Analog Four versus Virus TI

buzz · 2015-05-04T02:36:21.000Z

I have an Octatrack, Virus TI and Analog Four at the moment.

Have found the Octatrack works really well with the Virus TI, so I can do plocks via CC to the Virus.

I am thinking of selling my A4 and getting a Rytm, do you think the Virus will cover the sounds previously done by the A4 (even though not analog of course)

buzz · 2015-05-04T04:44:49.000Z

""energyovertime"":

The Virus can do things the A4 can’t, and vice versa, with some overlap… but they will never be a 1:1 match in functionality or sound. Since you currently have both, you would be the best judge of your own question.

Forget analog for just a moment. What hasn’t been mentioned is why you might prefer the AR over the A4.

I need a drum machine I guess, but already have the Virus and a Moog Minitaur

andreasroman · 2015-05-04T05:58:36.000Z

The Virus is beatiful and complex and a beast when it comes to polyphony and multitimbrality. I wonder what the A4 would add to that, with its four voices.

As for the Rytm, you’ve got an Octatrack. That can take you very far. It doesn’t groove like the Rytm and it doesn’t have the analog stuff going for it, so the Rytm can make your drums and your samples sound like the stuff of awesome.

But whatever you put into the Octatrack, if it sounds good to begin with, it sounds good when it’s played in the Octa as well. So if you’re into making your own beats, creating your own loops, fine tuning this and that, the Rytm is a good choice. If you’re more into loops, repeats, existing material and stuff, the Octatrack offers plenty.

I’d say explore what the Octatrack can do for you in regards to drums first, if no other reason than to find out what you’re really looking for in a Rytm.

rex_mundii · 2015-05-04T06:21:23.000Z

""buzz"":

I am thinking of selling my A4 and getting a Rytm, do you think the Virus will cover the sounds previously done by the A4 (even though not analog of course)

Seems like the best way way to find out would be to put the A4 away for a while and see how it goes.

For the record, I have a Virus & a Rytm playing together - it’s f*cking brilliant! Never really felt the need for an A4…

jim5 · 2015-05-04T08:46:56.000Z

I have a Virus B, Octatrack and Analog Four. Between Octrack’s sampling and drum/percussion sounds from both the Virus B and A4, I don’t ever feel I need a drum machine.

It sounds like you haven’t clicked with the A4 yet. I too wasn’t very impressed with the A4 when I first got it but after getting a patch editor and really spending time creating my own sounds with it, I think it’s a great kit.

amnesia · 2015-05-04T09:20:03.000Z

A4 patch editor? Do tell

TheDiePie · 2015-05-04T10:21:16.000Z

""buzz"":

I have an Octatrack, Virus TI and Analog Four at the moment.

Have found the Octatrack works really well with the Virus TI, so I can do plocks via CC to the Virus.

I am thinking of selling my A4 and getting a Rytm, do you think the Virus will cover the sounds previously done by the A4 (even though not analog of course)

At least I got an AR and it works very fine with the A4

I also own a TI (Keys), really like its unique sound - but: TI is a desaster. So I considerd to throw my TI out of the window

I think the A4 has its very own character of sound. For sure you can ‘imitate’ this on the TI, but A4 remains A4.

My advice: keep the A4 in your rig and get the AR!

vos · 2015-05-04T12:55:12.000Z

There is a HUGE difference between a synth that imitâtes analog synthesis and a analog synth.

sparapano · 2015-05-04T16:27:51.000Z

Analog Four FOREVER

clunky · 2015-05-04T17:01:05.000Z

put drum sounds in your a4, they are quite good,
some say as good if not better than the ar

give it a wizz
see if you can make it work for you

tho if you need a dm get a dm

jim5 · 2015-05-04T17:13:21.000Z

""amnesia"":

A4 patch editor? Do tell

http://www.elektronauts.com/t/editor-for-analog-four/689/3668

Best $5 I’ve spent.