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ACCESS VIRUS OS4 17
The Virus
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. If your
Virus does not have a build-in keyboard,
then connect the MIDI OUT
of the desired MIDI send device
(keyboard, computer, hardware
sequencer, etc.) 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.
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.
Listening to the Factory
Sounds
The program memory of the Virus
was loaded with sound programs
(SINGLE PROGRAMs) and sound
combinations (MULTI PROGRAMs)
before it left the factory. To hear
the SINGLE PROGRAMs (and gain
an initial impression of the possibilities
your new instrument has to
offer in terms of sounds), first
make sure your MIDI source is
sending on MIDI Channel 1.
Press the SINGLE button. A number,
a letter, number and name
appear in the display. These indi-