Access Virus C Desktop, All New Tacts, Power Filter Cap, Battery + PSU, OS 6.5
Access Virus C Desktop, All New Tacts, Power Filter Cap, Battery + PSU, OS 6.5
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For sale: A beautifully restored Access Virus C Desktop. We've made extensive efforts to restore this unit to "like-new" functional condition. There are a few cosmetic issues, but otherwise this iconic synth is ready to go. Details below:
Replaced all 35 tacts with new high quality, name brand tacts rated for 1 million clicks. They sound and feel great. Everything is very responsive, like new :) See photo #24-26 with all the yellow tacts.
2 wobbly/spent pots were replaced (volume and LFO) They worked, but did not have the same feel as the others. New pots work perfectly and have the same resistance as the others.
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 this C Desktop. We sometimes use Nichicons, but this Panasonic is of slightly higher quality (though either is fine).
Put a new Energizer Lithium 2032 in it, so you shouldn't need to replace the battery for the next 10-15 years.
Includes a brand-new high quality power supply that runs at 12v 3.0 amps (more than enough, meaning it will run cool). This is the same power supply Captain B. uses on his Virus C.
The power adapter inlet shaft and contact have been properly cleaned. This, in conjunction with the new power supply, means this unit does not reset when you wiggle the cord.
The synth as a whole has been properly cleaned from top to bottom, inside and out. Even the knobs are all nice and clean. No gross white/funky build-up like you see on most Viruses of this era.
This unit had 2 aftermarket feet when we received it. We removed them and replaced with 4 new rubber feet.
The screen is nice and bright w/ good contrast. We have no concerns about it. Down the road, if needed, recommend replacing with a red LUX PMVA.
The user RAM banks A and B have NOT been reset to factory settings. This was someone's synth for over a decade. Who knows what treasures (or tragedies) you may find in there :)
There are a handful of minor cosmetic imperfections. Please examine the photos carefully, as we've done our best to capture everything. The overall look is very clean. Please see photos 19-23.
As always, we have a deep love for all things Virus and have poured our hearts into this one. It is for sure one of the nicest C Desktops available for sale on the web. With all tacts replaced, along with the rest of the restoration work done, it's 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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All sales final except for damage or loss. A signature is required for delivery; if unsigned and returned, refunds incur a 15% restocking fee (excluding our initial shipping cost) or you pay to reship with insurance. Please keep packing materials for 15 days, or until any claims resolve. See our Refund Policy and Shipping Policy for full details.
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- Synthesis Type: Virtual analog subtractive synthesis via a single-DSP engine
- Polyphony: Up to 32 voices (depending on complexity of patches / number of FX used)
- Multitimbrality: 16 independent parts
- Oscillators: 3 per voice (+ sub‑oscillator):
- Saw, pulse, sine, triangle waveforms
- Wavetable engine with 60+ spectral waveforms
- Features: oscillator sync, ring modulation, FM, sub‑osc
- Filters: Dual multimode per voice:
- Low‑pass, high‑pass, band‑pass, band‑reject
- Selectable slopes: 12 dB or 24 dB; serial or parallel routing
- New Analog Filter algorithm in OS 6.5 with ladder‑style saturation and selectable pole configurations (1‑4 poles)
- Effects & Processing:
- Total of 98 DSP effects in OS 6.5 (chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, ring mod, etc.)
- Delay (MIDI‑syncable) and Reverb available on all parts
- 3‑Band EQ per part (low/hi shelf + parametric mid), everything routable and automatable
- Vocoder: 32‑band digital vocoder with controls for spread, band count, carrier/modulator
- Modulation:
- 3 LFOs per voice (multiple waveforms, MIDI‑syncable)
- 2 ADSTR envelopes per voice (filter, amplifier)
- Advanced Mod Matrix with 6 sources × 9 destinations
- Capabilities for recursive/self‑modulation
- Arpeggiators: 16 independent arpeggiators with selectable patterns, tempo sync, swing, gate, swing and real‑time control per part
- Memory: 256 User + 768 ROM single patches; 128 multi‑programs; undo/redo feature for changes
- Controls & Interface:
- 32 knobs, 35 buttons, 69 status LEDs
- Dedicated controls for oscillators, filters, effects, modulation, EQ
- Red-backlit display for clear visibility
- Undo / Redo and Random buttons built into the panel
- Connectivity:
- MIDI In, Out, Thru (5‑pin DIN)
- 6 analog outputs (1/4″), 2 inputs for processing external audio
- S/PDIF digital output, headphone output
- Physical Design: Black metal chassis with wood end panels, compact desktop or rack option, ~470 × 185 × 75 mm, ~2.85 kg (without rack ears)
- Use Cases:
- Multitimbral studio work and sequencing
- Trance, techno, electronic sound design
- Performance rigs needing deep parameter control and effects
- Vocoder for vocals, ambient and texture generation



























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