Perfect. Minimal intro (thank you) and right into it. I got my Spark yesterday and it's a bit overwhelming. But you explained and demonstrated this part really well. I'll look for other Spark tutorials by you as I become familiar with the amp.
Helpful for sure my friend! It's nice to hear someone with talent talk TO people instead of talking DOWN to people... Your videos are easy to follow and very helpful and entertaining as well... Great job! God bless and take care...
@@sparkamptutorials2169 By the way... to be perfectly clear, you sold TWO Sparks, because when I told my buddy I pulled the trigger, he just did the same thing 2 hours ago :-)
...I'm seeing fabulous gigging embellishments with this...ex..Clint Black's.."I Never Liked the Rain" is hard for me to do on guitar. But I like TO SING IT...If this thing can pull up a version of it, to stick into my set....then wow....that's power....that's money....
@@sparkamptutorials2169 thanks! A quick question if you don't mind. I understand you can search for specific tones in the cloud like Steve Vai, Gary Moore.. you name it. Is it true, and are they accurate? Thanks a lot!
@@ferpirata76 hey Fernando! Yes, there are tons of tones that people have made specific to certain artists. They are hit or miss as far as quality goes. The main thing to know is that ppl make the tones with their particular guitar/pick ups and it sounds “good” to them. So you will have to experiment a bit but you can always make modifications to the tones you find or just keep looking until you find one that hits the spot! The tone cloud is full of potentially useful tones!
@@sparkamptutorials2169 thanks a lot for your answer. I bought a 30w orange amplifier a few months ago. Thats too bad. I may try to sell it and go for this little guy. Seems awesome. Thanks a lot and best wishes
I have the Spark go and I am not able to record when I am playing the built in backing tracks. When I press camera, the music stops and it wants me to Import it. How can I record when playing these songs and backing tracks" It works when I pick one of the smart jams but that's the only ones that work.
Hi, thanks for your overview. Just a simple but vital question; does it have anykind of lagging while jammin along? For example "Rocksmith" is unplayable to me because of lagging. I can't stand not even a nano second of lag - it's absolutely horrifying to me. I need total tightness
I just got my Spark 40 and trying to use backing tracks. They are playing on my iPhone but I am not hearing anything. Should this play through the amp or iPhone. Thanks
i know most people might disagree but if they could add a tabature tab to the chords and stuff that would be awesome i grew up born in the 80s and reached adulthood in the early 2000s i read tabs like read Mozart sheet music and i feel the demographic they are trying to reach is the bedroom musicians 25-35 and that's how we all learned by looking up incomplete and wrong tabs and that's how as a guitarist i continue to grow so they should add it and make sure the tabs are correct on their end
I’m currently sold on the spark amp and a couple accessories. My issue is, what is required to purchase for cloud tones? A particular package or is it good to go straight out of the box? I run a marshal stack which is now often to much. What is required to get the versatility in pedals, amp heads and the rest? Much appreciated in advance for the help, setting here with finger on purchase button lol! Great vids also, tyvm for the great tutorials!
All of that is included with the Spark. Thousands of tones created by both positive grid as well as other users that have shared their tones. There are “expansions” you can purchase like the Jimmy Hendrix pack, which has a few additional pedals/amps/etc. Probably more in the future. But a lot of it you can find from people who have built custom tones.
I got Autochords with Bias fx le. It doesn’t have the same features you are demonstrating. Do you know if autochords is paired back along with the light version of Bias fx?
I have found some backing tracks for Greatfull Dead tunes that include the finger positions on the neck for the key and mode. Been really helpful for practicing theory and lead. I have found some backing tracks for Greatfull Dead tunes that include the finger positions on the neck for the key and mode. Been really helpful for practicing theory and lead. the
Anyone face no sound from SP40 both from smartphone via BT and from guitar when we are practicing ? Pls help, it woks back and fort for a few minutes,n then it works n no sounds again n again.so i got so frustrated.
No, not in the basic jam categories but you can find Beatles songs on TH-cam or spotify through the app and then the app will analyze the song and then come up with all the chords for you to jam to.
I've just got one and in so confused. When I look at the tabs everything is a chord, and it doesnt tell you what string to pick or how often to strum. May just be mr being retarded but ik ready to throw it down the stairs. Apparently, californication is a A chord then a A minor then a F5 but it doesnt tell you which string to pick it just showes a chord
You want to help people, as you claim? Please tell me how to get "Chicago Blues in E.mp3" from my desktop to my Spark so I can jam to it. Please. I'm begging you. I want to jam to "Chicago Blues in E.mp3". My first born is too old. But I must have something you want. Name it!
Why can't I just play a damn song on my phone. I don't want to go to Spotify or elsewhere. I don't give a damn about chords. Why can't I please just play a damn song.
Learning more after ever video. Eric Sands and positive grid should compensate you for helping us.
Thanks for the "Landing in London" information.
Perfect. Minimal intro (thank you) and right into it.
I got my Spark yesterday and it's a bit overwhelming. But you explained and demonstrated this part really well.
I'll look for other Spark tutorials by you as I become familiar with the amp.
Thank you for your very concise explanations of some cool features if the Spark amp.
Helpful for sure my friend!
It's nice to hear someone with talent talk TO people instead of talking DOWN to people... Your videos are easy to follow and very helpful and entertaining as well... Great job!
God bless and take care...
Thanks for the feedback friend! Glad to know it helps!
Typing "Guitar Backing Track" is the best tip ever!!!
Well, you've basically just sold another Spark Amp - placing my order today. A birthday present to myself. Thanks!
Awesome!!! Love it!
@@sparkamptutorials2169 By the way... to be perfectly clear, you sold TWO Sparks, because when I told my buddy I pulled the trigger, he just did the same thing 2 hours ago :-)
Bro thanks so much for making these videos and also for making them nice and to the point. All the best.
...I'm seeing fabulous gigging embellishments with this...ex..Clint Black's.."I Never Liked the Rain" is hard for me to do on guitar. But I like TO SING IT...If this thing can pull up a version of it, to stick into my set....then wow....that's power....that's money....
Ahh noice! BUSH 👌 first 3 albums, especially second and third, i am quite a fan of. Definitely went off after Nigel smartly bailed.
Amazingly helpful! Thank you so much. Please keep on doing these very simple explanatory videos for us. Heaps of gratitude from here.
Great video - thank you for doing this for us. This feature is enough for me to just go ahead and get one already
Thanks Chad! No problem! I've heard that response before! :)
Man I am so glad I got mine long time back now- such a perfect application and presentation for my needs! Cool channel!
Getting my Spark Monday. Can't wait 😁
these are wonderful, I just subscribed ! thanks
Thanks!!
I,m thinking of buying it and your channel is very useful. Congratulations from Spain
Awesome! You will definitely enjoy it! It has something for everyone!
@@sparkamptutorials2169 thanks! A quick question if you don't mind. I understand you can search for specific tones in the cloud like Steve Vai, Gary Moore.. you name it. Is it true, and are they accurate? Thanks a lot!
@@ferpirata76 hey Fernando! Yes, there are tons of tones that people have made specific to certain artists. They are hit or miss as far as quality goes. The main thing to know is that ppl make the tones with their particular guitar/pick ups and it sounds “good” to them. So you will have to experiment a bit but you can always make modifications to the tones you find or just keep looking until you find one that hits the spot! The tone cloud is full of potentially useful tones!
@@sparkamptutorials2169 thanks a lot for your answer. I bought a 30w orange amplifier a few months ago. Thats too bad. I may try to sell it and go for this little guy. Seems awesome. Thanks a lot and best wishes
@@ferpirata76 no problem! The orange is a good amp too, but not as versatile as this guy!
Very well explained. Thank you.
what is name of the software company you can purchase this
I have the Spark go and I am not able to record when I am playing the built in backing tracks. When I press camera, the music stops and it wants me to Import it. How can I record when playing these songs and backing tracks" It works when I pick one of the smart jams but that's the only ones that work.
How do you work strumming patterns
I am a novice so don’t have a clue
Hi, thanks for your overview. Just a simple but vital question; does it have anykind of lagging while jammin along? For example "Rocksmith" is unplayable to me because of lagging. I can't stand not even a nano second of lag - it's absolutely horrifying to me. I need total tightness
Will this amazing piece of tech, which I’d love to get, ever be compatible with Amazon music, one of the big 3 along with Apple and Spotify?
Good question! I wish I knew!
I just got my Spark 40 and trying to use backing tracks. They are playing on my iPhone but I am not hearing anything. Should this play through the amp or iPhone.
Thanks
Just figured out I needed to raise the music volume knob 😵💫
Excellent tips
i know most people might disagree but if they could add a tabature tab to the chords and stuff that would be awesome i grew up born in the 80s and reached adulthood in the early 2000s i read tabs like read Mozart sheet music and i feel the demographic they are trying to reach is the bedroom musicians 25-35 and that's how we all learned by looking up incomplete and wrong tabs and that's how as a guitarist i continue to grow so they should add it and make sure the tabs are correct on their end
Can the Spark app show the bass notes for a song and if so please explain, thanks.
When saving a song where is it being stored? And is there any way to delete single saved songs instead of deleting them all?
Will the Spark app show me the verses and choruses etc. parts of the songs?
I’m currently sold on the spark amp and a couple accessories. My issue is, what is required to purchase for cloud tones? A particular package or is it good to go straight out of the box? I run a marshal stack which is now often to much. What is required to get the versatility in pedals, amp heads and the rest? Much appreciated in advance for the help, setting here with finger on purchase button lol! Great vids also, tyvm for the great tutorials!
All of that is included with the Spark. Thousands of tones created by both positive grid as well as other users that have shared their tones. There are “expansions” you can purchase like the Jimmy Hendrix pack, which has a few additional pedals/amps/etc. Probably more in the future. But a lot of it you can find from people who have built custom tones.
I got Autochords with Bias fx le. It doesn’t have the same features you are demonstrating. Do you know if autochords is paired back along with the light version of Bias fx?
Not sure about that, sorry
is there a way to use there app in android ? Or is it all apple
Great info! Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
The name of the product is? Jamming Along?
Where is it pulling the content from?
Does this work with youtube music
Thanks for the info!
Best videos!!!
I have found some backing tracks for Greatfull Dead tunes that include the finger positions on the neck for the key and mode. Been really helpful for practicing theory and lead. I have found some backing tracks for Greatfull Dead tunes that include the finger positions on the neck for the key and mode. Been really helpful for practicing theory and lead. the
Nice Greg! I'll have to check that out!
There are several, just put in the name of the song along with "backing track"; an example using Sugaree: th-cam.com/video/yUh7A-x5060/w-d-xo.html
Nice! I've used that trick! Thanks Greg!!!
If I don't have an internet connection, can I still use any backing tracks?
How do you use this feature with the bass guitar?
Anyone face no sound from SP40 both from smartphone via BT and from guitar when we are practicing ? Pls help, it woks back and fort for a few minutes,n then it works n no sounds again n again.so i got so frustrated.
Does it have any Beatle songs in the software to play along to ?
No, not in the basic jam categories but you can find Beatles songs on TH-cam or spotify through the app and then the app will analyze the song and then come up with all the chords for you to jam to.
My spark just stopped paring through the amp it's only playing the music through my device?? Any hints
Not sure, sounds like it needs to be re-Paired
Does it detect chords or has a database of songs? If it detects them is it accurate? Also does it provide solo tabs/notes? Thanks
Is there a way to get the music to play through the Spark amp or do you just have to use the iPad or speakers connected to your ipad?
Peter Imbres yes, you can! You need to connect the “Spark 40 Audio” device via Bluetooth.
@@sparkamptutorials2169 Incredibly helpful. Thank you!
Spotify costs $120 year...we know who is lining Positive Grids pockets. Why not allow us to load from personal TH-cam accounts?
Is there any way to get the tracks to play through the amp and not just in my phone? If there is I can’t figure it out.
Make sure you have the “Spark 40 Audio” Bluetooth connected from your phone. That should push the audio from the playback to the amp.
@@sparkamptutorials2169 thank you!! Would’ve never figured that out
@@christophergutierrez8966 no worries man! Got your back!
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WHAT TYPE ON PAD ARE YOU USING? THANK YOU
Hi Gary! I'm using an iPad with a keyboard case. It's almost turns my iPad into a sort of mini laptop! It uses bluetooth to connect. Cool right?
stop using a loud voice.
I've just got one and in so confused. When I look at the tabs everything is a chord, and it doesnt tell you what string to pick or how often to strum. May just be mr being retarded but ik ready to throw it down the stairs. Apparently, californication is a A chord then a A minor then a F5 but it doesnt tell you which string to pick it just showes a chord
Yeah, it doesn’t show tabs exactly, just chords. It’s not you at all. Sorry to hear you are struggling!
You want to help people, as you claim? Please tell me how to get "Chicago Blues in E.mp3" from my desktop to my Spark so I can jam to it. Please. I'm begging you. I want to jam to "Chicago Blues in E.mp3". My first born is too old. But I must have something you want. Name it!
Just use the app and search for any songs you want to play.
Why can't I just play a damn song on my phone. I don't want to go to Spotify or elsewhere. I don't give a damn about chords. Why can't I please just play a damn song.