2 questions about the TI

[Smag]

----- Question 1 -----
I've been looking at the physical design of the TI and it looks a lot different to the Virus C. They have replaced knobs with buttons - does this mean more menu hopping?

----- Question 2 -----
Also, do you think that generally it's a good thing to get the first new synths off a production line or wait a few months until any bug issues are resolved before buying?

[Onkel Dunkel]

----- Question 1 -----
I've been looking at the physical design of the TI and it looks a lot different to the Virus C. They have replaced knobs with buttons - does this mean more menu hopping?

Don?t know. More features, less knobs. Maybe, maybe not :?:


----- Question 2 -----
Also, do you think that generally it's a good thing to get the first new synths off a production line or wait a few months until any bug issues are resolved before buying?

I bet you will be able to update it so go ahead and buy it now if you like. The bugs will be fixed in future OS?s...

[Timo]

----- Question 1 -----
I've been looking at the physical design of the TI and it looks a lot different to the Virus C. They have replaced knobs with buttons - does this mean more menu hopping?

All Virus's - the A, B, C, and TI - have 32 knobs.

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

With reference to your second question. Alot of the parts that the TI uses are on the Virus KC. The kinda things that go wrong are knobs/buttons/keyboard etc f*$&ing up. Even during the production run of Virus KC's there were a number of hardware changes (i.e. the noisy headphone output was replaced with a noise free one! The Black keys on the KC were improved.). I have no problem buying the first virus TI to roll off the production line....there is VERY little than go wrong with it 'cos its using tried and tested parts.

DS

[ben crosland]

----- Question 1 -----
I've been looking at the physical design of the TI and it looks a lot different to the Virus C. They have replaced knobs with buttons - does this mean more menu hopping?

No - it means a lot less, as the TI has a much better screen, and 3 editing knobs below it. This means that 3 parameters can be viewed at once, as opposed to just one in all previous incarnations.


----- Question 2 -----
Also, do you think that generally it's a good thing to get the first new synths off a production line or wait a few months until any bug issues are resolved before buying?

You may as well get it as soon as you can. In the unlikely event of some dodgy components, you can be sure that Access will address the situation as painlessly as possible.

As for bugs, well it's unlikely that any serious ones will survive beyond the release date, and in my experience, Access will generally provide fixes for serious bugs within a matter of a day or two.

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

Of all the synth manufacturers out there there are only two that I trust to address problems. 1) Access and 2) Ken (MacBeth). Both make incredibly reliable machines and should anything go wrong they ALWAYS address the issue in a speedy fashion.

DS

[Smag]

Of all the synth manufacturers out there there are only two that I trust to address problems. 1) Access and 2) Ken (MacBeth). Both make incredibly reliable machines and should anything go wrong they ALWAYS address the issue in a speedy fashion.

DS

Yes, you can tell Ken Macbeth loves his synths which is a good sign. People seem to get really prompt, personal service from him and he's prepared to give out his own e-mail address.

On the TI desktop model though I swore it had fewer knobs, maybe it's just the new layout.

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

Of all the synth manufacturers out there there are only two that I trust to address problems. 1) Access and 2) Ken (MacBeth). Both make incredibly reliable machines and should anything go wrong they ALWAYS address the issue in a speedy fashion.

DS

Yes, you can tell Ken Macbeth loves his synths which is a good sign. People seem to get really prompt, personal service from him and he's prepared to give out his own e-mail address.

On the TI desktop model though I swore it had fewer knobs, maybe it's just the new layout.

Ive got Ken's home phone number lol.....Ive spoken to him quite abit about his designs and hes given me alot of advice as to how to start building my own analogs. Hes a genuinely nice guy with a passion for synths. Whenever you come across pasionate motivated people you can always tell they give great service and products.

DS

[tranzash]

No - it means a lot less, as the TI has a much better screen, and 3 editing knobs below it. This means that 3 parameters can be viewed at once, as opposed to just one in all previous incarnations.
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Hey Ben, TI have 16 independent delay and reverb right.... OK in multimode, can we use different clock rate for delays in different midi channels. Lets say, midichan 1 use delay 4:3 clocked 3/16 and
midichan 2 use delay 4:1 clocked 1/16. Is it possible :?

[Tomer=Trance]

this is what independent delays mean.

[tranzash]

That's cool Tomer, Midi seq is going to be much better 8)

[Tomer=Trance]

totaly :D

[saba]

Pity the screen doesn't look like its backlit. The Virus C's evil red glow was pretty cool :)
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[ben crosland]

Pity the screen doesn't look like its backlit. The Virus C's evil red glow was pretty cool :)

Of course the screen is backlit! C'mon - Access aren't going to be so stupid as to make a mistake like that! How would anyone be able to use it in a darkened room without a backlight?

[tranzash]

So far, TI's does'nt ship with built in Compressor :x (got spoiled with theG2), May be in the future OS :roll:

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

Maybe the TI could come with built in Cubase too lol

DS :wink:

[Timo]

Hehe.

The white LCD will be easier on the eye than red, I think, though.

Am dying to hear some demos. :|

[blay]

Am dying to hear some demos. :|

or maybe an update on development progress? ANYTHING :!:

[tranzash]

Maybe the TI could come with built in Cubase too lol

DS :wink:


Then why is TI shipped with delays, reverbs, chorus, phasers, EQ, Distortions...Modulating parameters in compressors give you crazy effects :wink:

[saba]

Maybe the TI could come with built in Cubase too lol

DS :wink:

Well, maybe it should. Cubase LE or something reasonably low-end. Think of it as essentially the only piece of gear you arguably need. A perfect first (and only) synth that you would need for a long, long time.

Something that would let you immediately take advantage of the sequencing capabilities of the virus range.

Just thinking out loud.
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[jasedee]

I would've loved some V-Synth style functions, like time-trip pad, and that gorgeous side-band filter....god I love that sound!!!!

SideBand (http://www.roland.com/V-Synth/VideoDemo/mov/Sidewalk.mov)

[Househead]

Maybe the TI could come with built in Cubase too lol

DS :wink:



I don't think you are that far away Digital as we are already seeing the intergration of Hardware and Software (Virus TI and Virus Control).

In my eyes this is a giant leap forward as I must admit, I do love using soft synths and can not wait to get hold of VC

I have never used a Virus in the past but looking forward to getting one. Will I be amazed?

[jasedee]

I have never used a Virus in the past but looking forward to getting one. Will I be amazed?
The Virus does it's thing, and does it well.....You should go to a music store that sells Virus and spend a couple hours there.......

[Househead]

I have never used a Virus in the past but looking forward to getting one. Will I be amazed?
The Virus does it's thing, and does it well.....You should go to a music store that sells Virus and spend a couple hours there.......




True, cheers Jasedee. I always wanting one but never in the position to fork out over a grand for the Viruc C.

Still you get what you pay for I suppose :wink:

If you spend crap money, you get crap in return

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

Still you get what you pay for I suppose :wink:

If you spend crap money, you get crap in return

You can spend a relatively small amount of money i.e. ?350 and pick up one of the best analog monosynths ever made (Pro-One) or you could spend a shitload of money i.e. ?alot on one of the worst synths ever made (insert a shitty 'high end' synth here). SO in this strange world we live in.....it doesnt quite work in this simplified way hehe.

Well that was a load of use wasnt it :wink:

DS

[Househead]

Still you get what you pay for I suppose :wink:

If you spend crap money, you get crap in return

You can spend a relatively small amount of money i.e. ?350 and pick up one of the best analog monosynths ever made (Pro-One) or you could spend a shitload of money i.e. ?alot on one of the worst synths ever made (insert a shitty 'high end' synth here). SO in this strange world we live in.....it doesnt quite work in this simplified way hehe.

Well that was a load of use wasnt it :wink:

DS

I know where you coming from DS....I would love to get all the old analog stuff but room is a bit tight

8)

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

Hehe Househead....

Thats got me thinking......i always find it strange when people state in private adds - 'reason for selling is because im moving house'. It just strikes me as utter bullshite. Have any of u guys here ever used such a reason? lol

DS

[Househead]

Hehe Househead....

Thats got me thinking......i always find it strange when people state in private adds - 'reason for selling is because im moving house'. It just strikes me as utter bullshite. Have any of u guys here ever used such a reason? lol

DS

Yeah, I'm moving house next week :lol: and I'm going to buy loads of old analog gear (Juno 106, Pro 5, Jupiter 8, Sh-101, the goes oooooonnnnnn)

Yeah, it's bullshit alright....I should read as "Juno 106 for sale....very reluctant...reason : getting married"

:roll:

[Hollowcell]

Have any of u guys here ever used such a reason? lol

DS

I have. Just before I moved to Japan I had to sell a few things. Guess what though - I wasn't bullshitting. :D

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

But why cant u just pack it up and take it with u?

Why the need to sell? U need the money?

DS

[Hollowcell]

I packed up and moved as much as I could. There are lot's of things that aren't worth moving - speakers, computers, amps ect... Mainly the things that are too heavy and costly to send.