Hi guys, this is my consolidated list of features for the virus...I'm not complaining, I absolutely love the virus, I know it's pros and cons but some things could easily (I think!) be implemented... in my list I will also suggest possible ways to make things easier on Access, as I'm aware that just like all hardware, memory is an issue! I will not be suggesting hardware updates...
Easy
Global on/off button of FXs...+ make that button modulable not sure if this word even exists
OSC Section
-detune on OSC1
-positive and negative detune on all OSCs
-draw or import wave function - provided this is a single cycle. This could be a part of the existing wavetable osc, but it would be awesome if the imported wave could be used in all OSC modes. I understand this will be an issue if we eg use all 16 parts with own waves due to memory limitations so a hardware update might be needed, I personally would be very happy if I had this feature on at least 2 parts.
-how about additive synthesis? The virus can handle 9 saws, I dont see why it couldnt handle 9 or even more sines..
-portamento curve/link to envelope
-route from another patch to make ultracomplex patches (obviously sacrifice 1 OSC)
-reverse / contour /change polarity
-this might be unusual...add pwm for subosc
Filter/Envelope Section
-how about a few more envelopes?
-to show graphically via a eg dot where the sound is at in envelopes (like serum)
-loop function on envelopes (clocked?)
-self oscillation without pressing keys
-separate envelopes for each osc or in matrix add separate volumes for each osc
LFO section
-lfo fade in on lfo 1 & 2
-trig phase on lfo 3
-env mode on lfo 3. I know that lfo3 is supposedly made mostly for vibrato effects but since we get to use lfo3 in the matrix we might as well get the full thing.
-update the graphic of the wave on the TI on all lfos when messing with contour or trig phase (eg introduce a vertical line)
-draw/import own lfo shape
-can the lfos go faster into sort of fm mode ?
Matrix section
-this is a tough one...to officially support amp envelope convexity using lfo or other envelope, or
-even change attack shape in filter section (exponential, linear etc)
-to add support on lfo rate while on clocked mode
-to add "arp rate"
-to add character tune and wet amount
-OSC as mod source
-we are missing (I think) some parameters from the filterbank section.
ARP section
-new mode: sequencer - to show "velocity" in semitones
-to edit existing presets => this could be done using an edit mode that overrides the user mode (so no memory issues on the actual hardware) or
-"copy" existing presets into "user" mode, or at least
-set the loop for existing presets (eg loop bars 5 to 9)
-glide mode - not everything has to sound like a modular system
FX section
-make that vocoder usable (sigh!) & increase in bands maybe? (might need hardware update)
-use vocoder with own oscillators (eg osc1 carrier and osc2 modulator)
-add Q to low and high frequencies
-LFO on delay and phaser to have clocked modes (so we dont sacrifice an lfo for those)
-compressor (might need hardware update)
-add in characters "Virus A/B/C" to emulate the difference in the converters
Others
-Chord mode/memory
-some settings are found only on the hardware (eg config) and others only in the software...why not have all settings in a one stop shop
-96khz sample rate (optional!)
-resizable plugin (thanks Daksha)
Dear Access - Christmas is coming...