Access Virus TI2 Keyboard

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The Access Virus TI2 Keyboard synthesizer is a powerhouse of creative potential, engineered to elevate your music production to new heights. With a sleek, redesigned housing and 25% more calculating power than its predecessor, this 61-key multi-timbral synth combines cutting-edge technology with a robust suite of features to inspire musicians from studio to stage. At its core, the dual DSP system delivers over 80 stereo voices, ensuring rich, dynamic soundscapes.

This synthesizer is more than just an instrument; it's a complete sound design platform. With three main oscillators and one sub-oscillator per voice, explore a vast array of sonic possibilities from classic virtual analog waves to complex wavetables. The Virus TI2's enhanced effects section, boasting new effects like Tape Delay and Frequency Shifter, lets you effortlessly craft unique textures and tones. Plus, the innovative Character effect allows for precise timbre shaping, adding depth and dimension to your sound.

Whether you're a live performer or a studio producer, the Virus TI2's Total Integration technology ensures seamless DAW integration, giving you real-time control and synchronization. The 2-dimensional modulation matrix offers extensive modulation capabilities, allowing for expressive and nuanced performances. With programmable arpeggiator patterns for each patch, you can easily infuse rhythmic complexity into your tracks.

The Access Virus TI2 Keyboard is not just a synthesizer; it's an all-encompassing creative tool designed to inspire and empower your musical journey.

Key Features:

61 keys with velocity response and aftertouch
Dual DSP system with over 80 stereo voices
Three main oscillators and one sub-oscillator per voice
New effects: Tape Delay, Frequency Shifter, new Distortions
Total Integration with enhanced Virus Control 3.0 plug-in
Programmable arpeggiator pattern for every patch
2 multi-mode filters and a 2-dimensional modulation matrix
Lightweight, redesigned housing with aluminum and wood side panels

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The Access Virus TI2 offers 16-part multitimbrality, allowing for complex sound stacking and layered patches, but full polyphony across all parts may not be achievable.
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Playing the demo song can help test DSP stability; crashes may suggest firmware issues rather than hardware faults, useful for price negotiations.
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Build quality

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Owners describe the Virus TI2 as being built like a tank with an excellent Fatar keybed, considered among the best non-weighted keyboards available.
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It's noted that the DSPs in the Virus TI2 are overclocked, potentially contributing to sporadic stability issues without affecting overall performance.
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The Virus TI keybed, particularly on the Polar model, is highly praised for its exceptional feel, often cited as superior to many newer synths.
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Software and compatibility

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The TI software is reported to work fine on Windows 11, with some users recommending a Max4Live controller device for improved integration with Ableton.
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The Ostirus emulator is highlighted as a good alternative for those unable to afford the hardware, with the caveat that it can be a resource-intensive VST.
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User experience

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Many users appreciate the Virus TI2 for its unique control surface layout, which provides a more satisfying programming experience compared to software alternatives.
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Value and pricing

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Despite being discontinued and unsupported, the Virus TI2 retains high resale value, often seen as a worthwhile investment by enthusiasts.
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Setup and maintenance

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Replacing the internal battery is advised after saving RAM banks to a computer, ensuring continued performance and memory retention.
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The Hydrasynth's keybed, while decent, is described as having a shallow and plastic feel compared to the luxurious Fatar keybed of the Virus TI2.
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The Hydrasynth offers advantages like CV outputs for modular gear and a versatile mod matrix, but its keybed is not as highly regarded as the Virus TI's.
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Owners use the Virus keybed primarily for playing instruments that lack polyphonic aftertouch, like mono synths, Mellotrons, and pianos.
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chris_marx

201

5 months ago

The best Sound and great implementation to a DAW

Excellent sound and extremely flexible. You can do anything you can imagine with this synth.

The plugin makes the implementation to your DAW and you can have up to 16 channels of sound.

The keyboard runs smooth very smooth.

Even if this gear is some years old now.....it is still one of the best.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

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Rock Garage rock Metal

moonlab

125

about 11 years ago

The rumours are true.

It's the best.

Fab supersaws. Beautiful pads. Any kind of bass you can imagine. Plucks to die for. On board fxs take some beating. Works seamlessly with Logic. Signal path is traditional, straight forward, easy to get to grips with. The presets are incredible. I found the Kb manual really helpful when learning about synthesis. The Kb sounds more analog to me.

jimmarchi1

41010

11 years ago about 11 years ago

The guy who owned the studio I learned at had a 1st edition access virus from the late 90s and THAT was badass, so the current stuff must be impressive.

moonlab

125

11 years ago almost 11 years ago

I've never heard a 1st edition so I can't compare but the Kb definitely sounds more analog where the TI2 is more digital, more precise. I've got a super saw patch that I programmed, sort of like the LD in RAMsterdam (the Deynhoven remix) and it stil cuts through the mix and beats anything on Sylenth (which I also love) and Massive. It could just be my lack of skill on those two fab soft synths . . . Or maybe I'm just biased ????. Your gear is amazing, by the way.

wojciech_kania

104

over 5 years ago

Best digital analog ever

This synthesizer is simply amazing - although it's digital analog, it sounds very deep and has plenty options of processing the sound in it.

loren

122

over 11 years ago

Perfect sounds

Very cool Synth...

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Armin Van Buuren

Music Producer

Major League

Verified via YouTube

in this livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weW3LDQogh0 i found this equipment.

Thomas DeLonge

Guitarist, Singer

Blink-182

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In a user-uploaded photo, Thomas DeLonge is seen in his studio with an Access Virus TI2 Keyboard.

Showtek

Music Producer

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The Access Virus TI Keyboard can be seen sitting between Showtek members Sjoerd Janssen (left) and Wouter Janssen (right) on the table behind them.

Bingo Players

Music Producer

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"Oh how we love that Sub Osc Volume knob on our Virus! Bring on the bass!"

Martin L. Gore

Singer, Guitarist

Depeche Mode

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In MusicRadar's interview with Depeche Mode's techs on the Delta Machines tour it was revealed that ""Sample wise we're using Native Instruments Kontakt and Massive a lot too. We're also using a lot of GMedia ImpOSCar and Synthogy Ivory for pianos too. There are some sounds you can't get with the synths, so we use the samples for those, but there's a lot we can do and we try to use the synths as much as possible. Stripped is a good example of that. The big lead sound is Massive and ImpOSCar all layered up to create that main riff sound." Martin is strictly using software when he puts his guitars down for older material, he has a Roland Edirol controller as well as an Access Virus both commanding Muse Receptors with various plugins loaded. Though Martin's Virus was not used for its internal sound engine on the Delta Machines tour Martin still tours with it.

Chuckie

Music Producer

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DJ Chuckie showcases his Access Virus TI2 Keyboard on Instagram, captioning the photo with "Loads of hits in here," suggesting it's integral to his music production process.

Gareth Emery

Music Producer

Gareth Emery & Jon O'Bir

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In his Los Angeles studio, Gareth Emery has a Virus TI2 above his Fantom G8.

Boris Brejcha

Music Producer, DJ

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In this video at 2:03 we can see Access Virus TI2 Keyboard Synthesizer

Scooter

Music Producer

Dance United

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Scooter uses the Access Virus TI2 keyboard

Peter Gordeno

Keyboardist

Depeche Mode

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Ben Adams, keyboard tech for Depeche Mode during their 2013 Delta Machine Tour, talks about some of the keyboards and synths used by the band live on stage. Starting at 1:07, he talks about Peter Gordeno’s Access Virus TI2 Synthesizer Keyboard:

“We have the Virus TI. This is also a combination of a controller, and also outputs audio for pretty much half of the set… something like that. We work in multi-modes, we use up to three, four, maybe five patches split across the keyboard. We have various filters and modulations assigned for Peter to chew things up a little bit. It’s reliable, sounds great, and Pete loves to use it. It’s a convenient size, convenient layout, and we all really like them.”