With TIOS4, the next operating system for the entire Virus TI series of synthesizers, your chances to need additional effects are becoming slim. Six meticulously modelled overdrive stomp boxes greatly complement with the existing arsenal of distortion algorithms in the effect section.
Mint Overdrive: The sound of this one just screams tubes - a very special kind of overdrive which results in a wonderful smokey tone. Good for achieving a subtle distortion effect whilst still retaining headroom for dynamics.
Curry Overdrive: A more extreme distortion - like in the original, this does not feature a Tone control.
Saffron Overdrive: The ‘orange’ one. A very harsh distortion, popular with the grunge movement.
Onion Overdrive: A big distortion effect famous for its fuzzy character.
Pepper Overdrive: A clear, powerful distortion that's perfect for making leads cut right through the mix. Tone control to soften sound with a lowpass filter.
Chili Overdrive: A classic “fuzzbox” overdrive. No tone control, just in-your-face fuzz.
To compliment the new vintage distortions, a speaker cabinet simulation was added to the effect section. The new effect type greatly helps to fine tune the frequency response of any sound and to give it more focus in the mix.
Vowel Filter Effect: This effect is a simple and effective way to vocalize any sound similar to the way a talk box or vocoder would do.
Comb Filter Effect: The new comb filter creates everything from subtle, pitched overtones to extreme time-warped deconstruction of any given patch.
Arp To Matrix: OS4 for the Virus TI series introduces a powerful new feature that allows you use the arpeggiator pattern to modulate any of the parameters available to the modulation matrix. You can use this to create dynamic, rhythmical patterns within a sound, similar to what you can achieve with a step sequencer.
OS4 will become available soon and is a free update for all Virus TI users via the Access website.