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Posted by DinaireFan1 on Mar-30-2004 22:02:

New Virus Tabletop Synth

I just checked the Access site and they are showing a "new" tabletop Virus classic. I checked the comparison chart and it's missing a few things the "C" series has, such as the new Minimoog filter algorithm, the per part EQ, and a few other things.

But it's supposed to be significantly cheaper.

Could some people around here who know the Viruses well, please comment on the differences between it and the "C" series tabletop? Also, Virus experts please comment in general on what you think. Does the absence of the Minimoog filter or EQ matter for "classic" Trance stuff?

Thanks so much!

Posted by Vert on Mar-30-2004 22:16:

Re: New Virus Tabletop Synth

quote:
Originally posted by DinaireFan1
I just checked the Access site and they are showing a "new" tabletop Virus classic. I checked the comparison chart and it's missing a few things the "C" series has, such as the new Minimoog filter algorithm, the per part EQ, and a few other things.

But it's supposed to be significantly cheaper.

Could some people around here who know the Viruses well, please comment on the differences between it and the "C" series tabletop? Also, Virus experts please comment in general on what you think. Does the absence of the Minimoog filter or EQ matter for "classic" Trance stuff?

Thanks so much!

It is the same as the B. Go on the access site and look at the table they have showing the differences between the C and the B/Classic.

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Posted by DinaireFan1 on Mar-31-2004 11:48:

Okay, so what does the "B" lack that the "C" has, and is the "B" good enough for the classic Virus sounds that are so prevalent in trance?

Thanks!

Posted by DeZmA on Apr-01-2004 08:08:

omg
go check the virus site

Posted by DinaireFan1 on Apr-01-2004 08:55:

Duh, I'm talking about things the specs can't reveal. Or maybe you have to wait 'till you're a Supreme Trance Addict before you get to have a real conversation. Well let's see, I just graduated from Junior Trance Addict to Trance Addict, so I guess that makes me a sophomore. Only a couple hundred posts to go before maybe I can get an answer to this question.

Posted by MoonMan on Apr-01-2004 14:22:

One of the main difference's is that 'C' has 32 poly, while the 'B' Classic has 24 poly. Im glad Access have revived the 'B' as its well cheaper and is a good workhorse.

Posted by NeoPhono on Apr-01-2004 14:37:

I think the next logical question is "how competitive of a price will it have?" I'd be interested in a stripped down virus if the price was right.

Posted by DeZmA on Apr-01-2004 14:39:

quote:
Originally posted by DinaireFan1
Duh, I'm talking about things the specs can't reveal. Or maybe you have to wait 'till you're a Supreme Trance Addict before you get to have a real conversation. Well let's see, I just graduated from Junior Trance Addict to Trance Addict, so I guess that makes me a sophomore. Only a couple hundred posts to go before maybe I can get an answer to this question.

n/o but all the specs you should know are on the site mate. Download some sound samples and you'll hear that the virus B is capable of the sounds you're talking about. I believe one of the C's main advantages is it has eq as individual effect, meaning you have eq over all 16 (?) parts. The virus B has rather warm filters so maybe with the minimoog thing it would become even warmer but the best thing you can do is go check them out at your local dealer.

Posted by Etherium on Apr-01-2004 16:38:

To me the Virus B is one of the best hardware synth buys. You get the Virus sound and tweakability for very little money. I would buy a Virus B and then when the D comes out, get one of those and just skip the C.

At least that's my plan.