Access virus the hardware bible

This is a walk-through and Explanation on how to use the multi parts of the #accessvirus hardware synthesiser as well as briefly touching on the synthesis engines
I will not be covering the VC control software in this video
As there is plenty of other information out there on this
The Access virus TI 2 Is used in this demonstration but everything in the video will apply to the original TI as well
I will be doing a more in-depth video on synthesis and so I haven’t covered much on oscillator types and patch creation and effects in this video as I’ll be covering them more in the fourth coming video
I used an elektron Digitakt to sequence the parts of the access virus in multi mode and single
I am also using a Roland MC707 To send the clock to both devices
This video is not suitable for advanced users
it is to help the people who are struggling to understand how the system works in multi and single modes
There is a link in the description for more information on this synthesiser
But it is not an affiliate link so I do not get paid for this I am also not asking for any money LOL
www.virus.info/home
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[@TheChiversBeatCompany]

2022 & still the best quick tutorial online on this beast !! I was looking some refreshment on the section !! Thanks Reg

[@Reg-Edit]

Thank you 🖐❤️

[@DMS198526]

Nice one for this mate. Waiting on mine to be delivered, this is one of the best tutorials I’ve found.

[@willswitchcraft]

Glad to see this. I've been uploading Virus videos for a while now, and I keep getting asked to do a programming video - so I know there's a real demand for this info.....

[@Reg-Edit]

I think people just got so used to using the plug-in They never bothered to get to know the hardware more it’s a horrible menu system tbh 😂

[@willswitchcraft]

Yes, so much easier to program with a screen, especially for those people who are proficient with Softsynths, and have limited experience with hardware......I still wish there were an appropriate system to be able to Copy & Paste using software editors, to be able to save whole effects or modulation sections would be a real time saver. C'est La Vie. As far as myself, I've been creating patches since back before synthesizers even had preset memory, so I'm ok either way.......

[@Reg-Edit]

@@willswitchcraft you sound as old as me LOL Thanks for getting involved anyway man 🙏❤️

[@willswitchcraft]

Yeah, old as dirt.........Still have serious GAS, so KZbin seems like a good place to spend some time......

[@user-zd4qy5zl7i]

But isn't this virus hardware sound better than plug-in synths?

[@popcornpatriot7027]

I'm glad to be here learning to do something with my Access Virus TI. I look forward to being efficient in it.

[@adavidalex212]

Great tutorial on the HW! Look forward to see more content from you on the TI2 :)

[@gregv.8564]

First proper video of how virus works in depth ! can't thank you enough !! love those cam close ups had a good laugh there (in a good way)

[@Reg-Edit]

Hey 👋 Thanks for watching Been unwell recently so have not done any videos but I’ll be back very soon with more synth stuff ok 👌 🙏❤️

[@gregv.8564]

@@Reg-Edit Ahoi! Hope you get well soon Reg take your time with recovery :) Virus awaits :D

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Excellent! I just bought one and look forward to learning it. Still fantastic synth in 2022.

[@Simbor-rh1dj]

But dumbos at access music stopped supporting it for a stupid amp.

[@francescodefelice6650]

Was about time …… so many useless video or confuse video of this highly rated Synthesizer , no one was able to show in simple way this machine functionality. Since no numeric buttons no large screen ecc ecc…… Thanks a lot you make it easy possible .

[@ZZKJ396]

Very nice and concise, subbed!

[@pedroholy1]

Thanks for the tutorial man its been really useful

[@DJFxallMixX]

Good run through this synth has been on my radar for a long time!!

[@Reg-Edit]

It is very powerful but it also comes with a lot of bugs which at the moment don’t seem to be getting sorted out .. It just freezes sometimes but switch it off and on and all good not ideal though LOL

[@DJFxallMixX]

@@Reg-Edit one of the reasons I have not bought one I think for similar money I would be looking at the iridium. But my next synth is a while away. I also don't have a moog yet so the Sub 37 is on the to do list or at least a Minitaur. I always ask myself though how much synth are you really getting with a moog compared how much just the name!!

[@Reg-Edit]

I think the sub 37 is one of the best synths they make for the price. It does so much more than many of the other synthesises they make apart from Moog one not talking about modular either In fact if you look at the specifications it outperforms most of them It’s their most creative and powerful synthesiser to date. A lot of the other stuff comes with one oscillator and one LFO LOL There is a reason you don’t see many for sale on eBay because they are so good man The iridium looks nice but it has the same digital vibe as the virus if that’s the sound you’re going for It’s fantastic Wave table synthesis can be Very thin and digital sounding.. But you definitely need one in the Arsenal Along with some Analog stuff and you’re good to go I’m not buying any more stuff just going to replace as and when I want to I really don’t need more than five synthesises LOL

[@javierortega1980dekaselector]

many thanks again and just to say, waiting for more!! :)

[@Reg-Edit]

Thanks for watching more to come 👌

[@felixdorn21]

yeah * great one! thx man - i love it! very well done :) cheers from switzerland

[@ftlaud911]

Nice tutorial. Thank you for the overview. Very helpful. Hope you upload the Synthesis video.

[@Reg-Edit]

Hey 🙏 just getting over long covid 😩 Will be back after Christmas with new videos ok 🙏❤️

[@bartleyrob]

nice video look forward to the vocoder one :)

[@brucehathcockmusic]

Thanks so much I will be watching this on a lot

[@vivalasosta]

Great content! no body did this since the Virus came to the world. waiting for more

[@Reg-Edit]

Thank you 🙏 ❤️ I stopped using the software and found it a bit confusing at first even though I have been using synths for 30 years LOL And I could not find anything on the hardware online I think if more people get into it and also point out the issues with its os etc.. maybe “The big man “ from Access virus head office will make a new OS update 🤞🏻because they still sell the Ti Polar for £2000 and should still be supporting the updates IMO We love the synth just get the “ Ti “ bit finished ✅

[@djRoyalTee]

@@Reg-Edit I know the feeling! The locations of things on the Ti part feels like a different "workflow" when one is used to hardware. The cheat is to do what you want to do on the hardware and see it happening on the Ti then putting the unit somewhere else while using the Ti part. Kinda counter intuitive since one has the actual hardware right there though...lol. Comes in handy only for those who can't have the unit right in front . Direct input and manipulation is king over clicking and clacking on a mouse... great Vid. Hope all is well.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

@@Reg-Edit yeah same here for most synths and prefer record to audio interface. I do use Overbridge with Elektron gear as that software is rock solid and powerful. Wish Access would learn from Elektron software engineers to write compatible software.

[@Reg-Edit]

@@GuitarsAndSynths yes They can’t keep selling access virus without another update they are missing a trick as people would buy a TI3 I’m sure But agree Elektron are killing it 💪

[@andoschobau9183]

Great Overview ! Thanks. Can you please also walk through the granulator in the next video.

[@dj_fxallproductions3412]

Hey mate hope all is good got one of these on the way so this is a big help.

[@Reg-Edit]

Hey bro 👋 Ahh that’s cool It’s got it’s own sound for sure Filters are bit thin and sharp though 😢 But still a classic ❤️

[@Tgoold]

great vid mate :)

[@MySynthDungeon]

Nicely Done!!Cheers!!;-)!!!

[@Reg-Edit]

Thanks🙏❤️ I would not mind seeing you do a walkthrough of your gear 🤔

[@luyx.]

thanks 🙏

[@miekwavesoundlab]

I’m picking up Virus TI next week :) Question: Can Virus fade two sounds with one knob like on Yamaha synths? If not, is there a crossfade feature between two sounds? I like to use that feature for Midi fills or alt verse/chorus/bridge/fill variation sound on the melody/lead, harmony/pads, bass, and synth drums sounds. Does virus have accept Modulation 2 control for such purpose? Also is accept Local Off / Local on switch per channel via sysex or CC peram? Basically I’d like to toggle midi mute on and off internally.

[@Reg-Edit]

If you mean “ morph “ like my pollybrute then no .. But if you have it in multimode you can obviously automate the volume of each part to fade in and out and get the same sort of thing , But Morphing is far more than just a Crossfade between two sounds Remember you have 16 parts on the virus, So technically you could do volume changes and have 16 different sounds ( layers ) coming in and out Only 2 ( layers ) on pollybrute But that is actually morphing the parameters between layers

[@TDJmedia]

Nice video indeed :) Is it possible to save cc value in Digitakt to select the right saved multi per pattern/project?

[@Reg-Edit]

Hi thanks for watching To save a multi just hold the save button whilst in multi mode Use knobs to re name it Not sure if DT saves cc But You can send program change from DT to virus to make it change patches etc.. Just make sure you have program change enabled on the virus And set the correct numbers in DT menus I don’t use it tbf

[@director2bob]

do you know if you can you change stored patches on Virus with an external midi controller? And great walk through. So very helpful, thanks

[@Reg-Edit]

Hi If you mean change the patches with another synth Yes It’s called MIDI program change Make sure you enable it in virus midi settings Make sure you are on the same channel as your Controller Make sure your external MIDI keyboard is set to transmit midi program change Usually marked as “ TX “ but check your Operation manual Then when you change a patch on the external midi keyboard it will change the virus as well

[@alien_brain]

yes!

[@johnhawkins191]

Are you going to make more videos for the TI ? I have reached out to Will D'Beats and am just getting started with TI.

[@Reg-Edit]

Hi mate yes I am but just been going through some bad times hoping to get my mojo back and get back into it soon 🖐❤️

[@DYNAMIX.]

Now I want a Virus!!! 😊

[@Reg-Edit]

If you can handle the bugs I recommend definitely ❤️

[@elevan2760]

Hey mate. Nice Vid. Quick Questions though, how do you save a patch to an empty rom bank on the hardware? I soaftware portion just fucks me off too much so I used the hardware, but send midi through usb. I know there's a store button, but how do you select the rom bank? I know, this is such a dumb problem to have.

[@Reg-Edit]

Hey mate 🙏 In single mode Use the parameter bank buttons To select the bank, then press store You can press them both together to skip through in larger chunks Then just find a user slot to save to Just told the list parameter button down to skip through faster

[@elevan2760]

@@Reg-Edit legend!! Cheers for that

[@vznquest]

thanks for this great run-thru of the unit. are the lights always blinking like that or is it just your camera?

[@Reg-Edit]

Some lights blink to show you the status of that particular thing i.e. LFO speed etc Others are on permanently

[@ComposerMichaelDow]

You can change brightness too so they're suited to your room/eyes 👍

[@ComposerMichaelDow]

Actually pretty sure you can turn off the lfo lights and switch them to other modes like input levels

[@Reg-Edit]

Unfortunately, that is not possible the only indicator that shows input is for midi Lights up every time a key is pressed Audio input uses a knob and is indicated on LCD

[@lsjanca]

just bought a demo access virus ti2 61 keyboard. I printed out the rom sheets from the website and it is not the same rom banks I have on the synth. need help here. would like to go through these banks and keep the ones I like and then do a factory reset to get the original roms that came with the synth originally. need help in how to do this, please.

[@Reg-Edit]

Go into settings and do a restore Just search the menus If you download virus control software and save all of the banks you can keep them on PC before you do restore The original banks are always there

[@chriscrowder3844]

Fella got a slight issue when I use the virus through the pc all good amd then go to use it live some of the midi channels in sequence mode produces no sound. So I found that if I go into edit the balance is -65 soon as I move it it works but move to another patch same thing. I did a system reset put all the patches back in and that solved it ......for a while but again went to play live with the mc707 again and same thing on different midi channels lol any idea????

[@Reg-Edit]

Sorry mate just saw this… make sure mc707 is sending “ note on “ msgs and access virus multichannels match mc707 tracks for midi found in “ set up “ mc707

[@DMS198526]

Reg did Access creat any tutorial videos like this/ on creating an initial patch, or are the only vids they did the ones based off the software? Trying to find more tutorials like this one. Do you know or rate any others you have found? Thanks mate

[@Reg-Edit]

Hi mate You can create an init patch by holding shift and turning the soft knobs to the left as shown in this video If you mean creating patches on the virus from scratch There’s not much around to be honest But by following the VST course you can Use the same techniques with the hardware Unfortunately I am suffering from long Covid at the moment but hopefully as soon as I’m better I’ll be uploading the promised synthesis video which will include creating various patches on the virus and other synths Thanks for watching btw 🖐❤️

[@DMS198526]

@@Reg-Edit Thanks Reg, much appreciated mate. Get well soon man. straight up your video, the lay out and explanation of everything is bang on. So many time wasting vids out there. Your style is spot on, make sure you do more man, they are needed ;)

[@chriscrowder3844]

Fella omg got mine all set up finally with a sequencer in that mode took almost 2 days to iron out that lol so got 6 parts working on the mc707 plus you still get the 707 sound to use on that channel. ...lovely and ong the noodling while live was out of this world...but......I go to the plug in on ableton got it all get up on the 3 USB channels but the things a mess lol. Can't listen as you play if you want the midi notes to be in the right place as soon as you do the sounds go weird lol

[@Reg-Edit]

Yup 🥲. That’s why I stopped using it If you use it but it’s self with no other gear it works flawlessly for me but the minute you bring another sequencer in from somewhere else …bang … the jitter party starts 😩

[@chriscrowder3844]

@Reg Edit so far it's been well behaved but there's always one thing that crops up to solve its been like it for a day and a half my missus has been looking at the like wtf is that all you can do with a 2 grand synth lop

[@Reg-Edit]

@@chriscrowder3844 lol The work around is ERM multi clock But the cheaper way is just to use MC707 slaved from d.a.w. on USB Then midi out to other gear With a couple of daisy-chains It’s working well for me very little latency when recording back into DAW I just need to pull my finger out and start making some music again LOL

[@chriscrowder3844]

@Reg Edit I'm in the same boat I haven't been serious my last one I submitted was a year and a half ago now.

[@chriscrowder3844]

@@Reg-Edit kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIqZdneIi81mmpI

[@audiolego]

Subbed

[@Reg-Edit]

❤️ thanks 🙏

[@audiolego]

@@Reg-Editwatching again and I'm noticing I never used multi. I press both multi and single and I use that mode.

[@Reg-Edit]

@audiolego no you just press multi if you want to use, multi or press single if you want to use it as a single instrument

[@LesterH25]

Just found your channel. Great work thanks. I have the. Virus which is a keeper but lust after the Rev 2.. Would they compliment each other or are they too similar. Cheers.

[@Reg-Edit]

Hey thanks for watching 🙏 Rev 2 is very capable 16 voice .. but if you have virus You can make same sounds as rev 2 But you have full control on rev 2 as all knobs are there .. Recommend sub 37 mono leads and bass Or notation peak instead of rev 2 it’s cheaper and sounds great

[@LesterH25]

@@Reg-Edit thank you Reg. I’ll swerve the Rev 2. The virus ticks most boxes.

[@Reg-Edit]

@@LesterH25 virus does it all very well man save your money and just make music 🙏❤️

[@LesterH25]

@@Reg-Edit wise words my friend.

[@jasonsheridan5848]

Hi any plans for adding to this video? I have a virus I use standalone only and can’t find any other videos on it at all. Great video thanks 🙏

[@Reg-Edit]

Hi Mate, thanks for watching video. I’ve been unwell for a couple of years but hopefully coming back this year 🤞🏻 I’ve got a synthesis video to do and will include the virus. Also be showing how to use the vocoder

[@jasonsheridan5848]

@@Reg-Editthat’s cool would love to see more virus vids from you it’s the only one I can find that deals directly with the hardware. I have a Mac and use the aura plugins vst but it doesn’t always work. Plus Iv been using more stand alone with my akai force. Glad to hear your well ! 👍

[@Reg-Edit]

It just sounds better out of the hardware outputs in my opinion, as long as you have a decent sound card But yes, will definitely be doing more Vids once my energy is back 🙏❤️

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

My new Virus TI2 Polar arrived this week and love it! Tricky devil to work on Mac OS Apple hardware and software however. I could not get it working stable on the so called supported older versions of Mac OS X lol but it works on Windows 10 PC! Ugh hate going back to Windows PC for DAW but looks like no choice.

[@Reg-Edit]

Yes my one works in win 10 It just messes up synchronisation with all my other sequences that’s why I only use it standalone now The Ti 2 polar is a lovely instrument though Good choice 🖐

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

@@Reg-Edit I was able to get the plugin and Virus Control to finally work on Windows 10 and Mac OS X High Sierra and upload new patches to the empty ROM banks. Really fantastic and powerful synth that can do more than most synths today on the market that cost far more money. I like using without the computer either with the arp mode on and sequenced with multi parts to Squarp Hapax and record into SD Card on Zoom Livetrak L-12 recorder. Just finished working through the steps in your tutorial and was super helpful to find out how all the hidden modes work on the Virus TI2. Looking forward to more videos from you on synthesis with the Virus TI2! So many options from wave table to formant to grain to hypersaw can really use forever.

[@freeasabird6799]

how does the surround sound work? is that what the 6 outputs are for

[@Reg-Edit]

No mate It doesn’t have surround sound They are the individual outputs for the individual parts, when using the multi

[@aaronn7576]

Use an LFO to modulate Panorama

[@popcornpatriot7027]

Any books or manuals you would suggest?

[@Reg-Edit]

There is an online course thing for the software But other than that no there doesn’t seem to be much around apart from the manual online tbf

[@Ojasanflow]

We are waiting for the comptabilité with OS Catalina will be time to get upgrade ?

[@Reg-Edit]

No update is due unfortunately 🥲 Just use the hardware with midi 👌

[@elissitdesign]

I downloaded a tool that replaces the original VST. Works pretty well and they keep it updated. Just do a search. I’m not in front of my computer ATM.

[@Reg-Edit]

Really? Tell me more 🤔

[@adev8565]

@@Reg-Edit He's most likely refering to the MysteryIslands Virus Editor which now also enables the usage of audio via USB, just like the TI VST did.

[@nobbystyles4807]

im barely able to work a drum machine ffs haha. its pretty obvious why this has been so popular though.

[@user-rv8wb1nl1b]

in the menus WHAT IS PAEGE A and PAGE B mean ? options are sysex or controlller data . . . . . i have no idea what it does , but sysex works best for some reason . . .

[@Reg-Edit]

Sys ex main system exclusive. It’s just an old midi thing. You don’t need to use it if you don’t use much midi You can use it to set up all your patches on your synths for each song et cetera Each menu has varying pages so page a page B et cetera

[@user-rv8wb1nl1b]

@@Reg-Edit many thanks , i have noticed that when i use my MPC as the master and the vius is in sequence mode for the 16 midi channels , if i set page A to CC data it records all the knob movements .

[@Reg-Edit]

@@user-rv8wb1nl1b yes that’s right That’s how you use the controller Data Good luck 🖐

[@user-rv8wb1nl1b]

@@Reg-Edit i still do not understand what page A and page B are though . . . . many thanks

[@Reg-Edit]

@@user-rv8wb1nl1b page a page B means Is like page 1 or page 2 Controller data enables you to write automation into a DAW or control data,on other synths Sys ex Main system exclusive So you can save your patches with your project in a d.a.w. So when you press start, it set all your synthesises up to the correct patches instead of you doing it manually beforehand But you will probably never ever use sysex tbh I haven’t used that in 20 years, no need really as all my sense tend to stay on the same preset. I am working on anyway.

[@chriscrowder3844]

My man can you make custom arps/ sequences on the hardware without the software?

[@Reg-Edit]

Unfortunately not User ARP is constructed in VC control I’ve heard of an app called mystery islands which is meant to be very good not sure if it works on the user ARP 🤔

[@chriscrowder3844]

@Reg Edit once made on the software can it be saved to the user arp part though and stay on the unit if software is not connected?

[@Reg-Edit]

@@chriscrowder3844 yes

[@OscityEx]

I still have my 61 keyboard version 😊

[@Reg-Edit]

It’s a keeper 🎹 Virus forever 👋

[@benarp3921]

Hey how r you? can help to program a midi keyboard m-audio keystation 61 a virus desktop. I would like to know what I needed to do on both devices.

[@Reg-Edit]

You need a DAW to use USB with the virus Better to use a midi keyboard

[@benarp3921]

@@Reg-Edit ok and with out daw.... it's possible?

[@Reg-Edit]

@@benarp3921 you need a midi cable I don’t think Maudio has midi So get a keyboard with a midi out 👌

[@benarp3921]

yes it has midi output

[@Reg-Edit]

@@benarp3921 then plug midi out into the midi in on virus In single mode Make sure the media channels match

[@chriscrowder3844]

Can I use some of the tracks on my 707 to play different patches at once?

[@Reg-Edit]

Yes You can play 8 tracks from 707 Just use multi mode in virus and set each midi channel for each one

[@chriscrowder3844]

@Reg Edit brilliant news !!!!! Shame I can't get the different sounds onto different channels of the mc though

[@Reg-Edit]

@@chriscrowder3844 you can use external inputs on mc707 in mono That will give you two tracks from the virus on the MC707 In mono Using separate outputs on virus Just add reverb to make them Stereo

[@chriscrowder3844]

@Reg Edit do you think it's wasting the full sound going as mono though? If you think it won't degrade the sound to much. I have a hydrasynth and the virus (on the way) I could run them either mono into the mc707 or run them both into my mx1 and have that going into the mc707 but that fills my desk so much. Do you think mono will be OK?

[@chriscrowder3844]

@Reg Edit thanks dude I'll be recording into a daw at some point so I can add some stereo to the sounds in the daw so mono should be OK.......that's good news I can do away with the mixer now!! Where so I get the plugin for the virus as you need that don't you to do some offbeat arp work?

[@Strages_Powers]

Hey mate, how you feeling?

[@Reg-Edit]

Hey mate 🖐 Brain still crazy man One more year I should be better 🤞🏻😩

[@Strages_Powers]

@@Reg-Edit Good Luck!

[@thejollyjoker187]

So, nobody is expert enough to explain to us how can we set the TEMPO for the arpeggiator..

[@Reg-Edit]

Use this button to change the Clock rate “by ear”. Select the program ROM-A9 (“Boingy HS”) and activate the HOLD function (SHIFT + ARP ON). Play some notes on your keyboard, then try tapping the TAP button slower than the current BPM - the arpeggio will be slowed dow

[@thejollyjoker187]

@@Reg-Edit Don't sweat it, I already contacted Access. It took them about 8 hours to answer, but they did and they said " in the main EDIT menu left of the display, so push this EDIT button and then use the PARAMETER buttons right of the display yo switch between menus. You will find the TEMPO parameter there"

[@Reg-Edit]

@@thejollyjoker187 you can just tap the tap tempo button mate Make sure it says internal sync as otherwise it will sync incoming midi

[@thejollyjoker187]

@@Reg-Edit I know, but tap tempo is not accurate. It's strange though, that they did NOT include the tempo parameter in the arpeggiator settings, very confusing.

[@Reg-Edit]

Yes you can get more precise with the dial, but if I tap quarter notes it works, I tend to use external SYNC anyway So technically, I was expert enough to explain how to set the tempo 😂🙏 you’re welcome 😂