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The Virus TI2 Desktop synth is a follow up to the widely acclaimed TI series of totally integrated synthesizers, gives you 25% more calculating power and a redesigned housing and front panel. Access has also supplied a major feature update, OS3, adding extra FX including Tape Delay, Frequency Shifter and a handful of Distortion algorithms along with a premier feature named Character. Learn More...
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Access Virus Classic Synthesizer
1024 programs, 4 Voices/ 16 way multi mode, 4 oscillators per voice.
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Introducing the Virus Classic, a legend in it's own time. This red-hot synth advances the Virus Classic Line to the full specs of the award winning Virus b, packed with power, polyphony, fx, output and of course, knobs!
Optimized manufacturing allows us to deliver the Virus Classic with an extremely competitive price tag. The heart of the reborn Virus is a Virus b Desktop and it comes with a couple of welcome additions. The mahogany side panels can be exchanged for the included 19" rack mounts and the user manual is redesigned and bilingual.
The screaming red color scheme was adopted from the Virus Classic Line you know from the Virus rack Classic. In addition the factory presets have been revamped and come as a hand optimized best of collection chosen from the extensive archive of Virus sounds available.
Features
32 knobs
62 LEDs
Wooden side panels and 19 in. rack ears (exchangeable)
External power supply
24 Voices/ 16 way multi mode
1024 programs [256 User / 768 ROM / 128 Multi]
4 oscillators per voice. 3 main plus one sub [when all oscillators are in use, polyphony may decrease, but not by more than 6 voices.]
Sawtooth, variable pulse, sine, triangle + 62 additional spectral waves
FM [Frequency modulation] for the Oscillators with external Input signals
2 fully independent filters each user selectable as lowpass, highpass, bandpass or bandreject
4 filter routings in serial/parallel configurations
up to 6 poles [36 dB] per voice
3 LFOs [68 LFO shapes]
Envelope operating mode and LFO- tempo-sync to midi clock
2 ADSTR envelopes [T=Time]
16 independent arpeggiators with numerous arpeggiator patterns and real time parameter access/modulation including swing & note length.
82 simultaneous DSP effects like:
o Reverb [w. pre-delay sync to MIDI-clock]
o Retro Phaser [6-stage stereo phaser with 24 filter-poles
o Multiple independent distortion/saturation/Lo-fi FX per voice, including multiple distortion/shaper characteristics and variable gain.
o Chorus/Flanger with rate sync to midi tempo
o Simple or "Groove" Delay [preset polyrhythmic patterns]
o 32-band advanced vocoder
o Ring Modulator
o Analog Boost for true vintage tonal characteristics
Complex modulation matrix with 3 source & 6 destination slots
Complete parameter control via MIDI with "Adaptive Control Smoothing" for ultra soft parameter changes and no zipper noise
Full 24-bit processing; 24 bit D/A, 18 bit A/D
6 individual high quality outputs
2 audio inputs to process your signals through synth filters, envelopes, FX, vocoder, FM, ring modulator, and more
Flexible "auxiliary" model of internal audio routing for processing/reprocessing internal/external signals through the synth engine and and effects of other voices
True Surround sound capabilities
Free SoundDiver Virus editor/librarian for Windows and MacOS
Easy operating system updates via MIDI
Weight net.: 2.85kg
Weight incl. packaging: 4.6 kg
Optimized manufacturing allows us to deliver the Virus Classic with an extremely competitive price tag. The heart of the reborn Virus is a Virus b Desktop and it comes with a couple of welcome additions. The mahogany side panels can be exchanged for the included 19" rack mounts and the user manual is redesigned and bilingual.
The screaming red color scheme was adopted from the Virus Classic Line you know from the Virus rack Classic. In addition the factory presets have been revamped and come as a hand optimized best of collection chosen from the extensive archive of Virus sounds available.
Features
32 knobs
62 LEDs
Wooden side panels and 19 in. rack ears (exchangeable)
External power supply
24 Voices/ 16 way multi mode
1024 programs [256 User / 768 ROM / 128 Multi]
4 oscillators per voice. 3 main plus one sub [when all oscillators are in use, polyphony may decrease, but not by more than 6 voices.]
Sawtooth, variable pulse, sine, triangle + 62 additional spectral waves
FM [Frequency modulation] for the Oscillators with external Input signals
2 fully independent filters each user selectable as lowpass, highpass, bandpass or bandreject
4 filter routings in serial/parallel configurations
up to 6 poles [36 dB] per voice
3 LFOs [68 LFO shapes]
Envelope operating mode and LFO- tempo-sync to midi clock
2 ADSTR envelopes [T=Time]
16 independent arpeggiators with numerous arpeggiator patterns and real time parameter access/modulation including swing & note length.
82 simultaneous DSP effects like:
o Reverb [w. pre-delay sync to MIDI-clock]
o Retro Phaser [6-stage stereo phaser with 24 filter-poles
o Multiple independent distortion/saturation/Lo-fi FX per voice, including multiple distortion/shaper characteristics and variable gain.
o Chorus/Flanger with rate sync to midi tempo
o Simple or "Groove" Delay [preset polyrhythmic patterns]
o 32-band advanced vocoder
o Ring Modulator
o Analog Boost for true vintage tonal characteristics
Complex modulation matrix with 3 source & 6 destination slots
Complete parameter control via MIDI with "Adaptive Control Smoothing" for ultra soft parameter changes and no zipper noise
Full 24-bit processing; 24 bit D/A, 18 bit A/D
6 individual high quality outputs
2 audio inputs to process your signals through synth filters, envelopes, FX, vocoder, FM, ring modulator, and more
Flexible "auxiliary" model of internal audio routing for processing/reprocessing internal/external signals through the synth engine and and effects of other voices
True Surround sound capabilities
Free SoundDiver Virus editor/librarian for Windows and MacOS
Easy operating system updates via MIDI
Technical Info
Dimensions: 470 x 185 x 75 mmWeight net.: 2.85kg
Weight incl. packaging: 4.6 kg
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Access Virus Classic Synthesizer Reviews
10 out of 10
"Diamonds are forever."
Feature:
I can't really ask for more features. The few things that were lacking were dealt with in the updates. Key up velocity as a modulation source was one of them. I was pretty surprised when they added a vocodor. There are more features in this synth than I could have dreamed up in a year.
Quality:
Wall-wart power supply.
Value:
A grand for this thing is a bargain.
Desirability:
Very stylish, even with the lights turned off.
Sound:
This is a great-sounding synth. I'd give my Jupiter 8 the same rating, if that gives you any idea. It might sound too bright to some, but once it's in the mix it sounds perfect. You really can't do much better. I'd give it a 10, but there is always room for improvement. All of my analog synths seem to have a particular sound that they do better than the virus. My Juno has better sonar pings, my MS-20 has a particular square-wave bass sound I can't get with my Virus b, and my 303 has that filter . . . But I use my virus more than all of my analog synths put together. I almost never use my Jupiter 8 anymore. I used to have a 6-panel Serge! This is a very musical-sounding synth. Furthermore, the complexity is such that those who delve into it's complexities will develop completely different ways of working and relating to this machine. It's a true instrument in that regard.
Support:
Never had to deal with them.
Overall:
If I had a house fire this is the first thing I'd replace.
I can't really ask for more features. The few things that were lacking were dealt with in the updates. Key up velocity as a modulation source was one of them. I was pretty surprised when they added a vocodor. There are more features in this synth than I could have dreamed up in a year.
Quality:
Wall-wart power supply.
Value:
A grand for this thing is a bargain.
Desirability:
Very stylish, even with the lights turned off.
Sound:
This is a great-sounding synth. I'd give my Jupiter 8 the same rating, if that gives you any idea. It might sound too bright to some, but once it's in the mix it sounds perfect. You really can't do much better. I'd give it a 10, but there is always room for improvement. All of my analog synths seem to have a particular sound that they do better than the virus. My Juno has better sonar pings, my MS-20 has a particular square-wave bass sound I can't get with my Virus b, and my 303 has that filter . . . But I use my virus more than all of my analog synths put together. I almost never use my Jupiter 8 anymore. I used to have a 6-panel Serge! This is a very musical-sounding synth. Furthermore, the complexity is such that those who delve into it's complexities will develop completely different ways of working and relating to this machine. It's a true instrument in that regard.
Support:
Never had to deal with them.
Overall:
If I had a house fire this is the first thing I'd replace.
Submitted: 02/28/2005
Style of Music: Electronica
8 out of 10
"Don't listen to plastic lovin posers!"
Feature:
Look at it do you not see the knobs? Would you rather click through menus and have one or two assignable knobs? If you have Alesis, Korg, Roland, or Yamaha synths in your studio, this will beat it down period.
Quality:
Nothing is wimpy about it. Metal casing, wood sides, buttons and knobs are strong.
Value:
Well do you want a polished plastic turd for half the price or this beast for under $1000? Be patient, keep saving, and buy a Virus you'll love it! Or buy another plastic turd and I'll see it on ebay in six months when you get sick of its cheesy sound.
Desirability:
Hell yeah I do! Waiting for Tax return to buy it.
Sound:
This isn't a toy and it isn't real analog sound. Close enough for me and a million other professionals though. I have the Virus A and this one punches it in the mouth as far as sound goes. I can't believe people would rate this 7 out of 10.
Support:
Never had a problem to deal with customer support. Hmmm, I wonder what that says about the quality control of there products? I have yet to find gremlins in the OS.
Overall:
This synth was built for electronic music. All types including hip hop. Listen to Dr Dre's "Let Me Ride" you can get that same sounding synth as well as dirty techno monsters.
Look at it do you not see the knobs? Would you rather click through menus and have one or two assignable knobs? If you have Alesis, Korg, Roland, or Yamaha synths in your studio, this will beat it down period.
Quality:
Nothing is wimpy about it. Metal casing, wood sides, buttons and knobs are strong.
Value:
Well do you want a polished plastic turd for half the price or this beast for under $1000? Be patient, keep saving, and buy a Virus you'll love it! Or buy another plastic turd and I'll see it on ebay in six months when you get sick of its cheesy sound.
Desirability:
Hell yeah I do! Waiting for Tax return to buy it.
Sound:
This isn't a toy and it isn't real analog sound. Close enough for me and a million other professionals though. I have the Virus A and this one punches it in the mouth as far as sound goes. I can't believe people would rate this 7 out of 10.
Support:
Never had a problem to deal with customer support. Hmmm, I wonder what that says about the quality control of there products? I have yet to find gremlins in the OS.
Overall:
This synth was built for electronic music. All types including hip hop. Listen to Dr Dre's "Let Me Ride" you can get that same sounding synth as well as dirty techno monsters.
Submitted: 02/07/2005
Style of Music: Dance:House, Techno, Hybrid Break Beats.
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