Access Virus TI User manual

Virus TI User Manual

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Copyright 2004-2006 Kemper Digital GmbH. All rights
reserved.
This manual, as well as the software and hardware described
in it, is furnished under license and may be used or copied only
in accordance with the terms of such license. The content of
this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to
change without notice and should not construed as a commit-
ment by Kemper Digital GmbH.
Kemper Digital GmbH assumes no responsibility or liability
for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.
Except as permitted by such license, no part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, record-
ing, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Kem-
per Digital GmbH.
Virus is a trademark of Kemper Digital GmbH. All other trade-
marks contained herein are the property of their respective
owners. All features and specifications subject to change with-
out notice.
For the latest revision of this manual, visit our website:
www.access-music.de

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Table Of Contents
Introduction
WELCOME 8
THE VARIOUS CHAPTERS 8
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9
MAINTENANCE 9
THE REAR PANEL 10
ROTATING THE SOCKETS 11
SETTING UP 11
SWITCHING ON AND OFF 12
SELECTING PROGRAMS 12
ABOUT THE MENUS 13
DIFFERENT WAYS OF WORKING 14
ABOUT USB CONNECTION 16
CREATING NEW SOUNDS 17
ABOUT POLYPHONY 17
First Steps
CHEESE FOR STARTERS? 20
THE AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE SECTION 21
THE FILTERS SECTION 24
THE FILTER ENVELOPE SECTION 29
THE OSCILLATORS SECTION 30
THE MIX SECTION 35
THE MODULATORS SECTION 37
THE MATRIX SECTION 39
THE ARP SECTION 40
THE EFFECTS SECTION 41
THE MASTER SECTION 44
HYPERSAW AND WAVETABLE 47
VirusControl
INTRODUCTION 50

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COMPATIBILITY 52
STARTING UP 53
LOADING VIRUSCONTROL 55
EASY PAGE 57
BROWSER PAGE 58
OSC PAGE 63
FILTER PAGE 65
LFO PAGE 67
MATRIX PAGE 68
ARP PAGE 69
FX PAGE 70
COMMON PAGE 71
REMOTE PAGE 72
GENERAL HINTS AND TIPS 74
Sound Parameters Reference
ARP 76
ARPEGGIATOR 76
MATRIX 79
SLOT 79
MODULATORS 81
LFO 1 82
LFO 2 84
LFO 3 84
LFO 1 DESTINATIONS 84
LFO 2 DESTINATIONS 86
LFO 3 DESTINATION 87
EFFECTS (UPPER ROW) 89
DELAY 90
REVERB 91
LOW EQ 93
MID EQ 94
HIGH EQ 94
EFFECTS (LOWER ROW) 95
DISTORTION 95
ANALOG BOOST 96
CHORUS 97
PHASER 98
VOCODER 100
VOCODER TABLE 104
INPUT FOLLOWER 105
INPUT RING MODULATOR 106
OSCILLATORS 107
OSCILLATOR 1 – CLASSIC 110
OSCILLATOR 1 – HYPERSAW 112
OSCILLATOR 1 – WAVETABLE 114
OSCILLATOR 2 – CLASSIC 115
OSCILLATOR 2 – HYPERSAW 117
OSCILLATOR 2 – WAVETABLE 118
OSCILLATOR 3 120

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COMMON 121
SUB OSCILLATOR 123
NOISE 124
RING MODULATOR 124
MASTER 125
COMMON 128
UNISON 131
VELOCITY MAP 132
INPUTS 133
SURROUND 134
CATEGORIES 134
SOFT KNOB 135
STORE 136
STORE 136
MIX 137
FILTERS 139
SATURATION 140
FILTER-1 141
FILTER-2 143
COMMON 144
FILTER ENVELOPE 145
AMP ENVELOPE 146
FILTER ENVELOPE 148
AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE 149
Configuration Reference
RANDOM PG 152
MIDI 152
MIDI DUMP RX 154
MIDI DUMP TX 154
KEYBOARD 155
MIDI CONTROL 157
INPUTS 158
AUDIO CLOCK 159
SOFT KNOB (GLOBAL SETTINGS) 159
KNOB BEHAVIOUR 160
GLOBAL TUNING 160
SYSTEM 161
Multi Mode Reference
PATCH 166
Appendix A - Legal Declarations
COMPLIANCE 172
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 174
WARRANTY REGULATIONS 175

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Appendix B - Glossary
GLOSSARY 178
Appendix - Patch Names
ROM-A 192
Index
INDEX OF FUNCTIONS ETC. 210

1: Introduction

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Welcome
Dear Virus owner
Congratulations on choosing the new Virus TI, the latest gener-
ation in a deliberate process of evolution that has kept the
Virus name at the forefront of synthesizer technology for many
years. TI stands for Total Integration, meaning that the hard-
ware can be fully integrated into a PC or Mac-based studio via
the VirusControl™ plug-in (VSTi or Apple Audio Unit).
Before switching your Virus TI on, please read this chapter
thoroughly!
The Various Chapters
This manual is structured as follows:
> Introduction: What you are reading now. Fundamental infor-
mation you should know before trying out your Virus.
> First Steps: A practical guide for beginners, intermediates
and experts alike. The best starting point before delving into
the reference chapters.
> Sound Parameters Reference: The main body of this man-
ual. Every parameter concerning sound generation and
treatment is listed here, with brief explanations and cross-
references.
> Configuration Reference: All global settings – parameters
used to adapt the Virus to suit your way of working.
> Multi Mode Reference: A list of the Multi Mode parame-
ters, with brief explanations.
> VirusControl: Introduction to the VirusControl application.
> Appendices: Legal matters, charts, diagrams, glossary.
>Index:Where to look when you are not sure where to look!

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Safety Precautions
Please read the following carefully. Some of this advice con-
cerns your health as well as that of your instrument!
Avoid exposing your Virus to moisture, dust or dirt. Do not place
open liquids (e.g. coffee cups) anywhere near the unit. If any
substances get into the Virus housing, you should switch it off,
disconnect the power supply and contact a qualified service
techician.
Avoid exposing the unit to excessive heat or direct sunlight.
Especially when rack-mounting your Virus (desktop version),
please ensure that relatively cool air can circulate freely around
the unit.
Avoid exposing the unit to physical shock or vibrations. Make
sure it is placed firmly on a flat surface or properly secured in a
rack.
If your Virus model requires a 12V DC external power supply,
only use the one that was included with the unit. Never connect
the Virus to a power outlet that does not fully comply with
national safety regulations. Never use an external power supply
which wasn’t designed to match the local voltage requirements.
Disconnect the power whenever you are unlikely to use the
Virus for a long period of time. Always pull on the plug itself, not
on the cord. Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
The Virus is capable of generating levels that can cause irre-
versible damage to your ears, either via an external amplifier or
when using headphones connected directly to the unit. Please
keep levels reasonable at all times! Make sure that the equip-
ment you connect the Virus TI to matches the Virus’
requiremtents (+4dB Outputs etc.)
Maintenance
Updating the OS
Access Music is famous for improving their products via free
updates to the operating system. We recommend that you visit
www.access-music.de regularly and download the latest OS.
Cleaning
Only use a soft, dry cloth or soft brush to clean the panel – do
not apply any liquids. Note that industrial or household solvents
can cause severe damage to surfaces.
Repair
Never open the Virus yourself – there are no user-servicable
parts inside. If your Virus ever needs repairing, please contact a
qualified service technician.

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Replacing the Battery
To prevent your sounds from being lost whenever you switch
off the power, there is a battery inside your Virus. This may
need replacing after 4 or 5 years by a qualified service techni-
cian. Remember to backup your data beforehand!
Disposal
Disposal of old Electronical & Electronic equipment (Applicable
throughout the European Union and other European countries
with seperate collection program).
The marking shown on the product indicates that it should not
be disposed with other household waste. Please take your
Virus TI to an applicable collection point for recycling of elec-
tronical and electronic items.
For further questions on an ecological friendly disposal of this
product, please contact your Access dealer respectively your
local government office.
The Rear Panel
Sockets
>USB:Audio and MIDI communication with computers.
> MIDI IN / OUT / THRU: The usual trio
>S/PDIF:Digital audio I/O
> INPUT: Audio input jacks
>OUTPUT1:Main audio output jacks
>OUTPUT2/3:Additional audio output jacks
> 12V DC IN (desktop model): Power supply input socket.
> HEADPHONES: Stereo audio output jack.