Arturia spark vdm manual

Unlike the original where the only possible adjustment is volume, the Spark emulation features pitch, envelope and a frequency shifter capable of adding overtones on each instrument. As a bonus, it also integrates a few percussion sounds based on the older and rarer KR and KR models. If you are looking for classic 80's electro beats, the DrumTraks is your go to drum machine.

While the original unit only had programmable tuning and level, the Spark version features envelope editting as well as integrated new modules including Karplus strong, Frequency shifter and Filter envelope. The Simmons brand was popular for its extremely powerful line of analog drums. Using a "brain", and various hexagonal pads as triggers, the SDS drums had an instantly recognizable look and a powerful sound that shaped many hits in the 80's. If you are looking for classic analog drum sounds and nice filters, Spark has got the perfect emulation for you.

The Drumulator had eight gritty, lo-fi bit drum samples on a ROM microchip which quickly became classic sounds widely used in early 80's hip hop. The DR Dr. Rhythm was one of the first step-edit-style drum machines. Basic controls and sounds made this drum machine an instant hit among musicians looking for drum accompanient. Despite being nicknamed "funk box", its gorgeous analog sounds were used in many different music genres, and it even made an appearance on Kraftwerk's Autobahn album.

As usual, Spark VDM proposes in-depth adjustments like Noise Color, Ring Mod, Oscillator Pitch and Filters, making this beautiful unit totally flexible while keeping the typical analog character of the sound. It embedded sampled recordings of actual acoustic drums. Due to the bit resolution of the EPROM memory chips and the analog circuit, the sounds were very different from "real" ones, but they were enriched by a lot of punch and an unmistakable personality.

The Linn was designed by Roger Linn, the pioneer of samplers, sequencers and sample based drum machines. Designed as the high end of its range, the Linn sported many innovations such as sampling capability, programmable envelopes, and a nice LCD screen. After years of disappearance, the Linn remains one of the most innovative drum machines with a collection of EPROM based sounds that are still very inspiring for modern pop production.

Their crispy digital samples are the perfect ingredients when you want to add a lo-fi edge to your mix. Its design was adapted from E-mu's Drumulator drum machine and completed by useful additions such as a set of sliders. It was very popular among hip hop artists for the lo-fi character of its sampling sounds were stored on Eproms , and the inherent natural groove of its sequencer.

Each of these cheap portable keyboards featured a number of interesting drum loops that could be played in accompaniment of melodies. Despite being toy-sounding, the patterns had a true originality and were featured in many classic pop songs from Devo, the Talking Heads, the Cars, Stevie Wonder, Vince Clarke, etc.

Casio's RZ1 was one of the first affordable sampling drum machines. It featured 12 x PCM samples but also had four pads into which you could sample your own sounds which could be used as part of patterns.

Its sounds obviously don't sound like real drums, but they do sound electronic and different in character than the more common Roland and Linn drum machines.

The Kawai R is one of the most underrated drum machines in history. It features powerful bit Kicks, Toms and Snares that range from percussive tones to the fatest hits sunk into gated reverb. Despite its natural in-your-face character, it is possible to mix the R to get the kind of house sounds you would obtain from a Roland TR The Kawai R was actually used in many Chicago house tracks, as well as in industrial music. The RX5 was Yamaha's flagship drum drum machine back in It had many features that other drum machines simply did not have.

Aside from all of the basics, such as pitch adjustment, level control, etc. Its basic design included bit samples based on acoustic samples that still retain some of the personality of its legendary ancestor the TR I twas used by Vangelis and Jimmy Edgar.

Considered as a toy by many, The Yamaha MR10 reveals a surprisingly powerful set of analog sounds that can be compared with the more expensive Simmons drum modules.

The Kick is particularly powerful and the controls make it very flexible, allowing you to shape conga and snare sounds out of the tom instrument. It has the perfect sound for minimal electro tracks. The Roland R8 is one of the best sample based drum machines ever. It has powerful sounds whch are ideal for rock, electronic, ethnic and industrial styles.

Most of the sounds are editable - tune, decay, attack, nuance, output, etc Pulsator is a sophisticated hybrid drum machine delivering in-your-face dynamics. It uses sampled pulse waves to generate acoustic-styled attacks, and processes them through virtual analog modules to beef the signal up. Its sharp attacks, solid low end, and warm presence will nicely cut through the mix of any modern hip hop or electro track. Micromatix is a minimal sounding beatbox inspired by vintage soviet drum machines like the Lell UDS, fitting perfectly the electro, IDM and nu-disco genres.

Gritty percussions are blended with laser toms and synths, bringing a superb retrofuturistic feel. If you are looking for raw analog drums and sci-fi effects, this unit will bring you plenty of fun! Phatwerk is a huge sounding kit built upon the structure of a modular drum synthesizer. Every parameter from waveshape to noise and filter sweep is accessible to help you shape huge bass drums, punchy snares, smooth hi hats To make it even more complete for your sequencing needs, the Phatwerk also integrates 5 different melodic synthesizers which are fully tweakable.

Intuitive and powerful, this software is much more than your typical sample player. Add to this the lightning-fast workflow, in-depth tweaking possibilities, and live features of Spark, and you get a true must have for any demanding beat maker. Spark Vintage offers a powerful interface to easily program and get the most out of your classic drum machines. Inspired by the original TR-series drum machines, Spark Vintage features a 16 step sequencer that makes programming tracks a breeze.

Pattern length is expandable to 32, 48 and 64 steps. If you want to capture your beats with their original timing and velocity, you can also map your favorite MIDI keyboard to the 8 drum pads. Spark Vintage offers the same exact live features as its elder brother, Spark Creative Drum machine. Spark Vintage also comes with an advanced Looper, that allows you to divide the sequence size and move the looping position simultaneously. Combine it with the XY Pad and it will generate a massive amount of live performance options.

Showcase of the analog emulation of the TR, with classic hip hop patterns. The Micro Pops 7 kit brings a faithfull emulation of the original Korg Mini Pops 7, as heard on the classic synthpop records. This 80's pop track features the punchy drum sounds of the Simmons SDS modules, carefully recreated in Spark's "Sci-mons" virtual analog kit. The creative and flexible side of the