Virus TI Polar as AUX SEND/RETURN effect rack for mixer

[tutenchamun]

Hi everone,

I'm new now to the world of Access and have got myself a Virus TI Polar.

I have yet failed to find dummy-style config hints to achieve this:
I have my Virus hooked up to my mixer (Mackie) and wondered weater to config the virus as an AUX Send target with virus effect wet returns to the mixer - by finaly beeing able to mix the effect just as if the mixer would be hooked up to an normal effect box.

Extra kudos if I would still be able to use the Virus as a synth in parallel ...


The closest I got was:
http://virus.info/forum/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=281

... but it seems I too nob to follow, so I wanted to ask here and hope for someone who knows hot to do that.

All the best for nowto everyone willing to help ...

[MarPabl]

From the linked thread (had to struggle to read it, bad link), your best option is this:
1. Use the Search button on your Viris TI so you can browse the Programs by Category.
2. The first (leftmost) soft knob allow you to change the Category. Select the Input category.
3. Use the Value +/- to browse the Programs devoted to external audio processing. There are even Programs with effects already applied, which will be a good starting point for you.
4. Connect the aux from the mixer to the Input of the Virus TI.
5. When you play a key, you'll be able to hear the incoming sound.
6. Connect the output of the Virus to the return on the Mixer.

With this, you're done. Now more specific details to allow you to get the incoming audio without having to press a key:
1. Press the Edit button which allows you to configure the Program as a whole.
2. Use the Parameter +/- until you find the section "Inputs"
3. Set the mode to Static. This way the envelopes are disabled and you don't have to press a key to hear the incoming audio.
4. For Input select, match where you plugged the signal (L, R, L/R)

Regarding the ability to also be able to use the Virus as a "normal synth", you need to go to Multi mode and from there you associate the Input Program to one Part and your "normal" Program to other Part. You should make sure to send the incoming signal to a different output on the Virus (you have 3) to avoid mising the effects processor and the "normal synth"

BTW, read the Atomizer Reference manual. This one will explain nicely this IIRC.

[tutenchamun]

ok, ok, ...

that was a quick reply - and it sounds competent too ...
I am going to test that asap - I need to get hold of an aditional cable (AUX return) - but tzhat cannot be achieved until monday.
I am going to post any success on this ...

THX 4 UR fast help !!!!