sequencing the virus

[kuniklo]

Originally Posted by NearTao

If you want to stick with hardware for sequencing, you could always go for an Akai MPC or Roland MV. I'm running an MPC 1000 with JJOS, a Korg Kaoss Pad 2 and a (shortly) Virus TI.

MPC 1000 with JJOS 2xl and a TI is a great combo.

An E-Mu Command Station is another good option, although I prefer the MPC overall.

[annikk.exe]

The Virus TI is imho aimed at people who very much like their software, but want an external, proper tactile interface to work with rather than using a softsynth.

If you're desperate to avoid using the computer for everything, this maybe isn't the synth for you.. :/

I am about to learn how to use Cubase and I will be sequencing in that. DAW arrives this week, i hope, i hope...


-Annikk

[kuniklo]

Originally Posted by annikk.exe

The Virus TI is imho aimed at people who very much like their software, but want an external, proper tactile interface to work with rather than using a softsynth.

It makes a great standalone hardware synth too. Having dedicated effects per part and a large voice count means you get a huge amount of sound out of a very compact package, with no need for external effects etc. I consider my MPC+TI combo a pretty complete live/jamming rig.

I've never been able to get the TI plugin to run with stable timing so I don't even use it for anything except backups.

[Doc Jones]

Ableton Live

[synthfiend]

i was having troubles with VC and timing until i started to use my brand new laptop.
I think you need quite a powerfull PC with a clean install of XP and no antivirus etc for things to work nicely with VC.