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I have owned a Supernova, but currently have the Access Virus A (2.8) and Nord Lead Rack 2. The Virus A sits well in the mix, though its not as loud as the Nord, and its best to program patch volume based on the filter - since it can rip your speakers a new a-hole.
The Virus is a tweakfest, there are so many possibilities as far texturally - and the f/x section is more complex than most budget f/x units (like the $199-249 models) with a decent sound.
Let me say this... I was wanting something that could do those lush wide spilling (see Pob) pads that blow up dance floors, and this does it.
I am not one to harp on and on about how other synths compare sonically, because we all have different tastes... if I had gotten the Virus instead of the Supernova, I wouldnt have spent so much money looking for my sound. I would buy the SN again, but only the SN2, with the FM injection that synth needs for a little fiber.
The manual sucks though. I had a hard time connecting the screenshots with the buttons or functions needed to reach them. But after a few nights of messing around, my first virus patch is unique and right in the spiller sound.
Ranking is based on current price and other available synths. I got mine for $425. Yes. Really. Its still a 5 of 5.
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