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Description
Unleash your creativity with the Access Virus Indigo 2 Synthesizer, a powerhouse of sound design and performance capabilities designed for both studio and stage environments. This synthesizer is revered for its powerful DSP architecture, offering musicians a versatile tool to shape sounds with precision. With its intuitive interface and robust feature set, the Indigo 2 provides seamless control over a wide range of sonic possibilities, making it a favorite among electronic music producers and live performers alike.
Equipped with 24-voice polyphony, this synthesizer ensures that each note resonates with clarity and depth, allowing for intricate layering and rich, textured soundscapes. The Indigo 2's comprehensive modulation matrix and extensive range of onboard effects give you the tools to craft everything from lush pads to gritty basslines with ease. Its semi-weighted keys offer a natural feel, perfect for expressive playing, while the compact design makes it an ideal companion for gigs and studio sessions.
Whether you're exploring new musical genres or enhancing your current sound, the Access Virus Indigo 2 Synthesizer is your gateway to a world of endless sonic exploration.
Key Features:
- 24-voice polyphony for complex sound layering
- Powerful DSP architecture for versatile sound design
- Semi-weighted keys for expressive playability
- Comprehensive modulation matrix for dynamic sound shaping
- Extensive onboard effects including reverb, delay, and distortion
- Compact design suitable for both studio and live performances
Videos
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Access Virus C / Indigo 2 synthesizer demo - Ambient Chillout Drone Music
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Access Virus Indigo 2 Synthesizer.
Build quality
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The Virus KB features a Fatar keybed with superior action compared to the springy feel of the Indigo 2's keyboard, which resembles an M-Audio controller.
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Features and functionality
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The Indigo 2 incorporates the Virus C engine, offering more options than the KB, which uses an earlier engine version.
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Comparisons
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Owners suggest the KB's keybed surpasses that of the Dave Smith synth in terms of action and feel.
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Use cases and applications
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The Virus KB supports keyboard splitting, enabling the use of two parts simultaneously, which can be advantageous for live performances.
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Owners appreciate the Virus Indigo 2's versatility for integrating pads, chords, and unusual sounds into setups with extensive FX use, despite not needing a keyboard.
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Software and compatibility
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Virus C emulation allows users to map physical controls to a VST, offering flexibility beyond the hardware capabilities.
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Setup and maintenance
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Global reverb/delay settings may not default to outputs 3/4 or 5/6; manual adjustment for each patch might be needed, though a default patch can simplify workflow.
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Critic Reviews
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Artist usage
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Harry Gregson-Williams's LA studio complex, Wavecrest Music, commenced operations in Venice Beach in August 2003, and comprises three floors of editing suites, mix rooms and a live room, as well as Harry's own studio on the top level. This houses the following gear:
Sequencing and digital audio
*Steinberg Cubase SX and Ableton Live running on dual 3.6GHz Xeon server with 4GB RAM, two RME HD*SP 9652 soundcards, 75GB mirrored SATA system drives and 400GB mirrored SATA audio/sample storage drives. MIDI is streamed over LAN to Gigastudio PCs, and an Emagic Unitor 8 and AMT8 are used for hardware synths. *Pro Tools HD Accel system running on dual 2GHz Apple G5, with one 192 Analog and seven 192 Digital interfaces.
Samplers
*14x Emu E4X. *24x Roland S760. *7x 3.0GHz Pentium 4 PCs with 80GB SATA system drives, RME HDSP 9652 soundcards and 250GB SATA sound drives with custom and commercial sound libraries, running Tascam Gigastudio 3.
Software synths and plug-ins
*Arturia ARP 2600, Minimoog V and CS80. *Antares Filter and Auto-Tune. *Applied Acoustics Lounge Lizard. *Gmedia Imposcar and Oddity. *GRM Tools. *Korg Legacy Collection. *Native Instruments Absynth 3, Battery 2, FM7, Kontakt 2, Pro 53, Reaktor 4. *Ohm Force Ohm Boyz. *Spectrasonics Stylus RMX, Atmosphere and Trilogy. *Steinberg D'Cota, X-Phraze, Virtual Guitarist, VG Electric Edition, Groove Agent and Halion.
Hardware synths
*Access Virus, Indigo 2 and Redback. *Clavia Nord Rack, Nord 3 KB and Nord Modular. *Korg Trinity Pro X, Wavestation A/D and M1R. *Novation Supernova II Pro. *Roland JP8080, JD990, JV1080 and MKS80. *Studio Electronics SE1, ATC1 and Omega 8. *Waldorf Q, Microwave II, Microwave XT and Pulse.
Recording, mixing & outboard
*Avalon 727 preamp. *Eventide DSP4000 effects. *Lexicon PCM80 and 90 reverbs. *Quested HQ108 speakers in 5.1 setup. *5x Yamaha 02R digital mixers.
"Maybe, I didn't use analog synthesizer at 2010. I used Access Virus Indigo 2 for several tracks. "
Album Usage
The Access Virus Indigo 2 Synthesizer has been featured on the following albums:
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