The Virus TI Keyboard combines its desktop equivalent synthesizer's power with a 61-key semi-weighted keyboard, making it ideal for performing musicians. It features over 3300 onboard sounds and pedal input jacks. Like the Desktop model, it has a dual DSP system, comprehensive multi-effects processing, and Total Integration with DAWs via USB.
The sound engine of the Virus TI series includes various oscillator models such as Virtual Analog, Wavetable, HyperSaw, Grain, and Formant Table types. The HyperSaw oscillator can use up to 9 parallel oscillators, and the Wavetable oscillators offer variable interpolation between waves. The synthesizer features two independent multi-mode filters with a 6-24 dB slope and self-oscillation capability.
The effects section includes up to 192 parallel effects, such as reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, frequency shifter, ring modulator, distortion, and a 3-band EQ. The modulation system features a Modulation Matrix with 6 slots, 3 LFOs with 68 waveforms, and 2 fast ADSTR envelopes. The arpeggiator offers a 32-step user-programmable pattern for every patch.
The Virus TI series offers extensive memory with 512 RAM patches and 26 banks of 128 ROM patches for the Desktop, Keyboard, and Polar models, and 512 RAM patches and 512 ROM sounds for the Snow model. The synthesizers feature a 128x32 pixel display, 3 edit knobs, and 3 programmable soft knobs for parameter adjustment.
The hardware specifications include 6 balanced outputs with +4 dB level and soft limiting algorithm for the Desktop, Keyboard, and Polar models, and 2 unbalanced outputs for the Snow model. The synthesizers feature studio-grade 192 kHz D/A converters and a USB port for audio, MIDI, and data connection.
Special features of the Virus TI series include tempo recognition of incoming audio signals, a tap tempo button, and Total Integration with DAWs via the Virus Control software. The synthesizers are compatible with various sequencers on both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Virus TI Technical Specifications
Sound Engine
Oscillators
- Various oscillator models including Virtual Analog, Wavetable, HyperSaw, Grain- and Formant Table types
- HyperSaw multi-sawtooth oscillator with 1-9 parallel oscillators (controllable in real-time)
- Wavetable oscillators with variable interpolation between waves (smooth to stepped)
- Graintable oscillators using granular sampling techniques for extended sound design
- Formant-based oscillators with up to 256 resonant bandpass filter poles
- PureSemitones technology for tuning oscillator semitone knob to pure intervals
Filters
- 2 independent multi-mode filters (HPF, LPF, BPF, BS)
- Analog Filter modeled after the Moog MiniMoog™ cascade filter
- 6-24 dB Slope and self-oscillation capability
Effects
- Up to 192 parallel effects in total
- Reverb and delay (independent per part in multi mode)
- Chorus, phaser, frequency shifter, ring modulator
- Distortion, 3-band EQ and Character processors
- Atomizer beat slicer for real-time audio manipulation
Modulation System
- Modulation Matrix with 6 slots each featuring 1 source and 3 destinations
- 3 LFOs with 68 waveforms to choose from
- 2 fast ADSTR envelopes
- Knob quantize for creating stepped controller movements (syncs to Virus clock or MIDI clock)
- Adaptive control smoothing for jitter-free modulations on all important parameters
Arpeggiator
- 32-step user-programmable arpeggiator pattern for every patch
- 64 arpeggiator presets available as starting points
Memory
- 512 RAM patches, 26 banks of 128 ROM patches (3328 total)
- 16 Multi Mode slots with embedded patches (112 referring Multi Mode slots)
Hardware Specifications
Processing Power
- Dual DSP system which dynamically allocates resources
- 20-90 voices depending on patch complexity
Display
- 128x32 pixel display showing graphics and up to 4 rows of text
- 3 edit knobs underneath the display for parameter adjustment
- 3 programmable and nameable soft knobs for every individual patch
Inputs/Outputs
- 6 balanced outputs with +4 dB level and soft limiting algorithm
- Studio grade 192 kHz D/A converters
- S/PDIF digital I/O
- 2x24 bit inputs (with 4 different input sensitivities)
- Dedicated headphone output
- USB port for audio, MIDI and data connection (USB 2.0 compatible, 12 Mbit/sec)
Special Features
- Tempo recognition of incoming audio signals (lock within 1-3 bars)
- Tap tempo button with SyncXtreme algorithm
- Illuminated Access Logo on Keyboard and Polar models
- Section Locking technology for sound design
- Total Integration with DAWs via Virus Control software
Physical Specifications
- Height: 11.5 cm (4.6 inches)
- Width: 99.5 cm (39.2 inches)
- Depth: 37 cm (14.6 inches)
- Weight: 13.9 kg (30.6 pounds)
Software Integration
Virus Control Plugin
- VST/AU/RTAS compatible virtual instrument plug-in
- Creates audio link between host sequencer and Virus hardware
- Sample accurate and delay compensated timing
- Total recall functionality for project management
- Comprehensive patch editor with browser functionality
Compatible Sequencers
Macintosh:
- Apple Logic 9 or higher (Logic Pro X recommended)
- Steinberg Cubase 5 or higher (Cubase 7+ recommended)
- Pro Tools 7.3 M-Powered, LE or TDM or higher (Pro Tools 12+ not supported)
- Ableton Live 7 or higher (Live 9 recommended)
Windows:
- Steinberg Cubase SX/SL 4 or higher (Cubase 7+ recommended)
- Pro Tools 8 M-Powered, LE or TDM or higher (Pro Tools 11+ not supported)
- Cakewalk Sonar Producer X
- Ableton Live 8 or higher (Live 9 recommended)
Power Requirements
- Line voltage: 100-240V AC
- Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
- Maximum consumption: 30W
