Access Virus Synthesizer Plug-in for
Pro Tools TDM
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Virus TDM
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February 7, 2000
Digidesign and Access Music GmbH today are showing
the new Virus TDM plug-in for Pro Tools|24 MIX-based systems. A fully
functional beta version will be demonstrated throughout the NAMM show
at Digidesign’s booth #1401.
The Virus plug-in is virtually identical in sound and core functionality to
the Virus family of hardware synthesizers. The Virus synthesizer offers digital
modeling of classic analog synth textures, as well as entirely new sounds. The
Virus plug-in delivers full access to program settings and audio routing, as well
as total automation and processing control, within the Pro Tools TDM mixing environment.
Multiple Virus synth plug-ins can operate at the same time on the system, allowing
multiple 16-voice multi-timbral synthesizers to be created (up to 5 on a basic
Pro Tools|24 MIXplus system for a total of 80 Virus voices). Pro Tools|24 MIX
users will enjoy the comprehensive benefits of the Virus synth without sacrificing
Pro Tools’ operational performance, because the Virus TDM plug-in draws from
the DSP resources of the Pro Tools|24 MIX Core/Farm cards.
"The user experience between the hardware and TDM software
version of the Virus synth is almost identical, (and the sound engine is identical),
because the Virus hardware and our MIX Core/Farm cards use the same DSP architecture.
But you have even more freedom when it comes to I/O routing, and, having an on-screen
interface for all those ‘hidden’ controls, that makes a big difference
when editing and programming," says Dave Lebolt, Digidesign’s director,
product strategy. "We’re excited to be working with Digidesign on this
unique new plug-in. It allows the power and innovations unique to our hardware
synthesizer products to be easily integrated directly into the universe of Pro
Tools. Musicians, sound designers and producers will be finding new and exciting
ways to use the Virus," says Christoph Kemper, president of Access Music,
and co-inventor of the Virus Synthesizer.
The Access Virus TDM plug-in will be available March 31, 2000 an MSRP of $795
(U.S.) through Digidesign dealers worldwide.
For more information, visit
Digidesign at www.digidesign.com. |
