Virus TI 2 Keyb USB ASIO Audio Not Recognized in Cubase 14

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November 25, 2024, 4:49pm

Hello,

I’ve recently made the switch from using other digital audio workstations (DAWs) to Cubase 14, but I’m encountering an issue with recording audio from my Virus TI 2 Keyb, a hardware synthesizer with a built-in USB ASIO audio interface and VST interface. Previously, I would simply insert the Virus VSTi interface, create an audio track, select the VIRUS TI ASIO from the list of available input devices (which included RME Fireface ASIO and UAD ASIO), and hit record.

However, in Cubase 14, I’m facing a challenge as the Virus TI ASIO doesn’t appear as a selectable device, making it impossible for me to input the sound to a track and record. To access the Virus ASIO outputs, I have to navigate to the "Studio Setup", switch from my RME Fireface UCX ASIO to the Virus TI ASIO, record my track, and then revert back to my RME ASIO driver to continue mixing. Alternatively, I can solo the VIRUS MIDI track I want to record, export it, and create an audio track from the export. This workflow is tedious and inconvenient, and I’m struggling to find a workaround.

November 25, 2024, 9:25pm

For years, I’ve been recording my Virus TI analogously, similar to how I would record any other hardware synthesizer, as it seemed like the simplest workflow for me. However, earlier this year, I stumbled upon an interesting solution that might be relevant to the issue at hand:

[ Link to "OsTIrus Downloads" ]

This resource provides a download link for the OsTIrus plugin, which is an emulation of the Virus TI’s sound. There’s also an accompanying video explanation that provides a good overview of how to use the plugin:

[ Link to YouTube video "The Usual Suspects – DSP56300 Emulation" ]

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November 25, 2024, 11:08pm

Thank you for the links, but I did try OsTIrus last summer, and although it’s a great resource, I wasn’t entirely satisfied with the sound quality. Upon closer inspection using phase cancellation, I noticed some sound differences, particularly in the frequency ranges of 50-150 Hz and 500-800 Hz. The USB ASIO audio on the Virus TI is incredibly convenient, and I’ve used it seamlessly for years on other DAWs without any issues or limitations. In those instances, I simply needed to select "Virus TI ASIO" on my track input. Given the original problem I described, I’m still confused about how to achieve the same result in Cubase 14.