Another Virus On The Way!

[Phil T.]

Hello forum,

Thought I'd introduce myself. My name, as you may have guessed, is Phil. I just ordered a Virus C, which should arrive next week. Early next week, I hope.

I'm a middle-aged lawyer from California who has played drums since 1970. That definitely makes me middle-aged. From my college music days, I have some background in classical and jazz theory, keyboards, and I've dabbled in mallet percussion. I'm in the process putting together a home studio. I don't have a dedicated computer yet -- it's all hardware so far. (I'll eventually do computer based recording and/or synthesis but have enough on my hands for the moment.) So far its:

- Akai MPC2000xl sequencer/sampler
- Akai Z8 sampler/midi-module
- Virus C
- Waldorf Micro Q Rack
- Simmons SDSV and SDS7 electronic drums
- Acoustic drum kit

I found a lot of the gear used (and cheap!) on ebay (the Virus is new, however). I have MUCH to learn. MUCH.

My taste in music leans towards Miles Davis, King Crimson, and the bizarre generally. My intent is to create sequences and soundscapes to which I can play/record live drums (acoustic and electric). I don't know exactly what the music is going to sound like, but I'm sure it will follow my general taste for the bizarre.

See you in the forum.

Phil T.