NEW TI Users - Lets hear your opinions......

[ben crosland]

Originally Posted by blay

Howard Scarr wrote the manual for the TI, as he did for all previous virus models,

This is the first Virus manual that Howard has written. To be honest, I can't see why anyone would have such problem with it - it is written in good English, and has practical walkthroughs at every step. I don't have a printed version, mind - there may be some incongruity in there between text and screenshots in that.

[nvisibl]

I thought that the Manual looked really good in format and clear in instruction, covering all the functions of the synth. I haven't read all the content yet so cant fully comment but looks fine in skimming through it.

[rigamortis]

sorry, i haven't actually read or seen the virus manual yet, i was reffering to other manuals i've had, such as roland v-synth, korg electribe mx etc.

they do funny things like refer you to the wrong page from the index, spelling mistakes etc.

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

The Virus TI manual cannot be technically faulted.....its very thorough. What would have been really great....would have been to have a longer intro detaling some geeky facts about the desingers.....hell....a pic or two of the factory and staff?

I love putting faces to synths....

Take Dave Smith and the late Dr Moog, they were very active in the public domain. Great PR. Why doesnt Chris or Marc (I know u do Ben!) attend these trade conventions etc? Correct me if im wrong....but do they?

When I first saw a picture of the guy who designed the Jupiter 8 I was really excited. I look at the picture and wonder what was going throuh their brain as they designed the monster.

DS

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

I just want to savour these moments. My post count has just hit the 1980's....

DS

[glendale]

My first post, hi to everyone

Just installed the TI (Desktop) and actually it worked well, no bigger problems on WinXP and Sonar.

But I must admit, the manual isn't helpful - I've already tried most of the written by myself. So I haven't found an answer on the following questions (maybe you have a hint for me)

Is it possible to plug and use () the TI via USB but don't use the VirusControl VST? Or do I need to use the normal Midi interface then?

If I use the VST, how do I tell the TI to output the sound through the outputs and not the soundcard? Well, I've found a way by clicking around, but it'll be great to get a re-producable hint

Anyway, great synth, fantastic sound. Absolutely love it!

Cheers!
glen

[ben crosland]

Originally Posted by glendale

Is it possible to plug and use () the TI via USB but don't use the VirusControl VST? Or do I need to use the normal Midi interface then?

This is fine - it is not compulsory to use VC. Just select Virus TI Synth as the midi port.

If I use the VST, how do I tell the TI to output the sound through the outputs and not the soundcard? Well, I've found a way by clicking around, but it'll be great to get a re-producable hint

VC-Common Page - click on Main Out and select one of the non-usb outs

[glendale]

Originally Posted by ben crosland

This is fine - it is not compulsory to use VC. Just select Virus TI Synth as the midi port.

Just tried it and it won't work ... I don't hear anything. Is there a Midi Implementation table around, maybe I haven't found the right bank/program yet ...

Thanks

p.s. VERY great sounds, btw

[ben crosland]

Originally Posted by glendale

Just tried it and it won't work ... I don't hear anything. Is there a Midi Implementation table around, maybe I haven't found the right bank/program yet ...

Have you selected the Virus ASIO as the audio device? And what happens when you play a note - do you see a little 1/4 note in the TI's display?

p.s. VERY great sounds, btw

Thanks

[glendale]

Originally Posted by ben crosland

Have you selected the Virus ASIO as the audio device? And what happens when you play a note - do you see a little 1/4 note in the TI's display?

That's it!! Thanks I'd choosen the "Virus TI Midi" port - but it needs to be "Virus TI Synth".

BTW: Do you know, if a Sonar instrument definition file already exists?

Cheerio,
glen