im beginning to understand just how important the mod matrix is for shaping sound on the virus. i havent used my virus b that much but i went through the first 30 pages of howard scarr's tutorial and the mod matrix is essential for emulating analog filter types. absolutely essential. if the K Station doesnt have a mod matrix its going to sound fairly static in comparison to the virus.
one of the great things about it is its ability to modulate pretty much any control parameter. or set it to modulate itself. it lends itself to a movement in the sound which you cant really get in your average run of the mill virtual analogue.
what is your budget? you must specifiy a budget.
because you can get a virus b desktop on ebay for ?400. you can get a nord lead 2 rack for about ?350. doesnt have the mod options that the virus has but it sounds great anyway and its so easy to use. k station for about ?200.
virus b's cost alot less than virus c's and theres not that much difference. for most intents and purposes they are identical with the exception of a few features on the c which arent on the b (moog filter/3 band EQ) and a revised control surface. the EQ you can do with plugins no problem. and the moog filter. well. i dont think its worth having a new filter type for an extra ?250. id rather buy another synth with that money. seriously look into a 2nd hand virus b desktop.
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