do u think its worth it?

[tonyc2002]

ime seriously considering getting a Virus TI on finance but with all the fantastic plugins around is it really worth it?

Can software synths match the Virus or similar hardware synths for sheer fatness of sound?

any advice welcome peeps :cheese:

[dan the acid man]

yep, these days software can sound as good as hardwear

[TechMouse]

Access Virus is virtual analogue anyway, so yes - plugins can sound that good.

In fact, I understand you can get an Access Virus TDM plugin for Pro Tools, which uses identical algorithms to the hardware version - not sure if they have released / will ever release a VSTi version though.

On the other hand, with the Virus TI you get a dedicated DSP chip for synth duties (i.e. no load on your processor) plus a control surface and an audio interface into the bargain.

So, swings and roundabouts.

[dirty_bass]

It`s a matter of taste. If you want a nice hardware interface and synth, then buy it.
Don`t be under the illusion it will be phatter or better than other synths, or other vst`s.
Try it out and get it because you want it.

[trainspotter]

i am trying to decide if i want to pay the extra for a ti and just get a C,
have had the virus a and classic and yes you can probably do everything on
a computer, but the interface is what you pay for.

the vst function on the ti is not really anything i would probably use but the polyphony and some other features make the TI a really nice machine.

but i think im sticking with the C until the TI goes down in price.

will this be the first virus you ever use?

[tonyc2002]

thanks guys. ive just been checking out the demo of NI's Massive and some of the patches do sound pretty amazing. i suppose ime wondering that if you can generate these sounds in software what on earth justifys the £1000 + price tag?

@ trainspotter

yes mate it would be my first virus synth

[danielmarshall]

If you want to save CPU load on the cheap (and I mean a total bargain), get a liquid mix and use your CPU for softsynths. 32 channels of pure sexy DSP pleasure!

http://www.focusrite.com/product/liquid_mix/

Worth every cent.