Is the Virus TI2 a stable platform?

[Berni]

Well even Access say dont use in a productive environment...& I have to agree. Despite the latest OS being described as a full release it is still a long way off. The AU & VST versions are pretty good but the RTAS version sucks, so if you use pro tools I would not recommend it if you need the TI side of it.
Works good as a standalone.

[drakeblood]

in standalone is fairly stable. if your usage is this one then you can go for the TI2.

the problem is when used with the VirusControl, then it can screw up easily and even more easily, without any Access support to save you, if you use an host that is not in their "support list"... i'm one of those screwed (Reaper user), even if i have to admit that 3.0.3 is a bit more usable, sometimes i have sessions of 5-8 hours without a crash. (and sometimes it crashes 30 times in a row so i just turn all off and go play with another synth)

[gibsonguy909]

Thanks for the replies guys. My most likely setup would be stand-alone for now. So it sounds like it's a feasible option if I am willing to wait for later OS versions before I integrate to my Logic 8 on Mac setup...

[Chicago]

Originally Posted by gibsonguy909

Thanks for the replies guys. My most likely setup would be stand-alone for now. So it sounds like it's a feasible option if I am willing to wait for later OS versions before I integrate to my Logic 8 on Mac setup...

One thing to also keep in mind is this. This is a forum, there are all kinds of opinions and theories floating around, there are are plenty of us that are doing just fine with our units both standalone and with VC.

There have been plenty of posts on this forum that end up with some sort of asterisk next to them in the end (unsupported hosts, clogged USB chains, hubs, old OSs, old DAWs, cracked software, home-built PC's, etc).

Take it all with a grain of salt.

[Berni]

Originally Posted by Chicago

One thing to also keep in mind is this. This is a forum, there are all kinds of opinions and theories floating around, there are are plenty of us that are doing just fine with our units both standalone and with VC.

There have been plenty of posts on this forum that end up with some sort of asterisk next to them in the end (unsupported hosts, clogged USB chains, hubs, old OSs, old DAWs, cracked software, home-built PC's, etc).

Take it all with a grain of salt.

Well non of the above here...just buggy access software.

[drakeblood]

none of the above except maybe the *unsupported host*... but lately i crash less with Reaper than with Cubase4 so maybe my * is even more positive that what you think!

[Matariki]

I own both a first generation Ti Kb and a Polar ti2 both work without any major problems on my logic 8 setup.

Hardly anyone will in general report here that he is very happy with his virus because this is what you would expect when you buy a virus. Users are predominantly coming here when they have a problem. Therefore, many post are dealing with problems and it appears as if everyone has problems judged by the number of posts but I guess that the majority of access customers are actually very happy with their equipment. Access would most likely be long out of business if that wouldn't be the case. However, the problems reported here give you a flavour of what can happen and where problems can occur. Certain combinations of hard and software are not working very well or not at all. The total integration part is where, to my understanding, most of the problems are located. If the integration is a must have make sure your DAW software is officially supported or known to work.

[Talos]

Originally Posted by Berni

Well even Access say dont use in a productive environment...& I have to agree. Despite the latest OS being described as a full release it is still a long way off. The AU & VST versions are pretty good but the RTAS version sucks, so if you use pro tools I would not recommend it if you need the TI side of it.

It doesn't say do not use TIOS v3,
it says "The VST3 version shouldn't be used in a productive environment".
I use protools and my virus ti without too much bother.

The TI has been very stable for me for a long time, nothing like the early days when it actually had noticeable, even severe bugs.

Not to say some people don't have bugs now, I appreciate how frustrating it can be when your beloved instrument doesn't work as desired.

But given all the new features and frequent hot fixes, I can put up with it.

[Chicago]

Originally Posted by Berni

Well even Access say dont use in a productive environment...& I have to agree. Despite the latest OS being described as a full release it is still a long way off. The AU & VST versions are pretty good but the RTAS version sucks, so if you use pro tools I would not recommend it if you need the TI side of it.
Works good as a standalone.

Dude - read more, smoke less. They are talking about the VST3 version.

[Berni]

Originally Posted by Chicago

Dude - read more, smoke less. They are talking about the VST3 version.

I was replying to the original poster of the thread who DID NOT specify which platform he/she uses. Put the crack pipe down & learn to read.