SparkLE
SparkLE is an innovative hybrid instrument from Arturia that will take your beat creation to new levels. By combining the amazing sounds, workflow and creative tools of the Spark 2 software with the high-quality SparkLE controller, Arturia has created the ultimate beat-creating powerhouse. Beats The Competition SparkLE puts the power of the fully-featured Spark 2 Engine software into a new, ultra-compact package. It may be small, but the SparkLE hardware gives you direct access to all of the features you need when making patterns, writing automation and performing live. A neoprene bag is included, perfect for taking your beats to the streets. The construction is very solid, which gives SparkLE that real ‘musical instrument feel’ that is lacking in so many other controllers. "Everyone who is making music right now should check out what the Spark LE could offer their tracks even if they don’t think they need another drum machine right now, it really is that good" DJ Mag "SparkLE manages to do things in its own unique way which gives more choice to musicians and producers" DJ Mag Press Clipping "The fun factor involved with using this hybrid drum machine is high, and its compact, tough and portable chassis lends itself to being taken out on the road." junodownload.com "Working with the SparkLE software and the new LE controller is a rewarding experience - it flows nicely and logically. There’s seldom any head scratching to do, leaving you free to make beats" Future Music "there has never been a better time than now to add a little sparkle to your rhythmic creativity with SparkLE Creative Drum Machine" MusicRadar.com "Guys, this little drum instrument is way too much fun to play! I seriously have not enjoyed the act of banging out patterns on a drum machine this much since the original MPC. Kudos to Arturia on a well thought out performance interface - one that actually is about PERFORMANCE" Tape Op "With SparkLE, Arturia have further refined the Spark hardware. It's a little smaller, lighter, more portable and made of some really nice feeling materials. The body itself is really nice; super rugged, thanks to some sort of super futuristic plastic. It's nice." TED JAMES .INFO "Anyone looking for an affordable drum machine with the sound of the classics and the flexibility and usability of current software and on top of that would like to operate by hand and not with a mouse, I only can recommend this combination. Unconditionally! And it does sound top notch too!" buenasideas.de "The SparkLE is absolutely tiny but runs the same big software as its big brother." Attack Magazine "All this functionality is built into a seriously compact (284mm x 171mm x 17 mm) and portable (comes with a travel case) package. SparkLE is a truly versatile tool for a musician on the go!" TONELUSTER "Although I’ve reviewed other portable beat-making devices the Sparkle wins for over all creativity and portability." Bboy Tech Report "Everyone who is making music right now should check out what the Spark LE could offer their tracks even if they don’t think they need another drum machine right now, it really is that good" DJ Mag "SparkLE manages to do things in its own unique way which gives more choice to musicians and producers" DJ Mag Press Clipping "The fun factor involved with using this hybrid drum machine is high, and its compact, tough and portable chassis lends itself to being taken out on the road." junodownload.com "Working with the SparkLE software and the new LE controller is a rewarding experience - it flows nicely and logically. There’s seldom any head scratching to do, leaving you free to make beats" Future Music "there has never been a better time than now to add a little sparkle to your rhythmic creativity with SparkLE Creative Drum Machine" MusicRadar.com "Guys, this little drum instrument is way too much fun to play! I seriously have not enjoyed the act of banging out patterns on a drum machine this much since the original MPC. Kudos to Arturia on a well thought out performance interface - one that actually is about PERFORMANCE" Tape Op "With SparkLE, Arturia have further refined the Spark hardware. It's a little smaller, lighter, more portable and made of some really nice feeling materials. The body itself is really nice; super rugged, thanks to some sort of super futuristic plastic. It's nice." TED JAMES .INFO "Anyone looking for an affordable drum machine with the sound of the classics and the flexibility and usability of current software and on top of that would like to operate by hand and not with a mouse, I only can recommend this combination. Unconditionally! And it does sound top notch too!" buenasideas.de "The SparkLE is absolutely tiny but runs the same big software as its big brother." Attack Magazine "All this functionality is built into a seriously compact (284mm x 171mm x 17 mm) and portable (comes with a travel case) package. SparkLE is a truly versatile tool for a musician on the go!" TONELUSTER "Although I’ve reviewed other portable beat-making devices the Sparkle wins for over all creativity and portability." Bboy Tech Report "Everyone who is making music right now should check out what the Spark LE could offer their tracks even if they don’t think they need another drum machine right now, it really is that good" DJ Mag "SparkLE manages to do things in its own unique way which gives more choice to musicians and producers" DJ Mag Hardware shouldn’t be hard SparkLE gives you the classic ‘TR-style’ workflow via the step sequencer buttons and lets you bang out grooves in real time using the 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads. Create stunning live performances with the advanced Looper and beat slicer functions. Quickly load projects, kits and instruments using the jog dial encoder. A Sensible Machine Transform your beats with the touch-sensitive FX pad that features 8 filter modes (including our Oberheim SEM filter) and 7 different Slicer modes. Write automation and control your sounds in real-time with the 3 assignable encoders and the 3 Instrument modes on the XY pad. Tune mode lets you play your sounds chromatically across the 16 buttons or the 8 pads. This allows you to have your kick drum follow the bass root note for deep lows, play a synth bass/lead sound or transform percussion sounds into pitched instruments. Sound Corner Disco Awakening (Samuel Severino ) An all live kit with all the Chic fixings for a classic disco vibe. Dreaming Shadow (Samuel Severino ) A minimal techy kits with clean sparse percussion. Expendable (Samuel Severino ) A harder experimental kit with decimated drums. Kryptoniq (Samuel Severino ) A metallic techno kit with clean sharp percussion that will work for any harder edge style Mikropunqt (Samuel Severino ) Classic hardcore with drums that also fit perfectly for Drum & Bass Minimal Kitchen (Samuel Severino ) Abstract and minimal rhythms and instruments in this underground house kit. Savage (Samuel Severino ) Driving funky hardcore with classic Amen breaks worked in there. The Glitch (Samuel Severino ) Glitchy Hip Hop breaks decimated and funky ! The Lotus (Samuel Severino ) Slower tripped out experimental beats in this well crafted Hip Hop kit. Blank Thought Broken Jazz (Greg Savage ) Concrete Break Beat with horn hits . Can you Dance Chaotic Coast (Greg Savage ) Swaying hip hop break with heavy stabs . So much control The SparkLE hardware and the Spark software make up a sophisticated beat creation environment that gives you a hands-on, inspiring and unique way to create patterns, sounds and live performances. It’s simple to use, without sacrificing the deep editing and tweaking that you need to polish your tracks to perfection. 1-Transport section Select your patterns and know which is playing at a glance. 2-FX Pad The touch-sensitive FX pad is loaded with a 3-mode Filter, a 6-mode Slicer and a Roller so you can instantly transform your sound and create live fills. 3-Mode selector Bank, Pattern, Seq and Tune 4-16 step sequencer 5-Mini USB port 6-Master volume & Shuffle knobs 7-User assignable encoders 8-Jog dial Quickly load your favorite kits and instruments 9-Loop Extreme looper allowing for stunning live effects 10-Velocity and pressure-sensitive pads Capture every nuance of your groove. 11-Kensington Security Lock
