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Originally Posted by TweakHead
Not sure what you mean. But by default the oscillators on the virus behave like analogue, that means "free running", try to adjust their "phase" and it becomes more steady - saying this because sometimes this can create some sort of click, with very snappy envelope settings. If you think it's hitting hard, take away the punch intensity all together. About Timo's tip: it's called recursive modulation, very useful and shouldn't lead to any increase in attack time, it's just the curve that changes, also can be done for the decay and release. I don't agree that the envelopes behave badly on the virus at all...
maybe post an example for us to listen to, would be easier  |
I entirely agree with Tweakhead in that the Virus envelopes behave exactly like "BASIC 101 SYNTHESIS ADSR" with the Virus also having a "T" for Time factor within envelope structure. I own both a Virus KB and KC and I learned basic 101 synthese back in 1982 on a Korg MS20, a classic real analog monster monosynth.
Matter-in-fact, the envelopes are extremely versatile in that couppled with Keytracking and modulation routing, one can have quite the evolving sound over a great period of time or be made to get beautiful pluck-type attacks akin to cello with fingers.
Then when a person dives deeper in basic 101 synthesis and learns how to manipulate bipolar and looping envelopes bringing LFO's into the manipulation--the possibilities are only limited by one's creativity or ability/knowledge.
There's free download on Access' website that was included with at least the B and C series synths called "PROGRAMMING ANALOGUE SYNTHS--Virus Tutorial By Howard Scarr". Suggested for all levels of synthesis, including even the novice--FYI.