Spark 2 Changelog

What's new in Spark 2 2.4.0.106

Mar 10, 2020
  • Since its release, we have been analysing how Spark 2 responds and reacts on different systems and DAWs, and refining its code to ensure the most stable, reliable experience for every user.
  • Below is the list of the constant and intermittent issues that have been resolved in the Spark 2.4 update.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Crash:
  • No more crash when click output is set on out 16
  • No more crash when exporting MIDI in Cubase 8.0.40 OSX
  • No more crash when loading a project if there is a project with the same name
  • No more crash when closing while controller detection is running
  • No more crash with 9/8 time signature used in sequencer or when using impossible time signature and resolution state
  • FX:
  • Distortion Crush 2 doesn't create anymore offset on audio out
  • Graphic EQ tooltips now properly displays negative values
  • No more weird behavior when using fx on master track
  • Vocal filter LFO on/off now switches correctly
  • Leslie speed switch is now working correctly
  • Factory FX presets are not deletable anymore
  • Analog delay presets are now recalled correctly
  • Tube distortion works now correctly if sample rate is set to 44100
  • Phaser dual mode button has now effect on sound
  • Vocal filter letter placement is now recalled properly
  • Sequencer:
  • In sequencer view, importing MIDI file by drag and drop is possible if you drag on a step
  • Sequencer view now switch correctly between 1-32 and 33-64 view when song is active
  • Resolution improvement when re-importing a MIDI file with drag & drop
  • User can remove automation made on FX2
  • User can access "33-64" page in 1/24 resolution
  • User can access "33-64" page when using 48 steps
  • When editing on 33-64 sequencer page, global automation tool is now correctly updated on drag
  • Shift Automation doesn't reset anymore to its minimum value when deleted
  • Kits:
  • “Lyynk Indus 1” instrument 1, parameter 1 is now correctly mapped to Pitch
  • "Deep Lab 1" macro knob is now possible to turn with mouse drag
  • “Lyynk Indus 2” instrument 8 is now working perfectly
  • "Subdriven_RS" instrument is now working perfectly in “Subdriven” project
  • User can't overwrite factory kits anymore
  • Export/Drag'n'drop:
  • Rename preference improvement for *.wav export size "Two Patterns Length" to "Include audio tail when exporting"
  • Icons at export on Windows are now correct
  • User can now properly select the Midi drum map output format
  • Improvement of the drag and drop export feature
  • Drag audio sequence from sequencer to DAW doesn't require anymore the mouse over a non audio track area
  • Studio One 3 supports now drag & drop wave files into track
  • Various:
  • "Please select the moose you want to load..." Typo when loading a sample from Windows Explorer had been edited
  • Sampler now shows correctly the waveform if reverse is on
  • Reverse button state is now updated when changing instrument
  • Modular view doesn't reset anymore zoom and modules position when loading project
  • User can choose an image when creating a new project or "saving as"
  • User can disable the master out limiter in the preference panel
  • When browsing samples, selecting another track doesn't reset anymore the browser to the first sample
  • Double click default value is now set on 0db on mixer faders and not anymore on middle position
  • Tempo is now updated in GUI when tapped
  • Pad names are now correctly updated when switching from pad 1-8 to 9-16
  • Verbose Mode is now accessible on SparkLE GUI
  • Third parameter assignment of instrument 15 & 16 is now correctly displayed
  • GUI of the slices are now correclty displayed in the REX player
  • Library doesn't disappear anymore after closing GUI and reopening it in the DAW
  • NOISE/HARDTEK packs are now correctly working with all sample rates on Mac
  • Select+12 shortcut doesn't change anymore accent and song mode
  • Step sequencer buttons from controller and GUI now trigger notes in Tune mode
  • Switching from SparkLE GUI to Spark Creative GUI doesn't set anymore the BPM knob to its maximum value
  • It is not possible anymore to interact with modules that are behind other modules in the Modular view
  • No more error in FL Studio when detaching the window
  • BPM is now updated when Spark is slave of an external MIDI device
  • Tempo and shuffle values are not changed anymore when changing kits
  • Previewing an instrument without loading it doesn't change anymore the instrument name
  • The VST *.dll install path is now remembered between installations on PC
  • Sample browser is not anymore corrupted if instrument was previously a modular instrument
  • Latch mode works with mouse unless you first use the XY of the controller
  • In Song view, dragging a new pattern now deselects all previously selected patterns

New in Spark 2 2.3.0 (Mar 10, 2020)

  • Features:
  • User can import and export presets with iSpark
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • No more crashes when hitting Tape 8 slicer multiple times
  • Original project maintained when exporting projects that include AIFF samples without the .aiff extension
  • Improvement:
  • Factory samples are included in project export

New in Spark 2 2.2.0 (Mar 10, 2020)

  • Features:
  • Added Native Instrument NKS support.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • When using Spark as a plugin, the controller would sometimes not connect while the plugin GUI was closed

New in Spark 2 2.1.1 (Mar 10, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Step Shift and Repeat Shortcuts for SparkLE : Hold a Step and turn Divide knob to set Repeat or turn Move knob to set Shift.
  • SparkLE shortcut: set Shuffle amount with Select + Tempo
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Sequencer and pads would not send midi to DAW anymore
  • Step automation on multiple steps would delete the trigs
  • Insert FX parameters were not displayed in Sequencer automation list.
  • Master channel Vu-meter was taken before the master FX
  • Steps "17-32" and "33-65" were not properly displayed on the main page
  • In Mixer panel, saving effects and multi output routings would not work
  • If Spark was not installed in the default path and the AAX was not installed, the Arturia Software Center would not detect Spark as installed
  • Mixer fader would jump when clicking on them
  • Spark GUI was locked on the top left of the screen using Pro Tools 10.3
  • Import/Export bank would not work
  • Audio Exports get deleted when closing the plugin
  • Destroyer resampler range corrupted with factory presets from Spark 1.5 and older
  • 5 instances of Spark in logic would create a very loud audio glitch
  • Crash with multiple instances of Spark using projects with many Physical Model Instruments