[unsolved]not too happy with my virus: mega problems

[sam]

hello,
I just got this thing and heres the problems listed from small to big

paint chip under lfo 2 shape
creaky pitch bend
modulation wheel stops sending data
Notes are cut off by beeps during first 5-10 minutes of operation

Oh my god, i can't believe i spent $1600 dollars on this thing and its so screwed up!

Lets try some quality control, eh ACCESS

unfortunately i've had second thoughts about this thing and will probably get some other gear =(

[Sunesha]

What virus model do you have?

If you have virus c I think there will be alot of Os updates to fix this problems.

Best wishes

[sam]

I have the indigo b-with the most recent OS
its definitely some kind of HardWare Problem

[Soren]

This is the first i've heard of a defective Virus (except the German manual thing that just never stops). Where did you get it? Can you exchange it for a new one?

I had a Supernova 2 (I just Ebay'd it) and I can honestly say (IMHO only) the Virus is much better. I don't think you could get another piece of gear that's better. Maybe the Q+ But... Anywho good luck with whatever U decide!!!!

[ezman]

Send it back and try again. When I got my first Virus there were screws hanging out and the wooden ends were scratched - the store tried to screw me with an ex-demo model Got one froma different supplier - perfect!

Ezman

[sam]

Hello,

talked with my supplier today. I think i'm gonna send it back and exchange for some other gear. Maybe i'll pick up a virus b on ebay in the future. but in the meantime i'm gettin:

Event 20/20 bas
FMR Really nice compressor
midi controller (for my jv-1010)
Ovation Acoustic geetar

I will still be checking out this forum though!
sam

[unio mystica]

Don?t change it for other gear (unless you?ve changed your mind about the virus). Just get a new virus. It?s a killer synth. You can?t get another like it. It?s definetly a must buy. Your problems are very unusual. You have just had a broken one. Don?t lose your faith on access. They have extremely working products and they will fix all the OS broblems as well (if you are conserned about them). If you don?t have polyphony problems buy the B and use the rest of the money on other gear. You can still get a new B from some retailers (like thomann: www.thomann.de ). I personally like the C cos? it has better control. And I wouldn?t manage without the extra polyphony. It is a bit expensive thou.

[sam]

I returned the Indigo not a happy day. I thinkit was a little too expensive for me. I got an RME Hammerfall and a pair of event 20/20's about 3 months ago instead. I also got a better computer and can run a couple software samplers, 4 Reaktors, many ES2's and that makes up for not having a virus - somewhat anyway

[Paihia]

Last week I bought a Virus C. After i tried it for 1 hour it crashed, so i
installed OS 5.00 229 and it crashed again and again and again.
Yesterday i got a new one from the store and what do you think after 1.5
hours it crashed again. In the store they tested a 3rd one for the afternoon
with no problems. So i'm going to collect this one next week.
I think there Virus C's which contain a virus inside.
But they say good things come in 3.
Greetings Paihia.

[jasedee]

Man........comparing the virus to softsynths? There is absolutely No comparison between native based softsynths, using the host for processing, and a dedicated outboard DSP MONSTER like the Virus!!!!!

Poor guy.......