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Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 15.06.2016, 09:42 AM
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Posted By IanT
Hey, yeah. Interesting and fun! I'm mainly a...

Hey, yeah. Interesting and fun!

I'm mainly a keyboard player and I read music and it took a good while to get familiar with Maschine. Don't use all its features and, to be honest, don't always...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 11.04.2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,638
Posted By IanT
Yes, it looks like a good program and that's a...

Yes, it looks like a good program and that's a brill feature. I'm starting to believe that no one DAW will do everything :-)

However, because I was familiar with Cubase and I do like to see a score,...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 16.03.2016, 10:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,487
Posted By IanT
Thanks Guys! Lots of things to try :) Only...

Thanks Guys!

Lots of things to try :)

Only thing I've done so far is switch the USB connections. I had the Virus and Maschine plugged into two USB 3 sockets next to each other. I've moved the...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 12.03.2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,487
Posted By IanT
Ah... Just running Maschine in stand-alone mode...

Ah...

Just running Maschine in stand-alone mode and monitoring through the Virus headphones output. Not running the Virus software although, of course, the audio driver is routed via Maschine.

I...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 10.03.2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,487
Posted By IanT
Well, I was expecting to be excited! :lol: But...

Well, I was expecting to be excited! :lol: But then I've nothing to compare them with - other than the single!! computer speaker I was running everything through! So at least I'm getting stereo...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 09.03.2016, 10:59 PM
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Views: 2,487
Posted By IanT
:eek: Ordered the 702s. Should arrive...

:eek: Ordered the 702s. Should arrive tomorrow.

Couldn't quite justify the extra for the 712s whose main difference seems to be an artificial 3dB boost to the low end which would probably be a good...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 08.03.2016, 10:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,487
Posted By IanT
Very fair comment. I'm just trying to make the...

Very fair comment.

I'm just trying to make the best of a poor situation.

If your soundcloud is anything to go by, you're doing and awesome job! :)
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 08.03.2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,487
Posted By IanT
Ok to that, Timo :eek: I've read all the Best...

Ok to that, Timo :eek:

I've read all the Best Buys and guides and the Beyers were on the list, too. It seems a very personal decision and, of course, impossible to decide because you can't listen...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 08.03.2016, 03:16 PM
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Views: 2,487
Posted By IanT
The M50s were on my shortlist (compiled while...

The M50s were on my shortlist (compiled while fact finding) but are close-backed. Do you mix with them? Everyone says you need open-backed for production and mixing.
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 08.03.2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,487
Posted By IanT
The Sony's look good but are close-backed and I...

The Sony's look good but are close-backed and I think open-backed are better for mixing. My setup isn't really conducive to monitors at the moment but I agree they would be preferable. But now I know...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 07.03.2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,487
Posted By IanT
Headphone Impedence

I'm thinking it'll be a good idea to get a set of headphones for mixing and the like.

Currently running soft synthies on a computer and thru the Virus audio outs.

Anyone know what the headphone...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 06.03.2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By IanT
Hey Berni - really nice stuff on SoundClound!...

Hey Berni - really nice stuff on SoundClound! :grin:

The story so far...

I'm just running through the Getting Started bit but I've got the Maschine and the Virus linked through the PC's USB ports...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 06.03.2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By IanT
Yep, I'm an admin. It's a bit more complicated...

Yep, I'm an admin. It's a bit more complicated that that. Extensive googling reveals lots of probs installing the software, from having a password with non-alphanumeric characters (as mine has/had)...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 05.03.2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By IanT
I'll let you know... :) Currently having an...

I'll let you know... :)

Currently having an unfeasibly difficult time just trying to download the installation software! Had to do if from Safe Mode but it's still ongoing.

Grrr!
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 05.03.2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By IanT
Well, I went for the Maschine (middle one)......

Well, I went for the Maschine (middle one)... :shock:
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 03.03.2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By IanT
Argh!!!!!!!! :) They do look good and I was...

Argh!!!!!!!! :)

They do look good and I was thinking of them for general control duties but the tight integration of all the NI stuff, I think, will win this one.

Anyway, I'm narrowing it...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 02.03.2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By IanT
Well that's made that clear! :) Been looking at...

Well that's made that clear! :) Been looking at vids and comments and the NI stuff seems to integrate with the software extremely well so I was coming to the conclusion that the Virus wasn't going...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 02.03.2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By IanT
Yep, Groove is the medium one. I was taking the...

Yep, Groove is the medium one. I was taking the names from Amazon but I think NI just calls them Mikro, Maschine and Studio.

I've used old hardware sequencers and drum machines, synths, sound...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 01.03.2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By IanT
Ah, MBTC, your advice is far too sensible...:)...

Ah, MBTC, your advice is far too sensible...:)

I'm not so bothered if they upgrade Komplete but I'd be a bit miffed if they released new hardware. But isn't Maschine II (relatively) new? Not sure...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 01.03.2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By IanT
Virus TI, Komplete, Keyboard, Maschine

NI is having a sale. Essentially if you buy a keyboard or Maschine you get 50% off a crossgrade to Komplete 10 or Komplete 10...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 01.03.2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,239
Posted By IanT
That's brilliant! I usually take things to bit...

That's brilliant!

I usually take things to bit and can't remember how to put them together again! :confused:

Hope you get a PSU soon, and please let it know where your sourced it from.

Ian
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 26.02.2016, 11:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,638
Posted By IanT
Hi Berni Cubase seems to be getting the votes so...

Hi Berni

Cubase seems to be getting the votes so far. Are you an ex-Cubase user?

I guess I ought to try to Ableton demo but I think in 'notes' and like to see a score. What things can it do that...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 21.02.2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,638
Posted By IanT
Ah, I see. MIDI AND audio, that'll be neat! I'll...

Ah, I see. MIDI AND audio, that'll be neat! I'll take a look at the Cubase trial.

I'm probably not the EDM type :) Never tried writing any before but now I've got the synth... :p

And musically I...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 21.02.2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,638
Posted By IanT
It looks like good ol' Cubase again, then... So,...

It looks like good ol' Cubase again, then...

So, regarding the USB, with the 'right' DAW (which one?) this would allow you to record MIDI data (not audio?) from the Virus, and then output the audio...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 21.02.2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,638
Posted By IanT
Great, thanks. Have been tempted to consider a...

Great, thanks.

Have been tempted to consider a Mac and Logic but scanning the forums for comparisons, Cubase generally comes out better. And cheaper (comparatively, given you need a Mac). And not...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 21.02.2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,638
Posted By IanT
Big tick for Cubase, then... :) I was sort of...

Big tick for Cubase, then... :)

I was sort of hoping there was a viable alternative that I could try. I tried Logic when it was on the PC and didn't understand it! And I thought Cakewalk was...
Forum: General discussion about Access Virus 19.02.2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,638
Posted By IanT
Best DAW for TI...

Yes, I know this is the proverbial string question, but I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has used more than one DAW and see how they compare, particularly in regard to use with a Virus.

My...
Forum: Introduce yourself 17.02.2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By IanT
Hi Glynbo Hmmm, there's a thought! :) Nice...

Hi Glynbo

Hmmm, there's a thought! :) Nice idea.

On the other hand, maybe I should have got a MiniNova... :shock:

Ian
Forum: Introduce yourself 16.02.2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By IanT
Thanks, Timo. Hi Glynbo - cheers! My TI Polar...

Thanks, Timo.

Hi Glynbo - cheers!

My TI Polar just arrived this afternoon. Had to find somewhere for it and plug it into computer speakers...! :( Just running through the presets.

Didn't have any...
Forum: Introduce yourself 16.02.2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By IanT
TI - And Coming Late to the Party!

Hi All

In the UK. Ex-muso thinking of getting back into it.

Was looking at cheapo synths like the Gaia, UltraNova, MicroKorg, etc., but the more you research these things, the more you get pulled...
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