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Arturia’s iSpark is a Link-connected iOS drum machine
We know an iPad can augment a music setup. But the question for many is, can it replace a computer? Arturia’s iSpark isn’t shy about what it accomplishes. It really looks a whole lot like the company’s drum machine on desktop, only remade for iPad. And it even works with the dedicated SparkLE controller – […]
Read moreWhy BeatStep Pro Could Become the Heart of Your Live Rig
The original Arturia BeatStep already looked good. Start with a compact drum pad controller, add some encoders for more control, then add a step sequencer that can control MIDI and analog gear. But the problem is, the execution of the sequencer idea is complex. It turns out you need even simple sequencers to do a […]
The Era of Hardware Mixing for Laptops Cometh: SPARK D-FUSER Available
*spark d-fuser: demo from toby*spark on Vimeo. It’s been a long time coming, but it’s nearly here. The first hardware mixing for laptops that’s practical and affordable for the visual community has arrived. And it should be just the tip of the iceberg. Back in 2009, we celebrated Toby Spark’s community-led video mixing, and bravely […]
Peter Kirn - August 21, 2012
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Community-Driven DVI Mixing Hardware: Toby Answers Questions
Peter Kirn - November 12, 2009
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Toby *spark and Live Cinema: Ableton and VDMX, Soundtrack and Narrative
Peter Kirn - March 24, 2008
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