NAMM 2011: Access Virus TI Polar Dark Star unveiled

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Access's new Virus: same sound, different look.
Access's new Virus: same sound, different look.

Ask a cross-section of musicians which hardware synth that they'd most like to own, and it's a fair bet that a good number of them would name an Access Virus TI.

Now we have the last Virus TI Polar WhiteOut Special Edition model to consider: the Dark Star. Spec-wise, this is the same as the Virus TI Polar 2009, but it has a 'Gun Metal' look that comes from its wood and aluminium case.

Whether you'll actually be able to get your hands on one of these synths, however, is another matter: previous Special Editions sold out on the day they went on sale. Still it's nice to look at, isn't it?

Access virus ti polar whiteout dark star

Access virus ti polar whiteout dark star
Ben Rogerson
Ben Rogerson
Deputy Editor

I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it.