The synth dreams are made of! I became obsessed with this synth for years purely based on a blog post about making psy trance. Almost 20 years later I own a polar and have a 128 key darkstar on loan. I could loose my life in this synth. Nothing compares to you babe
It really is a fantastic synth. It can do so much, and sound better than many today, especially if you know what you are doing! I never used the plug-in apart from to back up my sounds I have made from time to time, but you can do that with aura along all the other stuff if you want. The interface date I say it is better than the original!
I was planning to sell my TI couple of times, but after undusting it and comparing the sound with some modern vst synths, i was shocked, cause virus is still unarguably the winner! Most versatile and best digital synth ever made to me 🥰
Great job... I own both Polar and keyboard and I recognize every sound used well ... Virus is a great tool for sounding cinematrographic and professional productions ... these 47 minutes do it justice ... on many sounds I would have opened the pan spectrum even more, but this is a great selection of what Virus can do. Thanks, greetings from Italy
By far the best demo of this synth I’ve ever heard. Showcases its vast capabilities very nicely. Excellent playing. I’m definitely sold on it now. Thanks.
Einer der Besten Vorführungen die ich jemals für eine Synthesizer gesehen und gehört habe. Endlich eine Vorführung ohne dem Gequatsche von Leuten die wenig bis gar keine Ahnung haben.. Vielen dank an sie das haben sie wirklich sehr gut gemacht es dürfte sicherlich für viele zum kauf kommen mich eingeschlossen.!!
Some wonderful sounds hear and I never new this synth was this lush and powerful. It's definitely on my list now to purchase one. Thank you for the insight to this wonderful music machine.
really? i have never owned one, it has never had so much competition surely right now ... but this demo sounds amazing i'll admit that!! its sounds very different to my PEAK and XD (although hybrids) , im wondering whether to get one now, but with so many new digi 's like the HYDRASYNTH, The Modal Argon8 and the pricey Quantum i don't know... Hmmm
well maybe best VA yeah. And I love the attitude about integration especially. But does it compete sonically with the best sounding synths period? (like sequential and moog for example). Frankly, I don't think so. Unless you just really like that sound (I find it mild-mannered but somehow a bit 'dull'). If only integration was a goal of more hardware makers, they could compete with plug-ins more. As much as I love the sound of the Rev2 or Prophet6, or OB-6, for example, the companies attitude is like 'fuk you because our synths sound so good' seriously they don't seem to give a shit about editors and librarians, farming them out and making you pay extra and there are no good demos and no refunds on that software. Because honestly even when hardware sounds a bit better, if patch librarian tasks are cumbersome you might be like, well fuk this garbage. Just takes a lot of the fun out it and leaves me questioning the company's priorities. And even with the editor/librarian, those synths can have SO many quirks and shortcomings. With the Rev2 they LIED about full bitimbral opertion (right in the manual they lied). Even 3 years post releaseThe Rev2 will NOT respond to independent Pitchbend (or Aftertouch) on each 'layer' ! So unless you think pitchbend is not an iconic required ability of a synth, then no, the Rev2 is NOT 'two synths in one'.
Cool demo. I’ve been considering this as my first analog synth purchase. I use an MPC One with and iPad Pro 2021 , Korg Gadget 2 and other stuff I’ve bought…hooked up to a MPK Mini Mk3 controller and a pair of M50x cans. I’ve been thinking I can hook the Virus up to my MPC one and user the MPK mini to play it and use the mpc as the main sequencer. I will probably end up buying this sometime in the near future. I’ve always wanted a Virus and when I saw the polar and now hearing how it sounds….I’m sold on it. Thanks for the demo!
I think you should learn the difference between an analog synth, digital synth and a hybrid synth before making a purchase. This is not an analog synth, it’s a damn good sounding digital synth.
I had a TI2 keyboard once. I could never compress the audio well enough to capture how BIG this thing is straight into an analog mixer. Lovely synth and GREAT DEMO
Im really wanting to like the hydrasynth but it just doesn't sound as good as this. This thing not only sounds unreal and complex. But musical and haunting
I borrowed a hyndrasynth to see if I want one. I kinda do, but I bought a Virus. There is no contest whatsoever in sound. I do miss the polyphonic aftertouch and workflow of the Hydra but I just can't argue with the Virus sound. And the keybed is really good.
My TI polar is on the way, I can’t wait. I’ve got plenty of synths both analog and digital and I love them and use them all frequently but something about the sound of the Virus really appeals to me. I really doubt it’s the end all be all synth that some claim it to be I don’t expect it to replace any of my synths at all but I do expect a nicely crafted VA with an ok amount of modulation and a top notch effects section. When I get it I’m going to do the complete opposite of every Virus owner I’ve talked to so far and I’m going to completely wipe the user presets and replace them all with Init patches then I’m going to just sit down with it and dive in deep 🤘🏽
You really know how to make great music with the Virus! Did you ever record an album with it? In Bandcamp I just find one album from you, and there you apparently didn’t use the TI.
had a Polar for 14 years now, realised how good the layout is with all the controls just above the keyboard, makes tweaking soo easy. Had ideas of getting the keyboard version but all controls sit to the left.
Thats because the face is always the same. They synth engine/electronics always fills the same amount of space whether it's polar, keyboard, or desktop. Keeps costs down for them i guess.
Such a beautiful sounding synth. What is the main difference between this and TI2 keyboard version. Which one should i go for in terms of usability, sounddesign, stackings layers, multitimbrality etc etc? I mainly make progressive house, ambient and cinematic kind of stuff.
@@PanuMSavolainen - i got myself a TI2 :) Btw - these presets, are they included in any soundpack or have you made them? i would gladly pay for it, please let me know, thanks!
@@derekbaker3279 I have really not much experience with older virus models, but; going with ti, has more everything, more knobs on interface, more synth engines, effect section per part(!) and so on. You arent getting those scifi movie sounds and all the efx potential that ti has with earlier models. for example grain and formant oscs are unique to virus ti... i mean, going with b you are essentially getting something like a nord lead, pretty straight forward virtual analog. with ti you are getting super powerful digital synthesizer that happens to be also be fully multitimbral. sound quality is subjective, though notable point is ti has for example hypersaw oscillator that aliases way less than "classic" oscillator.
@@oz1836 Mine is TI 1 but they probably have same patch set or you can load them anyway. Sometimes I make heavy tweaking while playing or record it to midi-track. Usually you can't overwrite ROM-patches.
I think access Virus TI en general are good my problem is they haven’t come out with an update for almost 2 years I can’t use cause Catalina isn’t comparable with virus ti polar can we talk about that serious problem before we let the sound goes in our head thx
alain arritola I continue to use it like any other synth. Not once in my years of owning the Virus TI2 Darkstar have I ran the software with it. Only audio output and midi... beautiful sound every time.
I really liked the sound from 0:01 - 47:15
That was my favorite part too!
jajajajaajjaja
The TI is a synth every synth-lover should have in his setup. People who say they don't like the Virus TI are talking complete nonsense.
The synth dreams are made of! I became obsessed with this synth for years purely based on a blog post about making psy trance. Almost 20 years later I own a polar and have a 128 key darkstar on loan. I could loose my life in this synth. Nothing compares to you babe
Not when they abandoned the project for some stupid amp! Access music is a joke.
All support dead, no compatible with max os Ventura yet they have no shame selling it on Sweetwater 😅
It really is a fantastic synth. It can do so much, and sound better than many today, especially if you know what you are doing! I never used the plug-in apart from to back up my sounds I have made from time to time, but you can do that with aura along all the other stuff if you want. The interface date I say it is better than the original!
@@Simbor-rh1dj Backwards compatibility for an OS is the OS manufacturers (Apple) problem. My TI has been running fine from Win XP to Win 11.
This is fantastic. I've just had the whole thing playing in the background while I go about my business. So beautiful to listen to.
I was planning to sell my TI couple of times, but after undusting it and comparing the sound with some modern vst synths, i was shocked, cause virus is still unarguably the winner! Most versatile and best digital synth ever made to me 🥰
Real nice to hear a demo from someone that doesn’t just scroll through presets . Nice patches , nice music 👍
Great job... I own both Polar and keyboard and I recognize every sound used well ... Virus is a great tool for sounding cinematrographic and professional productions ... these 47 minutes do it justice ... on many sounds I would have opened the pan spectrum even more, but this is a great selection of what Virus can do. Thanks, greetings from Italy
By far the best demo of this synth I’ve ever heard. Showcases its vast capabilities very nicely. Excellent playing. I’m definitely sold on it now. Thanks.
Just bought one ..
Dream finally realised ❤️
I now finally have 1. A mint 61 key version T.I. Years of anticipating it I got it plus a case.
Einer der Besten Vorführungen die ich jemals für eine Synthesizer gesehen und gehört habe. Endlich eine Vorführung ohne dem Gequatsche von Leuten die wenig bis gar keine Ahnung haben.. Vielen dank an sie das haben sie wirklich sehr gut gemacht es dürfte sicherlich für viele zum kauf kommen mich eingeschlossen.!!
Some wonderful sounds hear and I never new this synth was this lush and powerful.
It's definitely on my list now to purchase one.
Thank you for the insight to this wonderful music machine.
Sehr schön gespielt und ein toller Einblick ins Spährische...
Very nicely played and a great insight into the spherical ...
Really enjoy your videos. You completely understand the essence of capturing melodic, atmospheric, and moving pieces of electronic music.
Listening for the 5th+ time. This time in a massage chair. Lovely!
Glad you like the Virus I sold to you :) Your sounds are amazing...Also, patch "Dziunio" was a great fun! All best!
Still the best VA synth out there. I own the TI2 and I always come back to it. The Polar always looks amazing.
really? i have never owned one, it has never had so much competition surely right now ... but this demo sounds amazing i'll admit that!! its sounds very different to my PEAK and XD (although hybrids) , im wondering whether to get one now, but with so many new digi 's like the HYDRASYNTH, The Modal Argon8 and the pricey Quantum i don't know... Hmmm
@@elliotdavidson7137 virus has millions of patches and a community willing to share it. I havent even heard of any of the synths you posted.
well maybe best VA yeah. And I love the attitude about integration especially. But does it compete sonically with the best sounding synths period? (like sequential and moog for example). Frankly, I don't think so. Unless you just really like that sound (I find it mild-mannered but somehow a bit 'dull'). If only integration was a goal of more hardware makers, they could compete with plug-ins more. As much as I love the sound of the Rev2 or Prophet6, or OB-6, for example, the companies attitude is like 'fuk you because our synths sound so good' seriously they don't seem to give a shit about editors and librarians, farming them out and making you pay extra and there are no good demos and no refunds on that software. Because honestly even when hardware sounds a bit better, if patch librarian tasks are cumbersome you might be like, well fuk this garbage. Just takes a lot of the fun out it and leaves me questioning the company's priorities. And even with the editor/librarian, those synths can have SO many quirks and shortcomings. With the Rev2 they LIED about full bitimbral opertion (right in the manual they lied). Even 3 years post releaseThe Rev2 will NOT respond to independent Pitchbend (or Aftertouch) on each 'layer' ! So unless you think pitchbend is not an iconic required ability of a synth, then no, the Rev2 is NOT 'two synths in one'.
@@eltouristoduo ????
@@TheRealDirtySkillz how do I connect with the virus community to get patches?
Wow this demo really took me on a journey!
You sir! Sold me on the Access Virus TI synthesizer:)! Wow! Good job...
I’ve been using mine since 2012. One of the best demo so far. Well done dude!
One of the best Virus Demos I’ve seen so far!
Nicely done! 🎶👍😊
OMG finally another video from You! Liked, added to favorites now time to listen to this 47 minutes long journey.
SO HAPPY to have found this.. You always do great demos, and I'm just waiting for my Ti to arrive....
Lucky you!
Just starting to delve into the amazing abilities of the Virus (using my other YT account): ua-cam.com/video/Yvj9wEeqSP0/v-deo.html
Makes me wonder if Korg's Wavestate was actually inspired by this device, and not their first iteration.
Great presentation for great stuff ! Thank you !
Best demo of this synth Ive heard yet
This is lovely. Thank you for sharing. Quite the inspiration.
Peace.
Cool demo. I’ve been considering this as my first analog synth purchase. I use an MPC One with and iPad Pro 2021 , Korg Gadget 2 and other stuff I’ve bought…hooked up to a MPK Mini Mk3 controller and a pair of M50x cans. I’ve been thinking I can hook the Virus up to my MPC one and user the MPK mini to play it and use the mpc as the main sequencer. I will probably end up buying this sometime in the near future. I’ve always wanted a Virus and when I saw the polar and now hearing how it sounds….I’m sold on it. Thanks for the demo!
I think you should learn the difference between an analog synth, digital synth and a hybrid synth before making a purchase. This is not an analog synth, it’s a damn good sounding digital synth.
The best ambient
This is really masterpiece guys
I had a TI2 keyboard once. I could never compress the audio well enough to capture how BIG this thing is straight into an analog mixer. Lovely synth and GREAT DEMO
Virus heaven! 😀👍
Wonderful Sound with Virus
Thats one badass synth, ima get me one !
sounds amazing
🔥🔥🔥 it’s like the nexxus 2 of synths. Even kind of looks like the gui
nexus is actually based on the virus
reminds me of JMJ in parts, lovely ambience. great work
Nice work.
This is the ever BEST demo :)))
Thx!!!
you might also like this one: ua-cam.com/video/h9v4qYYr12A/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Christian%27sSonicSpaces
:D
Im really wanting to like the hydrasynth but it just doesn't sound as good as this. This thing not only sounds unreal and complex. But musical and haunting
I borrowed a hyndrasynth to see if I want one. I kinda do, but I bought a Virus. There is no contest whatsoever in sound. I do miss the polyphonic aftertouch and workflow of the Hydra but I just can't argue with the Virus sound. And the keybed is really good.
My TI polar is on the way, I can’t wait. I’ve got plenty of synths both analog and digital and I love them and use them all frequently but something about the sound of the Virus really appeals to me. I really doubt it’s the end all be all synth that some claim it to be I don’t expect it to replace any of my synths at all but I do expect a nicely crafted VA with an ok amount of modulation and a top notch effects section. When I get it I’m going to do the complete opposite of every Virus owner I’ve talked to so far and I’m going to completely wipe the user presets and replace them all with Init patches then I’m going to just sit down with it and dive in deep 🤘🏽
Did you wipe it? There's lots of great ones. And have fun deleting thousands upon thousands of presets haha
Nice job.
You really know how to make great music with the Virus! Did you ever record an album with it? In Bandcamp I just find one album from you, and there you apparently didn’t use the TI.
Very good....again:)
had a Polar for 14 years now, realised how good the layout is with all the controls just above the keyboard, makes tweaking soo easy. Had ideas of getting the keyboard version but all controls sit to the left.
Thats because the face is always the same. They synth engine/electronics always fills the same amount of space whether it's polar, keyboard, or desktop. Keeps costs down for them i guess.
@@ComposerMichaelDow yeah, it's just a shame they didn't centre the controls on the keyboard version.
reallü nice
Will you ever make preset banks? I would buy
❤
This looks and sounds so damn great...Would you donate it to me😅🤣
Such a beautiful sounding synth. What is the main difference between this and TI2 keyboard version. Which one should i go for in terms of usability, sounddesign, stackings layers, multitimbrality etc etc? I mainly make progressive house, ambient and cinematic kind of stuff.
I think TI2 got just more DSP-power which means more voices.
@@PanuMSavolainen - i got myself a TI2 :) Btw - these presets, are they included in any soundpack or have you made them? i would gladly pay for it, please let me know, thanks!
I love the sound of this synth! Nice demo. Can I ask how the Virus TI2 is, compared to this one?
it has more cpu power, and 20 more voices! :D
@@EpocaDura Thank you.
I have a feeling that the thumbs down are from Dune users(I own Dune 3 too, relax lol) or vst only users, who wish their vsts could sound like this.
Doubtful...
Dune 3 has stellar filters, Virus can't touch those. Then again, I never saw Dune as a Virus replacement, but an "inspired by".
@@EvilDragon666 I use both. It’s the character of the Virus that no one can match to me.
👍👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿
Which preset is this @24:40 ? its amazing
Picked up a Ti2 recently so would like to know hehe :)
i have a virus ti desktop best purchase Ive ever made
is it very different to this Polar?
@@malthus101 its the same, polar is just white keyboard version with 37keys.
@@kaitsu9608 How does the Virus B compare to the TI2 in terms of sound quality, interface, synth engine, effects, and interface? Thanks in advance...
@@derekbaker3279 I have really not much experience with older virus models, but; going with ti, has more everything, more knobs on interface, more synth engines, effect section per part(!) and so on. You arent getting those scifi movie sounds and all the efx potential that ti has with earlier models. for example grain and formant oscs are unique to virus ti... i mean, going with b you are essentially getting something like a nord lead, pretty straight forward virtual analog. with ti you are getting super powerful digital synthesizer that happens to be also be fully multitimbral. sound quality is subjective, though notable point is ti has for example hypersaw oscillator that aliases way less than "classic" oscillator.
@@kaitsu9608 Awesome! 👏 Thank you for taking the time to send a detailed reply. It is very helpful. ☺
Are those factory presets?
Yes, more or less edited and realtime tweaked
can i know where i can find this sound : RAM D 127 DZainsawJS ?? thank you for this test by the way.
These are factory presets which I have usually edited more or less. I used DZ to mark patches I liked and sometimes edited.
@@PanuMSavolainen thanks ^^great demo 👍
money... that is where it goes
This thing just sounds... brilliant?! Saw one in a local resell shop for £1k today! Hmm
Love it. Any idea why there is so much background hiss/noise in the recording? I've heard other Virus recordings with none of the noise.
Probably two things: too low audio level when recorded and i remember it went thru old Mackie LM3204 mixer
@@PanuMSavolainen cheers, thanks! Am pondering buying a virus so wanted to ask :)
These are the stock factory presets???? If not where can I buy these?
Yes they should be factory presets.
@@PanuMSavolainen of the ti 2 right ?
@@oz1836 Mine is TI 1 but they probably have same patch set or you can load them anyway. Sometimes I make heavy tweaking while playing or record it to midi-track. Usually you can't overwrite ROM-patches.
@PanuMSavolainen nice, I've found the presets on the ti 2 factory banks actually. I own a virus snow and have some banks
@@PanuMSavolainen thanks for the help
You could make music albums not just demos
I think access Virus TI en general are good my problem is they haven’t come out with an update for almost 2 years I can’t use cause Catalina isn’t comparable with virus ti polar can we talk about that serious problem before we let the sound goes in our head thx
alain arritola I continue to use it like any other synth. Not once in my years of owning the Virus TI2 Darkstar have I ran the software with it. Only audio output and midi... beautiful sound every time.
@@2ammusik hi what do you use to make music ?
alain arritola
Hardware: Virus TI2, Prophet 12, Prophet 6, and MPC Live.
Software: Dune 3, Omnisphere 2, Reason 10, Logic Pro, Ableton.
@@2ammusik you on mac or pc ?
alain arritola MAC
I like it but I need to have an Acess Virus B or C, the sound is more raw on those, they sound more electro. This one sounds more trance.