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DRUMS => Spark => Spark Users Community => Topic started by: Msculp on February 07, 2015, 11:01:17 am
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Hi,
Hi,
I am just getting acquainted with the Arturia Spark. I have the Spark-Creative model HW. (Not the LE model). and I'm using Spark 2 software.
Q1. How do I copy a pattern to a new pattern location. i.e. I want to copy Pattern 1 in bank A to an empty pattern 2 in bank A. ( Copy Pattern A1 to A2) . In song mode I can repeat pattern A1 by adding another A1 in the vertical playlist. But that's not what I want. since I want to copy A1 to a new pattern A2.
I couldn't find this simple, yet important function in the software, and no mention of how to do it on the actual hardware. (Note : The Spark LE version has a 'Copy' button, but not the Spark Creative model). I'm guessing there must be a hidden function to do this, but I couldn't find it in the manual.
Q2. How do I enable 'Tune Mode' to play a synth/bass sound chromatically ? and given there are only 8 pads on the Spark Creative model, how do I play a sharp/flat note ? or is this only possible via a keyboard ? (Note : The Spark LE model has a dedicated button for this, but not the Spark Creative model).
Q3. Is it possible to record the 'Divide' and 'Move' knob movements when I enable Loop Mode. and is the enabling and disabling of Loop Mode recordable as automation (both in a DAW, or when using the Spark in Standalone mode) ? I tried to record this, but it doesn't work, maybe it is not supported as an automation parameter, not sure .. ?
Any help/feedback on these questions from Spark Users would be appreciated.
Thanks,
MSculp
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OK.
So I found the answer to question 1.
A pattern can be copied to another pattern on the Spark-Creative model HW.
Procedure :
1. Press the [Select] and while holding it press the [Erase] button.
2. Select the source pattern
3. Select the destination pattern.
That's it !
Strangely... I'm not sure how this is accomplished in the Spark 2 software ?
Anyone know ?
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Hi on Q2 , set the tune mode in pref to sequence buttons and Q3 you can use midi to controls this function by using midi learn.
regards
terrym
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Hi on Q2 , set the tune mode in pref to sequence buttons and Q3 you can use midi to controls this function by using midi learn.
regards
terrym
Hi terrym,
Thanks for the support.
Regarding Q2. How do I enable tune mode ? I set the tune mode to sequence buttons in Preferences. Not sure where to enable tune mode on the HW unit, and/or the software ? Can you please provide some feedback on this detail.
Cheers,
MSculp
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Hi ,press select and sequence number 13 . for tune mode .
look at the screenshot for other shortcuts in blue for the CDM.
hope this helps
terrym
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Hi ,press select and sequence number 13 . for tune mode .
look at the screenshot for other shortcuts in blue for the CDM.
hope this helps
terrym
Hi terrym,
Wonderful ! Thank You Very Much.
This makes things much clearer now. I wonder why I couldn't find this info. ? Is it in the user manual ?
Anyways... I appreciate your support, and look forward to have fun using my Spark-Creative.... Creatively :)
Cheers,
Msculp
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Hi if your using the cdm gui in the top left hand corner is a question mark click on this to open shortcuts
terrym
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Hi if your using the cdm gui in the top left hand corner is a question mark click on this to open shortcuts
terrym
Oh ... Now I see it. Thank You.
By the way, that question mark is almost invisible on my screen. 8)
I was already inventing a solution before I read your post.
Here is what I did :)
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx301/muziksculp/Spark-buttonfunctionsstrip_zpsa21524b7.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/muziksculp/media/Spark-buttonfunctionsstrip_zpsa21524b7.jpg.html)
All The Best & Great Customer Support !
Msculp