What? This is more myth than fact. Have a look at waveforms recorded in a sampler or DAW. Digital is not tracking an envelope like analog, its a perfect mathematical calculation of the amplitude as far as the resolution the programmers have given it (steppy envelopes are the result of not giving the envelope curves enough attention).

You may like analog's imperfections, but its not better nor is it intentional.

Oh dear, looks like I've sparked yet another bizarre analog theories vs digital theories debate....

I never meant to compare the Virus with the LP, let me make that perfectly clear, They're COMPLETELY different instruments....

I'm pretty sure the difference we hear in various instruments is in their quality of build and design. It's crazy to say analog automatically sounds better. I once built an analog synth that proves my point (awful...)

There is a lot of evidence that the imperfections and random qualities of some good analog synths add to the quality of their sound. If that appeals to you....

And let's make the distinction again, It's what we HEAR that is important, regardless of if it's analog, digital, or built out of balsa wood and a nugget of plutonium. If you like it and can make a good sound, hooray!

The Little Phatty kicks ass. The Virus kicks ass. Lots of stuff kicks ass. You kick ass, A-fucken-men.

Mate, the only thing which sparked a debate is pure ENVY.

I'm not likely to afford an analog Moog of any kind. But just suppose I did, you couldn't get the smile off my face.

B

Do some research into the culture vulture, I looked at it recently and not convince...its popularity can be misleading. You may also want to check out some TLAudio valve compressors or the like...very smooth yet can still make the most of the viruses and make it grungy ;)

Just an opionion which is what kit buying is all about !

I was sold on the virus in part because of its distortion. I love my LP's overload, but I also love my sweet little zippery RADIAS' drive. Digital distortion has just as much character as analog, just different charachter. I like the Virus because it walks a fine line between digital sound and analog sound, including the sound of its distortions and 'analog' settings.