General
The Arturia SparkLE drum machine is a more compact version of its precursor, the Arturia SPARK drum machine. This SparkLE is an efficient controller for the Arturia Spark Engine. The sounds originate in the Arturia software, the vibe and the inspiration are clearly found in the controller, which just feels a lot more spontaneous than your PC keyboard and mouse. The SparkLE is perfectly suited to this heyday for new innovative controllers (that are nevertheless based on the classic TR style). Anyone who is proficient with the SparkLE can introduce patterns unbelievably quickly, thanks to the fluid response of this controller.
The Hardware
The illuminated pads with which you shape your patterns are touch and pressure-sensitive. In order to tweak your music at lightning speeds, this controller is equipped with handy buttons, rotary knobs and even an XY pad. It still remains a very compact device, which is easy to transport even in combination with the laptop which carries your Arturia software.
The Software
The Spark Engine is fairly extensive with three sound engines to generate sound. Firstly, there is TAE synthesis with which you can create analogue-sounding drums. With the Physical Modelling engine you can adjust the physical details of drums. This is great fun and allows you to experiment! The sample player covers all the other functions. You are, of course, supplied with a great deal of sounds right off the bat. These include vintage machines like the 808, 909 and the LinnDrum. Acoustic sounds are also represented in great numbers and these suit various styles. For contemporary genres like House, Dubstep, RnB and Techno, an extensive library of sounds is provided.
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