access virus C vocoder doesn't work
 

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 ...

:?

vocoder
 

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

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!

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.

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

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???

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

vocoders
 

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!