I have just been onto http://www.access-music.de/page/render/lang/en/p/1/do/The_Virus_TI___Totally_Integrated_Synthesizers.html This is the home of the great Access Virus Synth. I have always wanted one of these. They are a bit expensive but have a great sound.

The good news is at the NAMM Show in a couple of days time they are going to anounce an update to the Virus TI operating system. However, they are kindly letting us have a sneak preview of the new sounds now. You can download an mp3 to hear in advance of NAMM. They state that " This is a audio preview of a future Virus TI operating system. All patches were specifically designed to illustrate new features to be announced on the NAMM show 2010. We only used single sounds and no additional effects."

I really like these sounds, some are subtle but still somehow retain that familiar Virus grittyness.

The only thing that annoys me about the Access Virus is the Colour. They do this gorgeous white look on a limited basis. To me they should make all of their products like this, they look so much more professional and great in any studio or on stage. Go on have a listen to the audio demo now - see what you think.

For more information on all Access Virus Synths and / or sales visit :- Absolutemusic