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