Access Music Virus TI Desktop user reviews ( 10/10) - 7 user reviews

• 11/09/11

  goalex84's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " I dreamed ... Access did?!"

  Characteristics

  Model desktop, rack, wooden board of good quality, nice finish, heavy and ... Beautiful!
  
  
  
  Long synth bought "medium range" ... Understand "too expensive" and still with good sound ... I bought quite a bit since ... 1999!
  
  
  
  Full of controllers, I hesitate to make the virus more economical snow, but having all these knob is still much more intuitive I think!

  Utilization

  Extremely easy setup: you plug in the MacBook and its progress after the installation summary of the "suite".
  
  Manuel succinct but a lot of video on the site access which make the machine very quickly practicable. It's better to have some basis in sound synthesis all the same.
  
  Ultra Edition via simple knobs and all through the soft sold. I always have a MIDI keyboard connected to it I think it is essential for cons (I did not have the budget for the Polar).
  
  
  
  Ps: when passing the virus IT "plug" the MIDI does not work!
  
  
  
  Also serves as a sound card: we just plug in its monitoring / headphone live on!

  Sounds

  The slap!
  
  
  
  It's big, it's like if you got hot, cold if you let do ...
  
  It takes very enveloping and (too) quickly from the place in the mix!
  
  I had this synth, and after two months I sold the other (Korg Z1, Jomox Xbase, RS7000, and Casio CZ101). He is constantly connected and participates in all my components (morning full on, psy,, progressiv, wagon Dub step, a little "techno" electro same ...).
  
  I also use some plugin and a lot of samples for my compositions.
  
  
  
  Baucoup its site (with too many effects) Access contributes to making this instrument alive and constantly evolving. The site allows you to be aware of the opportunity and soon we drop presets and triturated at will.
  
  
  
  Since it arrived I realized it fautpas little to dial: ideas and good material ... It only remains that this virus, a pair of speakers, a sound card and a microphone, a MIDI keyboard and a small home Korg Kontrol for the software. My "home studio" was a weight loss program!

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for almost a year.
  
  I had a lot before: Quasimidi (309), Korg (Prophecy, Z1, electribe), Waldorf (micro Q), roland (SH101, JP8000) yamaha (RM1x, RS7000) jomox (xbase09), Casio CZ101 , novation supernova ...
  
  Ben I still have more than the now. The day I sold it is that I stop the music!
  
  
  
  Value for money: it's pro gear (follow manufacturer's finish, quality converter, available memory, publishing, power ...) so it is expensive for sure!
  
  
  
  After once connected the synth patch and some factories tried ... We know why it's expensive ... And we ended up forgetting the price!
  
  
  
  PS: 100% synthetic "electro music" is it really necessary to say so! :-)
  
  
  
  
  
  Go: file'll buy one and stop reading!
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• 04/02/08

  harry patern's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Rack with a lot of knob and connectors that must be

  Utilization

  Easy to use, full of effects, manual disappointingly small

  Sounds

  C for the trance is impeccable even if some consider it as a commercial machine and they have n not been around me either and its possibilities do not stop s Audible has provided the bank; many sonnorites a strong tendency in both electronic the fx that leads, basses, arpeggios ... very homogeneous, huge range of sounds, as when the top down, good response to controls

  Overall Opinion

  I used the since its release in France, I bought without the try, to huge surprise elsewhere j bought a lot of material m audiofan have even said that I was organizing the World Championship machine j avai already 6 or 7 synthe the following would be a moog, ca m as is expensive but I'd rather spend my money in there in the shit, he has embellished my studio by its power and flexibility, the stability of a bone c is a bit long in coming but maintenand works well, I do not regret this choice despite the gossip of envious, my only complaint is the c leeds a bit too violent for the view
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• 11/06/07

  Mamattt's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  I encourage to read the details on the site access!
  
  ct of this I see nothing wrong is a model of its kind!

  Utilization

  Accessibility assistive level of paramtres on the front (thanks to the button notte shift knobs that allows all to have a secondary function) is at the top.
  
  at the configuration it is not more complicated than another and yet a time FRCE secondary functions, the menu navigation is often not necessary!
  
  thanks to the virus control (VC), the interface of the synth plug-in can easily edit each of paramtres when used with a DAW. It also allows a very easy backup and infinite patches without using the same memory of the virus.
  
  Systm what is now almost perfectly stable (V2.5) is really ingnieu.

  Sounds

  - The sounds they agree your style of music?
  
  yes, I practice a lot of style with this machine, I can do everything with. to have had a virus I can say that C is much more versatile. Indeed, thanks to 3 oscillators and diffrent synthses accessible forms of cummulative, we come to a bit with whatever you want (provided, of course, a minimum matriser synthse ).
  
  can range from low fat hope (type D & B) slender lead through groundwater body. nothing wrong to me.
  
  
  
  - The effects are they effective and responsive?
  
  found most of the effects that can be set aisment necessary. say nothing of the cot. over the great CONNECTIVITY (numrique, analog, USB) makes it easy to reprocess with the appropriate processor, if desired

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you use it?
  
  I use it now for almost 2 years.
  
  I denotte no problem, maintenance is ais the front does not move!
  
  
  
  - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  yes I had the opportunity to test and compare a lot of both numrique model (NL3, B & C virus, waldorf Pulse ...) and analogue (moog, SE atc ,...)
  
  I chose it because I found c'tait one of the most versatile, easy to use, ergonomic and also the sound taient ones I prefer (but, still a very s subjective).
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• 11/06/07

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  For features prcises I invite you see news announcement or product details, here or on the Access Music website;)
  
  
  
  From this point of view of course, I put 10 out of 10!
  
  
  
  16 shares, sync, USB, integration, is the ca ...

  Utilization

  V I note the use in my context, say, home studio use, branch control via USB and Logic Studio.
  
  
  
  Pass the first that I regret that there are two separate output (Stereo) USB, I had a rather bad surprise, the sound that comes out of the USB output is incredibly low, this is obviously to be able to mix 16 shares at the same time ....
  
  
  
  More and use VC there are 2 volume settings to change: that of the useful part and that of the preset, one is not accessible directly from the synth as the other shift + attack by the amp. approx. short, not great practice, I prfr one adjustable controllable by the master level at the top left ...
  
  
  
  It's not top c already, frankly, would have had power sequencer and go at least 4 Stereo outputs to take advantage of the really quite multi timbral switch FW adat or why not!
  
  
  
  Well this problem is half solved by coupling outputs and USB Audio Outputs t but it would easier to do it all in the same way because you end up with tracks that multiplies, not the same gain settings. .. In short it is a shame ...
  
  
  
  Then move to the use virus control mode:
  
  
  
  This is obviously fantastic clarity and readability in simplicity ....
  
  
  
  Someone who does not like to get their hands dirty is Racker's the virus and then use only the plug, we must admit that top c.
  
  
  
  But for me the real advantages of VC include:
  
  
  
  * The management of presets: Classification, Archiving, Rename, Backup
  
  * The advanced functions like going to change the number of poles of a filter or select the audio outputs
  
  * The automation classes by their real name, a real orgasm!
  
  
  
  Otherwise, I think bcp easier, and quickly change sounds via the physical interface of the virus.
  
  
  
  When I fiddle with a preset and I want to make it sound like I want with my hands I change the envelopes, filters and effects in 20 seconds, the preset I think it's longer, and then to test and make it sound a filter when c even easier to slide a touch a button with a mouse, touch brings that little something that will never replace plug ...
  
  
  
  Finally biensur functions in addition we will not complain, it's just not super good c ...
  
  
  
  As for the rest: arpeggiator, sync, latency it works just the hair;)
  
  
  
  Simply put I put 8 / 10:
  
  
  
  Features:
  
  
  
  - Virus Control for managing presets, the publishing grows, automation, latency (we forgotten what it is) ...
  
  - Simple configuration after reading the manual
  
  - Complete manual in French, Songs Demos, installation tutorial, programming tutorial, really can not ask for more!
  
  
  
  Weaknesses:
  
  
  
  The multi timbral background is not workable, even if one uses only 2 synths via USB output level is not strong enough and it's embarrassing to the point of view mixing ...

  Sounds

  - The sounds they agree your style of music?
  
  
  
  Electro / house: Well yes biensur, the I think everyone agrees, the sounds are deadly ....
  
  
  
  It is important not to rely on presets, Transy death and blind effects.
  
  This crazy synth has resources and be limited to preset it using only 10% of the potential of the beast!
  
  
  
  - Are they ralistes?
  
  
  
  I do not know I'm not trying to replicate conventional instruments
  
  
  
  - The effects are they effective and responsive?
  
  
  
  I think we can say that yes, although I prfere use my sequencer effects that are more pousss bcp can already do things with the effects of viruses that are truly editable wish, and it quickly Virus Control via
  
  
  
  - The expression is good? (Raction VLOC the aftertouch)?
  
  
  
  It is enough for me because I did not consist of melodic shoots
  
  
  
  - What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest? ...
  
  
  
  The ones I prfere are those of the presets that I change as often the effects are excessive utiliss and this distorts the sound that is admittedly deadly ...
  
  
  
  The bass is deep and dense, ground fluid, powerful white noise ...
  
  
  
  For all that is synthetic (I use it only for AC) is really the foot, a note that I believe the biggest asset of this virus is at its filters, then frankly, it ' is the best filters jai heard on a synth of this type (not analog):
  
  
  
  It's size, ca slice, these are real razor blades that shape the sound of a really amazing way, one of the tricks to make it sound this virus is really to modulate the filter and make it live, c ' is truly the key to get alive and powerful.
  
  
  
  From this point of view I put 10 out of 10, attention was not limited to presets and browse through the bowels of the beast to explore all oscillators, attention also to the effects that excessive utiliss make any sound look alike ...

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you use it?
  
  
  
  2 months
  
  
  
  - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
  
  
  
  Pros:
  
  
  
  - The look and feel
  
  - The Virus Control, very useful for some things, less for others
  
  - The joussif Its really, especially when one takes the time to program and explore the oscilloscope
  
  - Filters: razor blades that give a unique texture
  
  
  
  Cons:
  
  
  
  - Multi timbral unusable
  
  - Level of sound using USB
  
  
  
  - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  
  
  I already have a home NR3 keyboard, I wanted qqchose more versatile and less typbr />
  
  - How do you report qualitprix?
  
  
  
  Excellent now because everything works, even if I pay by 16 and timbre that can only use 5 or 6 ...
  
  
  
  - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  
  
  I do not know how long it takes to have the experince on this synth probably more than two months, but I can say that for now I have no regrets and is very enthusiastic!
  
  
  
  - Accuracy:
  
  
  
  My virus was sequenced in Logic Studio with which I am faced no bugs either for latency, synchro, the arpgiateur or anything else, has to consider before to qualify this opinion;)
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• 09/13/07

  svsraveteam's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Virus TI desktop OS2 (finally!)
  
  All technical specifications are résumé by AF Previous page.
  
  The OS2 is long overdue. I had lots of bugs before the update. Now all is well.
  
  In résumé is a monster of technology (16 multitimbral parts, the DLIR is !!!!!)

  Utilization

  Two possible uses:
  
  - Or by MIDI
  
  
  
  - Or connect directly to the PC via USB cable
  
  
  
  THE FIRST use is a conventional MIDI setup with possibility to save all changes paramtres situs on the front of the machine. Implmentation perfect.
  
  The use deuxime ncessite a PC or Mac and allows the Virus TI to be recognized as a VSTi. Trs This is very practical to the extent that when you record your song on your squenceur, programs utiliss the virus are saved with! Concrtement, when you start your song, no need to program your synth to the right programs are directly responsible! Gnial!
  
  Another advantage of USB ALL through the USB, I said it! In fact, the USB allows not only the transport of MIDI signals but also audio! No more MIDI and Audio Cables us gchent life ...
  
  For cons, I have not a little latency in USB mode that does not exist in MIDI mode. This latency is Submitted only when I play directly on my keyboard. When this squenceur playing, there is no latency. Synchronizing the sample prs.
  
  In terms of ergonomics, the Virus TI is very easy to use. While optimized to be able t programmme own sounds very easy. Nice clean interface and trs.

  Sounds

  The sound ACCESS is recognized in the largest electronic music studios around the world. The sound is warm and dark. I love this color. As against the preset effects are blinds which is pnible after a while. Frankly, they did not need to put as much, the sound is much better without!
  
  His extraordinary

  Overall Opinion

  I possde this synth for a few months and I think that there is no better on the market.
  
  I also possde Nord Lead and Evolver but it is difficult to compare trs. Each has its own sound.
  
  CHARACTERISTICS gnrales level, I would rank: Virus TI>>> Nord Lead> Evolver
  
  Its level is not comparable.
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• 02/27/07

  miuzik's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Virus Ti desktop, OS 2 (2007),
  
  new banks of sounds (VSTi)
  
  + Documentation

  Utilization

  Use gnrale is relatively simple, but it requires all the same time to adapt.
  
  Sounds are trs Simplese edit and edit and save even more in cubase for example.
  
  If one speaks English, the manuals (user and tutorials) are quite well done

  Sounds

  The sounds are oriented electro course, and are fabulous: the Ti is the height of the reputable, the sounds are editable srs wishes! (I do not work for viruses) ...

  Overall Opinion

  No complaints, even small for now, put it. I use it only for about a month, and I did not test it live. For my use (home studio), I would do without this choice and I regret hsiter same as for waiting to buy it.
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• 12/03/05

  pierre62122's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Virus TI desktop

  Utilization

  Setup not too hard on the whole
  
  Ldition sound is not empty for beginners
  
  The manual is not yet in French for now but access is currently being translated in French for the manual should be available soon.

  Sounds

  Sounds are too early! Only the factory presets adchire!
  
  The presets are really suitable for all electronic music styles: electro, trance, house, techno, rnb and possibility of cre many new styles Electronic sr.
  
  The effects are really great! sounds really was Evil.
  
  Nothing but the effects are felt quickly Linspire come.
  
  The bass sounds powaaaa! Excellent
  
  The pad sounds sounds really beautiful and trs grain Virus TI enables us to find a hot or a trs trs on the contrary it is really cold too good!
  
  Never heard of groundwater as beautiful in plugins! For the really have a feel of the indoor living machine and nothing to do with a simple simulation of plugins at least that's my point of view.
  
  Finally, this machine and a vritable rvolution and will go a long talk delle!

  Overall Opinion

  Monstrous! vritable a gas factory!
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