TC Works Launches Spark FXMachine for Mac & PCVirtual multi-effects and instrument generator
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January 26, 2002
Spark FXMachine is a virtual multi-FX processor and Synth Generator for PC and
Mac-based VST Systems, complete with 21 TC-quality FX & Synthesis Plug-Ins. Now PC users can also benefit from the
FXMachine's full signal routing power - directly inside their favorite VST audio application.
Formerly, the FXMachine was only available on the Mac sold as a part of Spark. The FXMachine provides users with a new and
powerful environment to create unique new effects or modular synthesizers by simply combining them freely in a matrix
window. This is done in realtime, using any of the included or other VST Plug-Ins and even Virtual Instruments. The matrix size
can be changed from 1x1 to 10x10 according to the user's requirements! The Plug-Ins can be moved around freely and changes
can be heard in realtime!
The FX Machine's Plug-Ins include a Modular Virtual Analog Synthesizer complete with Step Sequencer, sound design tools,
Reverb and even a mastering quality Compressor/Limiter and Split Filters for multi-band operation.
What's more the new SonicDestructor creative Plug-In is available as a free download upon registration and provides a great
tool to vinylize or otherwise "dirty-up" audio recordings.
"Plug-Ins have revolutionized FX processing and synthesis by bringing it onto the computer. The FXMachine represents
another quantum leap by dramatically simplifying the access to multiple FX -- and for the first time enabling integrated multi-FX
and synthesis routings at one press of a key", says Ralf Schluenzen, CEO of TC Works, "Envision it as a completely open
signal processor. The included step-sequencer can even help generate complete synth-loops that play in perfect sync!"
The FX machine includes many so-called "machines", providing ready-to-use processors from wild multi-FX to multiband
mastering, using only the supplied Plug-Ins.
The Spark FXMachine will be shipping in February 2002. It will be distributed by TC Works' distributors. Recommended
retail price: $ 199 US (excluding tax), € 199 (inc. 16% VAT).
Included Plug-Ins:
- Spark FXMachine
- Spark FXMachine Instrument
- Bandpass
- Cut Filter
- Reverb
- Resonance Filter
- FuzzSat
- Grainalizer
- Touch Wah
- Tape Delay
- 1 and 3 Band EQ Plug-Ins
- Compressor & Limiter
- MaxIt
- Expander
- TCO Oscillator
- TCF Filter
- TCA Amplifier
- TCSeq Step Sequencer
- TC K Virtual Keyboard
Available as free download upon registration
System Requirements:
Mac:
- G3 300 or better
- MacOS 8.6. -- 9.1
- VST host application
- RAM as required by host application
PC:
- Pentium III 500 or better
- Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP
- VST host application
- RAM as required by host application
For more information, visit their web site at www.tcworks.de. | 
