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Access Virus TI Snow

Item ID: VirusTISnow

Portable Analog Modeling Synthesizer, 24-bit/192kHz Audio/MIDI Interface

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A Mighty, Portable Access Synth!

The Access Virus TI Snow is perfect for anyone looking for a compact-yet-powerful desktop synth for live performance and music creation. The TI Snow is 100% compatible with all patches for the TI series and plays back a maximum of 50 voices with 4 multi-timbral parts. Live musicians will appreciate the ability to switch between patches easily with the TI Snow's intuitive interface. Using the same sound engine as the other synths in Access' popular TI line, the portable Access TI Snow is a must-have for synth fans!

Acess Virus TI Snow at a Glance:
  • Boasts the Virus TI sound engine
  • Total Integration with your DAW
  • Slim size means ultra-portability

Virus TI sound engine
The Virus TI and the Virus TI Polar are incredibly popular for their wicked sound design abilities and performer-friendly interface - the TI Snow boasts that same sonic-sculpting, performance-ready sound engine and interface, just in a highly portable enclosure! With a wealth of oscillator models, including virtual analog, wavetable, graintable, hypersaw, and formant oscillators to craft your signature sound, the TI Snow also has multiple filter models including a Moog cascade emulation with one to four poles! If all these possibilities weren't enough for your sound, you can even get that popular warm lo-fi sound into your music easily with the TI Snow's excellent FM types. With per part delay and reverb, send multiple, simultaneous effects in single and multi mode and still get that same great TI sound! Multiple other effects including distortion algorithms, chorus/flanger, phaser, ring modulator, and global vocoding ability mean the TI Snow is full of ways to ignite your creativity.

Total Integration with your DAW
The TI in TI Snow stands for Total Integration, and Access really delivers. Essentially, you can stream audio from the Virus TI into a plug-in that's hosted by your choice of digital audio workstation. Sample-accurate MIDi timing, and the ability to process the output of your synth directly with other effect plug-ins make the Snow incredibly usable with whatever setup you currently run. Enjoy the hands-on feel of true outboard synth that integrates seamlessly with your DAW as a plug-in! The TI Snow is TI certified for the essential DAWs, including Logic, Cubase, Live, Pro Tools, and Sonar!

Slim size means ultra-portability
With the TI Snow, you will enjoy the ability to take your sound anywhere. It's roughly the size of a magazine, with a sleek winter-white finish and the Access signature wood rail beneath the front panel.

Acess Virus TI Snow Features:
  • 11" x 6"
  • Same Virus TI sound engine and software integration
  • Can edit sounds with Virus Control, a VST/AU/RTAS compatible plug-in
  • 16 patch select buttons for fast access to edit menus
  • Three main oscillators and one sub oscillator per voice
  • Virtual analog, hypersaw, wavetable, graintable, and formant oscillators
  • Two fully independent filters (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, bandstop)
  • Saturation module located between both filter blocks
  • Two-dimensional modulation matrix with six slots
  • Independent delay and reverb per patch (even in multi mode)
  • Distortion, lo-fi algorithms, phaser, chorus, flanger, analog boost, ring modulator
  • 3-band EQ and global vocoder
  • patches sound the same between single and multi mode
  • Each patch has its own arpeggiator with 32 programmable steps
  • Two 1/4" outputs (R/L) with 192/24 D/A converters
  • Two 1/4" inputs with 24-bit A/D
  • Over 1,000 presets
  • More than 6,000 free patches available
  • MIDI I/O
  • USB can send MIDI and audio signal to computer at 12 MB/s
  • Winter-white finish, white LED and display, wood rail beneath the front panel
  • Every part can be panned dynamically between two stereo outputs
  • 6 knobs, 21 buttons, 18 LEDs
  • Between 10 to 50 voices, depending on the complexity of the patch
  • Multi programs can have fully-independent embeeded singles without links to single banks
  • 512 RAM and 512 ROM patches
  • 52 embedded multi-patches, 4 part in multi mode
  • Adaptive control-smoothing makes easy parameter changes
  • Knob quantize can make parameter changes at set intervals for step sequencer-like sounds
  • Sample-accurate integration with multiple DAWs
  • Certified Total Integration with Logic 8, Cubase 4, Live 7, Pro Tool 7.4, Sonar 7, ImagineLine 7.4

The Access Virus TI Snow is an excellent, ultra-tweakable portable synth!

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Specification Detail
Sound Engine Type(s) Analog Modeling
Polyphony 10 - 50 Notes Depening on Sound
Number of Presets 512 RAM Patches, 3328 ROM Sounds
Expansion No Expansion
Number of Effects 192
Effects Types Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Phaser, EQ, Ring Mod, etc.
Arpeggiator Yes
Sampling No
MIDI Sequencer No MIDI
USB MIDI
Number of Audio Inputs 2
Audio Input Types 2 x TS
Number of Audio Outputs 2
Audio Output Types 2 x TS,
Number of Digital Inputs 0
Digital Input Types No Digital Inputs
Number of Digital Outputs 0
Digital Output Types No Digital Outputs
MIDI I/O In, Out, and UB
Height 2.3"
Width 11.1"
Depth 5.87"
Weight 3.3 lbs.
Power Supply Power Supply Included
Manufacturer Part Number VirusTI Snow

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Reviews

based on 6 reviews

The icing on the cake!

by Jon Remy from Dallas, TX USA
March 30, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer/Producer--TrueTunes/The Song Vault, Dallas, TX
This is the synth I use for a lot of bass lines, but I especially use it to put the "icing on the cake' so to speak. It adds professional sparkle and uniqueness to your already unique creations. The... read more [+] sounds are flawless and with the programmable knobs, you can tweak on the go (the two knobs on the right are dedicated to control cutoff frequency and resonance). Any professional or project/home studio should have the Virus, that is, if you want a professional synth with a professional sound palette. close [-]

Massive Sound!!!

by Ralph DeLong from Santa Rosa Beach, FL
March 22, 2010
Music Background: Semi Pro
What more can I say? This thing is awesome. The huge sound possibilities are incredible. I have always wanted to own a Virus and now I do. Using the total integration makes programming a snap. The onl... read more [+]y problem I have had is using it as an AU plugin through Logic. There is a substantial latency there. There is a workaround by using the Virus outputs instead of through USB. A bit of a pain, but it works well. I recommend this synth for the quality of the sound and ease of use. close [-]

Finally!

by Tom from Philadelphia
October 21, 2009
Music Background: Semi-awesome
Finally something works as it should! The Virus TI Snow is as amazing in its functionality as it is in its quality of sound. The basses, pads, atmospheres/textures and effects sound simply beautiful... read more [+]. This is not one of those synths that when you take away the effects it sounds horrid, it is truly a beautiful and professional sounding synth. There seems to be some confusion out there about routing and specs so: The Snow is four part multitimbral, all 4 parts, along with midi data, are sent through a single USB cable. The Virus will appear as a plug-in your DAW (flawless in Ableton Live), USB will allow you to send the 4 multitimbral parts to 3 tracks in your DAW, you will need to route one of the parts to the 1/4" outs on the Snow and send it to your audio interface if you want to be able to send all 4 parts to individual tracks at once.

I have owned many synths including: Nord Lead 2, Korg Z1, Korg Prophecy, Roland MC 505, Roland Juno 106, Elektron Machinedrum UW, Elektron Monomachine etc. and they are all great synths but this is absolutely the best when it comes to quality of sound, ease of use, build quality, programability and bang for the buck. I can can't wait to get myself a Virus TI Polar!

You really will wonder how you were able to live without it for so long and why other companies haven't caught on to TI functionality. close [-]

Massive Synth Power and Total Intergration at Last!!

by Joe Nassar from NYC`
October 31, 2008
Music Background: Gear Junkie, Pro Dj, producer and remixer.
I don't know how I lived without this for so long!!!
When it comes to those wicked basses, trippy soundscapes, blistering leads, airey pads and twisted FX, this is my go to synth. The sound qu... read more [+]ality of this piece never lets me down.
Four parts of high quality synthesis at my fingertips with on screen GUI for sound design. This is a revolution in sound, power and intergration with a DAW. The small footprint is perfect for next to my mouse on the desk, only a few inches away for filter tweaks and FX control.
This is the future of hardware with thier TI "Total Intergration" software/DAW control and major upgrade in sound and function for my studio!
The Access Virus Snow is a must have for those of us who always wanted the Virus sound, but did not want to spend $2000 plus for a TI!!!
Perfect for high end studio synthesis or amazing synth power in a small package for live. This is a must have!
I would never give this up! close [-]

An amazing monster that looks like a toy

by Reinaldo from Miami, FL.
July 18, 2011
Music Background: Audio Engineer, sound designer, keyboard player.
I didn't place 5 stars because I haven't use the software yet. I got this small version because I already have Logic 8 and a few other keyboards and modules like a Quasimidi Polymorph =). So I do not ... read more [+]need the 16 tracks.

Of course I was right. With the 4 parts this little thing has you can do a lot! With one part you are already all set. Very easy to use, I havent use the manual yet. For live shows is ideal. Small, no noise, clean output, very fat and with a good body.

You won't need the rack nor the other versions if you are short of money. This little monster would do because it has the same engine. Besides is easy to take anywhere.

Get it with your eyes closed, it is the smartest choice. close [-]
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