Access Virus C Desktop w/ All New Tacts, New Battery, New Custom Display + Custom Wood Sides
Access Virus C Desktop w/ All New Tacts, New Battery, New Custom Display + Custom Wood Sides
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This synth sold on 2-27-2026.
SOLD: An Access Virus C Desktop in very good condition. As usual, we have given the 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.
The original Nichicon power supply filter capacitor in this unit was replaced with a new Panasonic EEU-FR1E101. The Panasonic's high ripple current handling and low ESR minimize heat and ensure exceptional reliability and performance for all downstream components in this beautiful C Desktop.
A new Energizer lithium 2032 cell has been installed, so you should not need to replace the battery for the next ~10 years.
Installed a new black and white display (more like dark blue on white/light blue). While not OEM colors, it makes a nice replacement on the Cs.
Custom walnut sides with ebony stain. This is the first pair of sides we made, so there are some saw marks on the bottom. They look fantastic otherwise, so we are happy to leave as is.
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 was a mishap 2 years ago when installing a new AMP RELEASE potentiometer. A jump was needed to repair the panel board and bring the pot back. This is a professional repair and there is no reason it won't last, but wanted to disclose.
There are a number of imperfections in the finish. Please examine all photos carefully. Most notably, there is some bubbling in the finish around the LCD bezel and along the left edge, as well as below the PART < > buttons. There is nothing we can do to address this that won't make it worse. The inside of the faceplate has been sanded down and sealed with Rustoleum (see photo 18). The top of the faceplate has been this way for ~2 years and has not degraded further, but someday it may.
As always, we have a deep love for all things Virus. With a full inspection and the maintenance work done, it is well prepared for a second life with its new owner.
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 wood 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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