1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 WELCOME TO SPARK
BEAT THE FUTURE
Combining the power of analog synthesis, physical modeling and samples, through the
intuitive workflow of a hardware drum machine, Spark is a highly creative beat
production center. Spark will save you time when looking for the right drum kit and will
get you hooked by its amazing ease-of-use and sound possibilities.
Spark embeds vintage analog drum machines, sample based beatboxes and acoustic
drum sets. Then Spark lets you break through their sonic boundaries thanks to a highly
tweakable controller.
With in-depth control over your sounds, an advanced loop mode and an XY touchpad
with 8 real time effects, Spark will allow you to create unique beat experiments and
constantly feed your creativity with innovative ideas.
Spark’s sonic power is nothing but huge, embedding three distinctive drum engines:
analog synthesis, sampling and physical modelling. Thanks to its automations available
on all parameters, every kit is very tunable and customizable, bringing a fun and
complementary approach to sample browsing while making it more interactive and user-
friendly than similar products.
Incorporating a 16-step sequencer and 8 velocity sensitive touch pads into a sturdy beat
station, Spark is your weapon of choice to bring the best groove into your tracks
whether you are working in the studio or performing on stage.
1.2. HISTORY
In early 2001, Arturia began working on advanced algorithms for the digital emulation of
analog circuit audio characteristics. They are known as TAE
®
, standing for
True Analog
Emulation. In non-technical language, this is an unprecedented way of creating the very
unique sound one finds in a synthesizer such as the Moog Modular. Nearly a year after
they began work on the algorithms, Arturia was ready for feedback. At the 2002 NAMM
show in California, Arturia shared an early version of what would later be the Moog
Modular V with the renowned maker of the original Moog synthesizer, Doctor Bob Moog.
In seeking insight from sound production experts, such as Dr. Moog, as well as avid
synthesizer users, Arturia was able to ensure the quality of the instruments they made;
so well in fact the Dr. Moog himself endorsed the Moog Modular V. The launch of this
sound powerhouse was an instant success, winning awards from several top magazines,
and leading to the development of other synth recreations.
Shortly thereafter, Arturia started receiving many requests from musicians, producers
and bands. Many of them explained how they were planning to replace their original
hardware synthesizers by virtual instruments. Artists around the globe were beginning to
see the advantages of a software alternative to hardware-based synthesizers.
The CS-80V emulated the legendary Yamaha CS-80, considered by many as "the
ultimate polyphonic" synthesizer, and was launched at the AES 2003 in New York.
Imagine some of your favorite music from diverse artists such as Keith Emerson or
Stevie Wonder, and you'll get an idea of what the CS-80V is capable of.
The ARP 2600 V was launched at the NAMM 2005 in Anaheim. This is a faithful
reproduction of the ARP 2600 and is great for just about any sound one might wish to
create: everything from drum n’ bass stabs to Star Wars’ R2-D2 sounds have been made
with the ARP.
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