Arturia Spark 2 - Professional Beat Creation Softwarefrom Arturia Spark 2 - Professional Beat Creation Softwareis a drum production solution with a sound library, multiple synthesis engines and advanced sequencing functionalities. Also included are real time performance tools and effects for use in the studio or on stage. The software functions standalone, or as an AAX Native, Audio Units and VST plug-in, for both Mac and Windows computers.

16 Track Drum Machine    Multiple Sound Engines    Real Time Sequencer    TR-Style Step Sequencer    Real Time Performance Loopers    Fully Featured Mixer with Effects    Large Instrument and Pattern Library    Standalone    AAX Native, Audio Units, VST    Mac OS X, Windows 7/8

• Beat creation software combining elements from analog drum machines, sample based beat boxes and physical modeling

• Audio engine contains multiple synthesis modes - sample engine, multiple physical models, and a modular, virtual analog drum synthesizer

• TAE (True Analog Emulation) synthesis for creating the sounds of classic analog synthesizers

• The modular synthesizer can be used to create a vast array of sounds including, kick drums, snares, hats, cymbals, as well as more traditional synthesizer sounds using:

  
  

  • Up to nine variable shape VA oscillators

  • Up to four 8-mode filters

  • Up to six envelopes

  • Up to two LFOs

  • Up to four mixers

  • Up to two ring modulators

  • Up to two CV modulators

  • Up to two Karplus Strong based filters

  • Stereo filter

  • Spring Mass physical modeling engine

  
  

• The modular synthesizer contains six assignable macros knobs which allow for controlling multiple aspects of the sound in real time - for each macro four parameters can be assigned from any of the modules within a patch, as well as determining the minimum and maximum values the parameter can take

• Song mode allows for organizing patterns into up to sixteen color-coded mini songs, each up to eight patterns long

  Allows for simple visualizing of the various sections of a song (intro chorus, verse, breakdown)

  Dedicated buttons can trigger mini songs in any order for creating on-the-fly remixes

• Interface has been organized to make it as user friendly as possible by placing all the major features at the user's fingertips

• Tabbed layout drastically reduces scrolling and provides the user with faster access to all features

• Supports REX files - import a REX file and split the slices across the sixteen pads, or use single pad playback for live looping possibilities

• Samples and REX files can be used as sources for the modular synthesizer

• Built-in step sequencer

• Mixer provides a familiar interface for controlling the level, pan, insert effects and sends of instruments with each of these parameters automatable in the pattern page

• Each drum instrument can be processed through fourteen digital effects:

  
  

  • Compressor

  • Reverb

  • Bit crusher

  • Multiband EQ

  • Chorus

  • Delay

  • Distortion

  • Phaser

  • Plate reverb

  • Destroyer

  • Flanger

  • Space pan

  • Limiter

  • Sub generator

  
  

• Automation input is available using the XY pad or the Pencil and Line tools in the pattern/automation page

• All instrument and effect parameters from the inserts can be automated

• Each track of the step sequencer allows for fifteen different parameters to be automated per instrument plus full automation of all the insert effects parameters for that given instrument

• Functions standalone or as a plug-in within a host sequencer

• Plug-in use supports sixteen audio outputs that can be routed and assigned within the host

• Import AIFF, WAV, MIDI and REX2 files

• Simple drag and drop export of patterns in WAV format, as well as MIDI sequence formats into a DAW

• All of the parameters available on the main panel are MIDI assignable and can be controlled via any external MIDI device

• Full integration with SparkLE controller

• Roland TR-808

• Roland TR-909

• Roland TR-707

• Roland TR-606

• EMU Drumulator

• LinnDrum

• Oberheim DMX

• Korg KPR 77

• Sequential Circuits Drumtraks

• Simmons SDS-V

• Roland CR78 / Ace Tone Rhythm Ace

• Korg DDM-110

• Korg DDM-220

• Yamaha RX5

• Casio RZ1

• Lynn9000

• EDM

• Hip Hop

• Dubstep

• Electro House

• Deep House

• Minimal Techno

• R'n'B

• Trance

• Techno

• Abstract Hip Hop

• Dancehall

• Industrial

• Tech House

• Trap

• Drum and Bass

• Modern Rock

• Funk

• R'n'B

• Pop

• Vintage Rock

• Latin Percussion

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this software a one time download? Is it compatible with windows10 and does it include auto tune? Thanks!

A: Yes Avid Pro Tools Studio Perpetual is a one-time download. Yes Avid Pro Tools Studio Perpetual is compatible with Windows 10. Pro Tools Studio does not include auto tune but it does include Celemony Melodyne essential plug-in.

Q: 2. Does this come with a SoundSoap plugin?

A: Avid Pro Tools Studio Perpetual with 1-Year Updates and Support Plan Audio and Music Creation Software (Retail, Boxed) does not come with Sound Soap.

Q: 3. Is this supported by Win 10? The specs don't list it but it seems odd that it wouldn't be. Also, would I need a dongle for Windows in place of an i-Lok?

A: Yes it will and you will need an i-Lok.

Q: 4. Es compatible con interfaces universal audio?

A: Yes you can use a Universal Audio interface and record into Pro Tools software.

Q: 5. Does it include the wooden feet as shown in the pics? Thanks in advance

A: No, the wooden legs are not included. This is a brand new item which has not yet been shipped to dealers. At this time Arturia only lists that availability and pricing are to be determined for the wooden legs. More information should be available after the keyboard is in stock so please do check back with us.

Q: 6. Im a little confused about the iLock. Is one included with this software, or does one have to be purchased?

A: Thanks yall. Indeed, I realized that my confusion was in the boxed vs download.

Q: 7. Does this run on Macos Ventura?

A: Yes, the Avid Pro Tools Studio Audio and Music Creation Software will run on Mac OS Ventura.

Q: 8. Does it require external speakers?

A: Yes

Q: 9. Do i need internet access to activate and download? Is there a way to do it without internet access if it is needed?

A: Yes, internet access is required to activate the Avid Pro Tools Studio Perpetual with 1-Year Updates and Support Plan Audio and Music Creation Software.

Q: 10. Will this version of pro tools run on a Mac m2 running os Ventura 13.3?

A: Yes, the Avid Pro Tools Studio software is compatible for use with Mac computers equipped with the M2 chip and Mac OS Ventura 13.3.