You can't really compare true analogue synth output to DA conversion, as true analogues aren't really converting from digital at all. Lowering the quality won't get you closer to an analogue synth I'm affraid - pitty.
I agree that the Virus can't do chunky bass the same as many pure analogue machines (it can get close with a heap of non-detuned, non-panspread unison- still not the same though). There are other VAs that get a closer feel with out using things like unison and FX however.
The thing I think VA excells at, is sounds with alot of movement without having modular patch cables lying everywhere.
There are many old analogue synths waiting to be picked up off ebay or whatever. Most are a fraction of the price of a TI, hense the reason I've picked up a few just for bass. VA has it's place in my studio though.
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