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A DETAILED INTRODUCTION FOR NOVICES
This section provides deliberate, step-by-step guidelines on operating and handling the Virus for those of
you who are new to the world of synthesizers and MIDI. The following covers basics such as how to
connect the Virus to an AC power supply, your MIDI system and your audio system. Then we will guide
you through a series of experiments designed to demonstrate the different functional groups, their
control features and the tasks they execute.
you who are new to the world of synthesizers and MIDI. The following covers basics such as how to
connect the Virus to an AC power supply, your MIDI system and your audio system. Then we will guide
you through a series of experiments designed to demonstrate the different functional groups, their
control features and the tasks they execute.
After you have finished reading this section, you will be able to handle virtually all of the sound
generating and sound shaping functions of the Virus. All of these are described in context, along with
their control features. Even the majority of less significant functions, accessible via menus, are discussed
here. You will find a detailed, comprehensive description of all functions of your new synthesizer in the
section following this introduction.
generating and sound shaping functions of the Virus. All of these are described in context, along with
their control features. Even the majority of less significant functions, accessible via menus, are discussed
here. You will find a detailed, comprehensive description of all functions of your new synthesizer in the
section following this introduction.
Please keep in mind that within confines of this introduction, we are unable to impart all of the
knowledge and skills in acoustics, sound synthesis and MIDI control you might desire or need to
acquire. If you are keen to learn more about these subjects, you should consider becoming a regular
reader of one or several of the leading trade publications in your country. Your local musical instruments
dealer or more experienced musicians will be able to recommend the best magazines to you. And of
course there is a wide range of books available on these subjects.
knowledge and skills in acoustics, sound synthesis and MIDI control you might desire or need to
acquire. If you are keen to learn more about these subjects, you should consider becoming a regular
reader of one or several of the leading trade publications in your country. Your local musical instruments
dealer or more experienced musicians will be able to recommend the best magazines to you. And of
course there is a wide range of books available on these subjects.
If you decide to read this section, we recommend you read it in its entirety from the start - rather than
begin with a subsection that is of particular interest to you. A fitting metaphor for the basics discussed in
this section might be a house where each bit of information in a subsection is a brick that builds on a
preceding brick and interlocks with those next to it. You want your knowledge base to be a sound
structure so you won’t run into problems when you find one of the „bricks“ is missing.
begin with a subsection that is of particular interest to you. A fitting metaphor for the basics discussed in
this section might be a house where each bit of information in a subsection is a brick that builds on a
preceding brick and interlocks with those next to it. You want your knowledge base to be a sound
structure so you won’t run into problems when you find one of the „bricks“ is missing.
Cable Connections
Before you connect the Virus to an AC outlet and the rest of your equipment, ensure that all of the
devices are switched OFF.
devices are switched OFF.
Connect the MIDI OUT of the desired MIDI send device (keyboard, computer, hardware sequencer, etc.)
with the MIDI IN of the Virus.
with the MIDI IN of the Virus.
Connect the audio outputs of the Virus with the signal inputs of your audio system. In order to receive a
signal, as a minimum you must connect the output OUT 1 R/MONO. However, we recommend you also
connect the output OUT 1 L so you are able to enjoy the stereo sounds of the Virus.
signal, as a minimum you must connect the output OUT 1 R/MONO. However, we recommend you also
connect the output OUT 1 L so you are able to enjoy the stereo sounds of the Virus.
Once you have established the desired cable connections, make sure the main volume controls of all the
connected devices (Virus: MASTER VOLUME, located at the upper left hand of the control panel) are
dialed to the lowest possible setting. Switch the devices on in the following sequence: the MIDI send
device (computer, master keyboard, etc.) first, then the sound generators (Virus and the other signal
sources), followed by the mixing console and finally the amplifier. Now while you are sending notes on
MIDI Channel 1 of the Virus, turn the master volumes of the connected devices up in the same order
that you switched the devices on. Be sure to keep on eye on the signal level indicators of your mixing
console.
connected devices (Virus: MASTER VOLUME, located at the upper left hand of the control panel) are
dialed to the lowest possible setting. Switch the devices on in the following sequence: the MIDI send
device (computer, master keyboard, etc.) first, then the sound generators (Virus and the other signal
sources), followed by the mixing console and finally the amplifier. Now while you are sending notes on
MIDI Channel 1 of the Virus, turn the master volumes of the connected devices up in the same order
that you switched the devices on. Be sure to keep on eye on the signal level indicators of your mixing
console.