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Title: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: vini on May 02, 2014, 12:53:03 pm
Hello,

I received Beatstep 2 days ago and yesterday the Spark2 with Spark LE been released, I would have bought the pack if I knew...

Now, Im wondering how can I use beatstep with Spark or Spark 2
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: crikeekee on May 05, 2014, 10:52:44 am
Hello,

I received Beatstep 2 days ago and yesterday the Spark2 with Spark LE been released, I would have bought the pack if I knew...

Now, Im wondering how can I use beatstep with Spark or Spark 2

I would like also to know where do we find info on BeatStep working with Analoglab and Keylab in addition of Spark. Lot of references are most of the time with MicroBrute type of product.
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: teceem on May 08, 2014, 11:49:21 am
Yes we can. Spark 1 & 2 accept notes & CC.

If vini's real question is: "Is Beatstep polyphonic", then the answer is NO.
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: vini on May 08, 2014, 01:14:26 pm
Yes we can. Spark 1 & 2 accept notes & CC.

If vini's real question is: "Is Beatstep polyphonic", then the answer is NO.

The Question: how can I use beatstep with Spark or Spark 2?

Your Answer: Yes we can
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: teceem on May 08, 2014, 01:25:02 pm
No, my answer was "send notes & CC".  ::)
To change which note a Spark pad responds to: press Ctrl (or command on Mac?) and click a pad.
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: vini on May 08, 2014, 01:50:13 pm
No, my answer was "send notes & CC".  ::)
To change which note a Spark pad responds to: press Ctrl (or command on Mac?) and click a pad.

No, you stupidely answered a question that begun by "how" with a "yes" followed by some kind of disagreable comment because you're child.

You just failed while trolling me again, now pretend to help and Im loving it.

Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: teceem on May 08, 2014, 02:05:31 pm
Yes, we are all stupid children here. So go find yourself a grown up forum where you're welcome (good luck with that).

@crikeekee: anything specific I can help you with?
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: Dav1d on May 08, 2014, 02:59:29 pm
FYI, there is a way to work With Spark CDM and BeatStep...
==> http://downloads.arturia.com/downloads/support/howto/pdf/BeatStep/%5bBeatStep%5d_and_Spark_1.pdf (http://downloads.arturia.com/downloads/support/howto/pdf/BeatStep/%5bBeatStep%5d_and_Spark_1.pdf)

 :)

We are working on the New Spark 2 Script
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: vini on May 08, 2014, 03:19:32 pm
Yes, we are all stupid children here. So go find yourself a grown up forum where you're welcome (good luck with that).

@crikeekee: anything specific I can help you with?


Come on, I ask stupid questions, you troll, we play little games... dont be pissed, it's allright, it's a forum and you remember me how forums work

Now, tell me about beatstep and spark2 please
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: vini on May 08, 2014, 03:21:06 pm
FYI, there is a way to work With Spark CDM and BeatStep...
==> http://downloads.arturia.com/downloads/support/howto/pdf/BeatStep/%5bBeatStep%5d_and_Spark_1.pdf (http://downloads.arturia.com/downloads/support/howto/pdf/BeatStep/%5bBeatStep%5d_and_Spark_1.pdf)

 :)

We are working on the New Spark 2 Script

Oh, great!

Thank you very much, waiting for see how it work with spark 2
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: Terrym on May 08, 2014, 03:53:10 pm
Hi all i have been using both for months i did a quick video then to show beatstep in sync with spark2
http://youtu.be/HexQRHm_gYA


regards

Terrym
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: Dav1d on May 08, 2014, 04:12:38 pm
Nice Video

 :)
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: Terrym on May 08, 2014, 04:17:35 pm
Nice Video

 :)

shaky cam though lol
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: teceem on May 08, 2014, 04:58:43 pm
Yes, we are all stupid children here. So go find yourself a grown up forum where you're welcome (good luck with that).

@crikeekee: anything specific I can help you with?


Come on, I ask stupid questions, you troll, we play little games... dont be pissed, it's allright, it's a forum and you remember me how forums work

Now, tell me about beatstep and spark2 please
I don't play games. I just had to check if it was a legitimate question, or if you're just making a statement about Beatstep not being polyphonic, again. (and thus me wasting my time) And I had/have reason for doubt, since your question is so "general". What exactly do you want to do? Standalone or in a DAW? Which DAW? Sequencer or Ctrl mode or both? To get help you should at least provide this minimum of information.
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: Dav1d on May 08, 2014, 05:00:49 pm
Calm guys, we are here to help you finding solution on problems.
 :)
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: teceem on May 08, 2014, 05:01:34 pm
FYI, there is a way to work With Spark CDM and BeatStep...
==> http://downloads.arturia.com/downloads/support/howto/pdf/BeatStep/%5bBeatStep%5d_and_Spark_1.pdf (http://downloads.arturia.com/downloads/support/howto/pdf/BeatStep/%5bBeatStep%5d_and_Spark_1.pdf)

 :)

We are working on the New Spark 2 Script
This shows Spark as the Master, but you can also set it as slave - let Beatstep provide the clock....
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: Dav1d on May 08, 2014, 05:03:44 pm
mmm, for now we are working on it, this is the reasons of my hesitations in this comment
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: teceem on May 08, 2014, 05:07:57 pm
mmm, for now we are working on it, this is the reasons of my hesitations in this comment
Ah, I only use Spark as a plugin... I haven't tried it - I just assumed it was possible, because I see a drop down menu with the Master option. Slave would be nice for people that don't have any Spark controller - that way they can hardware-control the tempo from beatstep. (probably also possible with a CC?)
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: vini on May 08, 2014, 05:17:37 pm
Yes, we are all stupid children here. So go find yourself a grown up forum where you're welcome (good luck with that).

@crikeekee: anything specific I can help you with?


Come on, I ask stupid questions, you troll, we play little games... dont be pissed, it's allright, it's a forum and you remember me how forums work

Now, tell me about beatstep and spark2 please
I don't play games. I just had to check if it was a legitimate question, or if you're just making a statement about Beatstep not being polyphonic, again. (and thus me wasting my time) And I had/have reason for doubt, since your question is so "general". What exactly do you want to do? Standalone or in a DAW? Which DAW? Sequencer or Ctrl mode or both? To get help you should at least provide this minimum of information.

Just tell me about you
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: teceem on May 08, 2014, 05:31:31 pm
You've got the wrong dating forum.  ;D  What do you want to know about me?
Title: Re: Beatstep and Spark 2?
Post by: solis_faye on May 24, 2014, 04:03:07 am
So basically, I need the SparkLE controller to get the polyphony and the 64 step sequencer? Are there going to be BeatStep firmware updates and MIDI implementation charts to address these issues? The BeatStep does have it pluses: it can work as a standalone (no computer required) and has CV/Gate output should I encounter modules that use them. I am trying the demo version of the Spark2, and love the vintage drum sounds.

Still, the layout of the Spark2 program is similar to the BeatStep's 2x8 pad layout.