VIRUS TI SNOW - Synthesizer ACCESS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VIRUS TI SNOW ACCESS

Connect it to your other equipment

Audio I/O

17 Choose Your Weapon

Virus Control vs MIDI?

What Is Total Integration?

Host Software

19 Modus Operandi

Mode/ExitButton

Tap Tempo / Panic Button

Part Button

Preset Sounds

Knob Functions

Edit Menu Buttons

Easy / Expert Edit Mode

25 Edit Pages

OSC 1 Menu (Classic Oscillator)

OSC 1 Menu (HyperSaw Oscillator)

OSC 1 Menu (Wavetable Oscillator)

OSC 1 Menu (Formant Complex Oscillator)

OSC2Menu

Filters Menu

Mod Menu

Envelopes Menu

Effects Menu

Arp Menu

Common Menu

Multi Menu

Audition

Store Menu

Store to RAM

Naming Your Patch

SysEx Dump

Storing in Multi Mode

Utility functions

Cancel Store Mode

Config Menu

35 About Polyphony

Maximising Polyphony

Optimising Your Patches

Conclusion

39 Compliance and Warranty

FCC information (USA)

FCC information (Canada)

Other standards (rest of world)

Declaration of conformity

Warranty regulations

Legal Notice

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Introduction

Welcome

The Virus TI Snow is the entire sound-engine of the multiple award-winning Virus TI synthesizer, all squished into a teeny-tiny powerhouse of fun! The single DSP architecture is capable of delivering plenty of polyphony, with 4-part multi-timbral capability. Simplicity is the key here - the direct access menu buttons take you straight to the most important parameters of each section, which you can tweak in realtime with the 3 'soft' knobs beneath the LCD display. For those who like to delve more deeply into their sounds, Expert mode gives you access to every single one of the Virus TI's myriad sound-shaping possibilities.

The "TI" stands for "Total Integration", and this is where we have redefined what it means to integrate a hardware synth with your computer and sequencer software. All audio and MIDI data can be streamed into and out of your compatible software host via USB, with the Virus Control plugin making your Virus TI Snow appear as a VST/AU/RTAS multi-channel instrument, complete with patch browsing and full editing capabilities.

All this means that the lines between hardware and software are so elegantly blurred, that from here on in you'll find it hard to imagine how it could be any other way.

Health and Safety

Please read the following carefully. Some of this advice concerns your health as well as that of your instrument!

• Avoid exposing your Virus to moisture, dust or dirt. Do not place open liquids anywhere near the unit. If any substances get into the Virus housing contact Access support (www.access-music.de).
• Avoid exposing the unit to excessive heat or direct sunlight. Please ensure that relatively cool air can circulate freely around the unit.
• Avoid exposing the unit to physical shock or vibrations. Make sure it is placed firmly on a flat surface.
• This Virus model requires a 12V DC external power supply. Only use the one that was included with the unit. Never connect the Virus to a power outlet that does not fully comply with national safety regulations. Never use an external power supply which wasn't designed to match the local voltage requirements.
• Disconnect the power whenever you are unlikely to use the Virus for a long period of time. Always pull on the plug itself, not on the cord.
• The Virus is capable of generating levels that can cause irreversible damage to your ears, either via an external amplifier or when using headphones connected directly to the unit. Please keep levels reasonable at all times! Make sure that the equipment you connect the Virus TI to matches the Virus' requirements (+4dB Outputs etc.)
• In addition to the above, please consider the following advice carefully: Please do not hide the Virus TI Snow in the oven, in case you later forget and cook it by accident. Please do not place the Virus TI Snow on top of your car whilst fastening the kids into their seats, in case you forget and drive off with it still there.

Maintenance

- Updating the OS

Access Music is famous for improving their products via free updates to the operating system. We recommend that you visit www.access-music.de regularly and download the latest OS.

- Cleaning

Only use a soft, dry cloth or soft brush to clean the panel - do not apply any liquids. Note that industrial or household solvents can cause severe damage to surfaces.

Repair

Never open the Virus yourself - there are no user-servicable parts inside. If your Virus ever needs repairing, please contact Access support (www.access-music.de).

Where do I find …

This quick start manual takes references to the following, additional resources:

Information	Location
Patch parameter reference	·Click on the “?” in Virus Control and open the patch parameter reference. ·PC: Start > All programs > Access Music > Virus TI > Documentation > Manuals ·Mac: Applications/Access Music/Virus TI/Documens/Manuals/
Multi parameter reference	·Click on the “?” in Virus Control and open the multi parameter reference. ·PC: Start > All programs > Access Music > Virus TI > Documentation > Manuals ·Mac: Applications/Access Music/Virus TI/Documens/Manuals/
Config menu reference	·Click on the “?” in Virus Control and open the configuration menu reference. ·PC: Start > All programs > Access Music > Virus TI > Documentation > Manuals ·Mac: Applications/Access Music/Virus TI/Documens/Manuals/
Addendum	·Click on the “?” in Virus Control and open the manual addendum. ·PC: Start > All programs > Access Music > Virus TI > Documentation > Addenda ·Mac: Applications/Access Music/Virus TI/Documens/Addenda/
Tutorials for Virus Control	·Click on the “?” in Virus Control and open the Virus Control tutorials. ·PC: Start > All programs > Access Music > Virus TI > Documentation > Tutorials ·Mac: Applications/Access Music/Virus TI/Documens/Tutorials/
Tutorial for Virus Control Center	·Click on the “?” in Virus Control and open the Virus Control Center tutorial. ·PC: Start > All programs > Access Music > Virus TI > Documentation > Tutorials ·Mac: Applications/Access Music/Virus TI/Documens/Tutorials/
Tutorials for Sequencers	·Click on the “?” in Virus Control and open the Virus Control Sequencer tutorial. ·PC: Start > All programs > Access Music > Virus TI > Documentation > Addenda ·Mac: Applications/Access Music/Virus TI/Documens/Addenda/
Tutorial videos	·Click on the “?” in Virus Control and open the Videos folder ·PC: Start > All programs > Access Music > Virus TI > Documentation > Videos ·Mac: Applications/Access Music/Virus TI/Documents/Videos/
Tutorial songs	·PC: Start > All programs > Access Music > Virus TI > Documentation > Tutorials ·Mac: Applications/Access Music/Virus TI/Documens/Tutorials/

Additional resources can be found on the Access Music website.

Basic Operation

The following is intended as a walkthrough guide to show you how simple it is to use the Virus TI Snow. Please read through it carefully, with the Virus in front of you.

Power On/Off

Plug the supplied power adaptor into to the mains, and connect it to the 12V DC IN socket on the rear of the Virus TI Snow. The first time you do this, the unit should power up straight away*. press the EDIT/SHIFT and PART keys together for 3 seconds to put the Virus into standby. Press the same two keys again to power it back on.

*If you unplug the mains when the Virus is in standby, it will still be in standby when you reconnect it.

Connect it to your other equipment

USB

Important: You must install the TI Software and drivers before connecting the Virus to your computer via USB.

To install: Go to www.access-music.de and download the latest build of the Virus TI Snow installer package for your chosen computer platform.

Once downloaded, extract the archive and run the installer. Follow the onscreen instructions carefully, and connect the USB cable when told to do so.

Connect the USB port on the Virus to a dedicated port on your computer using the cable provided or one similar. DO NOT USE A HUB! Sorry to have to shout, but the importance of this cannot be overstated - the Virus needs a USB port all of its own if the large amounts of data involved are to flow freely!

Windows Users: Once the TI Software Suite and drivers have been installed, the Updater application will launch automatically. Please complete the firmware update procedure to ensure that the internal OS of the Virus is bang up-to-date.

Mac Users: The firmware of the Virus TI Snow will be updated automatically as part of the installation process.

MIDI

For those of you who simply cannot wait even a couple of minutes to hear your new baby make its first sounds (don't worry - we sympathise completely), then you can simply connect the out port of any MIDI compatible keyboard to the IN port of the Virus TI Snow and start playing.

Audio I/O

- Outputs

If you're scratching your head at this point and wondering why you aren't hearing anything, that's because the Virus TI Snow does not come with built-in speakers. If you wish to hear all the wonderful noises you are making, then you need to connect output left and right to the inputs of a suitable stereo amplification system (preferably via a mixer), or a pair of headphones to the output left socket. Do not connect it directly to a home stereo/hi-fi as it may damage your equipment. Please turn the Master Volume knob down before you play anything through headphones, as we really don't want you to break your ears before you've even started.

Inputs

Connect your external audio equipment to input left/right if you wish to route it through the Virus TI Snow. With these inputs you can use the Virus as a soundcard for your computer, or you can use them to do all sorts of naughty things to your other equipment by running it through the Virus' filters and effects.

If you want the audio to pass straight through the Virus to the audio outputs, then simply adjust the Input Thru parameter in the CONFIG menu to the desired level.

Now you have installed the Virus TI Snow on your computer and connected it to your equipment, you can start to explore the full potential of your new favourite synthesizer.

Choose Your Weapon

Virus Control vs MIDI?

There are three main ways you can work with the Virus TI Snow:

• As we've already mentioned, you can simply plug a MIDI controller keyboard into the MIDI IN port and start playing.
• You can use a software sequencer host to route up to 4 different channels of MIDI to the Virus TI Snow. All you need to do is select the appropriate MIDI port in your host, which is labelled "Virus TI Synth", and put the Virus into Sequencer Mode. Program changes can be made as normal on the Virus itself, or via your sequencer.
• You can enjoy Total Integration between your compatible sequencer host and the Virus TI Snow by using Virus Control.

What Is Total Integration?

Just like it's cousins in the "TI" range, the Virus TI Snow comes bundled with the Virus Control software - the hub of the Total Integration concept. Virus Control allows the TI Snow to appear as a multi-channel VST/Audio Unit/RTAS plugin, streaming audio and MIDI data discreetly over USB in 3 stereo channels, with sample-accurate timing and delay-compensation. Every parameter of the Virus TI synth engine is represented in the graphical user interface, with automation of all relevant parameters possible within suitable host software. The Browser page allows comprehensive patch library management, including a powerful search tool, and total recall of all your settings means the Virus TI Snow will always be exactly as you last saved it with each project.

For detailed information on how to use Virus Control, please refer to the relevant section in the Virus Control tutorials, which can be accessed directly by clicking on the '?' button in Virus Control itself, along with several other useful resources.

Host Software

At this stage, it's worth mentioning that to make full use of the Virus TI Snow, it is recommended that you have one of the compatible software sequencers installed on your computer, a list of which can be found at www.access-music.de/?go=compato. Whilst it is still perfectly possible to use the Virus TI Snow in 'standalone' mode, a compatible sequencer will allow you to record your work in minute detail, and experience Total Integration as it was intended.

Since all the compatible hosts have a unique working method, it is recommended that you take a little time out at this point to watch the tutorial video specific to your host, which can be found on your computer's hard drive. You can also view these at any time by clicking on the ? symbol in Virus Control and selecting the relevant option. Please note that a video tutorial might not be available for every supported host.

Modus Operandi

Mode / Exit Button

Depending on what you want to achieve with your Virus TI Snow, there are three different 'modes' to choose from. Pressing the MODE button brings up a menu from which you can select one of three modes: Single, Multi or Sequencer. Select the one you want using the Value 1 knob or the Value +/- keys, then press MODE again to confirm the selection.

- Single Mode

This is the default mode, in which the Virus will only play one sound at a time across the whole length of your MIDI controller keyboard.

Multi Mode

In Multi mode, you can have up to 4 different sounds playing at a time. Each of these 4 sounds is handled by a 'Part', and each Part has its own performance settings, such as volume, pan position, transpose etc. By assigning the same MIDl channel to each Part, you can easily create fantastic combinations of any of the available presets, which can be arranged in layers or split into different key zones.

The Virus TI Snow has 64 slots for storing your Multi setups. These are 'embedded' Multis, by which we mean that they store all the data for the patches they use, so any edits you make to the sounds can be stored along with the Multi itself, without having to worry about affecting the original copies of the Single pre-sets themselves.

- Sequencer Mode

Sequencer mode is a simplified version of Multi mode designed for use with a software sequencer. Each of the 4 Parts is set to its equivalent MIDI channel, and the performance settings are mostly hidden, as it is expected that you would rather use your sequencer to control these things.

Please note that you cannot store your settings in Sequencer mode - if it is important to do so, you should use Multi mode instead.

- Exit

Pressing this button from within any of the edit menus will bring you back out into the top page of the currently selected mode.

Tap Tempo / Panic Button

- Tap Tempo

Tap this button repeatedly to set the tempo. This will set the rate of the clock to which any 'clocked' parameters will sync, for instance the LFOs (in clock mode), the Arpeggiator, the Delay (clock mode) etc. Please bear in mind that only one global tempo can be set when working in Multi mode. Alternatively, you can find Tempo in the COMMON edit menu, should you wish to choose a more precise tempo.

- Panic (EDIT/SHIFT+TAP TEMPO)

Hit this combo to kill any hanging notes, which can be caused by incoming MIDI errors, such as when your sequencer decides to crash, for instance.

Part Button

To focus the user interface on a particular Part when you are in Multi or Sequencer modes, press or hold the PART button followed by button 1, 2, 3 or 4 on the lower row. The number displayed in the top right hand corner of the display tells you which Part you are currently editing.

Preset Sounds

RAM/ROM?

The Virus TI Snow has 8 banks of RAM patches and 8 banks of ROM patches, each bank comprising 64 patches. 'RAM' stands for 'Random Access Memory', which means all of these locations can be overwritten with your own patches, as often as you like. 'ROM' stands for 'Read Only Memory', meaning these locations are permanent, and you cannot store your edited sounds here.

The Virus TI Snow's RAM Banks contain a showcase of patches selected from the ROM banks, so you needn't worry about replacing any of them. Should you wish to restore them to the original state at any time, we have saved them as libraries in the Patches folder, which you can access with the Browser in Virus Control. Since the Virus TI Snow uses banks of 64 presets, they are always displayed in pairs within the Browser pane of Virus Control, e.g. Banks 1 + 2 , 3 + 4 etc.

- Selecting Single Presets

Any of the patches stored in the Virus TI Snow can be selected with a maximum of 4 button clicks.

To select the desired Bank, first press the BANK button. The Virus will now prompt you to select a patch bank. Alternatively, you can hold the BANK button down and select the desired bank without this screen appearing.

Now press any of the top row of buttons, labelled ROM 1-8 to select a ROM bank, or one of buttons labelled RAM 1-8 on the bottom row to select a RAM bank.

Now the bank has been selected, choose the specific preset by simply typing the patch number using the upper row for the first digit and the lower row for the second.

The patches within each bank are numbered like this:

1-1 to 1-8, 2-1 to 2-8, 3-1 to 3-8, 4-1 to 4-8, 5-1 to 5-8, 6-1 to 6-8, 7-1 to 7-8, 8-1 to 8-8

Tip: It is only necessary to press BANK if you actually need to select a different bank. Once you are in the bank you wish to browse, you can directly select each of the 8 presets in each 'batch' with the lower row, and select a different batch with the upper row. As an example, let's select the patch 'Tutorial 1', which is located in RAM8 8-1.

Why not have a try on your own first? Solution below. In case your stuck, here's how to do it':

Press BANK -> Lower Row 8 -> Upper Row 8 -> Lower Row 1

- Selecting Multi Presets

Since there is only one bank of 64 Multis, it is not necessary to select a Bank first; apart from this the procedure is exactly the same as in Single mode.

To select which Single preset you want to assign to a particular Part, you need to press EDIT followed by Multi, and then select the preset using the Bank and Program parameters.

Knob Functions

Before we proceed with this walkthrough of the basic functions of the Virus TI Snow, please select patch RAM8 8-1 "Tutorial 1".

Volume

As boring as it is important, the Volume knob controls the overall levels of the Output L/R socket. If you have your Virus connected to a mixing desk, it is probably best to leave Volume at maximum (127), and adjust the levels on your mixer to suit. This will give you the best signal-to-noise ratio. Always turn Volume right down when first connecting a pair of headphones.

Please note, this will not have any effect when you are using the USB outs in Virus Control.

Patch Volume (SHIFT+Value 1)

Use this to adjust the overall volume of the currently selected patch. Be careful not to set this too high, as it may result in 'clipping' a highly-undesirable kind of distortion that never sounds good.

- Transpose (SHIFT+Value 2)

Use this to adjust the pitch of the currently selected patch in octaves.

- Panorama (SHIFT+Value 3)

Panorama is the parameter which controls where you perceive the sound to be positioned in a stereo speaker system. The default value of +0 will make the sound appear to come from directly in between, negative values push it to the left, and positive values push it to the right.

Cutoff

This is where the fun with synths really begins. Turn the knob all the way up to 127 and hold a note down on your keyboard. Now, slowly sweep the knob down to 0 and back again - you should notice the buzzy sound of the "Tutorial 1" patch get increasingly dull, until it disappears altogether, and then open back up to full buzziness as you return to 127. You have just heard a 'lowpass' filter in action.

- Resonance

Set this knob at around 12 o' clock, and then sweep the Cutoff knob in exactly the same way as before. Increasing the resonance of the filter amplifies frequencies around the cutoff frequency, making it 'speak' as you throw the cutoff knob around. A little caution is advised when applying high values of resonance, as the resulting sound can damage your speakers if you are not careful, especially as you sweep the cutoff around the lower values!

Filter Envelope (SHIFT+Cutoff)

Hold down the SHIFT button, and turn the Cutoff knob to adjust the Decay and Release parameters of the Filter Envelope at the same time. The higher the value you choose here, the longer the cutoff of the filter will

take to sweep to the Sustain level set in the Filter Envelope. Please note that this will only have an audible effect on sounds which use the Filter Envelope in some way.

- Amp Envelope (SHIFT+Resonance)

Hold down the SHIFT button and turn the Resonance knob to adjust the Decay and Release of the Amp Envelope simultaneously. The higher the value you choose here, the longer each note will take to decay to the sustain level and fade to silence once you release the key.

Edit Menu Buttons

In the upper row of buttons, you will find all the menus for editing the currently selected patch, whilst the lower row contains the navigation buttons and 'administration' menus for patch management and system configuration.

To enter any of the Edit menus, press the EDIT/SHIFT button, followed by the relevant menu button.

Once within a menu, use the Value 1, 2 and 3 knobs to adjust the values. If you wish to make incremental changes to a value, you can use the VALUE -/+ keys. You can use the PARAMETERS < / > keys to select the parameter you wish to edit, or just twist the Value knob underneath it.

To choose another edit menu, you need only press the relevant menu button - it is not necessary to press EDIT/SHIFT again.

To return to the main play page again, press MODE/EXIT.

Easy / Expert Edit Mode

As the Virus TI Snow has so many parameters in the sound-engine, we have provided an Easy edit mode (default) which only displays 3 parameters per edit menu, carefully selected to make an immediate difference to the current patch. These parameters are selected dynamically, meaning they may change depending on certain factors, such as the current oscillator model, for instance.

If you wish to adjust parameters other than those presented in Easy edit mode, you can switch the Virus into Expert edit mode. To make a temporary switch within a specific edit menu, simply hold EDIT/SHIFT while you tap the relevant edit menu key. Once you exit that particular menu, the Virus will return to Easy edit mode.

If you want to switch to Expert edit mode permanently, then you can do this in the Edit CONFIG Menu (System > Edit-Mode).

Edit Pages

This is a basic patch using the Classic oscillator. We will only be looking at the parameters available in Easy edit mode. For a comprehensive list of parameters in expert mode, refer to the parameter reference chapters. For this walkthrough dial up the patch "Tutorial 1" (RAM8 8-1).

OSC 1 Menu (Classic Oscillator)

Press this button to enter the menu for Oscillator 1, the part of the Virus sound-engine which is generating that buzzing noise this patch makes. The Virus TI Snow has 8 different oscillator modes - if you want to learn more about them, please check out the video tutorials on the access website, where each mode is explained in detail.

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	Shape	Use Shape to determine the shape of the wave generated by Oscillator 1, which in turn determines the basic tone or timbre. Turn Value 1 fully anti-clockwise to hear a sine wave. As you turn it towards the centre position, you will hear the sound become brighter until it plays a pure sawtooth wave at dead-centre. Continue to turn fully clockwise to hear the sound become more hollow as it gradually becomes a pure pulse wave.
#2 Case #1	Pulse Width	The parameter controlled by the Value 2 knob varies according the current setting of Osc1 Shape. When Osc1 Shape is set to the left of centre, the parameter will be “Wave Select”, and to the right of centre, “Pulse Width”. With Pulse Width at 50% (default) the pulse wave will have a hollow sound, but as you increase this percentage, the sound will become thinner and reedier, until it disappears completely at 100%. When Osc1 Shape is set to Spectral Wave, the parameter will be:
#2 Case #2	Wave Select	You can now select any waveform from a selection of 64. Wave 1 (default) is Sine, which can best be described as the purest tone a synthesizer can make. Wave 2 is Triangle, which is a little brighter than a sine wave, and was available on many analog synthesizers as a complement to the saw and pulse waves. The rest of the selection comprises a wide variety of digital waves, particularly useful for emulating some of the brighter timbres of the kinds of digital synthesizers from the 80s and 90s.
#3	Osc Balance	This determines the balance between the outputs of Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2. At centre position (default), you will hear both oscillators. Adjust towards -64 to hear just the output of Oscillator 1, and towards +63 to hear just the output of Oscillator 2.

OSC 1 Menu (HyperSaw Oscillator)

For this walkthrough dial up the patch "Tutorial 2" (RAM8 8-2). This is a basic patch using the HyperSaw oscillator.

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	Density	Use Density to determine the number of saws per voice - anything from 1 up to 9!
#2	Local Detune	Use Local Detune to determine the level of detuning between the saws. At zero, the saws will be in perfect tune, and phase-cancellation will occur as a result (this is normally undesirable) and at the maximum value of 127, the saws will be detuned by a semitone.
#3	Osc Balance	This determines the balance between the outputs of Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2. At centre position (default), you will hear both oscillators. Adjust towards -64 to hear just the output of Oscillator 1, and towards +63 to hear just the output of Oscillator 2.

OSC 1 Menu (Wavetable Oscillator)

For this walkthrough dial up the patch "Tutorial 3" (RAM8 8-3). This is a basic patch using the Wavetable oscillator.

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	Index	Adjust Index to sweep through the wavetable.
#2	Interpolation	Use Interpolation to determine how smoothly you can sweep through the wavetable. Try setting this at 127, and have another play with Index on Value 1. Moderate values can yield a nice, ‘bumpy’ effect.
#3	Osc Balance	This determines the balance between the outputs of Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2. At centre position (default), you will hear both oscillators. Adjust towards -64 to hear just the output of Oscillator 1, and towards +63 to hear just the output of Oscillator 2.

OSC 1 Menu (Formant Complex Oscillator)

For this walkthrough dial up the patch "Tutorial 4" (RAM8 8-4). This is a basic patch using the Formant Complex oscillator.

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	Index	Adjust Index to sweep through the wavetable.
#2	F-Shift	This determines how far the formants are shifted in semitones. When set to +0, the formants are tuned to C3 (middle C). Radical pitch-shifting and sync effects are possible by sweeping this parameter.
#3	Osc Balance	This determines the balance between the outputs of Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2. At centre position (default), you will hear both oscillators. Adjust towards -64 to hear just the output of Oscillator 1, and towards +63 to hear just the output of Oscillator 2.

OSC 2 Menu

Press this button to enter the menu for Oscillator 2. Nearly all of the parameters for are the same as those of Oscillator 1, so here we will focus solely on the difference, which is the parameter displayed in HyperSaw mode for Value 3.

Don't forget to set Osc Balance (OSC1 Menu) to +0 or higher if you want to hear the effects of these parameters!

- Value 3 (Classic, Wavetable, Grain and Formant modes)

FM Amount: FM is an abbreviation of Frequency Modulation, a process by which the frequency (pitch) Oscillator 2 is modulated by the frequency of Oscillator 1. The resulting effect is often a dramatic distortion of the affected oscillator, but there are also 'sweet-spots' to be found, where the effect is more subtle and harmonious.

Experiment with different values for Osc1 and 2 Semitone and FM Amount - for old-skool sci-fi effects, try setting Osc1 Semitone to the lowest possible value. If you want a purer, less distorted sound, use a sine wave for both oscillators.

Value 3 (HyperSaw mode)

Sync: Use Sync to sweep the pitch of the HyperSaw's internal sync oscillator.

Filters Menu

We use filters in synthesizers for changing and shaping the timbre of a sound. The Virus TI Snow has two filters, which can be run in series or parallel. 'Series' means that the output of Filter 1 goes straight into Filter 2, and it is the output of Filter 2 that you hear.

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	Filt 2 Offset/Cutoff2	This determines the offset of Filter 2, relative to that of Filter 1. Filter 2 Cutoff is set by default to follow Filter 1 Cutoff at the same frequency. By adjusting this parameter, you cause Filter 2 to operate at a different frequency from Filter 1, which will change the perceived depth of the filters. Please note this parameter is highly dependent on other parameters within the filter section, and may not always have an audible effect. In certain patches, this parameter will be displayed as 'Cutoff 2'. This is when the Cutoff Link parameter is set to Off.
#2	Saturation Type	Choose a distortion/lo-fi effect for the output of Filter 1. Adjust the intensity of the effect with the Value 3 knob (see below). Try out all the different saturations, which vary from standard overdrives to more exotic digital varieties. There are also a couple of 1-pole filters in there, should you need one of these instead.
#3	Osc Volume(Saturation)	From -64 to 0 (default) this controls the volume of the oscillators. From 0 to +63 this determines the level of saturation for Filter1, so long as the Saturation parameter (Value 2 knob) is enabled. 'Saturation' is the term used to describe the effect of increasing the input signal to a level beyond that which is healthy, thereby creating distortion or additional overtones, which in many cases sound really great. Please be aware that certain Saturation types will have an audible effect even with Saturation at +0.

'Parallel' means the oscillator signal is divided into two channels, one of which goes into Filter 1, the other into Filter 2. In this case, you hear a mixture of the outputs of both filters. The following parameters are available to edit via the 3 Value knobs.

Mod Menu

Please select patch "Tutorial 5" RAM8 8-5). Press EDIT/SHIFT + MOD to enter the Modulation menu.

'Modulation' is the term used to describe a function which changes the value of another parameter over time. Specifically for this purpose, the Virus has 3 LFOs or 'Low Frequency Oscillators'. These are different from the oscillators used to generate the sound, as they operate at much lower speeds.

The LFOs have been designed to run at an independent rate, or to slave to the overall tempo of the current patch or Multi. If they are set to Rate, then you can choose a value between 0 - 127, and if they are set to Clock, you can choose a divider setting, based on a whole bar of 4/4, whereby 1/4 represents a rate equivalent to quarter notes or crotchets.

You can adjust the following 3 parameters via the Value knobs beneath the display:

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	LFO1 Rate or Clock 1	Select patch RAM A-64 ‘Tutorial 5’ and listen carefully to the sound as you adjust this parameter. In this patch, LFO1 is modulating the amount of filter resonance.
#2	LFO2 Rate or Clock 2	Listen carefully to the sound as you adjust this parameter. In this patch, LFO2 is modulating the stereo positioning of the sound, or ‘panorama’.
#3	LFO3 Rate or Clock 3	Listen carefully to the sound as you adjust this parameter. In this patch, LFO3 is modulating the pitch of both oscillators.

Envelopes Menu

Please select patch "Tutorial 6" (RAM8 8-6). This is where you can determine the overall shape of a sound, both in volume and timbre. The value knobs are assigned as follows:

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	Amp Attack	This determines how long it takes for the sound to reach full volume after a key is pressed. The higher the value, the longer it takes.
#2	Filter Attack	This determines how long it takes for the filter to reach the maximum value as determined by the current setting for Cutoff 1 or 2 (Offset), coupled with the Filter Env 1/2 Amount value. No effect will be heard here unless Filter 1/2 EnvAmt is set to a value other than zero.
#3	Filter EnvAmt	This determines the degree to which the filter envelope will affect the cutoff of the filters. For this to have any audible effect, you will need to turn the Cutoff knob down - a value of around 30 should be suitable. Now, keep playing notes as you gradually increase the value of Env Amount. Notice how the beginning of the notes (the attack) gets sharper and brighter, the higher the value of Env Amount? That's because the filter envelope is sweeping the cutoff right up, then right down again at the start of every note (this is why you needed to turn Cutoff down, so that the envelope had somewhere to go).

Effects Menu

Please select patch "Tutorial 7" (RAM8 8-7).

Enter the Effects menu. Effects are used for further processing of the entire output of the synth engine. You can adjust 3 parameters relevant to the current patch via the Value knobs beneath the display:

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	Delay Send	This determines how much of the sound is sent through the Delay, which is used to create an echo effect. At a value of 127, all you will hear is the output of the Delay itself.
#2	Reverb Send	This determines how much of the sound is sent through the Reverb, an effect used to create an illusion of physical space around the sound. At a value of 127, all you will hear is the output of the Reverb itself. Please be aware that using Reverb on several Parts at a time can place a heavy burden on the DSP, and may result in a significant reduction in available polyphony.
#3	Phaser Mix	This determines how much of the sound is sent through the Phaser, an effect which adds a lot of movement and colour - kind of like a time-machine to the Summer Of Love.

Arp Menu

Press this button to enter the Arpeggior. menu. The Arpeggior is a very powerful performance tool which automatically turns a single note into a rhythm, or a chord into an arpeggio (broken chord).

Please select patch "Tutorial 8" (RAM8 8-8). You can adjust the following 3 parameters:

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	Arp Mode	With this you can select the play order for the notes in a chord. For this to have any noticeable effect, please play at least 3 simultaneous notes. Select from: - Off (no arpeggiiator) - Up - Down - Up&Down - As Played (notes played sequentially in the order they were played) - Random - Chord (notes are played simultaneously in the rhythm of the arp pattern)
#2	Pattern	Choose the rhythmic pattern you want from a selection of 64. The default pattern ‘User’ can be edited in the Arp page of Virus Control, and is stored with each patch. Please see the Virus Control tutorials for information on how to make your own patterns.
#3	Length	Use this to adjust the length of each step. Experiment with lower values to achieve a more ‘staccato’ or choppy effect, and higher values for a more continuous, ‘legato’ effect.

Common Menu

Press this button to enter the Common menu. Here you can adjust 3 parameters from the Oscillator section which affect the basic performance of the patch.

Soft Knob	Parameter	Meaning
#1	Key Mode	When set to ‘Poly’ (default), the patch will play many simultaneous voices or chords. Select any of the ‘Mono’ modes if you want the patch to play monophonically (only one note will sound, no matter how many keys you press). Mono mode is generally desirable for leads and bass patches. Please refer to the parameter reference manual for full details on the different Mono modes. If you set Key Mode to ‘Hold’. the notes will hold indefinitely, even after you release the key.
#2	Portamento	Use Portamento to create a ‘glissando’ or pitch glide between different notes. The higher the value, the longer it will take for each new note to reach its correct pitch.
#3	Transpose	Use Transpose to adjust the overall pitch in semitones. Use steps of 12 if you just want to change the octave, or better still, use SHIFT+Value 2, which is only scaled in octaves.

Multi Menu

This is where you will find all the parameters relating to each Part in Multi mode. Use the Parameter < > keys to move through the different pages.

For detailed information on these parameters, please refer to the relevant chapter in the reference manual.

- Creating a layered/split Multi

The main thing to remember here is to make sure that each of the Parts is responding to the same MIDI channel (usually you'll want this to be channel 01). Having selected the patches you want on each Part with the Bank and Program parameters, you can create layered performances by leave the Low Key and High Key parameters at their defaults, or you can split the keyboard into 'zones' by adjusting these values accordingly. Of course it is possible to have a mixture of layers and splits within the same Multi, should you wish it.

Audition

Press this button to hear the currently selected sound played at C3. If you hold the button for a while, the note will latch - simply press Audition again to stop it.

Store Menu

If you wish to save a patch you have created or edited, you first need to press the STORE button on the lower row. If you are not already in edit mode, you must press EDIT/SHIFT followed by STORE.

There are several options to choose from:

Store To RAM: This is the option to choose when saving a patch to the internal memory of the Virus. A back-up battery ensures that this memory is still retained when the power is off.

Compare: Choose this option to compare your edited patch with the original.

Sysex Dump: Choose this if you want to send the patch to another MIDI device, such as another Virus TI, or a MIDI sequencer for backup purposes.

Store Single Menu/Multi Edit Buffer: When not in Single mode choose this option for patch-management functions - for details see the description below.

Press STORE to confirm the function you require.

Store to RAM

The next step is to choose the specific RAM location in which to store your patch.

Destination

Select the specific Bank you wish to store you patch to.

Patch No.

Select the specific patch number you wish to overwrite.

- Patch Name

As an alternative to selecting the patch to overwrite by number, you can locate it by name.

Naming Your Patch

Once you have selected the right location for your new patch, you may want to give it a new name. To access the naming page, press STORE again. Use the Value knobs or buttons to select the desired letter or symbol, and move through the characters with the PARAMETER buttons. Once you are satisfied with the name, press STORE again to complete the process.

SysEx Dump

If you are in Single mode, press STORE to send the Single patch to your external device. If you are in Multi mode, press STORE to send the Arrangement (this contains all the patch information for each Part). If you only want to send the Single patch of the currently selected Part, select "Dump Single" instead of "Arrangement" and press STORE to send it.

Storing in Multi Mode

If you are in Multi Mode when you enter the Store menu, it will be assumed that you wish to store the current Multi setup. Select the Multi slot you wish to use and follow the same procedure as when storing a Single patch.

Utility functions

If you are in Multi mode and want to store the single patch of the current Part, select "Store Single Menu" from the list of options under "Function".

If you are in Sequencer mode (or Virus Control mode) and wish to copy all of the single patches to the Multi mode edit buffer, select "Multi Edit Buffer" from the list of options under "Function".

Cancel Store Mode

If you suddenly realise that you are about to overwrite your favourite patch and decide to bail out, press EXIT at any time to get straight back out of the Store menu.

Config Menu

In this menu, you will find all the global parameters which determine the overall behaviour and feel of the Virus TI Snow, such as the brightness of the LEDs or the behaviour of the knobs etc.

Please refer to the reference manual for details on the different functions within this menu. Don't worry - none of them is the equivalent of a self-destruct button, and you can always reset them all to their default values by pressing and holding TAP TEMPO while you power up the Virus, should you feel you've messed something up.

About Polyphony

So, how many voices (notes) can you expect from the Virus TI Snow at a time? The answer is that since the Virus TI sound engine is highly dynamic, the voice count can vary dramatically from one sound to the next, depending on which features are being used.

To help give you a rough idea of how many voices you can expect to achieve with your chosen patch, we have provided a patch complexity meter in the top right hand side of the display.

There are five levels of complexity, with level 1 being the least complex, and hence allowing for the highest voice-counts. Since it would be too complicated to explain all the different scenarios, we have provided the following three examples*:

*The examples below assume Single mode operation, or playing one part at a time in Multi mode. Using additional parts simultaneously might affect the amount of voices you can achieve.

Level 1

Patches using e.g. 1 or 2 simple oscillators, one or two mod routings and one or two effects can achieve upwards of around 32 voices. With the very simplest of patches you can achieve far more than this - for example, please check out RAM1- 78, a nice, warm PWM pad with Delay and Chorus, capable of being played with more than 50 simultaneous voices.

Level 3

Patches using e.g. 3 simple oscillators, 3 or 4 mod routings and several effects can achieve upwards of around 20 voices.

Level 5

Patches using e.g. the Grain or Formant oscillators, several mod routings, lots of effects and the Analog 1-4pole filter can achieve between about 10 - 14 voices.

Maximising Polyphony

The Virus TI Snow has several features which are considerably more demanding of the available DSP power than others, and this can become apparent much more quickly in Multi Mode. Once you hit the upper limit by playing more notes than the Virus can play at one time, then considered 'note-stealing' can occur, an effect which can be quite noticeable in certain arrangements.

If you find you are running out voices too quickly, you could take a closer look at the patches you are using, and seeing if they can be optimised in any way. The following features should be considered prime suspects in this situation:

- Unison Mode (Common Menu)

Unison Mode tells the Virus to play multiple instances of the same voice for each key you press, and therefore should be considered 'polyphony-killer No.1'! With Unison Mode = Twin, the Virus plays two notes for every key, but since Unison can be set as high as 8 voices per key, you can see why this can be a potential problem, especially in an arrangement! Often, it can be that reducing the number of voices has little or no detriment to the sound once it is in a mix, so please try reducing to Twin if it is set to a higher value. You should be able to compensate for any decrease in volume with either the Patch Volume (Common Menu) or Part Volume (Multi Menu) parameters.

Unison Mode is a legacy feature from the days of the Virus A B and C, none of which featured the HyperSaw oscillator or the Local Detune parameter available in some of the newer oscillator types. Where appropriate, using the HyperSaw on one oscillator will yield considerably more voices than a similar patch using 3 separate saw oscillators.

- Analog 1-4pole (Filter Menu)

Each voice takes approximately double the calculation power.

WavePWM or Grain/Formant Complex (Osc1/2 Menu)

Each voice takes approximately double the calculation power. Only use these oscillators if you are taking advantage of the F-Shift, F-Spread or Local Detune parameters (OSC1/2 Menus) - especially in the case of Grain Complex, which sounds exactly the same as the Wavetable oscillator when all these parameters are set to their default value of +0 .

Alternatively, try the Simple variants of Grain and Formant, as these are far less demanding of the DSP.

Oscillator 3 (Osc1/2 Menu)

Each voice takes approximately 30% additional calculation power.

Reverb

This is the most 'expensive' effect, so we strongly advise to avoid using it on more than one or two Parts at a time. A delay will have far less impact on resources, and may often be just as effective - alternatively, don't forget you can use external plug-in effects if you are using Total Integration.

Optimising Your Patches

If you find your patch is making use of any of the above features, try alternatives to reduce the CPU load. Remember that a feature is active and consuming calculation power even when set to a very small value, so in certain cases it can be wise to switch something off rather than have something which is barely audible but still using up resources. For instance, if Osc Balance is set to -63, you will almost certainly be unable to hear Oscillator 2, so try turning it to -64, at which point Oscillator 2 will be switched off altogether, thereby freeing up resources. If an effect's Mix or Send parameter is set to Off or Dry, then it will not use any resources, so again, if a patch is using only tiny amounts of a particular effect, then it may be advisable to switch it off entirely.

The Virus also has to work a little harder when both filters are used. If you only need a gentle, 2-pole filter for a particular sound, then by turning Filter Balance fully left (-64) you switch off Filter 2, thereby freeing up some voices.

Another factor that can be easily overlooked is the length of release tails. These can cause the voice count to stack up much more quickly than you may think, and in an arrangement you can often reduce them a certain amount without having a detrimental effect to the overall mix. Please check the Priority parameter (Multi Menu), which you can use to prioritise certain Parts against note-stealing. In other words, setting the most crucial Parts to Priority = High will push those Parts remaining on Priority = Low to the front of the queue when the Virus needs to steal voices.

Try not to use the mod matrix to apply an effect than be achieved by using one of the hardwired slots - e.g. if you want LFO to modulate Cutoff 1, use the LFO2>Cutoff1 parameter, which is always on anyway; by using the mod matrix instead, you will be using unnecessary additional resources.

Some controller sources you may choose to apply in the mod matrix take more calculation power than others - this is because some have to be calculated per-voice, whereas some are only applied globally. For instance, the modwheel applies to all voices on a given part simultaneously, thereby only needing one calculation per change of position, whereas KeyFollow or Filter Envelope apply to each individual voice, which can result in an increase in calculation power. If you are playing a polyphonic patch, this can make quite a difference, especially if you are using several mod routings of this kind at the same time.

It is also advisable to switch off any redundant mod slots, i.e. don't just turn them down to zero, switch the source and/or destination parameters to Off.

Finally, remember that every single feature you can turn on and off can have an effect on the polyphony, even if it's only by a single voice, but sometimes you may only need to find yourself that one extra voice to achieve the result you desire, so think efficient!

Conclusion

So, there it is: the end of the quick start guide - we hope it has been of some use to you. If you don't feel ready to fly solo at this point, fear not, as you are not alone - there are resources available to you, should you run into any problems.

Please consult the support documents on your hard drive (they are installed as part of the TI software suite), where every feature is covered in fine detail.

There are video tutorials which show you how to setup Virus Control with your favourite sequencer and how to use Total Integration.

There is also person-to-person support available via the support forms at www.access-music.de

Don't forget that ALL of the above can be accessed simply by clicking on the ?' symbol on the Virus Control plugin!

Compliance and Warranty

FCC information (USA)

Important notice: Do not modify this unit. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Kemper Digital GmbH may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.

When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorisation to use this product in the USA.

NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class „B“ digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit „OFF“ and „ON“, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilise power outlets that are on branch (Circuitbreaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead- in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorised to distribute this type of product. The statements above apply ONLY to products distributed in the USA.

FCC information (Canada)

The digital section of this apparatus does not exceed the „Class B“ limits for radio noise emmissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. This only applies to products distributed in Canada.

Other standards (rest of world)

This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EC.

Declaration of conformity

This device is designed exclusively for generating low frequency audio signals. Any other use is not permitted, and automatically invalidates the warranty supplied by Kemper Digital GmbH. The following devices Virus TI Snow is hereby declared to conform with the requirements of Council Directive 89/336/FWG for radio frequency interference. They also comply with regulations dated August 30th, 1995 concerning radio interference generated by electronic devices. The following standards have been applied: EM 50 082-1 : 1992 , EN 50 081-1 : 1992 , EN60065 : 1993 This declaration has been given responsibly on behalf of the manufacturer: Kemper Digital GmbH, Recklinghausen, Germany.

Warranty regulations

The Kemper Digital GmbH warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover defects due to abuse, faulty connections or operation under other than specified conditions. Warranty coverage is also voided when the device is repaired by unauthorized persons or tampered with in any way. Kemper Digital reserves the right to refuse warranty claims, if the product was not sold from an Authorised Base Dealer to the respective end-customer. This warranty is limited to replacement or repair of the product. It does not limit the customers' rights according to the current product liability regulations of the country where the product was purchased. The warranty is only valid, if a completely filled in warranty card, including serial no., date of sale, company stamp, signature of the Authorised Base Dealer, as well as name and address of the customer is returned to the address given below. If a defect occurs during the warranty period, contact the Autorised Base Dealer from whom you bought the synthesizer or write an email to [e-mail]. The synthesizer can only be returned upon prior approval and the following requirements have to be fulfilled:

• The unit is sent in its original package or one of equal quality.
• A detailed description of the defect and a copy of the purchase receipt is included.

Other standards (rest of world)

Declaration of conformity

Warranty regulations

[e-mail]

Introduccion

Bienvenido/a

1-1 a 1-8, 2-1 a 2-8, 3-1 a 3-8, 4-1 a 4-8, 5-1 a 5-8, 6-1 a 6-8, 7-1 a 7-8, 8-1 a 8-8

Patch Volume (SHIFT+Value 1)

- Transpose (SHIFT+Value 2)

Filter Envelope (SHIFT+Cutoff)

- Amp Envelope (SHIFT+Resonance)

Important notice: Do not modify this unit. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Kemper Digital GmbH may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.

When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorisation to use this product in the USA.

NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class „B“ digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit „OFF“ and „ON“, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilise power outlets that are on branch (Circuitbreaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead- in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorised to distribute this type of product. The statements above apply ONLY to products distributed in the USA.

FCC information (Canada)

The digital section of this apparatus does not exceed the „Class B“ limits for radio noise emmissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. This only applies to products distributed in Canada.

Other standards (rest of world)

This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EC.

Declaration of conformity

This device is designed exclusively for generating low frequency audio signals. Any other use is not permitted, and automatically invalidates the warranty supplied by Kemper Digital GmbH. The following devices Virus TI Snow is hereby declared to conform with the requirements of Council Directive 89/336/FWG for radio frequency interference. They also comply with regulations dated August 30th, 1995 concerning radio interference generated by electronic devices. The following standards have been applied: EM 50 082-1 : 1992 , EN 50 081-1 : 1992 , EN60065 : 1993 This declaration has been given responsibly on behalf of the manufacturer: Kemper Digital GmbH, Recklinghausen, Germany.

Warranty regulations

The Kemper Digital GmbH warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover defects due to abuse, faulty connections or operation under other than specified conditions. Warranty coverage is also voided when the device is repaired by unauthorized persons or tampered with in any way. Kemper Digital reserves the right to refuse warranty claims, if the product was not sold from an Authorised Base Dealer to the respective end-customer. This warranty is limited to replacement or repair of the product. It does not limit the customers' rights according to the current product liability regulations of the country where the product was purchased. The warranty is only valid, if a completely filled in warranty card, including serial no., date of sale, company stamp, signature of the Authorised Base Dealer, as well as name and address of the customer is returned to the address given below. If a defect occurs during the warranty period, contact the Autorised Base Dealer from whom you bought the synthesizer or write an email to [e-mail]. The synthesizer can only be returned upon prior approval and the following requirements have to be fulfilled:

• The unit is sent in its original package or one of equal quality.
• A detailed description of the defect and a copy of the purchase receipt is included.

Tap Tempo / Panic-Taster

Preset Sounds

Other standards (rest of world)

Warranty regulations

Rechtliche Hinweise

[e-mail]

Einleitung

Willkommen

Tap Tempo / Panic-Taster

- Tap Tempo

Patch Volume (SHIFT+Value 1)

- Transpose (SHIFT+Value 2)

Filter Envelope (SHIFT+Cutoff)

- Amp Envelope (SHIFT+Resonance)

Important notice: Do not modify this unit. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Kemper Digital GmbH may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.

Important: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorisation to use this product in the USA.

Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class „B“ digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit „OFF“ and „ON“, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilise power outlets that are on branch (Circuitbreaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead- in to coaxial-type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorised to distribute this type of product. The statements above apply ONLY to products distributed in the USA.

FCC information (Canada)

The digital section of this apparatus does not exceed the „Class B“ limits for radio noise emmissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. This only applies to products distributed in Canada.

Other standards (rest of world)

This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EC.

Warranty regulations

The Kemper Digital GmbH warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover defects due to abuse, faulty connections or operation under other than specified conditions. Warranty coverage is also voided when the device is repaired by unauthorized persons or tampered with in any way. Kemper Digital reserves the right to refuse warranty claims, if the product was not sold from an Authorised Base Dealer to the respective end-customer. This warranty is limited to replacement or repair of the product. It does not limit the customers' rights according to the current product liability regulations of the country where the product was purchased. The warranty is only valid, if a completely filled in warranty card, including serial no., date of sale, company stamp, signature of the Authorised Base Dealer, as well as name and address of the customer is returned to the address given below. If a defect occurs during the warranty period, contact the Autorised Base Dealer from whom you bought the synthesizer or write an email to [e-mail]. The synthesizer can only be returned upon prior approval and the following requirements have to be fulfilled:

• The unit is sent in its original package or one of equal quality.
• A detailed description of the defect and a copy of the purchase receipt is included.

Que Signifie Total Integration?

Logiciel Hôte

133 Modus Operandi

Bouton Mode/Exit

Bouton Tap Tempo/Panic

Les Presets

Optimiser Vos Patches

Conclusion

153 Garantie

FCC information (USA)

FCC information (Canada)

Other standards (rest of world)

Declaration of conformity

Warranty regulations

Informations

[e-mail]

Introduction

Bienvenue

Que Signifie Total Integration?

11-18, 21-28, 31-38, 41-48, 51-58, 61-68, 71-78, 81-88

- Transpose (SHIFT+Value 2)

Filter Envelope (SHIFT+Cutoff)

- Amp Envelope (SHIFT+Resonance)

- Value 3 (mode HyperSaw)

Optimiser Vos Patches

Important notice: Do not modify this unit. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Kemper Digital GmbH may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.

When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorisation to use this product in the USA.

NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class „B“ digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit „OFF“ and „ON“, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilise power outlets that are on branch (Circuitbreaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead- in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorised to distribute this type of product. The statements above apply ONLY to products distributed in the USA.

FCC information (Canada)

The digital section of this apparatus does not exceed the „Class B“ limits for radio noise emmissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. This only applies to products distributed in Canada.

Other standards (rest of world)

This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EC.

Declaration of conformity

This device is designed exclusively for generating low frequency audio signals. Any other use is not permitted, and automatically invalidates the warranty supplied by Kemper Digital GmbH. The following devices Virus TI Snow is hereby declared to conform with the requirements of Council Directive 89/336/FWG for radio frequency interference. They also comply with regulations dated August 30th, 1995 concerning radio interference generated by electronic devices. The following standards have been applied: EM 50 082-1 : 1992 , EN 50 081-1 : 1992 , EN60065 : 1993 This declaration has been given responsibly on behalf of the manufacturer: Kemper Digital GmbH, Recklinghausen, Germany.

Warranty regulations

The Kemper Digital GmbH warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover defects due to abuse, faulty connections or operation under other than specified conditions. Warranty coverage is also voided when the device is repaired by unauthorized persons or tampered with in any way. Kemper Digital reserves the right to refuse warranty claims, if the product was not sold from an Authorised Base Dealer to the respective end-customer. This warranty is limited to replacement or repair of the product. It does not limit the customers' rights according to the current product liability regulations of the country where the product was purchased. The warranty is only valid, if a completely filled in warranty card, including serial no., date of sale, company stamp, signature of the Authorised Base Dealer, as well as name and address of the customer is returned to the address given below. If a defect occurs during the warranty period, contact the Autorised Base Dealer from whom you bought the synthesizer or write an email to [e-mail]. The synthesizer can only be returned upon prior approval and the following requirements have to be fulfilled:

• The unit is sent in its original package or one of equal quality.
• A detailed description of the defect and a copy of the purchase receipt is included.

Enjoy making tunes :)