Access Virus C Desktop (Excellent) w/ All New Tacts, New Battery, Power Filter Cap + PSU
Access Virus C Desktop (Excellent) w/ All New Tacts, New Battery, Power Filter Cap + PSU
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This synth sold on 4-24-26.
Sold: Access Virus C Desktop in excellent condition. This is one of the cleaner C Desktops that's come through the shop. As usual, we have given this unit a thorough inspection and upgraded a few things along the way.
Details below:
All tact switches have been replaced with new, brand-name tacts rated for 1 million clicks. All function perfectly, like new.
3 wobbly potentiometers have been replaced with clones that are generally indistinguishable from the OEM ALPS pots, which are no longer in production.
The original Nichicon power supply filter capacitor was replaced with a new Nichicon UHE1E101MED (100µF/25V, low-ESR) capacitor. Its high ripple current handling and low ESR minimize heat, ensuring exceptional reliability and performance for this beautiful Virus C Desktop.
A new Energizer CR2032 lithium cell has been installed, so you should not need to replace the battery for the next ~10 years.
Includes a new high-quality power supply rated at 12V 3.0A (plenty of headroom, runs cool).
This synth had no feet installed when we received it. We installed 4 rubber feet (see photo 19).
The synth has been thoroughly cleaned inside and out, including the knobs. There is no sticky residue or buildup commonly seen on many Virus units of this era.
There are a handful of imperfections in the finish. Please examine all photos carefully. Most notably, there is a scuff in the finish (lower right, see photo 22), a few blemishes on the front (see photo 23), a few blemishes on the back (see photos 16-18), and a minor mark or two on the rubberized wood sides. None detract from the overall clean look on this one.
As always, we have a deep love for all things Virus. With a full inspection and the maintenance work done, this beautiful Virus C Desktop is well prepared for its next life.
Sale includes the synth and a new, high-quality power supply.
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- Synthesis Type: Virtual analog subtractive synthesis using a single-DSP engine
- Polyphony: Up to 32 voices (depending on patch complexity and effects usage)
- Multitimbrality: 16 independent parts
- Oscillators: 3 per voice (+ sub-oscillator):
- Saw, pulse, sine, and triangle waveforms
- Wavetable engine with 60+ spectral waveforms
- Features: oscillator sync, ring modulation, FM, sub-oscillator
- Filters: Dual multimode filters per voice:
- Low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and band-reject modes
- Selectable slopes: 12 dB or 24 dB; serial or parallel routing
- Analog Filter algorithm added in OS 6.5 with ladder-style saturation and selectable pole configurations (1–4 poles)
- Effects & Processing:
- Up to 98 DSP effect algorithms available in OS 6.5 (chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, ring modulation, etc.)
- Delay (MIDI-syncable) and reverb available across all multitimbral parts (shared DSP resources)
- 3-band EQ per part (low shelf, parametric mid, high shelf)
- Vocoder: 32-band digital vocoder using the external audio inputs as the modulator
- Modulation:
- 3 LFOs per voice with multiple waveforms and MIDI sync
- 2 main envelopes per voice (filter and amplifier), plus additional modulation envelope functionality
- Advanced modulation matrix with multiple assignable sources and destinations
- Supports complex and recursive modulation routing
- Arpeggiators: 16 independent arpeggiators with selectable patterns, tempo sync, swing, gate, and real-time control per part
- Memory: 256 user single patches, 768 ROM patches, and 128 multi-programs; includes undo/redo functionality
- Controls & Interface:
- 32 knobs, 35 buttons, and extensive LED feedback
- Dedicated controls for oscillators, filters, effects, modulation, and EQ
- Red backlit LCD display
- Undo/Redo and Random buttons built into the front panel
- Connectivity:
- MIDI In, Out, Thru (5-pin DIN)
- 6 analog outputs (1/4"), plus 2 audio inputs for external signal processing
- S/PDIF digital output and headphone output
- Physical Design: Black metal desktop chassis with rubberized end panels; approximately 470 × 185 × 75 mm; ~2.85 kg
- Use Cases:
- Multitimbral studio sequencing and sound design
- Trance, techno, and electronic music production
- Performance setups requiring deep parameter control and effects
- Vocoder use with microphones, drum machines, or external audio sources

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