Access has released a public beta of OS4 for the Virus TI line of hardware synths. The new operating system adds a variety of new features, including a new Vowel filter for adding a “vocal” character to sounds, a new comb filter, soeaker simulation, the ability to modulate any parameter in the modulation matrix using the arpeggiator, and six more distortion flavors modeled on vintage guitar distortion pedals, plus much more. The new overdrives include:
- Mint Overdrive — a familiar green, screaming tube overdrive
- Curry Overdrive — more extreme distortion
- Saffron Overdrive — a harsh “orange” distortion popular in the Grunge days
- Onion Overdrive — a big, fuzzy overdrive
- Pepper Overdrive — a clear powerful distortion that’s designed to help leads cut through
- Chili Overdrive — a classic, in-your-face fuzz