# Touch for Virus — Virus TI editor & Librarian > iPad patch editor and librarian for Virus TI synthesizers. (iPhone/iPad app by M. Lierop.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-for-virus/id1375045549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [M. Lierop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375045548) - Category: Music, Utilities, Music - Price: $12.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $17.99) - Rating: 4.50/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 28 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-05-06 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-for-virus/id1375045549/reviews.md ## What is Touch for Virus? TOUCH for VIRUS The first and only patch editor / librarian for Virus TI synthesizers on iPadOS. Compatible with all Virus TI and TI2 models. Highlights: ———————— - Create patches with a swipe! - Create new patches super fast with Module presets - Dedicated knobs and sliders for nearly all parameters - Import your existing patch libraries in .mid file format (Virus C libraries not yet supported) - No computer needed, just you, your VIRUS, iPad and some sort of IOS compatible MIDI-USB interface - Organize & search your patch library (includes favorites, most/last used and categories) ---------------------------- Please note !!! ---------------------------- - Additional MIDI -> USB OR MIDI over Bluetooth interface is needed for this app to work. Connecting iPad and Virus TI directly to each other without MIDI interface will NOT work: Virus TI does not support this. - This app works with SINGLE mode. Support for MULTI mode and SEQ mode is available as in-app purchase - This app does not support editing the following parameters: Input effect, vocoder and atomizer ---------------------------- Main features ---------------------------- PATCH LIBRARY - Save & reload created patches on your iPad - Import single patches via MIDI patch dump - import soundbanks as .mid files - Organize your patches in collections and categories - easily find patches with search, favorites, last used and most used patches MODULE PRESETS: New to VIRUS TI: The roughly 350 parameters of a patch are split in 7 modules: - Save and load presets for each module. - Create new patches in seconds by choosing a preset for each module. - Create endless numbers of different patches without the need learn how it actually works (= Let's be fair: we don’t want to learn, we just want: patches ) - Modules: Oscillators / Filter & Amplifier / Modulation / Controller / Arpeggiator / Effects / Ambiance ## Key features - Create patches with swipe gestures - Utilize module presets for rapid patch creation - Access dedicated knobs and sliders for parameters - Import existing patch libraries (.mid files) - Organize and search patch library (favorites, categories) - Save and reload created patches on iPad ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $12.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Multi Mode | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-for-virus/id1375045549/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Buggy, waste of money *2024-11-15* I’ve tried this with 3 different midi interfaces on my iPad Pro to connect to my Ti2. The app is constantly locking up, not correctly recognizing patches, and can’t seem to import patches from the synth correctly more than 1 out of 20 attempts. Great idea for Virus owners, but I feel like I got ripped off. I even purchased the multi mode add-on, which works just as atrociously. Avoid this app. ### 3/5 — Many problems in latest version *2023-12-12* This app was great! But as of version 1.7.6 things changed. The developer tried to streamline how this app sends patch information to the virus. This modification has broken many, many features of this app. Screen is out of sync with the virus when saving and loading custom patches, wrong parameters values are sent to the virus on patch load, to just name a few. The very sad thing here is that the original method used to send information to the virus worked perfectly. On a 16 part multi load the original app would take roughly 30 seconds to load the entire multi. The app would send sysex messages and for each and every parameters too the virus. Worked perfectly. In the new version, the developed sends a single long string of numbers to the virus that contains all the parameters values. It’s fast this way because sysex messages contain a lot of redundancy. How much faster? A 16 part multi load now takes about 16 seconds to load into the virus. The amount or problems this change caused is insignificant next to the issues it created. I don’t think many people cared much to save a few seconds on a patch or multi load….at leas it saw no complaints about it in any of the reviews or in the git hub issue log. I sent an request to the developer on the apps git hub page requesting the original version but have not heard from him. I really wish the developer had not messed with a good thing and decides to at least somehow give users access to version 1.7.5 unit, the new version works properly. It’s a great app when it works!!!! **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I appreciate your dedication to the app and your detailed insights into the recent changes. I understand that the modifications made in version 1.7.6 have impacted your workflow negatively, and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. The decision to streamline the patch information transfer to the Virus was aimed at improving compatibility with a wider range of USB to MIDI interfaces, particularly the more affordable ones that many of our users utilize. I acknowledge that this change might have brought about issues for others. I cannot give access to earlier builds because the App Store does not give me that option. I want to assure you that I am committed to enhancing the user experience and will work towards finding a solution that accommodates both the improvements made in the latest version and the preferences of users who found the previous method more suitable for their needs. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2020-12-08* Very convenient, nice interface! Easy to create new patches with many presets. It will be grate to integrate one day it in GarageBand or Audiobus Thanks and great job ! **Developer response:** Thanks! Nice new update is coming within a couple of weeks with improved patch library (search and favorites). Plugin versions and Audiobus compatibility are being researched for the next version. ### 5/5 — Total Game Changer! *2019-11-21, version 1.5.3* I’ve been using this with my Virus Darkstar, and it is so fantastic! I really like how easy it is to program very complex modulation routings for the modwheel! That alone is a huge time saver for me, and my recent patches are sounding much more “alive”. Please keep working on this app! Any new features would most welcome! 5 STARS! 👏👏 **Developer response:** Thanks for your awesome review! ### 5/5 — Zapparelli *2019-11-02, version 1.5.2* Thank You for the update to Touch for Virus. The new version V1.5, with ICloud patch sharing is brilliant. I also like the new design of the app and it’s ease of use. **Developer response:** Nice! You’re welcome! ### 5/5 — Super Dev! *2019-10-05, version 1.5* Wanting this for years, thanks so much for making it and for the continued development. It feels like Access has all but abandoned the Virus, and this gives it new life. It became such a chore to maintain VirusTi on the computer, and now we have this as a much better direct option to interact with the Virus and maintain our patch library. ### 5/5 — I’m so glad you made this *2018-12-28, version 1.3* This is the app we all needed. Thank you! **Developer response:** You're welcome! ;) ## Frequently asked questions about Touch for Virus ### What is Touch for Virus? Touch for Virus is the first and only patch editor and librarian for Virus TI synthesizers available on iPadOS. It allows you to create, organize, and manage your synthesizer patches directly from your tablet. ### Does Touch for Virus require any additional hardware? Yes, an additional MIDI -> USB or MIDI over Bluetooth interface is required for Touch for Virus to function. Connecting your iPad and Virus TI directly without a MIDI interface will not work as the Virus TI does not support direct connection. ### What is the price of Touch for Virus? Touch for Virus is a paid application priced at $12.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to the core editing and librarian features. ### Can I edit all parameters with Touch for Virus? Touch for Virus allows editing of nearly all parameters. However, it does not support editing the Input effect, vocoder, and atomizer parameters. ### Does Touch for Virus support MULTI mode and SEQ mode? The core application works with SINGLE mode. Support for MULTI mode and SEQ mode is available as an in-app purchase, allowing for expanded functionality. ### How often is Touch for Virus updated? The app was last updated on February 14, 2023, with version 1.7.7. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and compatibility. ### What devices is Touch for Virus compatible with? Touch for Virus is designed specifically for iPadOS devices. It is not available for iPhone or other platforms. ### What is the user rating for Touch for Virus? Touch for Virus has a strong user rating of 4.5 stars, based on 12 ratings. This suggests a high level of satisfaction among its users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.7 — 2023-02-14 1.7.7 fixes an issue with in-app purchase for MULIT mode. New in 1.7.6: Maintenance release: - Improved reliability when sending and receiving MIDI - Fixed Envelope sustainslope - Minor stability improvements ### 1.7.6 — 2023-02-01 Maintenance release: - Improved reliability when sending and receiving MIDI - Fixed Envelope sustainslope - Minor stability improvements ### 1.7.5 — 2021-04-23 - Support for MULTI and SEQ mode, available as in-app purchase - Lots of bug fixes and (stability) improvements ### 1.7 — 2021-01-31 Redesigned Patch library: - Search by name and category - Smart patch collections: favorites, most used, last used - Edit patch details (name, author, categories and description) - Move patches between collections - Added support for Widi Master (bluetooth Midi plugs) - Minor improvements and bug fixes: (incl. bug in the midi channel stepper on the setup page) ### 1.6.1 — 2020-10-22 Maintenance release: - Fixed bug in support for device-id, did not work correctly when it was set to ‘omni’ - Fixed bug in preset tables: the lowest rows where outside the screen, making it impossible to select them. - Added extra monitoring for crashes: Will make it easier for me to research and fix them. When you restart the app, after it crashed, it will send information about the crash, your device and its state for debugging. 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