Recent leap in T|2 price. Thinking about getting a C now.

[Synthisternation]

Did you guys realize the average price of the new virus jumped from ~$2,800 to $3,250?!?! I was really on the verge of laying down the cash to pick one up, but I couldn't afford it then, so I wont be now. I'm thinking about getting a used virus C box instead of the 61 key T|. These units are perfectly capable of making the aggressive sounds of the T|, right? I've heard the older units are best for harsh sounds. That the T| have better string patches and such, but the a, b and c is where its at. This is what I've heard. What do you guys think on the older models vrs the new line when it comes to more EBM/industrial sounds? Also, does anyone know the reason behind the new price jump?

[djflan]

I think the new ones sound exactly the same....perhaps clearer b/c of the new DACs. The advantage is the sounds that you can't create with a/b/c series (hypersaw, wavetable, etc)...if you ask me, the hypersaw alone is worth it.....and why not get a snow if price is an issue?

[Synthisternation]

I don't like the snow because I'm more of a hands on kinda guy. I like to be able to twist the knobs right in front of me. Does that make any sense?

[jdmmade]

WOW WTF, Great timing for me, holy crap....... 3,150 WOW! I got it at 2,500 new. I am glad about that one!

[Larchi]

You have to get a Ti model I think - Virus Control makes building sounds so easy and the Graintable and Formant Oscillators sound amazing.

[ShortBus]

You can get a Ti mk1 really cheap and you probably wont be missing much at all. They are virtually identicle and Ive never been sorry for buying a Ti polar1 instead of a ti2 polar.

[sawtooth]

I don't think the price went up as much as the dollar became weaker against the euro. so, yes, for you the price went up (which is all that matters), but I think if you lived in germany, it would stay the same.

[Spacer]

omg.. for one second i thought that the company raised the price of the virus...

[luciphercolors]

I got a new-ish in-store demo model at Guitar Center for $1740 with tax

Poor little guy is really banged up though. GC does not take care of their stuff :-/

[Reynold]

I got my Virus Ti2 desktop for $2150.00 AUS brand new sent from USA with insurance and taxes paid WOOOHOOOO, im glad i know the right people LOL