User Manual

ARTURIA – SPARK DUBSTEP – QUICK START
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In this option menu you can:
• Set the audio output port
• Choose the audio interface
• Choose memory buffer size (smaller size will increase the load on the
CPU but will reduce latency, and reciprocally)
• Choose sample rate between 44100 Hz and 96000 Hz
• Choose one or several active MIDI input port(s)
• Choose one midi clock input to control Spark DUBSTEP Sequencer
• Set Midi Clock Sample offset when sending midi clock from Spark
DUBSTEP Sequencer
3.2 VST 2
VST (Virtual Studio Technology) is a plug-in standard created by Steinberg. It
allows you to integrate software audio synthesizers and effect plug-ins with
audio DAWs and host software. VST is supported by a large number of audio
applications like Cubase, Nuendo, Wavelab, FL Studio, Audacity, Samplitude,
Sonar, Audition, Live, etc.
The VST interface was updated to version 2 in 1999. One of the additions was
the ability for plug-ins to receive MIDI data. This allowed for the introduction
of VSTi (Virtual Studio Technology Instrument) format plug-ins.
3.3 VST 3
VST3 is a new update of VST audio plugins protocol. It was updated in 2008.
This has improved performance over previous versions of VST and has many
new features as well. Cubase 6 and Nuendo 5 are using this new protocol.
With VST3 on Windows, users do not have to choose a folder path to install
the plug-in. The installer will put VST3 files automatically into the appropriate
directory on your hard drive.
3.4 RTAS
RTAS, short for Real-Time AudioSuite is an audio plug-in developed by
Digidesign (AVID technology) for their Pro Tools systems.
3.5 AU
AU for Audio Units is a plug-in protocol developed by Apple Computer. It used
by Apple applications such as GarageBand, Soundtrack Pro, Logic Express,
Logic Audio, Final Cut Pro, Mainstage, Ardour, Ableton Live, REAPER and
Digital Performer.