Access Music is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Virus TI2 series. The successor of the acclaimed range of totally integrated synthesizers adds 25% more calculating power and sports a redesigned housing and front panel. Access also used new materials to bring down the weight of the keyboard versions. On the software side of things, a major feature update, OS3, will be available by the time you read this. The new operating system adds several new FX such as a Tape Delay, Frequency Shifter and several new Distortion algorithms along with a new feature called Character.

Character allows you to adjust the overall tone of a preset reminiscent of several vintage and well-known synthesizers. In addition you can emphasis certain aspects of the patch to allow it to cut better through the mix, or fade it into the background with an extra-wide stereo field. The new distortions were built from scratch and feature an extreme dynamic range along with sophisticated controls to tailor the sound to your specific needs. They can add everything from warm, tube-like overtones to complete sonic deconstruction more reminiscent of circuit-bending. The new algorithms also include a revamped bit and sampling-rate reduction, allowing you to change the quality and cutoff point with precise, continuously variable control.

The stereo Frequency Shifter and the new Ring Modulator are state of the art algorithms modelled with old '70s stomp boxes in mind.

The Tape Delay goes way beyond the possibilities of the real Tape Delays in the '60s and '70s. It smoothly syncs to tempo, lets you decide if a Doppler effect takes place when changing the tempo, and even switching the delay time between presets is all smooth, making it perfect for performers. Last but not least, a modification to the main "VCA" algorithm enables OS3 users to design gating FX known from electro and minimal influenced music.




Virus Control has received a completely redesigned user-interface thanks to various improvement requests over the last years. The plug-in 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).

The best news, however, is that OS3 is compatible with all legacy Virus TIs and the Virus TI Snow, thus enabling Access' vast user base to update their existing instruments with all the new software features totally free of charge.

OS3 will be available immediately. The Virus TI2, which comes in the following flavours will also be available shortly after NAMM.

Virus TI2 Desktop 19" desktop synthesizer with wooden front application.
Virus TI2 Keyboard 61 keys (semi weighted) keyboard model with wooden side panels.
Virus TI2 Polar 37 keys (synth action) keyboard model with alloy and wooden side panels.




Access Music hat die sofortige Verfügbarkeit der neuen Virus TI2 Serie auf der diesjährigen Winter NAMM verkündet. Der Nachfolger des Virus TI bietet 25% mehr Rechenpower und kommt in einem neuen redesignetem Gehäuse mit neuem Frontpanel daher. Darüber hinaus hat Access Music beim Virus TI2 neue Materialien verwendet, um das Gewicht des Synths zu verringern.

Auf der Softwareseite gibt es ein großes Update mit OS3, das auch als öffentliche Beta erhältlich ist. Das neue Betriebssystem bietet neue Funktionen wie die Effekte Tape Delay, Frequency Shifter und diverse neue Verzerrungsalgorithmen sowie ein neuer Parameter namens "Character".


Der neue Parameter "Character" des Virus TI2 erlaubt die Einstellung des allgemeinen Klangs in Erinnerung an alte analoge Synthesizer. Zudem können verschiedene Aspekte des gewählten Patchs betont werden, um besser durch den Mix durchzuklingen oder eher im Hintergrund zu verschwinden mit einem extrabreiten Stereofeld.

Die neuen Distortion Effekte sind von grund auf neu programmiert worden und bieten ein große Dynamik zusammen mit umfangreichen Möglichkeiten zum Anpassen des Klangs an die eigenen Vorstellungen. Der Virus TI2 bietet hier alles von warmen, röhrenartigen Obertönen bis zur totalen Zerstörung in Richtung Circuit-Bending. Die neuen Algorithmen bieten ebenfalls eine verbesserte Bit und Sampling-Rate Reduktion.


Die neuen Effekte des Virus TI2 "Frequency Shifter" und "Ring Modulator" sind laut Hersteller state of the art Algorithmen, die nach dem Vorbild alter Stomps aus den Siebzigern gestaltet wurden.

Das Tape Delay hingegen geht über die Funktionalität alter Geräte hinaus: Es kann zum Tempo synchronisiert werden und lässt auf Wunsch einen Doppler Effekt beim Ändern des Tempos zu. Schließlich bringt das neue Betriebssystem OS3 des Virus TI2 einen neuen VCA Algorithmus, der es Nutzern erlaubt einen Gate-Effekt zu realisieren, wie er von den Musikstilen Elektro und Minimal bekannt ist.

Virus Control hat mit diesem Update ein völlig neues Aussehen bekommen, das auf den Wünschen langjähriger Nutzer basiert. So bietet das Plugin nun einen Sidechain Eingang, der es erlaubt das Signal des Virus TI2 durch andere Spuren aus dem Sequencer zu steuern. Wie der Hersteller bekannt gibt, ist die neue Software OS3 abwärtskompatibel mit allen Virus TIs sowie dem Virus TI Snow, womit auch mit dem neuen Modell Virus TI2 auf die große Datenbank mit Sounds und Presets zurückgegriffen werden kann.

hier noch mal eine ausführliche beschreibung:

Access Steps Up The Renowned Virus!

The Access Virus TI2 Desktop synthesizer takes the revered Virus TI to the next level, boasting 25% more calculating power, a more robust onboard effects section, a lighter weight, and a completely redesigned housing. At the heart of the Virus TI2 Desktop is the new OS3 which comes with new effects - Frequency Shifter, Tape Delay, new Distortions, and Character. What's more, it now includes the enhanced Virus Control 3.0 plug-in, giving you even deeper control of the synthesizer and your many presets. Already a known Ferrari of a synth, expect even more from the Access Virus TI2 Desktop.

Access Virus TI2 Desktop Synthesizer at a Glance:

• The "Ferrari" Just Got Better
• Robust effects section, with new TI2 effects
• Total Integration - enhanced Virus Control 3.0 plug-in
• 3 main oscillators and one sub-oscillator per voice
• Two fully independent filters and 2-dimensional modulation matrix
• Robust effects section, with new TI2 effects
• Each patch contains its own arpeggiator pattern
• Premium redesigned enclosure, lighter in weight

The "Ferrari" Just Got Better
Access somehow managed to improve on the revered Virus TI system, taking the "Ferrari" to the next level of performance - and TI computer integration. With a lighter, redesigned enclosure, a bolstered effects section, and an enhanced Virus Control 3.0 plug-in - plus all the staples that made the Virus the famous powerhouse - the Virus TI2 Desktop is truly the culmination of Access's 12-year triathlon of sound research, distillation of user input, and their simple desire to create an exceptional instrument.

Robust effects section, with new TI2 effects
The new Access Virus TI2 Desktop features an even more powerful effects section, bringing studio-favorite effects to the live performance realm. In addition to phaser, chorus/flanger, ring modulator/shifter, EQ, and a global vocoder, onboard are a new Tape Delay effect, a Frequency Shifter, and new Distortions. There's also a new Character effect, which lets you shape the timbre of the Virus's sound and its fit in the mix, using Analog Boost, Vintage 1/2/3, Pad Opener, Lead Enhancer, Bass Enhancer, or Stereo Widener "Characters."

Total Integration - enhanced Virus Control 3.0 plug-in
The TI in the Virus TI2 Desktop stands for Total Integration with your DAW - and Access has heightened that integration, with the Access Virus TI2 line. With the new Virus Control 3.0 plug-in, you have enhanced control over your Virus TI2, right inside your DAW. There's also an even more robust presets manager, so you can organize, sort, search, and tweak - as quickly as you want to work.

3 main oscillators and one suboscillator per voice
The Access Virus TI2 Desktop features three main oscillators and one sub-oscillator per voice. Each main oscillator can be made up of various oscillator types, including Hyper Saw (a multi saw-tooth oscillator with up to 9 stacked oscillators, 9 sub oscillators, and a sync oscillator at the same time), Classic Virtual Analog oscillators (saw, variable pulse, sine, triangle, 62 spectral waves with several FM modes), Graintable, Wavetable (with 100 multi-index wavetables), and Format oscillators

Two fully independent filters and 2-dimensional modulation matrix
You can use two fully independent filters with the Access Virus TI2 Desktop - lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and bandstop) while using an optional saturation module between both filter blocks. The saturation module can add one of several distortions and lo-fi effects, or an additional low/highpass filter. There's also optional self-resonating Moog cascade filter simulation, with circuit overload and 1-4 poles. What's more, the Access Virus TI2 Desktop offers a 2-dimensional modulation matrix, with 6 slots (1 source and 3 modulation targets each), and you can modulate parameters in realtime.

Each patch contains its own arpeggiator pattern
Every patch onboard the Access Virus TI2 keyboard features its own arpeggiator pattern with 32 programmable steps (length and velocity can be adjusted per step) and a global control for swing/shuffle timing and for note lengths. You can control all of this using the modulation matrix.

Premium redesigned enclosure, lighter in weight
The new Access Virus TI2 Desktop retains is classy look - all designed, engineered, and built in Germany. It also features a lighter weight, so the Virus TI2 Desktop is even more prepared for the stage.

Access Virus TI2 Desktop Synthesizer Features:

• New Effects, including Tape Delay, Frequency Shifter, new Distortions, and Character
• 25% more calculating power than Virus TI, and completely redesigned housing
• Dual DSP system with over 80 stereo voices under average load. (Load depends on which oscillator / filter model has been chosen).
• Virus Control 3.0 VST and Apple Audio Unit Plug-for Mac OS X and Windows XP. The remote seamlessly integrates the Virus TI into your sequencer, making it feel just like a plug-in.
• The Virus TI's Audio and MIDI inputs and outputs can be used by the sequencer application as an audio and MIDI interface.
• The Virus TI is the first hardware synthesizer with sample-accurate timing and delay-compensated connection to your sequencer.
• WaveTable Oscillators for a completely new array of sounds. WaveTable and conventional Virus oscillators and filters can be mixed.
• HyperSaw oscillators with up to 9 sawtooths - each with parallel sub oscillator per voice (that's over 1800 stereo oscillators @ 100 voices!).
• Independent delay and reverb for all 16 multi mode slots.
• 129 parallel effects. There is reverb and delay, chorus, phaser, ring modulator, distortion, 3 band EQ and the Analog Boost bass enhancer.
• 2 multi-mode filters (HP, LP, BP, BS) and the Analog Filter (modeled after the MiniMoog cascade filter with 6-24 dB Slope and self-oscillation).
• Dedicated remote mode turns the Virus TI into an universal remote control for VST / AU plug-ins and external synthesizers.
• 6 balanced outputs with +4 dB level and switchable soft limiting algorithm. Studio grade 192 khz D/A converters with S/PDIF digital I/O. 2x24 bit inputs. Surround sound capabilities
• Tap tempo button. The algorithm is based on Access' Sync Xtreme technology.
• Programmable arpeggiator pattern for every patch.
• Knob quantize for creating stepped controller movements. The stepping automatically syncs to the Virus clock or an incoming MIDI clock.
• 3 LFOs with 68 waveforms to choose from.
• 2 super fast ADSTR envelopes.
• Extended memory: 512 RAM patches and 2048 ROM patches (rewritable).
• Adaptive control smoothing for jitter-free modulations on all important parameters.
• Multi mode with embedded patches.
• Compatible with USB 2.0 specifications, USB and High-Speed USB devices.
• 2 pedal inputs.

OS 3.0.1 Public Beta
02/27/2009 A new public beta for the entire Virus TI range including the Virus TI snow is available for download. For detailed information on what has changed, please read the change log.

quelle: http://www.access-music.de/news.php4#news132

ich hab beim virus nie verstanden, warum sie ihm nur 2 envelopes verpasst haben, und das 5 evolutionsstufen lang...

version 3.0.1.05
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-VC: "direktdata.bin" file was written to the user's desktop (fixed)
-IN: Mac PPC machines didn't install properly (fixed)

About TIOS 3.0.1.04

3.0.1.04 is a feature and maintenance release and is recommended for every Virus TI owner.
-VC: graphical glitches on OSC page (fixed)
-HI: Interpolation-Parameter is now available, if OSC1-Mode oder OSC2-Mode is set to "Wavetable" now
-HI: Dimmed LEDs do not flicker anymore
-HI (Snow): When Virus Control crashed and the Total Integration icon starts blinking, it is possible to change the mode back to Single-Mode now
-VCC: Output-Select-Lists work properly now
-HI: The UNDO buffer is initialized properly after initialisation now
-HI: The knobs and buttons are locked properly when the DEMO SONG is playing now
-HI: "Last edit undone" and "Last Edit Redone" improved
-HI: Analog Boost and Stereo Widener are currently the only types which respond to parameters Intensity and Tune. This is reflected in HI correctly now.
-VC: Graphical problems in Remote template browser (fixed)
-VCC: Analog Inputs working when terminating Virus Control, even when set to "3 outputs / 1 input" just before.
-IN: Firmware update skipped sometimes during installation (fixed)
-VC: Vrong volume levels after disconnect or song load (fixed)
-VC: Recording automation in PT8 doesn't work anymore (fixed)
-VCC: TI2 got the wrong firmware (fixed)
-IN: Improved firmware update process during installation
-VC: Volumes (CC07, and others) aren't sometimes restored when switching songs (fixed)
-SE: Opening song related crash bug fixed
-VC: Vocoder hides frequency shifter in VC (fixed)
-VC: strange behaviour of balance faders in Vocoder section (fixed)
-IN: driver was not installed on certain Windows Vista installations (fixed)
-HI: Rate Reducer Old Typo in OS3 fixed
-VC: Distorted sound on reopening song when using input patch in Logic (fixed)
-VC: error message when selecting 3 output/1 input in Cubase (added)
-VC / VCC: checks if devices are in use by other applications (added)
-SE: Sysex strings output without obvious reasons (fixed)
-SE: LFO sometimes of phase (fixed)
-SE: Patches will now continue sounding after PrgChg or Module change. They are faded out on the next note event.
-SE: AllSoundsOff Chrash Bug fixed (That is the crash when VC is closed)
-ER: Character volumes unified (modified by 1 or 2 decibel)

Virus TI Installer 3.0.1.06 for Windows Public Beta
Compatible with Virus TI Desktop, Virus TI Keyboard, Virus TI Polar and Virus TI Snow

This version of the software includes numerous refinements and supersedes all previous versions. a change log can be downloaded here: OS30106_change_log


quelle: http://www.access-music.de/downloads.php4?...tidesktop#cat18

bin gespannt was da noch verbessert wurde......so nach dem schema: "er sagte er liebt seine frau!!!" *lol*

About TIOS 3.0.1.10 Public Beta

3.0.1.10 is a maintenance release and is recommended for every Virus TI owner. Audio side chaining is currently not supported in Steinberg Cubase.
The VST3 version shouldn't be used in a productive environment.

-VC: handling of multiple attached devices (improved)
-VC / VCC: detection of USB hub device conflicts (added)
-HI: After DSP Reboot the Virus remains in it's original condition and doesn't switch from Control-Mode to Single-Mode anymore
-HI: "Time/Color/EQ Freq" - Knob is routed to the correct parameter in any circumstance now
-VC: occasional clicks in Virus audio output (fixed)
-SE: Tape Delay Feeback and Bandwidth didn't work as expected (fixed)
-HI: Improved auto calibration of wheels (keyboard version only)
-HI: Delay Feedback always accessible, independently of the send

http://www.access-music.de/downloads.php4?...tidesktop#cat18

so...endlich die release version:




http://www.virus.info/downloads.php4

In this video is showed how to:
a) have indipendent usb mono outs
b) use analog outs together with usb outs
c) use the analog outs as mono outs

The setup allows up to 12 indipendent outs from the virusTI: 6 mono usb and 6 mono analogs.
In the video i stop at 2 stereo usb, 2 mono usb, 1 stereo analog and 2 mono analog (all of them at the same time).

Virus TI Installer 3.3.0.00 for Windows (64bit) Public Beta

This is a public beta which includes experimental support for Windows Vista (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit), MacOS 10.6 (32 and 64
bit). It shouldn't be used in a productive environment.

Supported operating systems:
- Windows XP SP2 (32 bit and 64 bit)
- Windows XP SP3 (32 bit and 64 bit)
- Windows Vista (32 bit and 64 bit)
- Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit)

Not supported:
- Windows server versions are not supported

Limitations:
The 64 bit versions do not support RTAS

Known issues:
- Occasional crash when re-installing or uninstalling the Virus TI Software Suite while a Virus TI is switched on and connected
Other resolved issues:
-DR: Audio input on Mac distorts (fixed)

Access Music has announced a limited edition of the Virus TI Desktop for the holidays – the Virus TI WhiteOut Special Edition.

It has the same specs as the Virus TI Desktop – just a sexy alternate look and a laser engraved serial number.

The new Virus TI operating system put your sounds on overdrive with 6 new stomp box effects, Vowel and Comb filters and new Arpeggiator features.

The all new Virus TI OS 4

With TIOS4, the next operating system for the entire Virus TI series of synthesizers, your chances to need additional effects are becoming slim. Six meticulously modeled overdrive stomp boxes greatly complement with the existing arsenal of distortion algorithms in the effect section.
The new speaker cabinet emulation is a fantastic and easy-to-use toolkit to add further character; especially to roaring acid lead and sync sounds. You like retro style? Our new Vowel filter will be your best friend, offering a sonic pallet from Talk Box to WahWah sounds.
The Comb filter puts the metallic shine on your patches known from many glitch and progressive tracks. And The new arpeggiator allows you to modulate any of the parameters available to the modulation matrix.

OS4 will become available shorty and is a free update for all Virus TI users.


Arpeggiator To Matrix

OS4 for the Virus TI series introduces a powerful new feature that allows you use the arpeggiator pattern to modulate any of the parameters available to the modulation matrix. You can use this to create dynamic, rhythmical patterns within a sound, similar to what you can achieve with a step sequencer.


more infos: http://www.accessmusic.de/page/render/lang...nthesizers.html

OS4 Public Beta version available for download

A public beta version of OS4, the highly acclaimed next operating system for the entire Virus TI family of products is available in the download section. The new version adds stomp box distortions, comb and vowel filters as well as a speaker simulation and an extended arpeggiator. Details can be found here.

http://www.accessmusic.de/page/render/disp...html#_entry_152