Pad Problems

[MR909]

Hi all, dont know if anyone is having similar problems. I am having pad sensitivity issues 

On my controller Pads 1 to 4 work like a dream, no problems at all playing 16ths, however pads 5 to 8 is another story. PLaying these pads I get dropouts for example I can hit pad 7 five times in a row and only get the pad to light up/response/sound once in five hits. THis is not a consistent but a random thing, in that sometimes the pad will work constantly, and then other times, it will do something like I have described in the above. Again this only is a problem from pads 5 to 8

Not sure if this is a hardware issue or a firmware issue?

Yes I am running the latest version of Spark
Yes I have updated the Spark Controller
Running Spark on a Macbook, software runs well

Thanks in advance

[MR909]

Hello? anybody out there?

[Terrym]

No problems here my friend.

[keplinger]

Can it be that you have to hit the pads only stronger?
The intensity adjusted not exist.

[Koshdukai]

THis is not a consistent but a random thing, in that sometimes the pad will work constantly, and then other times, it will do something like I have described in the above. Again this only is a problem from pads 5 to 8

I've experienced this in the past and usually switching off/on the controller would fix (reset) that behaviour.

I haven't noticed this since firmware update V.1.1.2 but... to be honest, that also coincided with me not using Spark as intensively as before (involved in other projects not needing Spark as much is the main reason).

[MR909]

thanks guys, it would be great to hear from Arturia on this. I will try resetting the unit. Re. hitting pads intensity, I actually use 1-4 the most.
Kevin?

[Kevin]

Hi MR909,
this problem occurs on some units. If it is to annoying for you, you can go back to your dealer to get a replacement unit. You can also try to re-calibrate the pads with Spark MIDI Control Center.