz known as ephilion. For virus b users if you feel cutted notes in poly patches decrease unison voices. The virus ti and the blofeld are still the top hardware synths. While the world changes, access virus ti2 remains stoically silent.
You are free to change any of the virus onboard sounds ram or even rom with zero. First we should talk a bit about the special computing chip, the heart of every virus synthesizer, a certain version of the motorola 56k dsp digital signal processors. So ive had this really bad itch for a virus ti of some flavor polar, desktop, ti snow, whatever. Arguably the most powerful and versatile va hardware synth on the market. Access music virus ti software upgrades with new features. It still sounds amazing, and has one of the best build qualities and key beds of any synth ive ever used. Throw in the free crossplatform editing software, 1,024 onboard presets and a threeyear warranty, and you have an alluring package. I have not heard a ti in person, but i have checked out some demos of it on youtube from keyboardwizard and in all honestly, most of it sounds like a virus c to me, but there are certainly a few of the presets tha were deomstrated where i thought to myself i dont think ive heard my kc. Despite the huge number of software synths available, there is still a massive market for more expensive hardware synths. Again i dont care because a virus is a virus and many people recognize that special sound as an own character.
How to build a hardware synthesizer setup duration. There were hardware alterations made to the ti such as the balanced. The virus ti is the first hardware synthesizer with sampleaccurate timing and delaycompensated. It seems like its only available through splice at this point, and that the only other way to use it is to own the actual hardware. This course is aimed at giving you the knowledge you need to make your own sounds from magesy download the virus control plug in. Virus ti desktop arguably the pinnacle of dspbased digital synthesis at the.
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