Is the Virus TI2 a stable platform? - The Unofficial Access Virus & Virus TI Forum

gibsonguy909 · #1 09.06.2009, 01:16 AM

Hi guys, I am here b/c I am moments, er, ok a few days, away from ordering my first Virus. I have to admit I am a little freaked out by the large number of bug fixes I see go out in the different software releases...which leads me to ask the question; is the Virus a stable platform? Do I need to be worried? These things are not chump-change, and I don't want to make a purchase I regret later!

Thanks all,
Dave

Sonis · #2 09.06.2009, 02:04 AM

From my experience with my TI2 so far the answer would definitely have to be no. If you are really after stability buy a first gen TI and don't upgrade to OS3. Sadly the TI2 can't downgrade to OS2 so I can hardly even use the virus right now, it works fine for a few hours and then goes on a crashing spree. It'll be well worth the money once it's fixed though.

Of course there are plenty of people that don't have problems with it too.

Berni · #3 09.06.2009, 02:30 AM

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 · #4 09.06.2009, 02:43 AM

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 · #5 09.06.2009, 03:17 AM

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 · #6 09.06.2009, 05:17 AM

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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.

Talos · #7 09.06.2009, 10:10 AM

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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 · #8 09.06.2009, 05:40 PM

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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 · #9 09.06.2009, 09:23 PM

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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.

Chicago · #10 09.06.2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Berni

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.

Sending some love to Key West.