Access Virus TI2 vs Nord Wave
Posted: 23 Nov 2012, 14:56
Hi,
I am looking for a new second board to go with my Stage 2 88 and just wanted to see if anybody has any experience of using either of the above instruments.
I currently also have an Roland XP-30 and Novation KS5 which I am thinking of selling to get either a Nord Wave or Virus TI2 (or another yet unknown option if anyone can suggest anything else).
Whilst I really do like the Nord Wave and have briefly tried it in my local store, I am concerned that my Stage 2 is, in effect 60% of a Nord Wave and therefore the idea of a different (non Nord) board might open up my sound designing pallete rather than duplicating elements already present in the Stage.
I am really getting into sound designing and the Virus TI2 really looks like it would keep me entertained for many years to come. Whilst the Virus TI2 does not play samples, I have spotted that there is the option to feed audio into the Virus and use the filters and envelopes etc. This would alllow me to use samples from my Stage 2 and use outputs 3 and 4 to route synth, piano or organ sounds directly into the Virus and manipulate them in real-time.
I have really been giving thought to a second board for some time and have even considered buying older 'classic' boards like the D50, DX7II and JX3P.
Whilst I appreciate this is a Nord forum, any advice on the benefits/dis-benefits of an Access Virus TI2 compared to a Nord Wave would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Geoff
I am looking for a new second board to go with my Stage 2 88 and just wanted to see if anybody has any experience of using either of the above instruments.
I currently also have an Roland XP-30 and Novation KS5 which I am thinking of selling to get either a Nord Wave or Virus TI2 (or another yet unknown option if anyone can suggest anything else).
Whilst I really do like the Nord Wave and have briefly tried it in my local store, I am concerned that my Stage 2 is, in effect 60% of a Nord Wave and therefore the idea of a different (non Nord) board might open up my sound designing pallete rather than duplicating elements already present in the Stage.
I am really getting into sound designing and the Virus TI2 really looks like it would keep me entertained for many years to come. Whilst the Virus TI2 does not play samples, I have spotted that there is the option to feed audio into the Virus and use the filters and envelopes etc. This would alllow me to use samples from my Stage 2 and use outputs 3 and 4 to route synth, piano or organ sounds directly into the Virus and manipulate them in real-time.
I have really been giving thought to a second board for some time and have even considered buying older 'classic' boards like the D50, DX7II and JX3P.
Whilst I appreciate this is a Nord forum, any advice on the benefits/dis-benefits of an Access Virus TI2 compared to a Nord Wave would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Geoff