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DRUMS => Spark => Spark Technical Issues => Topic started by: ART Records on August 25, 2011, 10:02:42 am

Title: Select Sample Instrument not working...
Post by: ART Records on August 25, 2011, 10:02:42 am

I have created many Kits built from Goldbaby samples.

These were all created correctly.

However, if I try to change the sample in the instrument slot, the sample does not
load. Just a flashing # on the hardware screen and the software shows an Analog instrument
in the Studio section - with all controls disabled.

Instead of the slot showing the sample instruments name, it shows the Kit name.

See screenshot:

Title: Re: Select Sample Instrument not working...
Post by: ART Records on August 25, 2011, 10:06:06 am

note the Instrument is showing as "Synth" but it was created and saved as a Bass Drum Sample Instrument.

The name of the Sample Instrument should be 909 KICK - instead it reads "Life Recorder Again BD" which is the name of the Project.

Title: Re: Select Sample Instrument not working...
Post by: Kevin on August 25, 2011, 04:58:38 pm

Can you send me one project in PM?
It could help me to solve the problem.

Title: Re: Select Sample Instrument not working...
Post by: ART Records on August 26, 2011, 08:06:26 am

Hi Kevin

have sent you a PM with download link for Kits.

best,

Kirk

Title: Re: Select Sample Instrument not working...
Post by: Emilie on August 29, 2011, 01:08:36 pm

Hi,

I think we have found the origin of your issue. Your 808 project name includes a slash (/):
808 Claps FX/HD. Spark does not handle it correctly, instead it interprets it as a folder separator (as used in paths). For this reason, the project folders hierarchy is corrupted and instrument can't be imported from it.

We will fix this issue in the next upcoming update, but in the meantime you can re-save your project using the "save as" command in the Spark toolbar, renaming it without any slash character. Then you'll be able to import instruments from it.

Hope this help, let us know
Best,
Emilie

Title: Re: Select Sample Instrument not working...
Post by: ART Records on September 04, 2011, 05:22:15 pm

thanks Emilie... I have been away but will try this in the studio tomorrow... I really hope it solves the issue!

I must say - the Spark sound engine makes the GoldBaby samples sound amazing! Really powerful sound.

Title: Re: Select Sample Instrument not working...
Post by: ART Records on September 04, 2011, 08:06:27 pm

OK - just changed the Kits titles with "/" in the title.

The same problem happens when importing into my own made kits - but hen importing into the new Factory D.I.Y. Template they all load correctly!

This is fine for me as I just wanted to be able to have all the samples selectable from the browser/Jog Dial. I will just start with the D.I.Y. Template and make my custom kits from there and re-save.

KD