Arturia SPARK - Page 9

ARTURIA – SPARK CREATIVE DRUM MACHINE – USER’S MANUAL
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5.4.8.3 MIDI Import/Export preferences: ................................................................................................................... 67
5.4.8.4 Controller Preferences ..................................................................................................................................... 67
6 MODES OF OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 68
6.1 STANDALONE (OVERVIEW)........................................................................................................................... 68
6.1.1 Launching the standalone application ................................................................................................ 68
6.1.2 Preferences configuration – Audio & MIDI settings.......................................................................... 68
6.1.2.1 Windows ........................................................................................................................................................... 68
6.1.2.2 Mac OS X ......................................................................................................................................................... 68
6.1.3 Update Spark Controller ...................................................................................................................... 69
6.1.3.1 Windows ........................................................................................................................................................... 69
6.1.3.2 Mac OS X ......................................................................................................................................................... 70
6.2 PLUG-IN MODE .............................................................................................................................................. 71
6.2.1 Toolbar Extra Buttons .......................................................................................................................... 71
6.2.2 Saving project........................................................................................................................................ 71
6.3 VST................................................................................................................................................................ 72
6.3.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................. 72
6.3.1.1 Windows ........................................................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.1.2 Mac OS X ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.2 Instrument use in VST mode................................................................................................................. 72
6.3.3 Connection to an instrument track....................................................................................................... 72
6.3.4 Multi Output Mode................................................................................................................................ 73
6.4 AUDIO UNIT (MAC OS X ONLY).................................................................................................................. 73
6.4.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................. 73
6.4.2 Use in Logic Pro ................................................................................................................................... 74
If an Arturia plug-in poses problem in Logic, start by checking that this plug-in has passed the compatibility test,
and that it is actually selected........................................................................................................................................... 74
6.4.2.1 Stereo Mode...................................................................................................................................................... 74
6.4.2.2 Multi Output Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 74
6.4.3 Use in Digital Performer...................................................................................................................... 75
6.4.3.1 Stereo Mode...................................................................................................................................................... 75
6.4.3.2 Multi Ouput Mode............................................................................................................................................ 76
6.4.3.3 Assign Midi Track............................................................................................................................................ 76
6.4.4 Stereo Mode and Multi Output Mode .................................................................................................. 76
6.4.4.1 Stereo Mode...................................................................................................................................................... 76
6.4.4.2 Multi Output Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 76
6.5 PRO TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................... 77
6.5.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................. 77
6.5.2 Utilization and opening of the Plug-in ................................................................................................ 77
6.5.3 Saving the project ................................................................................................................................. 77
6.5.4 Automations under Pro Tools .............................................................................................................. 78
7 THE SPARK MIDI CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................. 79
7.1 FRONT PANEL (OVERVIEW)........................................................................................................................... 79
7.1.1 Device ports........................................................................................................................................... 79
7.1.2 Choose between Kit or Instrument mode............................................................................................. 80
7.1.3 Set Move Button Mode.......................................................................................................................... 80
7.1.4 Set Sequencer Follow Mode On / Off .................................................................................................. 80
7.1.5 Roller Fx ................................................................................................................................................ 80
7.1.6 Use as Spark Controller ....................................................................................................................... 81
7.1.7 Use as MIDI Controller........................................................................................................................ 81
7.1.8 Use as USB/MIDI interface.................................................................................................................. 81
7.1.9 Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................ 81
7.2 REAR PANEL (OVERVIEW)............................................................................................................................ 81
7.2.1 Rear panel Connectors and power supply .......................................................................................... 81
7.3 SPARK MIDI CONTROLLER SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................ 82
7.3.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................ 82
7.3.2 The Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 83
7.3.2.1 Midi Templates................................................................................................................................................. 83
7.3.2.2 Pads Calibration ............................................................................................................................................... 84
7.3.3 Edit Instrument Pad window................................................................................................................ 84
7.3.4 Edit Instrument knob window............................................................................................................... 85
7.3.5 Edit Instrument parameter knob window ............................................................................................ 86