TC Works Introduces Spark Modular
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June 8, 2000TC WORKS has announced Spark Modular, a new modular virtual analog
synthesiser for Spark! Spark Modular can be used integrated within the
realtime digital audio editor application Spark!, or as a stand alone VST
instrument within any Macintosh application supporting VST instruments.
"The Spark Modular is a modular synth in the tradition of old modular
systems, providing you with the real thing (...or at least as real as
virtual analog can get)!" comments Ralf Schluenzen, CEO of TC Works.
Spark Modular includes a special VST instrument version of Spark's
FXmachine, so it can be used directly in Cubase, Logic or any other
sequencer supporting VST instruments. While the synthesiser is not linked
to Spark, it can run within Spark too. The special FXmachine's powerful
open-ended design allows you to freely design a synth with the included
TC-O oscillator, TC-F filter and TC-A amplifier modules - and you decide
how many oscillators, filters or amplifiers you would like, and in which
order you would like to combine them. Adding VST FX into the signal chain
is also possible within the FXmachine's routing matrix. Additionally, Spark
Modular comes with its own 16 step sequencer Plug-In, TCSEQ, allowing you
to recreate those classic monophonic sequencing lines. Sequencer features
include the ability to sync to MIDI, change pattern direction and the
ability to use multiple sequencers in the matrix at the same time.
Spark Modular's TCO monophonic dual oscillator module supplies you with all
the classic waveforms, offers Pulse Width Modulation, an additional
Sub-Oscillator, Oscillator Sync, Ring Modulation, and an integrated LFO.
It's TCF Filter module provides you with a 12, 18 or 24 dB Low Pass Filter
with resonance, an additional Hi Pass Filter, its own envelope, envelope
follower, single and multi trigger. The TCA Amplifier module offers the
classic ADSR curve and more - "Drive" allows for analog sounding drive in
this module, employing TC Works' renowned SoftSat(tm) circuit. Also
provided is the software TCK, a virtual MIDI keyboard with pitch bend and 2
assignable modulation wheels for direct note and data entry with no extra
hardware.
System Requirements:
PowerMac G3 233 (300 or higher recommended), Mac OS 8.5 or higher, 128 MB
RAM, Spark 1.5 or Spark XL
Retail Price of Spark Modular is $99. For more information, visit their web site at www.tcworks.de. |
