Os 3 sounds different

[DeFex]

Originally Posted by brambos

I haven't noticed a definite change in sound (except when using the excellent new 'character'-effect).

As a UI designer I know that a visual (or tactile) change in the user interface can (psychologically) change the way you perceive sound.

So - and I'm guessing here - it could be that looking at the new, freshly designed VC interface affects the way you hear your Virus.

This phenomenon also most likely accounts for the fact that some people claim the virus sounds different over USB than as a standalone midi synth. In one case they're looking and touching the device itself and in the other case they're looking at the on-screen UI, which influences their perception of sensorial stimuli.

Maybe you should do a blind test to be certain

I believe you are on to something there, maybe This is the same mental phenomenon that causes certain people to think $24000 speaker cables sound better

[pizppizp]

well speakers cables that cost 1k for 3meters are sound better then 50$ cables,
i also noticed more in your face sound with the new os 3.0

[Totty]

Yes, I do think it's psychological, sorry!

It happened when I just updated it, now It sounds the same, very strange phenomenon.

[pizppizp]

well its not psych!!! the lows extend well maybe its all because u never heard compared between those 2 eh, take a try and then tell if its psych.

[plaid_emu]

Originally Posted by pizppizp

well speakers cables that cost 1k for 3meters are sound better then 50$ cables

I heard about a blind test they did with a group of professional producers and mastering engineers. On one audio signal they used a super expensive set of cables and for the other, old copper wire coat hangers. NONE of them could tell a difference, and I think one or two actually chose the coat hangers as the "premium" cable!

I don't know if this is just internet lore or did it really happen? Sounds plausible to me.

With that being said, ALL my gear is wired with Monster Cable. But I don't buy pricey cables expecting it to sound better, I buy them because they're usually well constructed and carry a lifetime replacement warranty. They're made of quality materials and better shielded to block out/prevent electrical interference and noise.

[Khazul]

Thats a bit of stupid test - thick lump of metal as conductor vs a thinner cable?

The thick lump of metal would probably win.