Virus TI Snow MIDI in Standalone Mode - The Unofficial Access Virus & Virus TI Forum

MAX · #1 16.07.2009, 06:11 AM

Hi, I'm new to Virus TI, so here's a question:
When I connect midi keyboard [midi out] to my snow in standalone mode [midi in] - there's no sound from the Virus.

I tried 2 different keyboards and midi cables, checked midi filters and channel settings (seems to be correct - 1st channel is set everywhere including the TI), still nothing happens...
I could get it sound via audition, so this is not an audio issue for sure.
Firmware version - 2.7.3, I haven't updated it and haven't used the VC yet.
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DGche8 · #2 16.07.2009, 07:42 AM

Have you tried holding EDIT/SHIFT and Panic button to turn off all midi notes? This has happened to me sometimes or I'll power down and restart the snow by holding down EDIT/SHIFT and PART buttons simultaneously or disconnect the power chord to reset. I hope this helps.

Also, I highly recommend updating to the latest drivers because it works really well, for me, in Live 7 and Protools 7.4LE and as standalone synth w/controller keyboard.

MAX · #3 16.07.2009, 03:49 PM

Updated the OS to 3.0.3 -- still no results (((((
Also reseting virus and midi panic didn't help.

Can I somehow check whether or not the midi ports work??

Any ideas? I start to become desperate, don't want to return it.........
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DGche8 · #4 16.07.2009, 06:20 PM

in EDIT Congif, scroll through until you see MIDI 1/3 at the top of the screen. Is the MIDI Device ID set to Omni or to a specific channel? I have mys Snow set up to omni and Global Channel is set to one. On 2nd page of the midi in EDIT CONFIG, midi clock is sync to external and Midi Volume enabled. Also, make sure that your controller's midi in/out is set to MIDI and not USB. I had the same problem and I then set my keyboard's MIDI transmit from USB to MIDI and voila the virus came to life again.

MAX · #5 16.07.2009, 08:28 PM

No, nothing works

MIDI i/o seems to be dead...

So what am I supposed to do? Anyone?
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marc · #6 16.07.2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MAX

No, nothing works

MIDI i/o seems to be dead...

So what am I supposed to do? Anyone?

you might want to wait until the next OS will be out. there is a snow specific fix for midi communication. i cannot tell, if it will help in your case but it might be worth a try. we're finalising the version right now and in case, no new issue shows up, there should be a new public beta within days.

best, marc

simonharris · #7 14.07.2010, 05:48 PM

Hi, did you ever solve this, I have a new Snow and it's driving me nuts! No sound from the Snow with a connected Midi keyboard, I have tried a Yamaha and a Novation and nothing plays the Snow - how can they sell them with such a crazy fault? I got it to play only when an external instrument channel is selected in Logic and then through the jack outs only. I have never heard anything from the Snow in standalone mode with a Midi keyboard straight into it.