access virus C vocoder doesn't work

[joez]

access virus C vocoder doesn't work
I also work with a microkorg vocoder, so I know what a vocoder does, but ...

when I plug a SM57 into the left input of my virus C desktop and go to a vocoder preset, I hear no sound when playing the keyboard and talking the mic..
Is there something I have to switch on or off? The manual is kind of blurry and I did what they said, I guess (Although I'm not patient enough to read the whole book.).

I tried it by routing the mic throught my mixer, took the output and plugged it in the machine.
but still no vocoder. I can filter my voice and in the vocoder presets I can hear some noise when I talk in the mic (also when I'm not touching the keyboard), but one way or the other I can't play notes ...

:?

[joez]

Is there a way to get the factory settings again, because I bought from second hand?

[AlexHall74]

Look in your manual for how to perform a system reset.

While turning on the Virus you have to have a particular button pressed down and hold it for 10-20 seconds. The LED screen will prompt you that the reset was successful.

I have done it many times and it works perfect again after I mangled it!

[Hollowcell]

If you are plugging a mic dirrectly into the C, chances are you will need to add gain to the input (FX edit menu from memory) - this creates a fair bit of noise and isn't the best way to add a mic.

The best way to use a mic with the C is to use a preamp before the input.

Honestly though, in my opinion you will get a nicer result using the Korg's vocoda than the C. Although the C's vocoda is quite editable, it just doesn't have the clarity - real pitty.

[jasedee]

Yeah....I wouldnt be too disappointed about the C Vocoder not working. It blows :(

[AlexHall74]

PISS! :x :x

The C Vocoder sucks, eh?

What about NI's Vokator software?

Has anyone used it?

Is it better than the VC Vocoder???

[Hollowcell]

NI's Vokata is far far better than the VC's vocoda. The Virus vocoda doesn't have a great deal of bands and just isn't the nicest sounding around. I prefer the Micro-korgs even.

It was one of the most dissapointing things when I first got my C. The other parts of the C more than make up for it though. :D

[joez]

well, I'm a great fan of vocoders and before I used the Microkorg I used VC but because of thelatency problem I only could program the thing. Ofcourse I didn't bought the virus only for his vocoder, but at this point I'm a bit dissapointed.

But those are the moment that I say; music is not about the hard- or software you use!