Arturia Spark2 Software

Premier Beat Creation

Spark is an innovative drum production solution. Its cutting-edge sound library, multiple synthesis engines and advanced sequencing features will inspire your beat-making like never before.

Spark is an innovative software solution for drum production. Its cutting-edge sound library, multiple synthesis engines and advanced sequencing features will take you to whole new levels of beat-making and get you there fast. Real-time performance tools and effects make it fun and easy to explore new sonic territories in the studio or on stage.

Production

Automation

Automation is what takes a simple pattern or sound and transforms it into music. Spark 2 contains multiple ways to create and edit automation; for example, you can use the XY pad or the Pencil and Line tools on the Pattern/Automation page.

All instrument and insert effect parameters can be automated within Spark 2. The step sequencer allows the automation of 15 different parameters per instrument, plus full automation of all the insert effects parameters for each instrument.

Mixer & Effects

Spark 2's mixer gives you a familiar interface for controlling the level, pan, insert effects and sends of your instruments. Each of these parameters can be automated in the Pattern page.

Each drum instrument can be processed through 14 unique, professional-grade effects: compressor, reverb, bit crusher, multiband EQ, chorus, delay, distortion, phaser, plate reverb, destroyer, flanger, space pan, limiter and sub generator.

Step Sequencer

Spark 2 contains a dedicated, built-in step sequencer that allows you to get creative quickly and start writing your own patterns.

The sequencer page displays 32 steps at all times, making it easy to visualize your patterns, and all 16 of the instruments in your project are displayed on screen simultaneously.

Modular Engine

The modular synth found in Spark 2 is the direct descendant of our TAE® technology, which we have been refining since we began development of modular V in 2003. The Spark Engine actually allows you to mix and match some of the modules from the virtual analog synths in our V Collection. The possibilities are endless!

A Drum Designer's Dream

The modular synth in Spark 2 can be used to create a vast array of sounds including kick drums, snares, hats and cymbals, as well as more traditional synth sounds. Build the drum of your dreams by connecting as many as:

• 9 variable-shape virtual analog oscillators
• 4 multimode filters
• 6 envelopes
• 2 LFOs
• 4 mixers
• 2 ring modulators
• 2 CV modulators
• 2 Karplus-Strong filters
• 1 stereo filter
• 1 Spring Mass physical modeling engine

Macros

Spark 2's modular synth contains 6 assignable macro knobs which allow you to control multiple aspects of your sound in real time. For each macro you can assign four parameters from any of the modules within a patch, as well as determine the minimum and maximum ranges for each parameter. Imagine what this level of creative freedom could do for your music!

Integration with SparkLE controller

Spark 2 is as much at home in the studio as it is on stage or in a club. When used in tandem with our SparkLE controller it becomes a powerful live tool that will immediately fit into any performing musician or DJ's setup. Since Spark 2 was specifically designed to work with SparkLE there is no “down time” needed for configuring; you simply plug and play.

Integration

MIDI Controller

Spark 2 will fit seamlessly into any established MIDI setup. All of the parameters available on its main panel are MIDI-assignable and can be controlled by any external MIDI device, and it works perfectly with the SparkLE controller.

Plug-in & Standalone

Spark 2 software can be used as a stand-alone application or as a plug-in within Digital Audio Workstations such as Steinberg Cubase, Digidesign Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro X, MOTU Digital Performer, Cakewalk Sonar and Bitwig Studio, to name a few.

When used as a plug-in, Spark 2 supports 16 audio outputs that can be routed directly into the audio tracks of your DAW.

Import & Export

Spark 2 is able to import AIFF, Wave, MIDI and REX2 files.

Spark 2 allows for simple drag & drop export of patterns into your DAW in either the .wav format or as a MIDI sequence.