Access Virus TI Manuale di istruzioni
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Virus TI Series
Quickstart
manual
TABLEOFCONTENTS
Table Of Contents
11 Introduction
Welcome
Health and Safety
Maintenance
Where do I nd ...
How to get customer support?
15 Basic Operation
Power On/Off
Connect it to your other equipment
Audio I/O
17 Choose Your Weapon
Virus Control vs MIDI?
What Is Total Integration?
Host Software
19 Modes Of Operation
Mode / Exit Button
Tap Tempo / Panic Button
Preset Sounds
Making Your Own Sounds
Tutorial Patches
23 Parameter Overview
Oscillator Section
Mixer Section
Filter Section
Envelopes
Modulators Section
Matrix Section
Arp Section
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Effect Section
Effects In Upper Row
Effects In Lower Row
35 Utility Buttons
Shift
Search
Store
Random Patch Generator
Undo
Edit
Cong
Exit
Tap
Transpose
39 About Virus Control Center
Backup and Restore
Burn To Flash
Update OS
41 About Polyphony
Level 1
Level 3
Level 5
Maximising Polyphony
Conclusion
45 Compliance and Warranty
Enjoy making tunes :)
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Welcome
The Virus TI is the most powerful synthesizer Access have ever built. The dual DSP architecture is capable of
delivering loads of voices over 16-part multi-timbral parts each with the full arsenal of effects to its disposal.
The user-interface comprises 32 knobs and 42 buttons, and a elegant LC display to give you easy and intui-
tive access to its vast array of sound-sculpting possibilities. Coming as it does from the ne lineage of Virus
synthesizers, the TI can draw upon a vast library of high quality sounds, created by some of the most tal-
ented sound-designers in the industry and spanning every conceivable genre of electronic music.
The “TI” stands for “Total Integration”, and this is where we have redened what it means to integrate a hard-
ware synth with your computer and sequencer software. All audio and MIDI data can be streamed into and
out of your compatible software host via USB, with the Virus Control plugin making your Virus TI appear as a
VST/AU/RTAS multi-channel instrument, complete with patch browsing and full editing capabilities.
All this means that the lines between hardware and software are so elegantly blurred, that from here on in
you’ll nd it hard to imagine how it could be any other way.
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Health and Safety
Please read the following carefully. Some of this advice concerns your health as well as that of your instru-
ment!
· Avoid exposing your Virus to moisture, dust or dirt. Do not place open liquids anywhere near the unit. If any
substances get into the Virus housing contact Access support (www.access-music.de).
· Avoid exposing the unit to excessive heat or direct sunlight. Please ensure that relatively cool air can circu-
late freely around the unit.
· Avoid exposing the unit to physical shock or vibrations. Make sure it is placed rmly on a at surface.
· This Virus model may require a 12V DC external power supply. Only use the one that was included with the
unit. Never connect the Virus to a power outlet that does not fully comply with national safety regulations.
Never use an external power supply which wasn’t designed to match the local voltage requirements.
· Disconnect the power whenever you are unlikely to use the Virus for a long period of time. Always pull on
the plug itself, not on the cord.
· The Virus is capable of generating levels that can cause irreversible damage to your ears, either via an ex-
ternal amplier or when using headphones connected directly to the unit. Please keep levels reasonable at
all times! Make sure that the equipment you connect the Virus TI to matches the Virus’ requirements (+4dB
Outputs etc.)
· In addition to the above, please consider the following advice carefully: Please do not hide the Virus TI in
the oven, in case you later forget and cook it by accident. Please do not place the Virus TI on top of your car
whilst fastening the kids into their seats, in case you forget and drive off with it still there.
Maintenance
Updating the OS •
Access Music is famous for improving their products via free updates to the operating system. We recom-
mend that you visit www.access-music.de/start/ regularly and download the latest OS.
Cleaning •
Only use a soft, dry cloth or soft brush to clean the panel - do not apply any liquids. Note that industrial or
household solvents can cause severe damage to surfaces.
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Repair •
Never open the Virus yourself - there are no user-servicable parts inside. If your Virus ever needs repairing,
please contact Access support.
Where do I nd ...
This quick start manual takes references to the following, additional resources:
Information Location
Patchparameter
reference
·Clickonthe“?”inVirusControlandopenthepatchparameterreference.
·PC:Start>Allprograms>AccessMusic>VirusTI>Documentation>Manuals
·Mac:Applications/AccessMusic/VirusTI/Documens/Manuals/
Multiparameter
reference
·Clickonthe“?”inVirusControlandopenthemultiparameterreference.
·PC:Start>Allprograms>AccessMusic>VirusTI>Documentation>Manuals
·Mac:Applications/AccessMusic/VirusTI/Documens/Manuals/
Congmenu
reference
·Clickonthe“?”inVirusControlandopenthecongurationmenureference.
·PC:Start>Allprograms>AccessMusic>VirusTI>Documentation>Manuals
·Mac:Applications/AccessMusic/VirusTI/Documens/Manuals/
Addendum ·Clickonthe“?”inVirusControlandopenthemanualaddendum.
·PC:Start>Allprograms>AccessMusic>VirusTI>Documentation>Addenda
·Mac:Applications/AccessMusic/VirusTI/Documens/Addenda/
TutorialsforVirus
Control
·Clickonthe“?”inVirusControlandopentheVirusControltutorials.
·PC:Start>Allprograms>AccessMusic>VirusTI>Documentation>Tutorials
·Mac:Applications/AccessMusic/VirusTI/Documens/Tutorials/
TutorialforVirus
ControlCenter
·Clickonthe“?”inVirusControlandopentheVirusControlCentertutorial.
·PC:Start>Allprograms>AccessMusic>VirusTI>Documentation>Tutorials
·Mac:Applications/AccessMusic/VirusTI/Documens/Tutorials/
Tutorialsfor
Sequencers
·Clickonthe“?”inVirusControlandopentheVirusControlSequencertutorial.
·PC:Start>Allprograms>AccessMusic>VirusTI>Documentation>Addenda
·Mac:Applications/AccessMusic/VirusTI/Documens/Addenda/
Tutorialvideos ·Clickonthe“?”inVirusControlandopentheVideosfolder
·PC:Start>Allprograms>AccessMusic>VirusTI>Documentation>Videos
·Mac:Applications/AccessMusic/VirusTI/Documents/Videos/
Tutorialsongs ·PC:Start>Allprograms>AccessMusic>VirusTI>Documentation>Turorials
·Mac:Applications/AccessMusic/VirusTI/Documents/Tutorials/
Additional resources can be found on the Access Music website.
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How to get customer support?
First of all, please don’t hesitate to ask for customer support. We like to help and improve your experience
with our instruments.
We prefer to be contacted my e-mail. Simply because it is easier to gather all information in writing than
on the phone. Nevertheless call us, if you prefer to talk. Details on how to contact our international support
team can be found here:
http://access-music.de/support/
BASICOPERATION
Basic Operation
The following is intended as a walkthrough guide to show you how simple it is to use the Virus TI. Please
read through it carefully, with the Virus in front of you.
Power On/Off
Plug the supplied power adaptor into the mains, and connect it to the POWER socket on the rear of the
Virus TI. The rst time you do this, the unit should power up straight away. If you unplug the mains when the
Virus is in standby, it will still be in standby when you reconnect it.
Press both the TRANSPOSE buttons together to bring the Virus out of standby. Please wait for a few sec-
onds while the Virus boots the operating system. To return it to standby at any time, press and hold the
TRANSPOSE buttons for approx. 3 seconds.
Connect it to your other equipment
USB •
Important: You must install the TI Software and drivers before connecting the Virus to your computer via
USB.
To install: Go to www.access-music.de/start/ and download the latest build of the Virus TI installer package
for your chosen computer platform.
Once downloaded, extract the archive and run the installer. Follow the on screen instructions carefully, and
connect the USB cable when told to do so.
Connect the USB port on the Virus to a dedicated port on your computer using the cable provided or one
similar. DO NOT USE A HUB! Sorry to have to shout, but the importance of this cannot be overstated - the
Virus needs a USB port all of its own if the large amounts of data involved are to ow freely!
The rmware of the Virus TI will be updated automatically as part of the installation process.
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MIDI •
For those of you who simply cannot wait even a couple of minutes to hear your new baby make its rst
sounds (don’t worry - we sympathise completely), then you can simply connect the out port of any MIDI
compatible keyboard to the IN port of the Virus TI and start playing.
Audio I/O
Outputs •
If you’re scratching your head at this point and wondering why you aren’t hearing anything, that’s because
the Virus TI does not come with built-in speakers. If you wish to hear all the wonderful noises you are mak-
ing, then you need to connect OUTPUT 1 LEFT and RIGHT to the inputs of a stereo amplication system
(preferably via a mixer), or a pair of headphones to the HEADPHONE socket. Please lower the MASTER
VOLUME (upper-leftmost knob) before you play anything, especially through headphones, as we really don’t
want you to break your ears before you’ve even started.
If you have your Virus connected to a mixing desk, it is probably best to leave Master Volume at maximum
(127), and adjust the levels on your mixer to suit. This will give you the best signal-to-noise ratio.
Please note, that Master Volume will not have any effect when you are using the USB outs in Virus Control.
Inputs •
Connect your external audio equipment to input left/right if you wish to route it through the Virus TI.
With these inputs you can use the Virus as a sound card for your computer, or you can use them to do all
sorts of naughty things to your other equipment by running it through the Virus’ lters and effects.
If you want the audio to pass straight through the Virus to the audio outputs, then simply adjust the Input
Thru parameter in the CONFIG menu to the desired level.
Now you have installed the Virus TI on your computer and connected it to your equipment, you can start to
explore the full potential of your new favourite synthesizer.
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