Great Synth Mysteries Ep. 1 Whatever Happened to the Access Virus

Great Synth Mysteries Ep. 1 Whatever Happened to the Access Virus - Virus Ti3?

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Let's take a look back at the Access Virus, one of my favorite synths EVAR! It's been a while since the Virus Ti2, and while we patiently wait for the possible Virus Ti3, maybe there are some clues as to what happened to stalled the development almost a decade ago. Let me know what you guys think!
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@RedMeansRecording 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea for a video. Great work dude.

@seancraig5373 6 жыл бұрын

I agree-well done. Only thing that could have been better if there was news of a new Virus coming out (which is beyond your control-or the control of any of us)!

@NoirEtBlancVie 5 жыл бұрын

@@seancraig5373 I'll ask Christoph if I see him at NAMM this year, I promise.

@seancraig5373 5 жыл бұрын

@G I completely agree--but how many synth mysteries are there G?

@seancraig5373 5 жыл бұрын

@@NoirEtBlancVie Thanks! I wonder if it is simple economics--there is more money to be made building amplifiers and guitar pedals, and that is why everyone seems to be making those? Perhaps the guitarists who are reading this can comment.

@seancraig5373 5 жыл бұрын

@@NoirEtBlancVie Thanks for asking! When is NAMM?

@workethicrecords5901 6 жыл бұрын

From what I understand: all lines of the virus were built on a specific line of motorola DSP chips, now known as "freescale" DSP. The develpment of those DSP processors was passed on to a company called NXP, and the level of development that a company like motorola can provide has not been happening. A new virus came out when motorola deveoped new DSP Processors, which made porting over the very heavy architecture of the Virus much more feasable than re-codeing every line for a new processor architecture. Since the Motorola Freescale DSP has been effectivley discontinued, making a new virus would essentially mean re-writting every line of code, optimized for an entirley different framework. It's not imposible, but starting a different project on a newer, better supported DSP chip is makes a lot more fiscal sense.

@workethicrecords5901 6 жыл бұрын

P.s. The Virus C is one of the greatest Hardware synths of all time, hands down.

@localtechnique 6 жыл бұрын

I heard this too. Perhaps a future Virus would run on FPGA?

@NoirEtBlancVie 6 жыл бұрын

Great insight! This is why I made the video after all, I wanted to connect with people who knew more than I might. This is a very interesting revelation, I think if I get enough I’ll do a part 2, thank you!

@workethicrecords5901 6 жыл бұрын

Local Technique maybe, but probably not. FPGA code is waaayyy different than standard DSP processors, and taking something as huge as the virus software and porting it over would be a very costly undertaking. You might as well just design a brand new FPGA synth outside the virus line, for less time and money.

@workethicrecords5901 6 жыл бұрын

Noir Et Blanc Vie No prob! I'm glad you're back in the swing of making videos :)

@ErwinSchrodinger64 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to this game. I'm a 38 year old techno DJ who has finally gotten into production. First time I saw the Access Virus was with Hans Zimmer. Had a chance to play on a Virus Ti2 desktop. Was just blown away with its capabilities. Finally, I decided to build a studio. I kept asking the internet... what is the equivalent to a Virus, in terms of a hardware synthesizer all over forums (yes, I'm aware of the Zebra). The answer was nothing. I finally took the plunge. I just ordered a Access Virus Ti2 Darkstar. Getting the Waldorf Iridium in about 3 weeks for melodic and ambient sound. Virus reminds me of the Korg Kronos. A workstation so ahead of its time, the latest iteration of Korg's worstations, the Natilus, is a stripped down Kronos a decade later.

@travelwithhanfi866 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm late but you might want to check out Adam Szabo's Viper. It's very close. With the newest update it can even import Virus TI sounds to a certain degree.

@AdamsOlympia Ай бұрын

How has your experience been with it so far? I just ordered my first Virus (TI2) last week.

@MajorOSC 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a ti2 61 key in 2021. I can vouch. It's still a great synth.

@Simbor-rh1dj 10 ай бұрын

But the problem is it’s not compatible with latest Mac OS.

@spacep0d 5 ай бұрын

@@Simbor-rh1dj Will it work with Windows 11?

@NS-pj8dr 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a used Virus TI in December. Aside from a few stupid design choices, its the best sounding synth I've owned yet. Massive, dark, immensely deep. Amazing machine.

@Ariakiri_ 6 жыл бұрын

Love the concept of this series, love the production quality, and all the information you've gathered here. Would love to see more videos in this series.

@WOODENYOKE 6 жыл бұрын

Dude yes. Excellent work! Would much rather watch this than tv or any social media videos. Love this concept.

@NoirEtBlancVie 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that's a serious compliment! I mean, I'd rather watch TV than myself, but I think I'm just sick of my face hahah

@LilyArciniega 6 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a series like this for ages! there's so much history/informational stuff about computers on YT but not nearly as much about synths or audio gear. thank you! ❤

@citizencain01 6 жыл бұрын

I dig this new series, it's a great concept. Glad you're back, looking forward to the next installment!

@bobcatt2294 4 жыл бұрын

Professionally created: overall production quality, script writing, voice over, video clips, historical documentation, audio and the editorial. Thumbs up.

@NoirEtBlancVie 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it means a lot and I had fun making it :)

@masterbiggroove 2 жыл бұрын

Except it says ‘Great Sytnh Mysteries’ at the start

@DaNocool2011 6 жыл бұрын

oh my GAWD! You're my man! This is absolutely amazing. Thanks Noir. The production quality is through the roof. And that intro! Perfect. Stay a Legend

@couleurves 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting stuff! Didn't know about them at all. Love that you make every backing track yourself with a synth that's related to the content!

@GuitarManiac1975 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic new format, pal. I am really excited what’s coming up next. I didn’t know, that there is the same guy behind the Virus and the Kemper Profiler.

@JAdeWii_ 6 жыл бұрын

So good! I loved my Indigo 2, but it was so old, knobs were wobbly, and i just could never jig with just 37 keys for a synth with such big sound. Im excited to wait and see what the future holds for Access, definitely a unique and beautiful sounding synth!

@makerKID5 5 жыл бұрын

Your scripts are so awesome! YOU ARE AWESOME! Brilliant writing and editing.

@EquestrianSport 6 жыл бұрын

back in the mid 90's I had actually talked to him on the phone about getting one of the Matrix 6 controllers he was making, but he was just starting the virus line and he never got around to sending my one (he didn't have any on hand, but said he maybe able to get one put together from spare parts.. I realllllyyyy wanted one of those ) It was a real detective work to find him in the birth of the net days..

@midiguy4u 6 жыл бұрын

IMO, and I have owned 200 synths and modules in my lifetime, the Virus TI2 is definitely in the top 20 synths of all time.

@radicalradzik 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh. The access music virus ti2 polar a favorite of my instruments as well. Thank you for spotlighting!

@kohlstuhlskitchen9105 6 жыл бұрын

Great video series! There's quite a few mysteries in the synth world...

@dxtrs_mnpltr 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, bravo! Great narrative and research. Thanks 🙏🏽

@Matthewsavant 6 жыл бұрын

Big fan of this as a series. Nice work!

@satyanpatel6403 6 жыл бұрын

You sir, are very talented. Excellent documentary on one my beloved synths that I have never owned, but I've always wanted to. Keep up the great videos my friend.

@theBrentasaurus 4 жыл бұрын

I just found this video and as a Virus owner I loved it! Great work!

@terrencemiller5284 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Yes, I have the TI2 and never wonder (for now)if it can get any better

@zerotransversal 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, do this more often, please! You make me interested in synthesizer history even though I told myself to not go there.

@lassejensen1210 6 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! Would love to hear more stories in this format. It could also be cool to hear the story of some of your own gear.

@collectoremitter 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a series! looking forward to the future episodes. And I trust the quality of Kemper’s amps a lot more now that I know that he was involved with Access as well

@ruz8099 6 жыл бұрын

brilliant format!!! congrats

@trevor4835 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this man. Very entertaining and informative.

@dwcs6570 4 жыл бұрын

Great work. Pure nostalgic. Keep doing this for us

@dan_s_higginson 6 жыл бұрын

You’re making some of the only gear videos that don’t feel like they’ve been made a thousand times. Thanks!

@meneerjansen00 6 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back.

@stuffnuns 6 жыл бұрын

I just love this synth nerdia! Great job. Keep going.

@user-mu6gi4xn4g 8 ай бұрын

This is amazing. great work!

@RyanCooperOfCapeTown 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating video. Thanks so much for this.

@seantrottier2466 5 жыл бұрын

I'm very new to the world of synths. and I have to say, your videos are hands down the best of them all. Informative, well spoken, and done from a practical perspective. It's very clear these wonderful instruments are a big passion in your life. Don't stop making these videos. They're an invaluable asset for someone like me, that doesn't have much brand loyalty, or established opinion, to make truly informed decisions on gear to invest in. Thanks a lot for the hard work you put into these videos, and I look forward to many more.

@NoirEtBlancVie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying this Sean, it means a lot!

@PseudoPulse 3 жыл бұрын

Great series! Keep em up

@mistermotoki 5 жыл бұрын

Great visuals as always! And great look-back!

@NoirEtBlancVie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I’ve got episodes 2 & 3 on the way. Trailer for Great Synth Mysteries out next Tuesday.

@jupitermarx 3 жыл бұрын

Dude!, I could write a three page letter, telling you how great you are and this content!! I’ve followed u for a minute, and I’ve been super impressed with your progression! 1st this concept you came up with is brill!! No one has done except maybe Mark Doty?!:). 2nd your visuals are spot on, your voice comes through perfectly!! And the amount of time and effort you’ve slaved over is so clear to your audience!! I’m inspired! Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us;)😎✌🏻🤩👌🏻🙌🏻👏🏼🤩🙏🏻

@vvvictoriav5958 6 жыл бұрын

damn dude, what a great video. you really showed your passion for and knowledge of the subject matter. and making all the music with a virus too - what an awesome attention to detail! big up!

@noouch 6 жыл бұрын

Your channel never ceases to be so so juicy!

@aaronallender6117 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Great work!

@KratosUltraFan 6 жыл бұрын

once more you deserve praise for the editing and production value. you should have a broader audience!

@minuscarnival8611 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for taking the time to make a video on this topic! liked and subscribed

@the1111machi 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best video i watch on KZfaq. Thanks. Really, thanks. This was chill to watch, yet very exciting. I didn't know this answer from Cristopher! I own a Viris TI2 and i feel kinda proud now. Luckaly our band also has a Kemper. They look great in a rack.

@andivax 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this episode! Virus ti was my first synth. Then i become a beta tester. Then my bank was in all Virus TI 2 factory bank )

@NoirEtBlancVie 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Truly awesome to know you were a part of such a legendary piece of kit! :)

@carlosdrfx 6 жыл бұрын

Fair to say you kinda like it? :D

@andivax 5 жыл бұрын

@@carlosdrfx sorry but I've sold all my synths long time ago. but a few month ago I decided to get Roland SE-02 for fun ))

@JuanAMatos-zx4ub 5 жыл бұрын

@@andivax that's how we all started down this rabbit hole again ;)

@RoadhawK66 3 жыл бұрын

@@andivax That dinky SE-02 is an awesome bit of kit!

@GlitchComputer 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so well done!!

@ubiquitousreverser 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely a good start to a great series! I really can’t speak on the virus. It sounds great but I’m happy with my analog mono beauties. And made the owners of the virus series forever be content with their perfection.

@Matthewsavant 2 жыл бұрын

If they were to make a TI3 or whatever there would be very little space for upgrade from the TI, I bought the TI polar about a year ago and I was very (pleasantly) surprised with not only the overall sound of the TI but the features are almost everything you’d want, very relevant even today. I also bought the Waldorf Iridium around the same time and though it was a fantastic synth and I’m not comparing them I can say that I’ve since let go of the Iridium but the TI still sitting strong in my set up.

@s.fleming2441 3 жыл бұрын

I love my virus TI, its maybe the best thing I've ever spent money on. I am always amazed at how I still find new things about it after 8 years of use. The gift that keeps on giving)

@StyloLive 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video as a virus owner, I feel proud and lucky. I could only imagine the stuff virus would do with a simple update!

@Simbor-rh1dj 10 ай бұрын

Proud of what? It’s obsoletion?

@ChristianHuygen 6 жыл бұрын

Fascinating video, thoughtful, balanced, beautifully produced, insightful, and you list ALL the equipment you used - your work is top of the line in every way. Seems like Kemper is motivated by moving into a new product space and then creating something truly groundbreaking. Like the Profiler. The digital synth market is so crowded now, it might be less inspiring for him.

@HyperProduction 6 жыл бұрын

This is great. Super interesting and well thought out video. Great work! Subscribed!

@DjRafiV 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing what you were able to cover in 8:51. Spectacular!

@co.agmusic 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and very well filmed love your lighting effects

@raffitchakmakjian 6 жыл бұрын

nice vid dude, like the production style, very creative stuff. Clever topic as well. Keep it up!

@joshbassett 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, love the idea for this series.

@inlasttonowhere4459 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁✌️ for a good upload.... goona look'a for sum more😊

@mysteryperson4295 6 жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT. I am BEYOND excited for this series. Every time you upload I'm shocked by the quality; cinematography, writing, music, everything. Keep up the great work; Props! 👏 👏

@ZenithMusicNet 6 жыл бұрын

Great info, pleasant narration. Thumbs up.

@Mandsefar 9 ай бұрын

Impressive video with high production value. Thanks for sharing.

@IIrandhandleII 3 жыл бұрын

Access virus ti2 is still very relevant. It is the work horse of my studio. I get comments all the time on how good it sounds during live sets.

@MatthewHarrold 6 жыл бұрын

Liked and Sub'd ... excellent bit of journalism. Thanks mate.

@SacSynths_Jack_Z 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the best video you've done yet imo

@bloodbilly6203 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you man. I like your style. Very intresting video. Keep going, you doing well

@RoadUser100 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting video. In 2012, when I bought my Virus TI2 keyboard, I remember wondering whether I should wait for the TI3. I didn't wait, and the TI is still, as you say, one of the greatest synths ever created. One of two synths I'll never sell. The other is my DX7.

@deydododontdedoh.5672 6 жыл бұрын

First time I've watched your posts and I enjoyed that, well produced and narrated, now subscribed 👍

@NoirEtBlancVie 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon, glad to have ya!

@DomSigalas 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man Virus and Kemper fan here, love the nostalgic vibes ;)

@spacep0d 5 ай бұрын

You video production and presentation style are TOP NOTCH. Well done!

@sprungingforvoltage 5 жыл бұрын

Catching up on your Channel.....excellent vid!

@NoirEtBlancVie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was by best work yet!

@dubtechrecords 2 жыл бұрын

Great review and insight couldn’t agree more with your comments

@jungresonant9772 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing mini doc. I've never owned a Virus myself but I remember GASing hard for one before I had any idea what GAS even meant haha. I knew that my idols in Drum & Bass were making all these mind bending sounds with the Virus and that was enough for me to want one. No matter how hard I tried, back in 2000, my copy of Reason and its soft synths just didn't cut it. Little did I know that 20 years later the Virus, while it now has in insane level of VST competition, and is even surpassed in some areas, still holds a court all of its own. Thanks, very insightful and unexpectedly inspiring, I really appreciate you making this! Big upsss

@MrAnselm77 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work man 🇨🇦🔥🙏🏿👊🏿 love your channel

@jacobpetersen4038 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible production quality as always - I'll be able to proudly say that I was one of the first when this channel inevitably gets up there with the other great synth channels on this site!

@MichaelBryne 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, keep it up, thanks for this

@okinawajapan1 4 жыл бұрын

Well done. Keep making more vids like this. Excellent!

@mdmusikproduktion6153 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Thanks

@Dhananjaynaidu91 5 жыл бұрын

Killler one man, keep at it. Always wanted content like this. Kudos 👊

@NoirEtBlancVie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate you sayin this, these are my favorites to make by far.

@rrjanik 6 жыл бұрын

Your channel is amazing thank you!

@bernios3446 6 жыл бұрын

Ha! Not many channesl on YT reach your level of quality, presented in a coherent style, no talking around, no blablabla. Really interesting to watch! As a former user of Virus B and C I missed the next step in Access' synth evolution after the issue- plagued TI2 (USB1, plugin problems with many users), until I learned by someone that the reason for the absence of a TI2 successor are - as you perfectly illustrated - the digital guitar amps.

@mukundadas3646 6 жыл бұрын

So what of the Virus versions Is more affordable, playable, dyinamic and fun to get?

@synthseeker 6 жыл бұрын

I look forward to more episodes in this series. :) Nice job!

@NoirEtBlancVie 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Give it a month or so, I've got another one in the works!

@synthseeker 6 жыл бұрын

No rush. Have fun with it!

@dustincassidy 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man we all loved this concept for a series. Keep it up! I wanna see something about the Wasp or some shit.

@derykmoates377 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Had this discussion so many times, lol, I still love my Ti2 tho

@NeoLudditevisons 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely stuff! Hope to see more of this type of content :-)

@foolproof3091 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 👍👍Greetings Matthias 🎹🎵🎶🎵🎹

@mrsev765 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, subbed!

@ClosetoHumanMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Dusted off my Virus B a few months ago. It'd been sitting in storage for over 10 years. Holy moly that thing sounds as good now as it did in 1999 when I bought it. It truly is a classic.

@spacep0d 5 ай бұрын

I created two albums with the B. Fond memories!

@solomonjenkins9505 6 жыл бұрын

so many points for everything, style, topic, editing, god damn dude you earned a sub

@NoirEtBlancVie 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Solomon, you’ve got my dads name, great name!

@solomonjenkins9505 6 жыл бұрын

well it's not my real name, but I love it for many reasons, it is a truly awesome name. Hey you wouldn't happen to own a virus ti2 would you? I have the desktop unit and my sustain pedal from my korg m3 just makes the sound sustain infinitely...almost as if it were a switch, except once activated, it cannot be turned off. I know it's a long shot but hey I gotta try to learn as much from you synth heads as possible if you'll grant me the time :> also it may be relevant that the midi signal goes through my octatrack...m3 in to octatrack, octatrack out to 4 way passive midi splitter, virus receiving signal from that. any ideas? *humble japanese bow*

@aaronmarshall 6 жыл бұрын

How do you not have more subscribers?! Liked and subbed.

@Tommass79 5 жыл бұрын

Great presentation dude congrats...yes the memories the damn sweet memories:)

@DashGlitch 6 жыл бұрын

Great content!! Can't believe I'm only finding your channel now

@NoirEtBlancVie 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dash, I'm totally not new to this, but I'm definitely all about that quality content that no one else is making. Hopefully I'll keep making some content you're tune in for :)

@sauce_aux 6 жыл бұрын

Hell yes! Great concept for a video series my friend!

@NoirEtBlancVie 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good to see you're still around, you're a long timer!

@sauce_aux 6 жыл бұрын

Noir Et Blanc Vie well your effort clearly shows in your videos, and I hold your opinion/thoughts in high regard, my dude! Thank you, for what you do!

@ozybrks 5 жыл бұрын

really great videos!

@Ramt33n 3 жыл бұрын

My first impression about the sound after getting my hands on it was "Wow, Power!". I'm talking sound quality only, I have yet to come to hear a VST that sounds close. Good vid man!

@Pacman1ac 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video man, thank you.

@G6304 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video, the Virus TI2 is still a monster, when you have perfected perfection guess there's nothing left to do but move on.

@ChaosBeforeOrder 2 жыл бұрын

Forreal, if it ain't broke don't fix it

@theblowupdollsmusic 2 жыл бұрын

They did. They made the Kemper Amp Modler.

@charonme Жыл бұрын

@@ChaosBeforeOrder at least they could fix the bugs

@TheSilentCartgraph3r 6 жыл бұрын

The history was fascinating and the composition was fascinating! Liked and favorited

@NoirEtBlancVie 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Spelling aside I really felt proud of this piece when I finished it, means a lot for you to compliment the content.

@MKNull 6 жыл бұрын

YES YOU'RE BACK I'M SO HAPPY

@lostsovietsubmarine Жыл бұрын

Dude that is some top notch content here. Cheers from a russian guy who is into synths for a long time.

@raistaparta 6 жыл бұрын

This is a very exciting new series! I was aware of the Kemper amps (a very polarizing product among guitar players, btw) but didn’t know they were related to the Virus.

@xPanDaemonx 5 жыл бұрын

raistaparta i use a Kemper, but it feels like deja vu again as he hasnt released a refresh of the hardware of the Kemper for years 😭 it nails the amp modelling perfectly but the onboard effects are still weak

@mdeerocks6792 5 жыл бұрын

@@xPanDaemonx they just released a reverb update which is on par with top of the line strymons and even can match some eventides. The delays were already there a more than year ago.