spark hardware wont connect in cubase

[djwaxxy]

hi im having problems with my spark le hardware.
its showing up in Cubase and I can use the first 8 pads to listen to sounds but it doesn't work properly.
1)when I open spark software it says connection failed so none of the knobs/filter pad/pad changes/transport ...etc work.
2)I can only use the premade sequenced drum patterns which come with spark 2 software ,if I start new and load up new library then no sounds are heard .
3)nothing can be automated or recorded from the hardware into my sequencer.

I really hope someone can help I really like the sounds but its very frustrating to use compared to my native instruments maschine hardware which syncs and is ready to use straight away.

[schlichteasy]

Hallo,

I have the same problem.

 

The hardware does work standalone and as a VST-Instrument in Reaper,

but doesnt work well with Steinbergs Cubase Elements 8,

on Windows prof 7/64 bit, and on Windows 7 in 32 bit.

I can only use the great pads, but not the other knobs.

 

Yours musically,

 

HH Schlicht

[ben arturia]

Did you have a look at this video ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEBZVeu9WWk

Remember that your SparkLE musn't be checked as a midi device input or output in your daw.

http://www.arturia.com/faq/utilization/spark-midi-connections

Hope that helps !