posted 22 November 2004 03:23            

In Steinbergs major update to their sequensers they have made it possible to load external equipment as Instruments in the VST environment. Access has released a Virus that through USB can be loaded as a virtual instrument. Is this something that interests SSC?

I would very much like this to happen with the KYMA. Would be just excellent! :-)

posted 24 November 2004 07:20            

On the Access site they describe it like this:

"A scalable USB link connects the VIRUS to a Mac or PC for total integration of synth and studio. The VIRUSControl™ plug-in automatically detects and connects the synth, ensuring a hassle-free configuration every time.

From inside a host application, the plug-in enables the new VIRUS hardware to appear as a multi-channel VST/AU soft-synth with up to 4 sub-mixes (or 2 × stereo). Access’ proprietary driver technology makes VIRUS TI the world’s first hardware synthesizer with sample-accuracy timing and a delay-compensated audio/MIDI connection."

On the the Pinnacle/Steinberg site it´s like this:

"New MIDI Device Maps / Panels support direct access to external MIDI hardware with user-definable graphic editing panels. Import VST Mixer Maps or create your own editing panels, even for the Track Inspector or the mixer’s channel strip.

Studio Connections “Total Recall” support (optional integration of Yamaha’s Studio Manager 2). The first step into a new dimension of software/hardware integration. This modular editing system builds a powerful bridge between the virtual and physical studio. Opening a project can recall an entire studio setup within seconds.

External FX Plugins allow for direct integration of external hardware effects processors into the VST audio mixer. Use your favorite outboard gear just like plugins – including automatic delay compensation."

Total integration with KYMA would be really, really, really nice.

I guess the Steinberg SDK´s would do - for their hosts. For other hosts I don´t know.

I really hope this is doable with the KYMA.

I really, really do. ;-)

M

posted 29 November 2004 10:41            

Rgds,

posted 29 November 2004 22:22            

i could be wrong, but the update to the external instrument part of cubase is closer to bringing a sound diver like application into the sequencer, something that is rumor to be forthcoming with logic audio. this is great for external synths and effects that don't have an easier editting interface.

i think DSP farms with AU/VST/RTAS integration is going to become more common. i would love for the nord modular G2 to be able to function like the Access TI.

posted 30 November 2004 10:04            

Also, as far I know most of the time you must pay for these kind of protocols.

posted 07 September 2005 19:56            

quote:
"After months of rumours and speculation, Access Music regrets to announce the TI series are cancelled. The original TI concept linked the Virus synthesizer to your computer with VIRUScontrol, a companion software product which ports the hardware synth into a host sequencer for use as a sample-accurate VST/AudioUnit instrument, simultaneously offering 2-way audio and MIDI connectivity, control surface functionality, editor and librarian functions, and more.

However, negotiations with Apple Computer over the AudioUnit protocol were difficult and involved several patent issues. Apple Computer’s involvement included an Apple-branded custom controller for their Logic Pro software, based on the original Virus design. This portable device, called the TiPod, was scheduled for release at the Paris Apple Expo in September ‘05. Access Music sued Apple Computer over copyright infringement, delaying the imminent release of the Virus TI-series longer than we ever expected. After months of legal battle, Access Music won the lawsuit last week, forcing Apple Computer to cancel the TiPod (Steve Jobs apparently cancelled his Paris keynote speech as well), allowing Access Music to finally release the new Virus series as Virus D, featuring all announced TI synth features including greatly increased polyphony, 2 new oscillator types, a per-patch programmable arpeggiator, 16×2 delay/reverb fx, embedded singles in multi mode. Due to legal restrictions, the VirusControl software will only be supported as VST instrument on WindowsXP, not as AudioUnit on Mac OS X.

posted 08 September 2005 16:05            

Again, sorry for this misunderstanding.

posted 08 September 2005 23:35            

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Originally posted by eddym:
I'd love to see both. Loading Kyma as a virtual instrument/effect from within a DAW (I personally use Digital Performer) to process sounds, as well as the Capy as an audio front end for any application, selectable from within Core Audio (Mac OS X).

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I use Kyma with Digital Performer all the time. I use digital I/O to route audio from DP to Kyma and back. (An all-digital effects loop.) Works great.

posted 10 September 2005 09:14            

Still, I would love to use my Capy as an audio interface. It sounds much better than my MOTU 828MkII.

posted 10 September 2005 13:50            

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Still, I would love to use my Capy as an audio interface. It sounds much better than my MOTU 828MkII.

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posted 28 September 2005 04:50            

the way I see it, no big VST implementation is needed. Just a small VST plug that reads songposition and sends it to the KYMA timeline - and the corresponding implementation on the KYMA side. MIDI can still be channeled through the outside - even though a soft MIDI connection would be nice. Automation in the host towards KYMA is unecessary - the timeline being what it is regarding autmation.

If SSC was to do the big implementation, with an audio console inside the VST host - whohooo! - it would make my miserable life so much easier, and creative!

But, I would be happy if they did the small one.

Cheers

posted 01 December 2005 21:03            

1. VST driver that allows Capy control thru the firewire interface rather than over MIDI. My sequencer should be able to talk to the Capy the same way the Continuum Fingerboard does - over firewire.

posted 25 June 2006 06:50            

Would be useful.