Virus TI OS v5+ ~ All the latest News (Info, Video, Patches)

[Timo]

• www.Access-Music.de (http://www.Access-Music.de)

[Current] Virus TI OS v5.0.8.00 Release [Snow, TI|1 & TI|2] (19th February 2014). [OS v5.0.8.0 Changelog (http://www.infekted.org/virus/files/OS50800_changelog.pdf)]
[Current] Virus TI|2 hardware range (2009-present) [TI|2 Product Catalogue (http://www.infekted.org/virus/files/AccessProductGuide2009.pdf)], [TI|2 front panel (http://infekted.org/virus/images/announce/ti2fascia-hires.png)]
[Current] http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/minipoco.png Virus Powercore v2.04 update released [TCElectronic Powercore] (28th July 2009). [TCElectronic info & download (http://www.tcelectronic.com/access-virus-powercore/)] [Discussion (http://infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=31334)]

• Latest full (non beta) OS version [Snow, TI|1 & TI|2]: OS v5.0.8.00 (http://virus.info/page/render/lang/en/p/25/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html) (19th Feb 2014)
• Latest current beta is: PC: OS v5.1.1.0 (15th Feb 2014), Mac: OS v5.1.3.0 (10th June 2015)
• Previous full (non beta) OS version prior to OS v5: OS v4.5.3 (http://virus.info/page/render/lang/en/p/25/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html) (released 17th October 2011)

New additions in TI OS v5:

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/TIOS5.jpg

Envelope Generators:
Two new fully assignable one-shot EGs added for use as modulation sources.

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/envelopes.png

Filterbank
Seven new filter effects added to the re-branded Filterbank (formerly called Freq. Shifter) alongside the previous Ring Mod, Freq. Shifter, Comb and Vowel filters.

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/filterbank.png

These comprise of three new LP, BP and HP 'VariSlope' filters. Each allowing you to seamlessly morph from 2- through to 6-poles for gentler or steeper rolloffs respectively, offering additional control over the curve at the cutoff frequency itself, hence 'variable slope'...

.. and four additional new 1-, 2-, 4- and 6-pole 'XFade' (aka cross-fade) filters, each allowing you to seamless fade between low-pass through band-pass to high-pass filter modes.

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/filterbank2.png


TI OS v5 videos:
[TI OS v5 Filters (http://www.virus.info/_files/Virus%20TI%20Tutorial%20TIOS5%20Filters.mp4)] [TI OS v5 Envelopes (http://www.virus.info/_files/Virus%20TI%20Tutorial%20TIOS5%20Envelopes.mp4)]

Previous news: TI OS v4.5.3 Full Release (17th October 2011).

OS v4.5 in short:
New chorus effects
Four entirely new Chorus/Vibrato types, two of which are modern (Hyper chorus and Air chorus models), and the other two of which are vintage (Chorus ensemble/Juno 60 Chorus II and Hammond scanner vibrato).

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/chorus.png

Rotary speaker emulation
Two-speed Leslie/Hammond Rotary Speaker emulation including horn and bass rotor blend, stereo width and mic distance.

Modulation enhancements
Several new mod-matrix source types including uni-polar (positive) LFO orientation, three variations of analog-emulated instabilities, and two finer achievable percentile constant adjustments.

TI OS v4.5 videos:


[Highlights of TI OS v4.5 with Ben Crosland & Sonic State at the Winter NAMM Show 2011 (http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2011/01/17/wnamm11-access-virus-os-45-higlights/)]

Previous News TI OS v4.:

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/TIOS4.jpg

OS v4 In short:
Overdrive/distortion effects
Six new distortion effects modelled on vintage stomp-boxes: Mint, Curry, Saffron, Onion, Pepper and Chilli.

Additional Character model
Speaker Cabinet emulation to complement the new guitar stompbox effects.

Filter effects
Two new filter effects (for post-processing): Vowel filter, and Comb filter.

Mod matrix enhancement
Full blown step-sequencer modulation capability via Arp-to-ModMatrix


TI OS v4 videos:
Sonic State TI OS v4 video @ NAMM w/ Ben Crosland [Streaming (http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2010/01/17/wnamm10-virus-ti-os4/)] [Download - 30.6MB Flash Video (http://sonicstate.s3.amazonaws.com/flv/wnamm10_access_virusti-os4.flv)]
Access Music details: [OS v4 info & videos] (http://www.access-music.de/page/render/lang/en/p/128/do/The_Virus_TI___Totally_Integrated_Synthesizers.html) [OS v4 audio preview ~ 12.8MB MP3] (http://www.access-music.de/api/download/dlid/341/n/Preview%202010.mp3)

Previous News: TI OS v3:

TI OS v3 in short:
Virus Control GUI overhaul
A cleaner, redesigned user interface.

Sound Characters
A significant addition to the original Analog Boost effect section, with new vintage emulations and sound processing/enhancers.

Tape Delay
Vintage analog-esque stereo delay with positive-feedback and saturation via a filter stage, with freeform clock timings or full MIDI sync, and doppler modulation capabilities.

New Distortion and Waveshaping models
Includes entirely new distortion models, including one with a very large dynamic range, and also improved algorithms of the classic distortion models, with new filter stages, quality (fidelity) control, and new dry:wet mix parameters.

Ring & Tremolo modulation
With rate and stereo phase controls.

Stereophonic Frequency Shifter
With rate and full stereo phase controls.

Side-Chain support
Sequencer audio-input sound mangle-age!

TI OS v3 videos:
Ben Crosland Winter Namm 2009:
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Previous News: TI OS v2:

Virus TI Snow released and shipping. [Pics (http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/virustisnow.jpg)] [Details & discussion (http://www.infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?p=279950)] [SonicState video ~25.6mb wmv (http://vid1.sonicftp.com/wmv/wnamm08_access_virus_ti_snow.wmv)]
Atomizer released.. [Atomizer Details (http://www.infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?p=279981#post279981)] [SonicState Atomizer Video ~16mb wmv (http://vid1.sonicftp.com/wmv/wnamm08_access_atomizer.wmv)] [Live Atomizer video 2 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=To05w1nA7RQ)]

• NAMM 2007 TI OS v2 video with Ben Crosland (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsDqmquBptE&eurl=)

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• TI OS v2 full details (user manual) PDF (http://www.infekted.org/virus/files/AddendumOSv2.pdf)

OS v2 in short:
Graintable synthesis and Formants.
Granular synthesis takes the existing wavetables and applies similar techniques to those used in some granular sampling and pitch-shifting algorithms, opening up a whole new world of possibilities. Each of the two main types: Grain Table and Formant Table are presented in both Simple and Complex formats.

Wavetable PWM Oscillator
Takes two instances of the same wavetable and phase-shifts them against each other to achieve an effect reminiscent of the traditional pulsewidth modulation of a pulse wave oscillator.

Additional Wavetables
27 additional new wavetables are included for OS v2. Selected to compliment the existing content and to exploit the characteristics of the new oscillator modes, flavours include filter-like sweeps, formant morphs, harmonic inter-play, Fibonacci sequences and more.

Section Locking
Locks aspects of one patch for use on (an)other patch(es). Enables Virus Control user to decide which aspect of a given sound is changed when browsing through patches. For example, retaining a delay (effects) pattern whilst browsing through other patches, or similar.

Inactive Parameters
The Virus Control plug-in now shows inactive parameters in a semi translucent fashion, as opposed to not including them at all (in previous versions), increasing the user's overview dramatically.

Patch Complexity Indicator
Playmode on the Virus TI hardware contains a new icon indicating the complexity of the current patch, analysing the available polyphony at your disposal. Similar to the battery status icon on a mobile phone, the icon shows between one and five bars where one bar stands for a rather "cheap" sound and five for a pretty "expensive" one.

Search By Category
With version 2.0 the Virus Control plug-in allows you to search for specific sounds by filtering for a patch category.

Two new ROM banks
In addition to the 17 ROM banks, OS v2.0 features two new ones by Matt Stolley and Matt Picone. Stolley’s "10 Dirty years" bank will probably get us intro trouble, either for his tendency of choosing explicit patch names or for the darkness of his latest breaks, electro and d'n'b bank. Assuming that you’re 18 years or older we suggest that you point your TI to bank ROM-R but only on mentally-stable days.

Matt Picone’s latest submission in contrast is rather bright and a welcome addition to the players among us. The new bank features versatile live patches, beautiful ambient beds and arpeggiators. Nevertheless there is a couple of sounds you shouldn’t use at a family dinner.

• Harmony Central Winter NAMM 2007 news release (http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM07/Content/AccessMusic/PR/OS-2.html)

• Sonic State Winter NAMM 2007 news release (http://www.sonicstate.com/news/shownews.cfm?newsid=4140)

• http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/5688/goldfilter3eb9.png (http://www.access-music.de/events/2007-02/competition2006_winner.php4) Virus TI Goldfilter winners (http://www.access-music.de/events/2007-02/competition2006_winner.php4)

• Free patches/soundsets: (http://virus.info/page/render/lang/en/p/25/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html)


• EDM Collection [b][NEW]
Free 256 patches: "Selected and refined by experts turn the Virus into the ultimate house music weapon. Big leads, FM style basses, Pumping Pads, Risers and snarling EDM FX". EDM Download (http://www.infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=34098)

• Santa Patches [NEW]
Free 'Advent Calendar' patches recreating many famous synth sounds, hand-crafted by Ben Crosland during the Christmas 2014/15 period. Santa Patch Info & Download (http://infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?p=305884#post305884)

• Kris Menace Signature Set
Fresh 47-patch signature set from no less than Kris Menace (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris_menace).

• Ultimate X 2014 Sigature Set
"Crafted by the sound alchemists of Ultimate X Sounds (http://www.ultimatexsounds.com/), this Signature set offers the latest and greatest in cross genre, dance floor compatible, high octane patches for your Virus TI.

• HGSounds Astronomy Patches
A collection of 64 patches created by HG Sounds (http://hgsounds.com/product-category/virus-ti/). "They are all ARP based patches covering a full range of styles from grinding Bass riffs to ethereal sequences using the full potential of the Virus TI OS v5. Each preset makes use of the 3 Assignable Knobs for transforming the patches in real-time as well as channel pressure (Aftertouch) & Mod Wheel."

• Howard Scarr Allstars Soundset 2012
Brand new TI soundset from the one and only synthesis guru Howard Scarr (http://www.zorchmusic.com/hscarr/)!

• ASL Signature Bank 2012
128 TI sounds created by Rob Jevons (http://soundcloud.com/rob-jevons/tracks) for "Dubstep, drum'n'bass and many other genres relying on gritty hat basses and leads".

• [b]DejaVu Sounds Contemporary Electronics
128 electro and minimal TI sounds by Kevin Schroeder of DeJa Vu Sounds (http://www.dejavu-sound.de/). "These sounds are brutally direct and will stick out easily when used in existing arrangements."

• Ephilion Signature Sound Set - 128 animated pads, swirling leads and pulsing basses among many other cool sounds by ambient producer Otto Schwartz of Ephilion (http://soundcloud.com/ephilion).

• Live Player Set for Virus TI
A collection of 128 patches for live players by Access Music containing "pianos, organs, brass instruments, basses, leads and strings" including special controller assignments.

• Ben Crosland Signature Sound Set 2011
Latest signature soundset created by Ben Crosland for Virus TI OS v4. "Phat basses, classic chip-tune blips, lush digital soundscapes, synapse-tickling leads and grinding arpeggiator grooves."

• VTG Electro Signature Set 2010
Dirty Electro soundset from VTG (http://www.vtgmusic.com/). "Dubstep-esque basses, nasty little arps, raunchy electro leads and ghostly ambient pads". More info. (http://www.vtgmusic.com/2009/03/womp-vtg-electro-patch-set-for-virus-ti-os2os3/)

• Richard Devine Signature Sound Set 2010
"Noise, dirt and distortion" mayhem from the latest TI Virus soundset of Richard Devine.

• Egostereo Signature Sound Set for Virus TI
TI Virus Soundset from Egostereo (http://www.egostereo.com/ego/), DJs/remixers/producers duo Sandrino Beesley & Danny Minkella.

• Zeno Submission 2009
Virus TI 128 dubstep/breakbeat patches released by Zeno

• Ballasina Emanuele
26 patches created by Ballasina Emanuele from Italy.

• Howard Scarr - 2009 signature soundset
Howard Scarr is back with 128 fresh patches for the TI [OS v3].

• Numb 0714 soundset
128 Electronica & Industrial patches by Numb

• Matt Picone - Matman 2009 signature soundset
Another Matt Picone soundset for the TI [OS v3].

• Boombox United - Weapon-X soundset
Bass, Lead and FX patches.

• Bastiaan Barth - Orion soundset
128 patches.

• Matt Stolley Soundset 2
48 DnB inc. bass pads, fx, acid and drones.

• Rui Peixoto [TI optimised]
Two soundsets created by Rui Peixoto for the Virus TI:1) 2007 Signature Soundset - 128 patches [TI optimised]
2) 2009 AquaTIc Soundset - 128 fresh ambient/chillout patches for the TI [OS v3]

• Andi Vax Soundsets [TI optimised]
Two Signature Soundsets by Andi Vax:1) Synsun 2007 Soundset - contains 128 Virus TI optimised patches targeting contemporary electronica artists but certainly is not limited to be used by those. Highly recommmended.
2) Flat Fat 2009 Soundset - New Electro/Minimal patches created by Andi Vax for the TI [OS v3]
• Infekted ~ Plasmatron & Graindance bank [mainly TI optimised, but some are back-compatible with former Virus models]
Official bank of 13 patches created by Infekted forum users for the Graindance & Plasmatron Challenge (http://infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?p=286271). Available for [direct download (http://www.infekted.org/virus/competitions/grainplasma/Graindance+Plasmatron_patches.mid)].

• Charlie May/Spooky signature soundset
Virus TI signature soundset released by Charlie May - solo artist, remixer, Sasha collaborator, and one half of British duo Spooky.
"This signature patch set consists of Electronica/Dub/Ambient oriented patches and makes extensive use of Virus TI exclusive features."

• Sasha - Involver patches [TI optimised, but may work similarly on all Viruses]
Official original patches used by Sasha on his progressive house/breaks album "Involver" (2004).

• Richard Devine signature soundset [TI OS v2]
Renowned Warp Records artist Richard Devine has provided an unreal signature set for Virus TI users which makes exclusive use of the new Grain Table and Formant Oscillators.

• The Girl Next Door [TI optimised]
Four dance-based soundsets created by The Girl Next Door optimised for the Virus TI:1) House/Trance,
2) Effects,
3) Bass & FX, and
4) Elektro & Minimal 2007 soundset

• Fat Zound - Clubzonatic soundset 2007 [TI optimised]
126 Trance, Dance and House patches, including mp3 demo, by Mirko Ruta of Fat Zound.

• Impulse Factory - Hardstyle soundset 2007 [TI optimised]
Full bank of dark and distorted sounds from the Impulse Factory. The patches make heavy use of the new TI OS v2 oscillator types and have complex modwheel assignments.

• Qui Robinez Solar Set 2007 [TI optimised]
Exclusively made for the Virus TI, Qui Robinez - Solar collection of 128 patches features Lead, Pad, Arp, Bass and FX sounds. They were designed for Ambient, Trance and Industrial music.

• Mikael Hansson Dual Integrations Set 2007 [TI optimised]
128 fresh patches from Mikael Hansson optimised for the Virus TI series. A great collection of bread and butter patches.

• SurfaceX Full Force Soundset
Full Force is a IDM/Electronica oriented patch set by SurfaceX artist Terran Westbook. Downloading alone in the dark is not recommended.

• Tarekith Elemental Soundset [TI Optimised]
Optimised for the Virus TI, Tarekith Elemental collection of 128 patches features rather cold, industial and dark sounds. Just what you need for 80s remakes, EBM and nu skool breaks.

• Sounds Of Revolution soundset 2007 teaser [Virus C optimised]
10 free teaser sounds from Sounds-Of-Revolution's latest Virus C soundset in 2007. Genre: Dance/Trance/Techno/House patches

• EasySounds Syngery Teaser Patches [Virus TI optimised]
13 free patches demonstrating 3 commercial Virus patch sets: Magic Pads, Magic Sequences and Drum Traxx. Additional details contained within the archive.

• Depeche Mode
Virus TI Patches used on Depeche Mode's "Touring The Angel" tour 2005-2006.

(All available for free from Access' site: [color=#9d0000]Access-Music downloads (http://www.virus.info/page/render/lang/en/p/25/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html))

Virus TI user "Reflective (http://www.infekted.org/virus/member.php?u=8562)" has compiled a fantastic Parameter Reference help guide for Virus TI OS v4.

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/reflective-virushelp.png

For more info and download please see his thread: Compiled Help Module for Virus TI OS4 online (http://www.infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=32495).

• Official Access blogs [NEW]
• [Twitter (http://twitter.com/accessmusic)]
• [Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/accessmusic)]
• [Facebook (http://facebook.com/pages/Virus/77569453701)]

• Lastly, if you cannot resolve a query here, please visit Official Access Support (http://virus.info/page/render/lang/en/p/174/do/Support_contact_and_resources.html)

~ Infekted.org (http://www.Infekted.org)

Thread updated 11th March 2016. Thread will be updated regularly to keep it up-to-date with regards to OS updates and new links. Keep checking!

[Timo]

Link added: Virus TI Goldfilter winners (http://www.access-music.de/events/2007-02/competition2006_winner.php4)

[Timo]

OS v2.0.2 (http://www.access-music.de) released.

The top-most post in this thread has been edited to reflect this.

Details of the new version:
Access Music - TI OS v2.0.2
"TI OS v2.0.2 is a maintenance release for OS 2.0 which every Virus TI user is recommended to install.

The new version mostly fixes issues introduced with version 2.0. It also installs some new sounds which illustrate the capabilities of the new oscillator models in the user library folder.

A detailed list of changes can be found in a document called Change Log.pdf within the Documentation folder."

[Timo]

Added: Three new soundsets (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4) released as free downloads, two of them optimised for the Virus TI and the third for Virus C.

From the Access' site:

• Qui Robinez Solar Set 2007 [TI optimised]
Exclusively made for the Virus TI, Qui Robinez - Solar collection of 128 patches features Lead, Pad, Arp, Bass and FX sounds. They were designed for Ambient, Trance and Industrial music.

• Mikael Hansson Dual Integrations Set 2007 [TI optimised]
128 fresh patches from Mikael Hansson optimised for the Virus TI series. A great collection of bread and butter patches.

• Sounds of revolution soundset 2007 teaser [Virus C optimised]
10 free teaser sounds from Sounds-Of-Revolution's latest Virus C soundset in 2007. Genre: Dance/Trance/Techno/House patches

[Go] (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4)

[thebri]

This was given to me by John Debo on the Access mailing list. I modified it and made it work for the TI keyboard. Obviously, the first 4 banks of RAM are what John has.

Give it a go and let me know if it works for y'all. Personally I love it inside of PT.

[Timo]

Added: Two new soundsets (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4) released as free downloads.

From the Access' site:

• Andi Vax Synsun Soundset [Virus TI optimised]
Andi Vax's Synsun patch collection contains 128 Virus TI optimised sound targeting contemporary electronica artists but certainly is not limited to be used by those. Highly recommmended.

• SurfaceX Full Force Soundset
Full Force is a IDM/Electronica oriented patch set by SurfaceX artist Terran Westbook. Downloading alone in the dark is not recommended.

[Go] (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4)

[LivePsy]

Hey, TIOS 2.0.3 update on the Access site!

Makes my signature look REALLY stupid now :)

B

[Timo]

Cheers for that Psy!

From the Access' site:

OS v2.03
Among other enhancements, the new version adds tutorial videos and a new Help function from within the Virus Control AU/VST plug-in. The videos illustrate how best to integrate Virus Control with Apple Logic and Ableton Live. In addition, tutorial Videos on how to install and use Virus Control have been included.

[Timo]

Signature soundset (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4) from Richard Devine (of Warp Records) released as a free download exclusively utilising the new Graintable and Formant oscillators.

From the Access' site:

• Richard Devine signature soundset [Virus TI exclusive]
Renowned Warp Records artist Richard Devine has provided an unreal signature set for Virus TI users which makes exclusive use of the new Grain Table and Formant Oscillators.

Being the first 128 patches set entirely created using the new oscillators introduced with version 2.0, it takes the Virus TI into formally unknown sonic territory and is highly recommended for download, especially if you don't need another trance lead sound. ;)

[Go] (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4)

[Doc Jones]

good deal. thanks for the heads up guys !!

[nvisibl]

yea nice, cheers

[Timo]

Added: Small demo/teaser soundset (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4) consisting of 13 patches released as free download.

From the Access' site:

• EasySounds Syngery Teaser Patches [Virus TI optimised]
This is a demo version of 3 commercial Virus patch sets. Synergy is a teaser version Magic Pads, Magic Sequences and Drum Traxx. Additional details can be found within the archive.

[Go] (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4)

[Timo]

TI OS v2.0.5 (http://www.access-music.de/news.php4#news117) released.

The top-most post in this thread has been edited to reflect this.

Details of the new version:

OS v2.0.5
"The new version is a maintenance and bug fix release with no additional features. Among other improvements it fixes a buffer size reset problem on PC and a driver related distortion problem on Intel Macs.

The new release recommended for every user."

[Timo]

TI OS v2.5 (beta) (http://www.access-music.de/events/2007-08/OS25_Announcement.php4) released. A major software revision.

The latest final release is still OS v2.0.5.

The top-most post in this thread has been edited to reflect this.

Details of the new major beta version:

OS v2.5 (Beta)
• Windows Vista 32-bit beta support
• RTAS Virus Control for ProTools M-Powered, LE, and TDM.
• Sonar beta support
• Nuendo beta support
• Optimisations for FruityLoops Studio
• "Live Mode" for lowering latency within Ableton Live and Digital Performer.
• Improved VirusControl handling of songs with large track automation
• Video tutorials for Cubase and Pro Tools

Other bug-fixes were also included:

-VC: Relative volume of all parts is now adjusted if ALT key is pressed
-DR: (Windows) ASIO panel resets itself to normal when VC is being used (fixed again)
-VC: Original Value shouldn't show Patchname in Browser page (fixed)
-VC: possibly loosing song settings when no hardware is connected (fixed)
-VC: Render warning dialog no longer shown while freezing/bouncing non-VC tracks
-VC: User can lookup patch's origin in search results
-IN: added Remote Templates for Moog Voyager RME and DSI Evolver
-VC: crash whilst browsing sounds (fixed)
-VC: reduced CPU usage in audio processing
-VC: cracks and pops during audio under certain conditions (fixed)
-VC: Switching the performance setting in the ASIO panels fails sometimes when using VC (fixed)
-VC: Sound stops immediately on Sequencer stop

[Timo]

Logic 8 compatibility added for TI OS v2.5.1 (released 19th Sept 2007)

[Timo]

Most recent additions since October include 5 free new soundsets.

• The Girl Next Door - Elektro & Minimal Techno soundset 2007 [TI optimised]
• Rui Peixoto soundset 2007 [TI optimised]
• Fat Zound - Clubzonatic soundset 2007 [TI optimised]
• Impulse Factory - Hardstyle soundset 2007 [TI optimised]

Most latterly (released 23rd December 2007):

• Sasha's original Virus Indigo patches used on the album Involver (2004) [TI optimised, but as the originals were from an Indigo (possibly C-series) then they might work similarly on nearly all Viruses)

All free for download from Access' site:-

[Go] (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4)

[Timo]

Virus TI Snow announced for 2008. [Official sub-site demo (http://access-music.de/snow/)] ~ [Forum discussion (http://www.infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?p=279950)]

[Access Virus TI Snow press release - 1.1mb PDF (http://access-music.de/snow/downloads/Access%20Music%202008.pdf)]
[Virus Ti Snow QuickStart manual - 717kb PDF (http://access-music.de/snow/downloads/Virus%20TI%20Snow%20Quickstart.pdf)]

In short:

* Identical software feature set to TI (including Hypersaw, Wavetables, Graintables, Formants, Moog filters, programmable arp's, Virus Control, etc.)
* 1 x DSP chip (as opposed to 2)
* >50 voices polyphony.
* 4 x part multitimbral.
* Adaptive menus and Easy Edit modes.
* 512 RAM and 512 ROM singles and 64 x 4-part multis.
* 2 x 24-bit analog inputs, 2 x 192KHz/24bit balanced (+4dB) analog outputs, USB (B-type), Midi In and Out.
* The same Full Speed 12Mb/s USB v2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usb#USB_signalling) as the standard Virus TIs is used here, for MIDI and Audio (but allows for 3 additional stereo audio outputs! - Soon to be launched as an OS upgrade for standard Virus TIs too. [OS v2.7, to be released in Q2 2008]).
* Integration with Logic 8, Cubase 4, Ableton Live 7, Pro Tools 7.4, Sonar 7 and FL Studio 7.
* White fascia, with 6 knobs, 21 buttons and 18 white LEDs.
* 11x6" (28x15cm)
* Comes with gig bag.
* Perhaps some new soundsets, too.

Audio demos:
[Bank A Factory - 8mb zip (http://access-music.de/snow/sound/Virus%20TI%20Snow%20Bank%20A%20Demo.zip)]
[Bank D Factory - 12mb zip (http://access-music.de/snow/sound/Virus%20TI%20Snow%20Bank%20D%20Demo.zip)]

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/virustisnow.jpg

[GearJunkies - Snow news article (http://www.gearjunkies.com/product_info.php?products_id=15285)]

[Timo]

Virus TI Atomizer software announced for Spring 2008.

"Access Music shows a technology preview of Atomizer on the winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California.

"Atomizer allows you slice and dice audio in realtime using a MIDI keyboard. Stutter effects were made famous by artists including Aphex Twin, Trentemoeller, Squarepusher, BT and many others.

"In order to create those effects they either had to chop audio regions by hand or use semi-automatic plug-ins (which don't necessarily give you a great deal of control since they are intended to create random results). Atomizer works in a totally different way — once sync'ed to tempo you can play those slices in realtime, so you can virtually chop up your singer's voice while he's performing or add unique effects to your DJ set.

"You can record the slicing process into your sequencer and edit it later along with the rest of your song. You can remix in realtime as well, with the modulation wheel becoming an intelligent cross-fader, while the pitch-wheel lets you change the pitch by approximately 4 octaves. And there are tons of effects including sample rate and bit rate reduction algorithms which, again, can be used in realtime and become a part of your performance."

"Atomizer will be available free of change to all Virus TI users as a free software update. "

[Source: Harmony Central (http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM08/Content/AccessMusic/PR/The-Atomizer-Software.html)]

[Timo]

More indepth TI Snow footage/walkthrough from Ben Crosland @ Namm 2008:-

Gearwire article #1 (http://www.gearwire.com/access-snow-001.html) LowQ: [WMV 7.5mb (http://www.gearwire.com/media/access-snow-001-lo.wmv)]
HighQ: [QT 14.7mb (http://www.gearwire.com/media/access-snow-001.mov)] or [WMV 15.8mb (http://www.gearwire.com/media/access-snow-001.wmv)]

Gearwire article #2 (http://www.gearwire.com/access-snow-002.html) LowQ: [WMV 8.1mb (http://www.gearwire.com/media/access-snow-002-lo.wmv)]
HighQ: [QT 14.3mb (http://www.gearwire.com/media/access-snow-002.mov)] or [WMV 17.2mb (http://www.gearwire.com/media/access-snow-002.wmv)]

[Timo]

TI OS v2.7.1 beta 5 (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4) released ~ 21st August 2008.

The latest full release is still OS v2.5.1, but v2.7.1 b5 is recommended highly. It is a maintenance update.

The top-most post in this thread has been edited to reflect this.

Details of the new beta version:

OS v2.7.1 (Beta 5)

Bug-fixes and tweaks since last beta v2.7.1 b4 include:
-VC: Ableton Live crashes when using hardware knobs (fixed)
-VC: Documentation for FL Studio updated (Using PDC in FL Studio 7)
-VC: Virus Control does not load on Protools Windows (fixed)
-VC: pitching artefacts on patches with delay with live mode enabled (fixed)
-VC: Patch Browser shows graphic errors (fixed)
-VC: 88.2/96kHz support broken (fixed)
-VC: crackles can occur when Virus is not soundcard (fixed)
-VC: Virus Control does not load on Protools Windows (fixed)
-VC: Documentation for FL Studio updated (Using PDC in FL Studio 7)
-VC: Improved response with certain hosts
-VC: Virus Control behaves sluggish and puts to much load on the CPU
-VC: Fluctuating or hanging notes in Cubase SX3 (fixed)
-VC: Initialization stucks directly after opening Virus Control
-VC: When changing amplifier decay in VC, amp release changes as well (fixed)
-VC: Part mute no longer delayed in some cases
-VC: synced patches not always correctly saved (fixed)
-VC: Possible graphical glitches in patch browser and other areas (fixed)

-IN: improved safety of the firmware update (mac/win)
-IN: Firmware update could stall at the end of the update (fixed)
-IN: PC: "Repair" installations won't reflash a correctly written TIOS

-SE: Patches can crackle when having long release phases (fixed)
-SE: MIDI soft thru now works as expected
-SE: Atomizer beat counter enabled (see atomizer manual for details)
-SE: No sound after closing VC (fixed)
-SE: Atomizer will crash under certain circumstances (fixed)
-SE: Polar keyboard does not generate note with velocity 127 (fixed)
-SE: Snow Mod Matrix: Bend Down is functioning as Bend Up (Fixed)

-HI: MIDI-Out stopped working under certain circumstances
-HI: Export patch from multi mode into single mode works again
-HI: Snow: Atomizer play mode page doesn't show when VC is active
-HI: The LFO Rate knob changes it's assignment to the selected LFO in an appropriate time now, when selecting an other LFO out of the destination pages.
-HI: For OSC1 and OSC2 the parameters F-Shift, F-Spread, Interpolation and Local-Detune are added to the Softknobs-Destination-List.
-HI: Parameter "Reverb/Clock" is now limited to the correct value-range of "Off",..,"3/4". Values "1/1", .., "16/1" have been illegal.
-HI: Transpose-Keys are now enabled, when in Remote-Mode
-HI: Within the search dialog it is possible to control the CATEGORY you search withinrable using the PARAMETER keys now

[Timo]

TI OS v2.7.2 (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4) released, which supersedes all previous v2.7.1 beta OS versions. A major software revision up from the previous full release OS v2.5.1 (September 2007), with added features and major maintenance fixes.

The top-most post in this thread has been edited to reflect this.

Details of the new full release since OS v2.5.1:

OS v2.7.2

• Virus TI Snow support
• Support for multiple Virus TI on one machine
• 26 x ROM Banks (content can be changed using Virus Control Center which will be included with a future update)
• 3 USB outputs
• Atomizer effect

-SE: Atomizer beat counter enabled (see atomizer manual for details)
-SE: Patches can crackle when having long release phases (fixed)
-SE: MIDI soft thru now works as expected
-SE: No sound after closing VC (fixed)
-SE: Atomizer will crash under certain circumstances (fixed)
-SE: Polar keyboard does not generate note with velocity 127 (fixed)
-SE: Snow Mod Matrix: Bend Down is functioning as Bend Up (Fixed)

-VC: Part Priority can be set now in Virus Control
-VC: Patch Volume and Panorama can be automated now
-VC: Numeric value input improved
-VC: Ableton Live crashes when using hardware knobs (fixed)
-VC: Documentation for FL Studio updated (Using PDC in FL Studio 7)
-VC: Virus Control does not load on Protools Windows (fixed)
-VC: pitching artefacts on patches with delay with live mode enabled (fixed)
-VC: Patch Browser shows graphic errors (fixed)
-VC: 88.2/96kHz support broken (fixed)
-VC: crackles can occur when Virus is not soundcard (fixed)
-VC: Virus Control does not load on Protools Windows (fixed)
-VC: Documentation for FL Studio updated (Using PDC in FL Studio 7)
-VC: Improved response with certain hosts
-VC: Virus Control behaves sluggish and puts to much load on the CPU
-VC: Fluctuating or hanging notes in Cubase SX3 (fixed)
-VC: Initialization stucks directly after opening Virus Control
-VC: When changing amplifier decay in VC, amp release changes as well (fixed)
-VC: Part mute no longer delayed in some cases
-VC: synced patches not always correctly saved (fixed)
-VC: Possible graphical glitches in patch browser and other areas (fixed)

-HI: Multi mode parameters were unaccessable when in sequencer mode (TI Snow only)
-HI: Exporting single sounds from multi works again
-HI: There is a Master Tune Parameter available in the CONFIG-Menu now.
-HI: Visual feedback when resetting Virus TI Snow
-HI: EASY Filter Page works as expected now, when Cutoff-Link is set to "Off"
-HI: improved display of simultaneous knob movements
-HI: Randomize trigger function now availiable in Snow
-HI: Atomizer-Play-Page keys don't produce stuck notes
-HI: MIDI-Out stopped working under certain circumstances
-HI: Export patch from multi mode into single mode works again
-HI: Snow: Atomizer play mode page doesn't show when VC is active
-HI: The LFO Rate knob changes it's assignment to the selected LFO in an appropriate time now, when selecting an other LFO out of the destination pages.
-HI: For OSC1 and OSC2 the parameters F-Shift, F-Spread, Interpolation and Local-Detune are added to the Softknobs-Destination-List.
-HI: Parameter "Reverb/Clock" is now limited to the correct value-range of "Off",..,"3/4". Values "1/1", .., "16/1" have been illegal.
-HI: Transpose-Keys are now enabled, when in Remote-Mode
-HI: Within the search dialog it is possible to control the CATEGORY you search withinrable using the PARAMETER keys now

-CC: Backup was broke in version 2.7.1 beta 5
-CC: More robust against data transmission failures
-CC: More visual feedback when task complete
-CC: Greatly improved speed of backup functionality
-CC: Hang fixed in burn to ROM screen

-IN: improved safety of the firmware update (mac/win)
-IN: Firmware update could stall at the end of the update (fixed)
-IN: PC: "Repair" installations won't reflash a correctly written TIOS
-IN: Vocoder and input patch examples added to default patch set midi files

-SI: Fixed crash in mac installer caused if user attempted to re-enter firmware update panel

[Timo]

[Virus TI OS v2.7.3 (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4)] released (2nd September 2008 ).

Change log since v2.7.2 (29th August 2008 ):-

"Exporting single sounds from multi works again (3rd attempt)"

[Timo]

Just to keep everything a little more organised, I've merged the TI OS v2.7.3 issues and discussion to the existing [v2.7.3 (http://www.infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=29951)] thread.

Thanks.

[Prime NL]

Virus TI OS v2.7.5 (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4) ( 07 December 2008 ) is released :


About TIOS 2.7.5.0

2.7.5 is a feature and maintenance release and is recommended for every Virus TI owner.

-SE: Stuck notes when switching from single to multi mode while playing (fixed)
-DR: (Mac) Suspend kills Virus Control connected (fixed)
-SE: Input was mono on odd parts in multi mode (fixed)
-IN: Vocoder and input patch examples added to default patch set midi files
-VC: Crash in Protools when TI is switched off (fixed)
-VC: Visual warning when USB packages arrive to late at hardware
-HI: Stuck notes when using TIK/Polar/Snow MIDI Out (fixed)
-VC: ProTools: multiple parameter changes when tweaking e.g. Pan in partbar (fixed)
-VC: Snow plugin showed parameters for 16 parts instead of 4 (fixed)
-SE: Clicks on stop of sequencer while dist. is on rectifier or hi/low pass (fixed)
-VC: Section Locking did not lock LFO Clock and Rate (fixed)
-DR: Improved behaviour and performance with 64 samples on Mac
-VC: improved warning message on I/O configuration problems
-HI: "Interpolation" shows up as a wavetable oscillator parameter
-VC: Polski language in OS X made Logic crash when instantiating VC (fixed)

[Timo]

Fantastic!

Updated first post to reflect the new OS.

Thanks Prime. :)

[Timo]

All the new release material added to front of thread:

Virus TI|2 range released [Demo (http://www.access-music.de/events/2009-01/virus_ti2.html)], [2009 Product Catalogue (http://www.access-music.de/events/2009-01/pdf/Access%20Music%202009.pdf)]

Virus TI OS v3.0.0 beta release (17th January 2009 ).

• [TI OS v3 details] (http://www.access-music.de/news.php4#news130) - Compatible with both the TI mk1 and new TI mk2 range, and Snow.

In short:
[b]Virus Control GUI overhaul
A cleaner, redesigned user interface

New onboard Effects
• New sound 'Characters' - A significant addition to the original Analog Boost effect section, with new vintage emulations and sound enhancing processing.

• Tape Delay - Vintage analog-esque stereo delay with positive-feedback and saturation via a filter stage, with freeform clock timings or full MIDI sync and doppler modulation capabilities.

• New Distortion and waveshaping models - includes entirely new distortion models, including one with an very high dynamic range, and also improved algorithms of the classic distortion models, with filter stage, quality (fidelity) control, and new dry:wet mix parameters.

• Ring & Tremolo modulation - with rate and stereo phase controls

• Stereophonic Frequency Shifter - with rate and full stereo phase controls.

Side-Chain support
Sequencer audio-input sound mangle-age!

TI|2 range expected to be available after NAMM 09.

TIOS v3 is already available in beta version from the Access site:- [Go! (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4)]

[Timo]

Managed to splice together a high-res close-up of the new updated TI|2 front panel.

[TI|2 fascia (http://infekted.org/virus/images/announce/ti2fascia-hires.png)] - 729KB PNG

[emdebee]

Hi Timo - I was wondering where that patch "Plasmatron" shown in the image you posted comes from? Any ideas? I can't find it in my library nor is it in the Factory ROM backups for the TI|2... I have an '08 TI Mk1 Keyboard.
I'd be interested to see the rest of the RAM presets from the TI|2!

[Timo]

Hi Timo - I was wondering where that patch "Plasmatron" shown in the image you posted comes from? Any ideas?

Unfortunately not. It is featured in all the TI|2 photos, but doesn't have the signature's initials shown, so am unsure who created it.

By the way, the TI|1 = TI|2 at this point in time, so everything the TI|2 can do, the TI|1 can do also. In other words, any patches for the TI|2 are fully supported by the TI|1, and will sound identical.

I think I recall someone mentioning there were ~36 patches for OS v3 showcasing the new features, but am unsure where they can be found.

[brambos]

Unfortunately not. It is featured in all the TI|2 photos, but doesn't have the signature's initials shown, so am unsure who created it.

Just an idea:

http://www.infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?p=285750#post285750

:mrgreen:

[Joey]

Unfortunately not. It is featured in all the TI|2 photos, but doesn't have the signature's initials shown, so am unsure who created it.

By the way, the TI|1 = TI|2 at this point in time, so everything the TI|2 can do, the TI|1 can do also. In other words, any patches for the TI|2 are fully supported by the TI|1, and will sound identical.

I think I recall someone mentioning there were ~36 patches for OS v3 showcasing the new features, but am unsure where they can be found.

That was me, they were installed when the new OS was installed.

They showed up straight in viruscontrol's public library for me.

[Splat!]

The 36 new patches are in the TI|2 OS3 patches in the Public Library. I had to look carefully to spot it :mrgreen:
________
justin bieber (http://justinbieberfan.info)

[Timo]

TI OS v3.0.1.04 BETA (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4).

The top-most post in this thread has been edited to reflect this.

Details and change-log of the new beta release:

3.0.1.04 is a feature and maintenance release and is recommended for every Virus TI owner.

-SE: Opening song related crash bug fixed
-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)

-VC: graphical glitches on OSC page (fixed)
-VC: Graphical problems in Remote template browser (fixed)
-VC: Vrong volume levels after disconnect or song load (fixed)
-VC: Recording automation in PT8 doesn't work anymore (fixed)
-VC: Volumes (CC07, and others) aren't sometimes restored when switching songs (fixed)
-VC: Vocoder hides frequency shifter in VC (fixed)
-VC: strange behaviour of balance faders in Vocoder section (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)
-VCC: TI2 got the wrong firmware (fixed)
-VCC: Output-Select-Lists work properly now
-VCC: Analog Inputs working when terminating Virus Control, even when set to "3 outputs / 1 input" just before.

-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
-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.
-HI: Rate Reducer Old Typo in OS3 fixed

-IN: Firmware update skipped sometimes during installation (fixed)
-IN: Improved firmware update process during installation
-IN: driver was not installed on certain Windows Vista installations (fixed)

-ER: Character volumes unified (modified by 1 or 2 decibel)

The new beta version is available from the Access site:- [Go! (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4)]

[altunamusic]

btw... is there any Sidechain Video tutorial??

I still cant get it.. I use Logic Pro 8.0.2 & Ti desktop

:(

[absynth]

Changelogg:

About TIOS 3.0.2.01 Public Beta
-HI: Improved recovery of volume and other parameters after crash
-SE: Internal improvement to memory handling

but where is it??

[Prime NL]

Changelogg:

About TIOS 3.0.2.01 Public Beta
-HI: Improved recovery of volume and other parameters after crash
-SE: Internal improvement to memory handling

but where is it??

Indeed....only 3.0.1.12 can be found.... :confused:

Edit : Plus the in betweens .14 & .15 ?


About TIOS 3.0.2.01 Public Beta
-HI: Improved recovery of volume and other parameters after crash
-SE: Internal improvement to memory handling

***************************************************

About TIOS 3.0.1.15 Release
3.0.1.15 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.

***************************************************

About TIOS 3.0.1.14 Public Beta
-VC: mouse wheel not working in Cubase for Windows and FL Studio (fixed)
-VC: Filter parameters are not always restored correctly (fixed)
-VC: crash when switching pages after second VC plug-in instance has been closed (fixed)
-VC: Plug-In UI can stays empty in large projects on Windows (fixed)

[marc]

Changelogg:

About TIOS 3.0.2.01 Public Beta
-HI: Improved recovery of volume and other parameters after crash
-SE: Internal improvement to memory handling

but where is it??

where is the change log from?

marc

[Prime NL]

where is the change log from?

marc

Just download the changelog from 3.0.1.12....it's in there... :-)

[marc]

Just download the changelog from 3.0.1.12....it's in there... :-)

doh! we'll then you guys know what's next. should be available sometimes next week :)

marc

[Timo]

TI 3.o.3 (ho ho) Full Release. (http://www.access-music.de/support.php4)

The top-most post in this thread has been edited to reflect this.

Details of the new version from the latest OS (v3.0.3.00) backwards to OS v3.0.00 beta:
About TIOS 3.0.3.00 Full Release (released 28th May 2009)
3.0.3.00 is a maintenance release and is recommended for every Virus TI owner.

What's included?
-SE: Atomizer can crash when switching in between patches (fixed)
Please note:
-Audio side chaining is currently not supported in Steinberg Cubase.
-The VST3 version shouldn't be used in a productive environment.


About TIOS 3.0.2.02 Beta (released 20th May 2009)

What's included?
-SE: Crash when changing FX parameters under certain circumstances (fixed)


About TIOS 3.0.2.01 Beta (released 7th May 2009)

What's included?
-SE: Internal improvement to memory handling
-HI: Improved recovery of volume and other parameters after crash


About TIOS 3.01.15 Full Release (released 7th May 2009)
3.0.1.15 is a maintenance release and is recommended for every Virus TI owner.

What's included?
-VC: mouse wheel not working in Cubase for Windows and FL Studio (fixed)
-VC: Filter parameters are not always restored correctly (fixed)
-VC: crash when switching pages after second VC plug-in instance has been closed (fixed)
-VC: Plug-In UI can stays empty in large projects on Windows (fixed)
Please note:
-Audio side chaining is currently not supported in Steinberg Cubase.
-The VST3 version shouldn't be used in a productive environment.


About TIOS 3.0.1.12 Beta (released ~April 2009)

What's included?
-SE: crash when Atomizer/InputMode with Distortion changed (fixed)
-VC: VC: doesn't open in DP6 (6.02) (fixed)
-VC: crash during patch change or song loading (fixed)


About TIOS 3.0.1.10 Beta (released ~April 2009)

What's included?
-SE: Tape Delay Feeback and Bandwidth didn't work as expected (fixed)
-VC: occasional clicks in Virus audio output (fixed)
-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
-HI: Improved auto calibration of wheels (keyboard version only)
-HI: Delay Feedback always accessible, independently of the send


About TIOS 3.0.1.09 Beta (released 23rd March 2009)

What's included?
-VC: AU version improved note handling
-VC: graphical glitch in output menu of TI Snow Plug-In (fixed)
-VC: mouse wheel not working after focus switch to another window on Windows (fixed)
-VC: empty window on opening VST3 Plug-In in Cubase OS X (fixed)
-VC: defective devices could open up normally in Virus Control (fixed)
-VCC: handling of devices not being found (improved)
-VCC: handling of unknown or defective devices (improved)
-DR: Coreaudio 64 samples might show loaded cpu (fixed)
-IN: Windows installer could not be cancelled under certain circumstances (fixed)
-IN: Windows installer does not write logfiles correctly (fixed)
-IN: (Windows) Installer runs driver installation on uninstall (fixed)


About TIOS 3.0.1.06 Beta (released 4th March 2009)

What's included?
-VC: volume is not recalled when loading songs or after waking virus up with connected VC (fixed)
-VC: USB I/O config wasn't restored from preferences (fixed)
-VC: improved wording in several messages


About TIOS 3.0.1.05 Beta (released 2nd March 2009)

What's included?
-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 Beta

What's included?
-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)
-SE: Opening song related crash bug fixed
-VC: graphical glitches on OSC page (fixed)
-VC: Graphical problems in Remote template browser (fixed)
-VC: Vrong volume levels after disconnect or song load (fixed)
-VC: Recording automation in PT8 doesn't work anymore (fixed)
-VC: Volumes (CC07, and others) aren't sometimes restored when switching songs (fixed)
-VC: Vocoder hides frequency shifter in VC (fixed)
-VC: strange behaviour of balance faders in Vocoder section (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)
-VCC: Output-Select-Lists work properly now
-VCC: Analog Inputs working when terminating Virus Control, even when set to "3 outputs / 1 input" just before.
-VCC: TI2 got the wrong firmware (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
-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.
-HI: Rate Reducer Old Typo in OS3 fixed
-IN: Firmware update skipped sometimes during installation (fixed)
-IN: Improved firmware update process during installation
-IN: driver was not installed on certain Windows Vista installations (fixed)
-ER: Character volumes unified (modified by 1 or 2 decibel)


About TIOS 3.0.0.0 Beta
3.0.0.0 is a feature release and is recommended for every Virus TI owner. Details on the new features can be found in the software addendum and user
manual.

What's included?
Virus Control GUI overhaul
- A cleaner, redesigned user interface
New onboard Effects:
- sound characters: A significant addition to the original Analog Boost effect section, with new vintage emulations and sound processing/enhancers.
- Tape Delay - Vintage analog-esque stereo delay with positive-feedback and saturation via a filter stage, with freeform clock timings or full MIDI sync, and doppler modulation capabilities.
- New Distortion and waveshaping models - includes entirely new distortion models, including one with a very large dynamic range, and also improved algorithms of the classic distortion models, with new filter stages, quality (fidelity) control, and new dry:wet mix parameters.
- Ring & Tremolo modulation - with rate and stereo phase controls
- Stereophonic Frequency Shifter - with rate and full stereo phase controls.
Side-Chain support


New Official Access blogs added:
• [Twitter (http://twitter.com/accessmusic)]
• [Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/accessmusic)]
• [Facebook (http://facebook.com/pages/Virus/77569453701)]

[Timo]

Just to keep everything a little more organised, please post issues, user problems etc. in their respective threads (or start a new thread if there isn't one already).

I've therefore moved the posts with OS v3.0.3 issues/queries to the existing [v3.0.3 (http://infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=31074)] thread.

Thanks. :)

[Timo]

TI OS v3.0.4.00 (beta) (http://www.virus.info/downloadvirusos.php4) released 28th July 2009.

(The latest non-beta release is still OS v3.0.3.)

The new beta version mainly incorporates bug fixes. Change-log since OS v3.0.3:

OS v3.0.4.00 (Beta)

-VC: OS3 parameters not responding to Section Lock (fixed)
-VC: In VST3 Plug-Ins, all parameters are grouped in parts now and can be automated without mapping
-SE: Vocoder stops working when used with audio streaming through VC (fixed)
-SE: Possible crash when changing patches (fixed)
-SE: Atomizer can crash or generate noise under certain circumstances (fixed)
-SE: Static input mode didn't work as expected with Virus Control (fixed)
-HI: (Virus TI Snow) MIDI In didn't work under certain circumstances (fixed)
-HI: Improvements to DSP heath checks
-IN: wrong product name in Windows Vista User Account Control message (fixed)



[OS v3.0.4.00 forum discussion (http://infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=31294)]

The original post in this thread has been edited to reflect the new OS.

The new beta is available for download from Access' site:-

[Go! (http://www.virus.info/downloadvirusos.php4)]

[Timo]

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/minipoco.png Virus Powercore v2.04 update for TCElectronic Powercore. - Released (29th July 2009).

Release info:
Access Virus version 2 introduces new features as well as a large number of improvements in regards to performance and stability.

In order to meet users demands of a more bandwidth efficient version, we are now including a new stereo version of the Virus. It requires significantly less bandwidth and proves especially useful for PowerCore users working with multiple instances of the plug-in.
Program change is now fully supported, and improves of the workflow for all users.

Version 2.0 addresses a number of instabilities in regards to timing, especially in regards to the arpeggiator, the LFO and any other component synced to clock. It also addresses issues found with certain host applications, such as reare cases of crackling, hanging notes and minor graphical issues.


The update is available directly from TCElectronic.com site: [TCElectronic Download (http://www.tcelectronic.com/product_news.asp?AjrDcmntId=10773)]

[Infekted forum discussion (http://infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=31334)]

The new changes have been added to the front of this thread.

[Timo]

TI OS v3.0.5.00 (beta) (http://www.virus.info/downloadvirusos.php4) released 10th August 2009.

(The latest non-beta release is still OS v3.0.3.)

The new beta version mainly incorporates functionality and bug fixes (including a possible fix of the sneezing issues). Change-log since OS v3.0.4:

OS v3.0.5.00 (Beta)

-VC: Apple Mainstage lists all automatable parameters
-VC: (Win) Protools crashes with Virus Control/Virus TI Snow (fixed)
-VC: LFO1>Osc1/Osc2 and LFO2>Cutoff1/2 were linked (fixed)
-VC: Virus Control Amp EG Decay value doesn't change Amp EG Release Value any longer
-VC: Resonance 1 and Resonance 2 can be edited independently now.
-SE: Virus can crash when switching to Virus Control while input mode preset is selected (fixed)
-SE: A possible cause for "sneezing" (sudden reboots) found and fixed
-SE: Another possible crash when changing patches (fixed)



[OS v3.0.5.00 beta forum discussion (http://infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=31390)]

[Full changelog since TI OS v2 (http://www.access-music.de/events/2009-08/OS30500_change_log.pdf)]

The original post in this thread has been edited to reflect the new OS.

The new beta is available for download from Access' site:-

[Go! (http://www.virus.info/downloadvirusos.php4)]

[Timo]

TI OS v3.3.5.02 (http://www.access-music.de/page/render/lang/en/p/25/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html?id=1&cat=19) released 17th January 2010.

The new full release version mainly incorporates bug fixes (and also, since OS v3.3 (beta) & OS v3.3.4, 64-bit support for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7). Change-log since OS v3.3.0 (beta):

OS v3.3.5.02 / v3.3.4 (Full)

• VC: tutorial links to FL Studio and Digidesign Protools in Help menu not working (fixed)
• VC: Virus Control did not reboot on OS X after disconnecting/reconnecting Virus TI (fixed)
• VC: graphical glitch in Remote Editor page (fixed)
• VC: Cubase on OS X crashed when using multiple automated parameters (fixed)
• VC: Removed the cause for some auval warnings (Mac)
• VC: automation in Cubase 5 64-bit/VST3 could not be edited correctly (fixed)
• IN: Repair Installation on Vista 64-bit did not update Virus TI firmware (fixed)
• IN: default location for 64-bit VST2 Plug-In (corrected)
• IN: Reliability of firmware during installation improved
• DR: MIDI interface stopped working on OS X after disconnecting/reconnecting Virus TI or after Sleep/Wake cycle (fixed)
• DR: Distorted sound when using Sidechain function as audio in (fixed)
• 64-bit support for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7

Known issues:
• Graphic Performance under Windows 7 needs fine tuning.
Side chaining into audio instruments is currently not supported in Steinberg Cubase. The VST3 version shouldn't be used in a productive environment.



[OS v3.3.5.02 forum discussion (http://infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=31914)]

The original post in this thread has been edited to reflect the new OS.

The new OS is available for immediate download from Access' site:-

[Go! (http://www.access-music.de/page/render/login/1/lang/en/p/25/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html)]

Also announced:

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/TIOS4.jpg
TI OS v4

For all Virus TI|1 (inc. Snow) and TI|2 series, due for release shortly.

In short:
Six new stomp-box overdrive/distortion effects
Modelled vintage stomp boxes entitled:
• Mint, Curry, Saffron, Onion, Pepper and Chilli

New character model
• Speaker Cabinet emulation, to complement the new guitar stompbox effects

Two brand new filter effects (for post-processing)
• Vowel filter
• Comb filter

Mod matrix enhancement
• Full blown step-sequencer modulation capability via Arp-to-ModMatrix


[OS v4 info & videos] (http://www.access-music.de/page/render/lang/en/p/128/do/The_Virus_TI___Totally_Integrated_Synthesizers.html)
[OS v4 audio preview ~ 12.8MB MP3] (http://www.access-music.de/api/download/dlid/341/n/Preview%202010.mp3)

Date of release TBA (to be announced).

PS > Apologies for the intermittent updates, I'll try to keep up. I've also finalized migration of all the links on the first page to the newly redesigned Access site as much as I can.

[ShortBus]

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2010/01/17/wnamm10-virus-ti-os4/ BC on Sonic State at Namm showing and explaining the TI OS 4.

[enfield]

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2010/01/17/wnamm10-virus-ti-os4/ BC on Sonic State at Namm showing and explaining the TI OS 4.

<3 <3 <3

I'm glad they didn't forget to upload the coverage like last year :D

[Timo]

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2010/01/17/wnamm10-virus-ti-os4/ BC on Sonic State at Namm showing and explaining the TI OS 4.

Brilliant, cheers for that.

Managed to source it if you wish to download it directly:

[Sonic State - Virus TI OS v4 with Ben Crosland - 30.6MB Flash Video (http://sonicstate.s3.amazonaws.com/flv/wnamm10_access_virusti-os4.flv)]

[TheHobbit]

Are we there yet - muwahhh - how much futher!!!!

:•) OS4TW(•:

I kid just hoping for the update -

PS Please Access kik Steinberg in the 'dangly bits' we need them to get vsti sidechain working please.... I know you're reading this Marc ;)

[OSCandFilter]

Why are the 4.0x OS versions still listed under the Software Installer Public Beta Versions rather than Software Installer Release Versions?

[Timo]

A quick update pre-NAMM of everything recent and new...

TI OS v4.1.1.05 (http://virus.info/page/render/lang/en/p/25/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html) is the current full OS (non beta), released on 2nd December 2010. OS v4.1.1.05 changelog and discussion (http://infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=32566).

Most recent soundsets available free from Access' (http://virus.info/page/render/lang/en/p/25/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html) site:
• Ben Crosland Signature Sound Set 2011 [NEW]
Latest signature soundset created by Ben Crosland for Virus TI OS v4. "Phat basses, classic chip-tune blips, lush digital soundscapes, synapse-tickling leads and grinding arpeggiator grooves."

• VTG Electro Signature Set 2010 [NEW]
Dirty Electro soundset from VTG (http://www.vtgmusic.com/). "Dubstep-esque basses, nasty little arps, raunchy electro leads and ghostly ambient pads". More info. (http://www.vtgmusic.com/2009/03/womp-vtg-electro-patch-set-for-virus-ti-os2os3/)

• Richard Devine Signature Sound Set 2010 [NEW]
"Noise, dirt and distortion" mayhem from the latest TI Virus soundset of Richard Devine.

• Egostereo Signature Sound Set for Virus TI [NEW]
TI Virus Soundset from Egostereo (http://www.egostereo.com/ego/), DJs/remixers/producers duo Sandrino Beesley & Danny Minkella.

The first page has been updated to reflect the latest info.

Winter NAMM Show starts tomorrow, from 13th-16th January 2011.

A new TI OS v4.5 is expected for release including new vintage and modern chorus effects as one aspect.

A special edition of the TI Polar is (or will be) available called Dark Star:

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/darkstarpolar.png

http://virus.info/page/render/lang/en/p/157/do/Virus_TI_WhiteOut_Polar_Special_Edition.html

Last and certainly not least, Virus TI user "Reflective" has compiled a fantastic Parameter Reference Manual help guide for Virus TI OS v4.

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/reflective.png

See his thread: Compiled Help Module for VirusTI OS4 online (http://www.infekted.org/virus/showthread.php?t=32495).

[Timo]

Ben Crosland's most excellent TI Bootcamp Series:

Access-Music.de (http://www.access-music.de)

Individual videos on Access' homepage (large files).
Video format: *.Mov (Quicktime plugin (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/))

1.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-01.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep1_pwm.mov)
All About PWM (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep1_pwm.mov) (45mb)

2.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-02.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep2_softknobs.mov)
Soft Knobs (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep2_softknobs.mov) (33mb)

3.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-03.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep3_onepole.mov)
Analog 1-Pole Filter (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep3_onepole.mov) (86mb)

4.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-04.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep4_splitmode.mov)
Split Mode Filter Secrets (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep4_splitmode.mov) (58mb)

5.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-05.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep5_ringmodandfm.mov)
Ring-Mod & FM (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep5_ringmodandfm.mov) (39mb)

6.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-06.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep6_phat_oscillators.mov)
Phattening Up (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep6_phat_oscillators.mov) (23mb)

7.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-07.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/Virus%20TI%20Synthesis%20Boot%20Camp%20Lesson%2007%20-%20%20Animate%20Audio.mov)
Animating Audio (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep6_phat_oscillators.mov) (45mb)

8.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-08.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep8_grainformantsimple.mov)
Grain Oscillators (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep8_grainformantsimple.mov) (52mb)

9.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-09.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep9_VolumeModulationTricks.mov)
Volume Tricks (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep9_VolumeModulationTricks.mov) (50mb)

10.
http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/various/bootcamp-10.png (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep10_LFOunipolarbipolar.mov)
LFO Modes (http://www.virus.info/_files/VTI_bootcamp_ep10_LFOunipolarbipolar.mov) (58mb)

[Timo]

TI OS v5 has seen a minor update from v5.0.2.1 to v5.0.3.0 (released yesterday, 31st January 2013).

Includes a bug fix for TI Snow. [Changelog (http://virus.info/api/download/dlid/594/alternate/1/Virus%20TI%20Installer%205.0.3.00%20for%20Windows%2064%20bit)] [Download (http://virus.info/page/render/login/1/lang/en/p/171/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html)]

http://www.infekted.org/virus/images/announce/TIOS5small.jpg

[SHINOBI]

Still they didn t get out of beta???

[Timo]

The latest full release was:

TI OS v5.0.3.00 on 14th January 2013, last year. (This same version was also re-released 31st January 2013 after a minor addendum to the Snow).

Latest beta versions:

Windows: TI OS v5.0.4.02 - 25th June 2013
Mac OS X: TI OS v5.0.7.00 - 20th December 2013 (just before Xmas)

It's been a quiet year. Wonder if they have anything lined up for Winter NAMM this month (23-26th Jan 2014).

[SHINOBI]

So 5.0.3 is stable? I am not sure I wanna risk upgrading...:(
Can I update on Windows XP?

[Timo]

Didn't realise Access slipped out a maintenance update on 19th Feb 2014.

TI OS v5.0.8.00 (http://virus.info/page/render/lang/en/p/25/do/Downloads_user_manuals_and_additional_patches_for_the_virus_ti.html) for Snow, TI and TI|2.

Changelog v5.0.8.0 (http://www.infekted.org/virus/files/OS50800_changelog.pdf) with changes since TIOS v5:

About TIOS 5.0.8.0
-IN: OSX Support for Mavericks 10.9
-IN: Apple Logic Pro X Setup added
-VC: Under certain circumstances some DAW related key commands stop working
-SE: Under certain circumstances a slight modulation of the higher frequencies was audible when using Total Integration.
Known issues:
-Side chaining into audio instruments is currently not supported in Steinberg Cubase. This issue needs to be addressed by Steinberg.
-AAX Avid Pro Tools 11 plug-in format not supported

About TIOS 5.0.4
Resolved issues, refinements and new features:
-VC: Limited parameter automation in Ableton Live when using Audio Unit plug-in (fixed)
-IN: Revised documentation (updated Reference Manual, updated Sequencer Guides)

About TIOS 5.0.3
Resolved issues, refinements and new features:
-HI: Common parameters not available in TI Snow (fixed)

About TIOS 5.0.2
Resolved issues, refinements and new features:
Release version.

About TIOS 5.0.1 Public Beta
Resolved issues, refinements and new features:
Virus TI OS Release Notes
-VC: in Garage Band, mouse dragging always moved Plug-In window (fixed)
-VC: in OS X 10.8., patches might be synced each time VC is opened (fixed)
-VC: Plug-In not working after waking up from sleep mode in OS X 10.8 (fixed)
-VC: frequency of Varislope and XFade filters not cannot be automated (fixed)
-IN: better installation experience in OS X 10.8
-DR: (Windows 7 64 bit) Driver crackles with certain HW configurations (fixed)

About TIOS 5.0.0 Public Beta
Resolved issues, refinements and new features:
-SE: two additional envelope generators (added)
-SE: new effects in Filter Bank section (added)
-VC: stereo Plug-In for FL Studio 10 (added)
-IN: Virus TI Snow tutorial song for Sonar (added)
-DR (Windows): Under certain conditions, busy GUI can result in crackling (fixed)
-DR (Mac): 48k session did not open on certain Mac models (fixed)
-VC: cursor keys did not work in Protools 9 OS X (fixed)
-VC: some MIDI controllers did not work in Studio One/VST3 (fixed)

[paragenic]

Latest update to Virus TI OS v5.0.8.00 caused my TI Mk 1 to hang when switching between patches... not a show stopper but an unnecessary pain.

Anyone else experiencing this? Think I'm going to downgrade.

[TheHobbit]

Latest update to Virus TI OS v5.0.8.00 caused my TI Mk 1 to hang when switching between patches... not a show stopper but an unnecessary pain.

Anyone else experiencing this? Think I'm going to downgrade.

Not had problems personally; Windows8.1Prox64.
Even have my patches stored on a secondary drie using smartlink shortcut method.

[rhampton]

I recently purchased a Virus Ti2 and i absolutely love it. i'm glad to be a part of this Forum..This is indeed the Best Desktop synth i have owned...

[Timo]

I recently purchased a Virus Ti2 and i absolutely love it. i'm glad to be a part of this Forum..This is indeed the Best Desktop synth i have owned...

Congrats and welcome to the forum, the TI2 is a beast and will keep you occupied for years. :)

[rhampton]

Yes i agree..i tend to buy and sell a lot but after having the Ti2 for a few weeks now, i realize there's nothing else better i would get...I love the power of the Multi-Timbral setup and the effects...there's nothing lacking on this thing...i got a good deal on eBay and i do not regret...I haven't check the OS and the latest version tho..i seem to be quite satisfied the way it is..but just out of curiosity, is the latest OS a big improvement from the previous OS?

[Michael Vilogi]

just got a used one, this is super informative thanks!