r/PositiveGridSpark

I was wondering if the Spark Go would be a good replacement to my Fender Mustang Micro. I used to like the micro a lot but after not playing for a while, I forget the colour code for the tones and stuff. I want to do the same thing with the Spark Go since I know the tones are better, albeit another layer with the app which I don’t think I’ll mind. I plan to somehow mount or hang the Go on my strap nut and just use a shorty cable (like those used for pedal boards).

I did consider the Spark Neo but it’s a bit pricey (nearly triple the price of the Go) and should it ever crap out, it becomes an expensive paperweight.

Hey! I just released a new update for TonePilot. You can easily import your complete tone library, using Positive Grid's newly released Tone Vault feature.

If you haven't used TonePilot, you should know that it can do much more than just send tones to your amp. You can create categories, track and play Recent tones, favorite tones you use the most, and more!

The AI feature keeps a history of your conversations, so you can revisit them at any time.

TonePilot is also available on Windows in alpha! I'm still working toward feature parity with the Mac version.

As always, feedback and suggestions are welcome!

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I had to return the first Spark 2, and it's looking like #2 might be returned. Before I contact support again, I just have one question because what are the odds of me getting 2 faulty Spark 2s? ...right.

My question is, is anybody else having a lot of problems or returns with the spark 2?

I've had a Spark 40 since pre-order days and Spark Control pedal (not control X). I found out long ago that the Spark app (which I rarely use), must be running and onscreen (on Android) for the pedal to work. Was disappoint.

I rarely use the Spark app, so I never used the pedal. Have recently updated my Spark 40, and have the same issue, so that was never sorted out apparently.

Am considering a Spark Edge and was wondering which pedal could use it where I don't need the Spark app to be onscreen.

In other news, I finally retrofitted a headphone jack that doesn't cut out the speakers (via TP48 and TP49 and ground) to my Spark 40 today. Only took several years.

My teenage son has been playing through his 'starter modelling amp', a Blackstar 10 CORE ID V2 for a few years now as he has gone through his early guitar grades. He is now saving for Blues driver pedal (or whichever pedal takes his fancy on any given day) and I thought I'd look getting him a Spark pedal for his birthday instead as from what I understand pushing any pedal into that amp wont be ideal and the Spark opens up a whole world of sounds for him. BUT, then It looks like an amp upgrade is needed also. I've done a bit of amateur research (as I know nothing about pedal/amp chains) and it seems I could probably fudge the Blackstar dials to get the pedal to work but all the advice I've read is to get a practice amp with either a nice clean channel (pedal platform amp) and/or and Fx loop or an FRFR speaker.

I dont really fancy an FRFR although the price point of the Headrest Go 30 is tempting, as it seems like its a one trick pony and if he does eventually want a more 'traditional set-up' he would need to get a combo amp or better modelling amp. That means (I think) we are looking at something like the Blackstar debut 50r or Orange crush 35T with FX loops and clean channels which are a lot more, but Christmas is coming and there are some used deals out there.

I think he will like the Spark pedal a lot as he can mess around with the super intuitive interface and as he is all over the place with what he plays at the moment .. Rage against the machine one minute and Noah Kahn the next. I think giving him lots of play space will keep him very entertained.

Am I getting the amp bit entirely wrong as Im relying on google and YouTube?

Is this set up relatively future proof if he ends up moving on from the Spark?

He has already done a couple of things at school a of course I'm fully expecting he will be the next George Thorogood/Joey Santiago/Johnny Marr/J Mascis/Dick Dale/Hendrix/Albert King/Tom Morello etc etc... :-)

We have a reasonably big room that he plays in but the 5W button on the Blackstar would be needed sometimes. I suppose headphones are always an option.

Ta for any sage advice.
Scott. (living my life vicariously)

Can anyone suggest a patch that has a lot of sustain with little or no distortion? I'd like to get a powerful sound with a clean tone but most of the ones I've found have a lot of crunch.

Hey everyone!

I'm looking to buy a new smart/AI desktop amp and I’m torn between two options:

Positive Grid Spark 2 and the Mooer F40i Li.

Here is my situation and how I plan to use it:

Home Practice: Mainly in my apartment at reasonable volumes (and headphones).

Rehearsals & Gigs: My band rehearsals and live gigs always have a mixer with a PA system. I need an amp that can output directly to the mixer comfortably, while also serving as a loud enough monitor on stage/in the room if I crank it up.

My dilemma:

I know Mooer is rolling out NAM A2 support and third-party IR loading. The ability to load custom IRs and NAM profiles feels like a massive deal for direct-to-PA sound quality, and I feel like it might make the Mooer much more future-proof compared to the Spark 2 (which lacks IR/NAM loading).

On the other hand, Spark's sound, ecosystem and ToneCloud are huge, and the Spark 2 hardware upgrades look solid.

For those who have used either (or transitioned to NAM/IR desktop setups for live/PA routing), which one would you recommend ?

Thanks in advance!

I’ve recently got the spark pedal and have been loving it. The tones sound great with headphones but plugging into my amp gives it its own colouration. I was wondering if it was worth it getting the frfr cab. If anyone has any thoughts, thanks

I am thinking a about getting an electric guitar (Harley benton ts modern hss, if you got any advice about this) and obviously i need an amp to go to with it

When i first saw this i thought it was to good to be true: Portable amp with a decent speaker, endless effects on the app, works as an audio interface , could be used as a bluetooth speaker and also can be used to tune your guitar

However i had some doubts about it:

1 Connecting it to an app might make it sound terrible

2 an audio interface with a usb might have latency issues

3 i saw someone say that recording into it as an audio interface makes it mono (it sounds like a deal breaker to me, but maybe it doesnt really matter)

My main notes are:

1 a good audio interface bc i mainly plan on using it to record into my daw

2 Good to use to play and practice with headphones, probably using effects from the app (though a decent speaker would be nice if i am playing without disturbing anyone)

3 I dont really mind the effects since i will only use it to play and add effects on my daw if i am recording

Do you have any opinions about the spark go, or any recommendations?

Thanks