Positive Grid Spark Tutorial : Fix the bass and ditch the app

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If you own the Positive Grid Spark Amp or even if you're thinking of getting it, this video is a must watch. I address all of Spark Amp users' concerns: how to get rid of the bass, how to use the Spark without the app, and how the physical knobs work and what they actually control on the amp. I spent several hours going through all of the nuances of the amp....and believe me, there are many!
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - What the Physical Knobs Control
01:55 - Amp Presets
02:25 - How to Control the Gate, Comp/Wah, and Drive
02:58 - How to Control the Mod/EQ, Delay, and Reverb
05:04 - How to EQ the Bass Out
06:29 - Best Way to Use the Spark without the App
07:47 - How to "Clear" the Knobs
08:07 - Final Thoughts
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@TNorb 4 месяца назад

This is the only Spark 40 vid I've been able to find the goes in depth with how the physical knobs control the app. I now use the EQ trick to get rid of the extra bass. Thanks Mark!

@8MinuteAxe 4 месяца назад

I really appreciate you taking the time to let.me know that it was helpful. A comment like yours makes it worth the work. Have a great weekend and take care. Mark

@jimmyjames2022 Год назад

Useful explanation of Spark Bass fix, and kind of indicates the Mini is all you need if you use the app at all since the knobs actually get in the way or don't do what you'd expect.

@Deteroblix Год назад

Nice job. Very clear and concise instructional delivery.

@redheadgoins7411 2 года назад

I own a Positive Grid Spark Amp and they are great little practice amps, great video- very helpful

@Jim-w1n Месяц назад

That was the best video for Spark I have seen. Most I have watched have been pretty disappointing. Thank you!

@peterregan5818 2 года назад

this is great. Love the Spark, but want more out of it. Thank you Mark!

@oneltlelephant Год назад

This was a huge help. I just the amp and was struggling with the bassiness of it.

@TheMoneyMakingMentor Год назад

Thanks for this information. It can be a bit confusing using the Spark amp. I learned a few things I didn't know. Have a great day.

@colemowry8681 2 года назад

This was needed! Thanks. Well presented and informative

@captaintartaria5473 Год назад

Thank you for this. I've had one for some time and had no idea what to use the physical knobs for.

@jimkelehan1366 2 года назад

Thank you Mark. A very enlightening video.

@sjf8040 Год назад

Thanks! Great video explained everything I've been wondering about. Cheers!

@theblackoil 3 месяца назад

Another great, straight-to-the-point video. The relationship between the knobs and the software has always confused me. Now to frantically search to see if you have a video on the Spark Control.

@clemlabelle8740 2 года назад

great video Mark. Thanks so much for the tutorial. SOOOOO USEFUL!

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey climb. I really appreciate you checking out the video hope you have a great week take care. Mark

@SirBelvedere333 5 месяцев назад

Just found your channel and subbed. I’m a Spark guy myself. Keep up the good work.

@MTBRP 9 месяцев назад

Wow I love this video. Such a simple but awesome help. Thank you

@pinetopthomas4100 7 месяцев назад

Great video man! Really helped me understand my Spark amp better.

@CANNIMAGINE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. I like most people love the app. It seems pretty easy for most things and the cloud sounds are great for people like me with very little experience with pedals. I download sounds I like and then see what pedals they use, and just tweak them a little to get a sound I like.

@rdec8734 Год назад

Love this channel. Always learning something here

@sickb2200 Год назад

Excellent presentation. Thank you, sir!

@James_Gilchrist Год назад

First time watching your channel. You do a great job presenting useful info quickly and clearly. I am a Spark Amp owner and I learned a few things so thank you! 'Earned my sub. I look forward to learning from your other vids. Other than that, my only reaction is to say that if your mic was closer to you or you used a lavalier mic, the sound quality would be a little warmer and potentially easier to listen to for extended periods. Great job and thanks for this vid!

@NDFlyFisher 2 года назад

This will be a good one. I have a Spark amp and love it.

@ransombaggins9301 6 месяцев назад

I have both the original and the mini and I LOVE the mini. I've given my original to my son. The mini is so convenient and more than sufficient for bedroom playing and messing about. Sounds surprisingly good for what it is and the battery life is awesome.

@sgd5k292 Год назад

I have had my Spark 3 years now and the EQ was the best upgrade. Absolutely no problem reducing the bass and getting the bright tones I like. My only complaint is that there is no Fender splash style reverb. Last year, I asked Spark if they were ever going to come out with one and they said they are working on it. I think the only other issue iI have is that I would like to get a more "organ" smooth sounding soft fuzz setting. If anyone knows how to do that, please set me know. All the distortion pedals seem to be quite similar...but I am still having fun trying. Great amp all around and I do use it for small family event gigging. Excellent video!

@Badrique 2 года назад

Really enjoy your spark videos!

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey brother. I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out and leave me a comment. I hope you have a great day. Take care and be well. Mark

@nazmoking3171 Год назад

You’re right, the equalizer fixes the bass overload quickly and easily and it’s never been a problem since they added that pedal. The ability to tweak the sound of this amp with the different amp models and pedals is amazing. If you don’t use these options you wasted your money on this amp. That would be like buying a seven speed bike and only riding it in first gear.

@nathanmarineau3993 8 месяцев назад

I agree. I was having a blast before I downloaded the app. But when I started using it, my mind was blown!

@El.Sasquatcho69 6 месяцев назад

So they added the equalizer that's what I been looking for people told me they just updated an it fixed it. I'm still not sure I fully updated but I couldn't connect at all til I did something recently an now it works. Except some presets from the cloud people shared don't work an cut my amp out completely soni have to turn it off disconnect Bluetooth and restart.

@stebbarry9395 Год назад

Thanks for the video. It was well done.

@surfrby8876 Год назад

Great video less is more for me , I only use about 4 tones myself even on my pedalboard I have only 4 pedals , Spark 40 is a great little product , thanks for this little tutorial

@tomrwills Год назад

Thanks for this. I am a complete novice but do have the spark. I don't really have a use for all the features yet but it's amazing what you can do with it.

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

No doubt Tom. I'm using it right now. Have a great evening. Mark

@patrickholland8172 2 года назад

This was helpful. I bought the spark amp based on your original review Mark. However, I never learned how to use it properly.

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Patrick. I never recommend taking too much time fooling around with gear but in this case I encourage you to get to know your way around the basics, put it on your desk or wherever its going to be in easy reach. I'd be surprised if you dont find yourself playing more. Mark

@Lovell93 Год назад

I don't know why people make the Spark more complicated than it is lol. Super easy app to navigate, and who can complain about all of those tones for $300 or less!?!?! I love mine. I know people complain about the bass but I haven't had a problem with it. I keep it raised up off the ground and it sounds great. Not sure if its just certain units or if I just got lucky lol. Love this thing. As a person who plays guitar solely for their own pleasure, this is the perfect piece of gear.

@El.Sasquatcho69 6 месяцев назад

Its bassy for me using headphones could that still be it laying on just a band. I'm recording with it rn. I'm just wondering how to properly navigate it. Nothing weirdly enough beats my metal tone from an old boss recorder. I wished I could emulate that now on the spark. If I find my boss I'ma honestly use it as my go between if possible at this point should be.

@MrBungle222 Год назад

Great video, you were straight to the point too

@bonzo1928 9 месяцев назад

A good video, very informative. Thanks!

@TheVitalEdge 2 года назад

I learned more than I knew before. I'm such a tech Luddite. Thanks Mark!

@bobshomewoodshop7996 2 года назад

I think I am a semi-Luddite, at least. There is just so much technology out today that I don't care about. I am an analog person in a digital world.

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Me too. And I'm not picky. That's why A) I put a ton of time into my reviews and B) I don't do a lot and try to be as transparent as possible. Mark

@bobhughes9982 2 года назад

Thank You! It seems you can never get enough information about this amp. There is a lot to get to know. This video will watched many times for sure. I have the amp, given as a gift, and should use it more. Sometimes for me its easier to just plug into my line 6. For the spark, I need to use it more, as the more you put into it the more you get out of it. Love the video Thanks mark

@yesac101 Год назад

the only real info you need is return it and buy the boss katana mk2 100w basically the same price can turn the wattage down for practice you can download tones just like the spark but the sound is sooo much clearer and better sounding

@glenkepic3208 Год назад

I've had one of these for over a year. Dialed up the app a few times. Liked the Wooden Bridge pre set, a sorta Trower type of thing (i'm a fan). I need to play this amp more. First gen CyberTwin gets played the most.

@DannyCoady 10 месяцев назад

Thank you, that was very helpful.

@jimbryant2157 Год назад

Thanks for the suggestions - especially the knob twisting to avoid jump (never even thought of that one!). Rather than being an 'anti-apper,' I have become an 'anti-wire guy.' I found another video that suggested a battery pack and using a wireless guitar system - What a game-changer for me! I do have to remember to recharge the two items, but well worth the removal of all the cables. BTW - other videos have suggested changing the speakers to 4" car speakers (I have seen Pioneer and JBL) to get rid of the bass issue - I will try that fix next.

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Jim it's funny. I feel like wireless is the last thing we always get to when it comes to technology ( I mean specifically guitar players). I think it's time to invest in a reasonably Good wireless system. I bought one for about 50 but it slowed my cable internet to a crawl. I'm glad you got something out of the video. Mark

@kolchak3578 Год назад

After setting up 4 presets that I love, I rarely connect to the app. It’s a good affordable practice amp.

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Finally, a kindred spirit. Thanks so much for letting me know. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great weekend and take care. Mark

@kolchak3578 Год назад

@@8MinuteAxe I totally agree. The EQ pedal was a game changer. Just wish it had its own slot in the chain.

@AdamBurseMusic 2 года назад

Great video Mark, that was awesome man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Adam. Thanks again for watching the video. You're always so generous with your time period I've been trying to keep up with yours. You're way more ambitious than I am. Have a great day and good luck on getting to a 1000. Mark

@tommybrown4191 Год назад

Great info, thanks!

@robrobbins4906 10 месяцев назад

Just run an EQ pedal in front of the amp and you don't lose the ability to use the other pedals. And you now have an option of a pre or post EQ. Or both.

@TheFreeman4955 Год назад

Positive Grid should send you some $$. I own both Spark amps and the Mini sounds better even without the app. Thanks for explaining what’s going on with the bass and how the controls work without the app. I’ve watched over a hundred videos and none are as helpful.

@JohnstownJohnny 2 года назад

Another great video! Tks 🤠

@JoeFleckSleptHere Месяц назад

Liked this video so much I subscribed to the channel

@stevewoolaway4453 9 месяцев назад

I can’t imagine why an ‘anti-app’ user would have bought one in the first place. It’s not like they kept it a secret that it needed the app, and you only found out when you bought it.

@8MinuteAxe 9 месяцев назад

RIght. LOL. There are plenty of other options. I get that you don't want to be tied down to the app but I use it app free a lot. I had 3 in person lessons today which is incredibly rare since I only have 4 in person. But the app was super convenient to call up a Billy Gibbons sound, a Kossoff sound kinda, and something resembling Little Wing (I have the Hendrix extra pack, they marketed the crap out of it and then as soon as I purchased it, there wasn't any additonal support or fanfare.lol). anyway, great point. I appreciate you taking the time to check out the video and leave a great comment. Please take care and be well Steve! -Mark

@DarrenMalone253 Год назад

Thanks for tips!!

@jkro30a Год назад

Very useful demo! One thing to mention is that you can stuff something in the bass port by removing the grill cover (it's Velcro) and experiment with how much bass you want to block, then you're free to use the other pedals and not the EQ.

@chrisharris7205 11 месяцев назад

Stuffing the base port is a stellar mod for this amp👍🏼👍🏼, but don’t discount the versatility of the eq pedal. I used a physical eq pedal in the effects loop on every board I had up to when I got this amp. The tones it will open up for you is surprising.

@stevenmeansphotography3861 8 месяцев назад

What do you recommend stuffing in the base port

@jordancampbell9914 8 месяцев назад

@@stevenmeansphotography3861 an old sock or bit of cloth

@louaguado995 3 месяца назад

A kitchen towel works. Any cheap one from Walmart or a Dollar Store works. But it will also cut the bass response if you're listening to songs with the Bluetooth @@stevenmeansphotography3861

@daryllmroberts7958 6 месяцев назад

great video,,,i havent even learned how to use the tone cloud yet,,,but will

@steveo44 Год назад

Great video. I agree about liking using the presets more than the app. Although the app is amazing I wind up tone chasing when I should be playing!. Good advice about moving all the nobs also to get full control

@michaeleastham3868 Год назад

that's my problem if I don't play tube amps. digital amps offer up such a vast amount of choice that I'm forever trying to find that "perfect" sound. to many choices lead to distraction from playing, though the spark is a bloody good amp, even without using the app.

@steveo44 Год назад

@@michaeleastham3868 yep. An absolute no brainer purchase. It's my intention to set up 4 tones and remove the app and forget it exists!

@MoviesNStuff 2 года назад

I feel bad, I missed it! Great Video though! Keep it up!

@strpap8245 Год назад

Great tutorial!

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Thanks again. I was so disappointed at the performance of this one. I thifhjt for sure people would like to know how to use the amp without the app. Enjoy your day. Mark

@aliasdandavisofficial Год назад

I got one of these as. gift. Pretty much just use it w/ my Ovation. Match made in heaven BTW. /// This cleared up a few questions that I didn't know that I had. This just sort of showed up in my feed after searching "Spark Amp" once. /// Great channel. The slightly (I'm sure intentionally) glitchy vibe as a refreshing change from everyone wanting their content to look "Andy" perfect.

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Dan it's funny. Sometimes the transition thing is intentional and sometimes. I'm just in a hurry sometimes. I just don't have the shot I need when I finish filming I try to get. 1% better with each video. I think I get 10% worse with color with each video. I'm in a negative area right now. At the end of the day those things don't affect the amount of use that much and it's hard to keep up. I guess either you got a little bit of insight from a youtube or I wasted your time. I do appreciate you checking out the video. I hope you have a great evening. Please take care and be well. Mark

@arsitaguestcottage 8 месяцев назад

Excellent

@bobshomewoodshop7996 2 года назад

I love your term "anti-apper." I am about a 99% acoustic player, but at least I know what is possible with this amp if I ever start doing much electric guitar playing.

@bellachi9575 2 года назад

I’m basically an acoustic player as well, but I enjoy adding simple amp elements to my acoustic tone-chorus, delay, reverb, a bit of tremolo. Really opens up your sound.

@MrEDL1966 Год назад

This. Anti-apper is a nice way to call those people morons.

@freesk8 Год назад

Really helpful! Thanks! I have a Spark, and am an anti-apper.

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

I was really proud of this one and it took forever to make. I'm glad people are getting some good use out of it. That's what I was hoping for. :)

@MikeWh Год назад

Magnificent. You have explained all the issues in a way that I can't get across, and I tried. Amongst the 4 of us who get together to jam and rehearse, there are 5 Spark amps (one of us uses two Sparks connected by and ABY, that 's another story). They are great but you have isolated the issues so well. Another issue when mustilple Sparks are in the room and you use an Airstep bluetooth controller and you turn your Spark off, the Airstep will connect with the nearest Spark amp. Happened yesterday in rehearsal. Some kind of bluetooth security issue there?

@rwhit104 Год назад

That looks like a pretty cool amp and app. I've been wondering what to get as a little one with good sounds. I have no idea about the pedals and options so having a ton right there sounds cool.

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Richard. If you're looking for a one size fits all for your electric and you aren't planning on gigging outside of yours or a friends garage or porch then you can't beat the spark. Anybody over the age of 30 that doesn't like it has a short memory. It's unbelievable how much technology they give you for $250. Mark

@glenkepic3208 Год назад

Here before... Been awhile since i used this amp but did yesterday. Just plugged in and hit preset 1,,,,had to look to see what tone i had it on,,,,clean with the gain dimed. Hit a DS-1 for more of more :) Sounded great !!! Plugging in today. btw,,,,some guy suggested prying off the baffle and stuffing a sock in the bass port if things got too bassy.

@tangotango256 Год назад

Without Bass it sounds like a 1974 AM radio on my Bose headset ...ya gotta have some bottom end ... not a fan of that sound ...However I discovered the knob vs app setting jump as they Sync up ... Great video... I like rattling the dishes lol ....

@craigbenson7016 Год назад

Thank you Very Much !!!

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Craig. Thank you. I hope the video was somewhat helpful. That video took a long time to make and didn't get a lot of interest yet. It looks like some people are finally finding it useful which is all I hoped for. Thanks for your time and comment. Take care and be well. mark

@theukuleledirectory3900 Год назад

Great vid....I have a spark mini as well, I'd love to discover why it will suddenly change tone

@syn707 Год назад

Just got the Spark 40w. Have awhile till Inget some pefect made presets to busk with. I was well aware of the bass issue, but like my Street Cube Alex…lots of brittle high end too. I think that’s the bane of these portable solid sate amps. But I have a great EQ pedal tgat will help with all the freq problems. I got the BIAS FX 2 vst for my pc…talk about over the top bass. Ikll stick with Guitat Rig….98% great sounding preset right out of the gate.

@TheSponky Год назад

Mark have you checked out the Spark Mini amp? Any thoughts or review? Maybe less of the bass issue?

@timallix4407 7 месяцев назад

Good video. I am a bit of a tech nerd, but the after a while, the app just becomes a distraction from actually playing. I have already assigned my favourite tones to the buttons. I found it didn't always save by the long press, but you can also save them from the burger menu top right.

@danraan Год назад

Yes will get next week

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Aubrey. I hope it works out well for you. I love mine. Thanks so much for checking it out. I appreciate your time and comment. Mark

@weijingburr2392 Год назад

Thank you. You saved me buying this thing. The fact they made the encoders Absolute is kind of ridiculous, they should have done continuous encoders with Relative MIDI control pickup. Since it's basically a midi controller with a speaker and a battery, what's the difference if the knob goes to 10 or round and round?

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

That's a great point about the knobs. Can you explain more about the encoders? I think I understand the basics of what you mean but if you could provide more detail on your suggested way of doing it, perhaps I could elaborate the idea in a future video (I'm being serious here, not sarcastic or passive aggressive). Thanks Wei. Mark

@BobEstremera Год назад

I love my Spark but not being able to access Trem when using the EQ pedal is a no go. How does Spark handle an actual Trem pedal plugging into the amp? Or even a combo reverb & Trem pedal plugged into the amp?

@rusty6314 3 месяца назад

I saw a video where you can remove the front cover and plug the center bass hole as well.

@barrypitkoff8678 Год назад

Hopefully someone can help. My Spark firmware and Iphone app are up to date. However, the Guitar EQ (as shown in this video) are not appearing in my app. Any suggestions? Thanks.

@stevechaves8057 Год назад

The app is a bit of a pain when you just wanna practice. I’m gonna give this a try.

@timothymatthews4399 11 месяцев назад

Question. I would like to use the spark as a streaming Bluetooth speaker but the muddiness is so overwhelming that it’s not possible to use. Is there a way to use the graphic EQ pedal while streaming music from my iPhone?

@zombee38 Год назад

This past Sunday one of the tone presets that I downloaded out of the blue started to act weird...it was constantly turning on the treble pedal ...that made me nuts and I had to play 4 songs with that effect on ...I fired it yesterday and now works fine...weird

@TheOriginalHuckleberry 21 день назад

is there anyway to add sustain without over-reverbing?

@maxflinter6896 6 месяцев назад

You can stuff some socks into the middle of the speaker chassis after removing the velcro front - it helps a lot to get rid of the muddy bassy sound without the eq Pedal.

@timolebeck6405 3 месяца назад

yeah... turning down the 100hz and 200hz downs a good start and definitely cleans up the sound.... But the actual low frequencies rumbling, when playing the Spark through bigger speakers or studio headphones, are in the 60hz-range. And those are only available in the Bass EQ. I hope they develop ONE EQ from 30hz to 6khz... maybe as an output block, or something.

@francoispo1481 Год назад

nice video They can upgrade the spark app did you email them ?

@stebbarry9395 Год назад

This amp also makes a good Bluetooth speaker. I've got a battery for it so now I carry it from room to room if I want to use it with my TV or my guitar.

@antnerofilm 20 дней назад

Great video thanks. Is that a Nashville Tele with the 3 pickups?

@8MinuteAxe 12 дней назад

It's a 1999 American Deluxe Tele with the stack humbucker, strat, and tele pickup. I bought it new back when you could call musicians friend and talk to the owner or his wife.

@Eddyvnhln5150 5 дней назад

Spark 2 just came out and that fixes bass issue and is rechargeable with a looper

@roklok9856 2 года назад

nice.

@amyd1957 Год назад

Great tutorial! Sorry for the slightly ignorant question but I just got my first amp which is a Spark amp but I'm wondering how you added the Guitar EQ pedal. Is there a certain place to download this?

@amyd1957 Год назад

For anyone who may not have figured it out, you can double-tap the pedal you want to switch out. It took me way too long to figure out that I could double tap 😅

@genesevox7403 10 месяцев назад

Was about to get rid of it but I'll try this bass fix first. Others have suggested plugging the bass port. Not sure if that's going to cause a problem,

@genesevox7403 8 месяцев назад

The bass fix resolved my problems with the amp. It's still a little bass heavy as bluetooth but I can live with that.

@stebbarry9395 Год назад

The part that bugs me about the app is that I have to allow Bluetooth to know my location in order for me to connect to the amp from my phone. I don't understand why someone needs to know where I am when I'm playing guitar.

@Ghostinaboat Год назад

So it can find the other Bluetooth device?

@stebbarry9395 Год назад

@@Ghostinaboat Hi Stephen, The bluetooth devices should be able to "see" each other with out me disclosing what city I am in. What ever. I just deal with it. It's still a great amp. Thanks for your comment.

@psych336 Год назад

It sounds like the Alexa of guitar amps. Sure it’s spying on you but it’s just so convenient. I want one.

@stebbarry9395 Год назад

@@psych336The fact is I am playing a lot more now that I have this amp regardless of the blue tooth thing so I really don't want to complain. Too much fun trying all those sounds! My only regret is that I can't get a second one. I also use it as a PC interface to Audacity when I want to record. Thanks for your comment.

@rz9974 Год назад

I'm a software developer. Bluetooth tracks location similar to how your cell phone signal can be used to track your proximal location. It's a physical capability of Bluetooth and does not necessarily mean they are tracking where you are. Even if BT is used to track location, it can only know "you are near another BT device or not" instead of your latitude and longitude. Plus you already told positive grid where you live when you bought the amp :D

@anthonyangelis1094 Год назад

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@cugir321 3 месяца назад

Great video....I subscribed. Still need to update the firmware....will it do anything but give me a few more pedals? If that's it I don't want to be bothered....I use it for acoustic mostly. I think the company are idiots for not giving us a XLR out....I use a guitar wireless to go to a bigger amp or PA....so stupid....I've seen a few videos where people are complaining about the noise level connecting to the Sparks cabinet....I get noise with my wireless too....can control it a bit but it's still a pain in the ass....I'd add a XLR out if someone would do the mod in a video. It's so stupid that I have to get rid of the chorus to use the EQ pedal. I could use a regular EQ also....I'm going to use a regular chorus pedal tomorrow with the software EQ....I use the purple rain sound file and it needs the chorus but the bass is a pain in the ass. The people running this company are idiots. Great job explaining the knobs....I was pissed off about the knobs going wankers! Now I know why....stupid idiots making this amp. Another stupid thing....the power supply for the amp is positive center....for the pedal it's negative center....yes I know the voltage is different but it's another thing we have to remember. Stupid idiots.

@joelgomez2016 Год назад

Another way is to remove cover put foam in the bass port really does control the bass

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Joel. So interesting that you mention that. I've had about a 100000 views. Total on my 4 or 5 spark and no one has mentioned that previously. Today two people recommended that. Ill.give it a try I really appreciate you checking out the video and for contributing to the channel. I hope you have a great weekend. Please take care and b well, mark.

@RVIV_M-gs3lo 11 месяцев назад

My amp keeps losing its audio idk what to do and I don’t have the cable to update the firmware , honestly pisses me off considering I paid for this only a year ago

@sf8126sf Год назад

Did I understand correctly that removing bass via the EQ pedal can NOT be combined with the addition of chorus/reverb effects?

@sho-nuffmadrigal6857 Год назад

Not quite. You can use Reverb and delay while using the eq. You can't use modulation effects like chorus, phaser, univibe etc because those effects are all listed under modulation which is where they put the eq pedal at. Hope this helps.

@rsimpkins1601 Год назад

bravo ...will share this on the Forum

@chriswentzell1591 Год назад

Can somebody please tell me where this pedal is. I dont see it in any of the tones. And I can’t find it on the tonecloud. Thanks in advance

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Chris. I'd be happy to help you. First of all if you purchased your spark before July of 2021 then you have to do an update. If you purchased it after that date or you've done an update since then, then you have it. If you go to the mod/EQ category it's the 12th pedal. Note that # 13 is a bass EQ which is also excellent if you're using the spark as a bass amp as well. The one thing that sucks is that you can only use one effect from each category so if you like using tremolo chorus phaser or flanger you can only pick one. For me it's a no-brainer. An EQ pedal has always been on my pedalboard. If you still can't find it or you need help with anything at all don't hesitate to email me at markaranalli@gmail.com. Don't worry I don't sell anything. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great weekend and take care. Mark

@chriswentzell1591 Год назад

I ended up finding it! Thanks for responding. I am absolutely in love with the spark. Big difference from my 17 year old starter amp 😆. Rock on 🤘

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Chris. Me too. I have some nice amps. Dr. Z. Gibson Goldtone. Engl Straight. Modeling has improved so much. One more generation and tube amps will be obsolete. 20 years ago my buddy who is a professional photographer laughed when I said that digital would replace film. I'm glad you found it. Take care and have a great weekend. Mark

@danveca8304 5 месяцев назад

Wish the EQ didn't require you to give up the other modulation effects. Should be able to pop that EQ in other slots and use it there.

@kaushvaidya7429 2 года назад

Sparky!!

@jeffhalleran7224 4 месяца назад

what would happen when u add 68uf -100uf on each speaker to filter out those ultra low boomy bass

@jeffhalleran7224 4 месяца назад

non polarized electro caps

@xCr00k3Dx Год назад

I really have to ask the question... What's the point in buying a smart amp and not using the smart features??

@michaelmoore7975 Год назад

ABF'nT! I was disappointed when I got mine.....6 mos. on pre-order. 5 minutes and in the closet. I'm a tube guy anyhow. But I know I would play it if it sounded better. Maybe I'll give it another shot with this info.

@lukedrifter100 Год назад

So if you don't use the app just the 4 presets, does that mean the first knob with the 7 amps can't be used?

@ianlucas8116 Год назад

No, if you turn that knob it will switch from the preset that you were using to the amp you've selected. Press a preset button and it will switch to whichever preset. It's like 7 factory presets and four user presets. hth :)

@lukedrifter100 Год назад

@@ianlucas8116 you da man Lucas, thanks so much.

@darwinsaye Год назад

Do people actually complain that this thing has too much bass? Jeezus, that’s a selling point for me - I struggled my whole life with small home amps not having enough bass. 👍🏻

@AnnoyingCritic-is7rp 14 дней назад

Are you getting the new one?

@8MinuteAxe 13 дней назад

Honestly, I've done 5 spark videos and they've all performed exceptionally well and they still haven't sent me a free one. I asked at the NAMM show and they said they'd look into it. They send them to youtubers much smaller than me (please don't take that as arrogance, I realize how lucky I've been and I am very grateful). I have the smaller one that's portable. Sounds great too. Thanks so much for watching the video. I do appreciate it. Please take care. Mark

@JustinCase-gv5qx Год назад

Is there an app for Windows?

@8MinuteAxe Год назад

Hey Justin. I know they've been working on one or at least they say they are. I got this from the Spark forum: I have the app running smoothly, in "BlueStacks", on a "Win 7" laptop and two "Win 10" desktops. No problems ... yet. That's the best I could find so far. It looks like there are several ways to do it, all which look to be workarounds. I hope that helps a little. Thanks so much for checking out the video. Take care. mark