TC Works Spark
| TC Works Spark | |
|---|---|
| Developer | TC Electronic |
| Operating system | Mac OS 9, Mac OS X |
| Type | digital music creator and audio editor |
| License | Proprietary |
TC Works Spark was a 2-track audio editing application for the Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, developed by TC Works, the former computer recording subsidiary of TC Electronic, from 1999 to 2003. Spark was discontinued in around 2004.[1]
Features
[edit]- 2 track audio editing[2]
- CD burning[2]
- Audio processing with included or third party VST or AU plug-ins[2]
- Audio analysis tools[3]: 50
- Batch conversion[4]
- Noise reduction tools[4]
Variants
[edit]Spark was available in these versions:
- Spark ME – a free version available for download from the TC Works website.[5]
- Spark LE – a version bundled with early TC PowerCore cards[6]
- Spark LE Plus – a version only available for purchase from the TC webshop[7]
- Spark XL – the flagship application, bundled with several audio plug-ins[8]
- Spark – the predecessor to Spark XL[9]
- Spark Modular – a collection of software modules for building your own modular synthesizer[10][11]
- Spark FX Machine – a matrix similar to the one found in the TC Electronic FireworX hardware unit[12]
References
[edit]- ↑ Staff writer (June 2004). "Mac Editors". EQ. Vol. 15, no. 6. United Entertainment Media. p. 16. ProQuest 199527853.
- 1 2 3 Breen, Christopher (January 2000). "Reviews: Spark". Macworld. Vol. 17, no. 1. IDG Publications. p. 49 – via the Internet Archive.
- ↑ Farinella, David John (1 May 2002). "DAWs and Plug-ins". Post. Vol. 17, no. 5. pp. 46–62 – via Gale.
- 1 2 Gallagher, Mitch (June 2000). "TC Works Spark". Keyboard. Vol. 26, no. 6. Miller Freeman. pp. 94–100. ProQuest 229480492.
- ↑ "TC Works Announces SparkME, Free Audio Editor for MacOS X". Harmony Central. 8 November 2001. Archived from the original on 25 December 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ "SparkLE for MacOS X Now Available from TC Works". Harmony Central. 29 November 2001. Archived from the original on 4 November 2007. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ Staff writer (1 August 2002). "TC Works Launches Spark LE". Pro Sound News. Future Publishing. p. 48 – via Gale.
- ↑ Gallagher, Mitch (June 2000). "TC Works Spark". Keyboard. Vol. 26, no. 6. Miller Freeman. pp. 94–100. ProQuest 229480492.
- ↑ "TC Works Creates Spark!". Harmony Central. 3 March 1999. Archived from the original on 10 October 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ White, Paul (September 2000). "TC Works Spark: Modular Virtual Synthesis Software". Sound on Sound. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ↑ "TC Works Introduces Spark Modular". Harmony Central. 8 June 2000. Archived from the original on 9 January 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ "TC Works Launches Spark FXMachine for Mac & PC". Harmony Central. 26 January 2002. Archived from the original on 9 March 2007. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
