Love your review. Felt like I was sitting with you kicking it around and figuring things out; hands on approach which I like. I went ahead and ordered the spark and can't wait til it gets here. Thanks again for your review!
One of the best reviews so far. I have had my spark for a couple months and learned some new cool stuff. By the way I do also play my bass through it. For some reason on the bass setting the volume is super low compared to guitar. You have to turn up the gain knob to get any volume, but then it adds gain. All in all the bass tone is good and yes you can reverb and all that stuff. Thanks for everything.
What a great demonstration! I really like your demo...what a fantastic person you are and personality you have! I could hang with you all day my brother... Thanks for taking the time to do this! Jeff in Ohio
The latency would be fixed if you don’t use it for the sound output of the laptop. The spark will play what you play and the audio from ableton is being then played back out of the amp. Maybe just mute the sound from your laptop. Ableton is recording it proper your laptop is then using the amp as its speaker so the latency comes from the processing speed of you computer. We have ours hooked up without that problem on our Mac Book and our surface 2 as long as the computer isn’t using the amp as it’s speaker we have no issue with that delay.
I have this amp as well, for the interface you need to use ASIO not MME or directx or else you will have latency. I need to open ASIO config panel and hit a power button next to the spark then it becomes available in my DAW without switching off of ASIO. I use propellerheads Reason.
Yeah...after many weeks...I figured it out. Thanks. Hey if you are interested we are doing a giveaway in the channel...go check it out....FREE PEDALS....
That would be a fun thing to have. I am going to be encouraging my students to get one as a perfect practice amp that would cover all their needs, and keeps the price in a range that's fairly accessible for most people.
@@TruthGuitar I have been using my main amp during the day. Then I switch to Positive Grid's BiasFX2 with the BiasAmp2 addons after the amp needs to be quiet for the neighbours. They make some of the best captures, and modelling tech I've ever heard. Aside from Neural DSP, it's probably the best modelling software ever.
Hey! Great Video man! My best guess for why you were getting a delay in the paythrough but not the recording, is that your amp was initially acting as a regular guitar amp and giving you your sound, but then the signal was also sent to your software, which recorded it, and then SENT IT BACK TO THE SPEAKER. I am sure if you remove the audio output to the spark in the software you wouldn't get the second sound back, just the initial sound straight from the amp. Once again great video, and if you see this, hope it helps :)
@@TruthGuitar Great! Please let me know how it goes (if it isn't too much hastle), as I will probably use it for the same thing soon. Great video again!
@@TruthGuitar Hey thank you. I have a question, can you recommend a traveler bag or any bag will fit the Spark? I didn't order the bundle because I was afraid I wasn't going to like the amp. Positive grid only sells the case with the Bundle. The Dimensions for the Spark Amp is: The Spark is a 40-watt amp that uses two 4-inch (4-ohm) speakers and a bass-reflex cabinet. At 7.4 by 13.7 by 7.0 inches (HWD) and 11.4 pounds, it's a smallish amp that you can take along with you wherever you go using the removable black leather carry strap. Thank you again.
@@TruthGuitar Hi, I reached out at Positive Grid and there is a guy named Anthony there, who seemed like a cool guy in his emails. He suggested that I go to this website. He said from other people that this bag seems to fit the Spark well. Here is the link: www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/gator-g-lightbag-1610-led-par-lighting-tote-bag/l54854000000000 Thank you again for your help.
Cool vid, nice and honest bro. Usually with latency on other things I use reducing the Buffer size helps. Take care and all the best Joel Thanks for sharing 👍✌😎
Best demo ever. Well done. The amp itself seems to have some issues, pointed out by users. Aso the delivery time is shocking. The company seems to have come up with a brilliant innovative product, they have spent a fortune on marketing, but not customer service and logistics.
The first riff I would love to play on that is creating my own unique riffs while using the interface for recording and Bluetooth for backing guitar and drums to make some really unfathomable music.
I just wanted to thank you for taking the time and making this tutorial. I just recieved my Spark yesterday and I am having such a great time with it. I would like to know more about the interface, have you found away to get rid of the delay while recording? Thank you once again. I'll be sure to 👍and subscribe.
Thanks for that. I was doing a giveaway on my channel so I have been very busy the last 3months. Giveaway just ended and I am diving into the Spark amp again so watch out for the videos! I am going to attempt to use it as an interface again
Here's what I'd like to know. When you load a preset, do the knobs automatically control all the knobs for the PRESET? In other words, if you load a preset that has a chorus for the modulation, will the modulation knob on the amp control it?
30:49 put it back on 44100, and turn DOWN the Input Buffer, it literally shows you the input latency underneath. 8000 is way to high, for a low-latency recording you have to choose something around 64-128. This is not a fault of the Spark Amp
Thanks for watching! I am diving back into the SPARK amp in some new video with reviews of the different sounds that it offers...so keep a look out. Also there is a guitar giveaway happening soon in my channel...watch out for it. See ya. Thanks for stopping by!
Such a great review that wraps almost everything I want to know. Also I love that soft touch you have. Because I'm new to electric guitar I gotta ask, can you rearrange the signal path pedals? How do you know what comes first when arranging the pedal setup?
Yes! I usually go with buffer, tunner, volume pedal, dynamic pedals, overdrive and distortions, modulation pedals, then the last part i tend to mess around with depending on how it sounds....looper, delay, reverb
Oh yes... And it actually looks good... And first thing I'd play would be probably one bluesy kind of thing I'm trying to figure out now... Or maybe...
I just pulled mine out and hooked up to my guitar. No worries! I hooked up my Bluetooth and played music on my Pi App. That works. I hope it is only my cable!
I love mine, I did have the humming issue and have a new power supply on the way from Positive Grid. My only disappointment is the lack of decent Satriani/Eric Johnson tones out on tone cloud. Would have thought there would be more out there by now.
Yeah. There is a lack in a bunch of tones but you can alway create one, then share it. Any idea how to? Maybe i should make a video on that. Anyway, just want to let you know that there is a giveaway going on right now on my channel feel free to check it out.
Great Review! I am interested in getting this amp after knowing what its capable of. I don't know though if I should wait until they make it better or is it good enough already? Haven't played my electric guitar in long time but with this maybe it'll inspire me. :)
Yup! I have not dedicated time to venturing into it again because i am busy with some giveaways on my channel, but I will be returning to the SPARK review world. Thanks
Does Spark have its own microphone? or does it use the tablet's/phone's? Can I input songs from my PC, tablet or phone? Can I record my playing using Spark?
I like it but the things I don't necessarily like: - It is really mid-heavy even when you turn it down or use headphones (streaming music sounds fine but the guitar you can't get rid of the muddiness) mulling about picking up an eq pedal to see if that helps - Interface is clunky, it doesn't rotate to landscape so you can see more pedals - It has two different bluetooth connections 1 for audio and second for controlling the pedals, for me ideally I would connect two different devices (phone for streaming music and control through tablet). That doesn't work it only allows one device to connect to both. - the categories for your tones, I would like to keep my custom separate from the ones that come with it but they don't have that so you have to pick a category and then go scrolling. - tonecloud may have 10000 different tones but lets be honest most are shit (regarding that, it would be nice if you do submit one you could go back and edit and tweak instead you have to add a new one) The good news is all of these could be dealt with
You know - I agree most of the uploads are not good/useable. It's basically a free for all! And so it takes a long time to try them all out and see what's good. To that end, I'd love to see somebody (maybe our host here), to go find the best tones by category and publish them for the rest of us here on TH-cam. Everyone would love it! It would be like a link I saw the other day rating the best shows on Netflix in order (too many to go through and try out). Just sayin...
@@TruthGuitar I only received mine today so I haven't got as far as hooking it up to the PC I just remember seeing in the manual that you have to install a driver. I'm guessing now you've done that, the latency has gone?
Nice job! I saw a review where they used the headphone out on the Spark to the input on their interface to record. I wonder if that would sound as good as BIAS FX 2? I use BIAS FX 2 in my DAW and when I use BIAS in too many tracks, the RAM on the computer is not enough and it gets real sluggish. If you could record from the Spark, it should record as a regular sound track, although you would lose the option to change the preset in the DAW, but it should not use up so much RAM. I wonder if that would work? And would it sound as good as BIAS FX 2? Thanks.
Thanks for checking this video out. The sound is very similar but still different. I use BIAS FX 2 as well...once i finish the track i freeze it and flatten it...and it give me more use of my RAM.
@@TruthGuitar Thank you very much! I never thought of trying that. I am familiar with that action as I've done it on MIDI tracks a lot of times. I use Ableton too. Awesome! I really appreciate it! 😀👍 subscribed!
Drivers won't install on your computer unless you don't have it. A lot of times they are shared files that are used for their programmes so if you already have the drivers it will use those.
Thanks!... I figured...after so many months and stuff...I imagine it is more versitle for the guitar though. Hey just FYI there is a give away going on in my channel here: th-cam.com/video/xEnK09Tza1M/w-d-xo.html
Watched another review of this amp and they didn't mention the external power supply. That's both good and bad. It would work with an external battery but it's kinda messy to really use next to a wall outlet. Who doesn't have enough wires all over the place. What is the actual wattage or sound level for this thing. Can you use it with a drummer IRL? Good review tho. Sounds like a great first amp or a practice amp. Sounds like a good deal on a lot of fun.
After this review I got very busy with other stuff, but I am planning on doing other videos including fixing the latency issues, but I am currently working on 10 Giveaway videos on my channel, so probably right after this...I wi make those videos. Sorry. I'll get there I promise. Merry Christmas...if you want check out the giveaway videos.
i got mine this month and it came with a link that you can download recording software for free studio one 5 prime it’s very basic the only thing i don’t like is that you can’t use the jam drum tracks from the app on the spark amp on your phone also studio one 5 prime does come with drum drums but you have to program them one at a time like each drum bass kick hi-hat stuff like that using a keyboard that it comes with i’m not goin to sit here and try to do that but other then that the program is really cool to lay down ideas thank you for this demo it was really awesome wathcing it i did hit subscribe
Hey man! Didn't I see you on the show Gold Rush: White Water?? Lol. Just kidding. GREAT video 👍 I just got one of these amps yesterday and I'm bumming because it won't work on my tablet because it's a few years old and it's not compatible. Kinda shitty for real. Rock on ✌😎 Subscribed too 🤙
Lol. That sucks man! What about your phone? Its still a pretty good standalone. If you are interested in free gear there is a giveaway going on in my channel.
@@TruthGuitar I'll see if I can find the instagram. I'm not sure if you mean $10 off the current sale price of $254 or the regular price of $299. In your opinion how much of the price is the amp and how much is the app and software? Thanks in advance.
Great review, unfortunately for me the biggest issue with delay is after i order it i have to wait weeks to get it, so looking forward to receiving it though 👍
Not sure...the amp is set to receive bluetooth...not sure it can put out bluetooth...although theoretically speaking...if you have a transmitter...i guess it could.
@@TruthGuitar I just sent them a email again. Mybe it was the holidays. Some items require 4.0 or better for bluetooth to work. I just didn't want to buy another tablet just to get a updated bluetooth.
I give the amp a 4 or 5 out of 10. I Still dont understand why PG did not build the complete BIAS FX 2 into the Spark. That way you would be able to move around gear and design the signal chain as you like. This would also mean you could acces the whole tonecloud with user presets, not just those with identical signal chain as the Spark. I dont understand why aux volume knob is so tiny and not the same size as all other knobs. I dont understand why PG did not build in a send/return. I stil dont understand why PG did not make it possible to use a foot switch. I dont understand why PG did not add a 5 min looper. I dont understand why PG did not make the Spark send 4 channels, left/right wet and left/right dry, (for optional reamping in DAW later) when used as an interface. I dont understand why PG did not make it possible to connect 2 Spark and use them as a stereo setup (like the Katana mk.II). I dont understand why PG just included 4 tiny slots for user presets, when they did the exact same misstake on their Jamup ios app were they expanded that numbers in an early update... Etc etc etc....
For the first part that's easy, then people wouldn't buy the BIAS FX2, it is priced that way For the second, I have found the aux should be set once and then adjust your volume for your "amp" to suit accordingly. Then use the master to increase everything at the same level
I got a reply from the spark people. They sent me over to a trouble shooting guide for bluetooth. Never did get a reply to my question. I don't think they know what version works. They just pass the buck and hope you forget about it.
Mute the track so you can't hear the playback? What do you use so you can still hear your guitar if you're running straight into the daw without using mics? I'm having the same latency issue with pro tools and am all ears to solutions.
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Love the intro. You are so good at showing the technical side of music. Great job on showing what the spark amp can do.
Thanks! Love this!
Love your review. Felt like I was sitting with you kicking it around and figuring things out; hands on approach which I like. I went ahead and ordered the spark and can't wait til it gets here. Thanks again for your review!
Awesome!! Its really good! I think you will enjoy it. More reviews and giveaways coming to the channel. Have a goodday!
This was a fantastic video...im actually quite intrigued by this little amp!! I may have to look into one!! Thanks Joel! You're awesome bro!
Thanks dude. Appreciate it
The dancing in a room tone is the tone John Mayer uses for the song “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room”
Not familiar with the song, but I saw Tyler Larson's video on the spark amp, and he talks about that tone too.
One of the best reviews so far. I have had my spark for a couple months and learned some new cool stuff. By the way I do also play my bass through it. For some reason on the bass setting the volume is super low compared to guitar. You have to turn up the gain knob to get any volume, but then it adds gain. All in all the bass tone is good and yes you can reverb and all that stuff. Thanks for everything.
Dude my pleasure. Check out the channel....doing 10 giveaways soon as i hit 1000subs and you can win multiple times....no 1 win rule.
What a great demonstration! I really like your demo...what a fantastic person you are and personality you have! I could hang with you all day my brother...
Thanks for taking the time to do this!
Jeff in Ohio
Thanks for this comment! Wow! I am so glad you liked it...it really is a great amp man!
Very Cool! Thanks for sharing ALL of that info and amp effects.
Yeah man. No worries. Check out the channel major giveaway at 1k subs! Free gear!
Spark 2 just came out and is rechargeable and has a looper
Got one about 2 weeks ago, man what a fun piece of equipment!
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Yup
The latency would be fixed if you don’t use it for the sound output of the laptop. The spark will play what you play and the audio from ableton is being then played back out of the amp. Maybe just mute the sound from your laptop. Ableton is recording it proper your laptop is then using the amp as its speaker so the latency comes from the processing speed of you computer. We have ours hooked up without that problem on our Mac Book and our surface 2 as long as the computer isn’t using the amp as it’s speaker we have no issue with that delay.
Fantastic video, Joel !! ♫
Thanks man. Im tryin to make out here. We'll see what happens...hoping this video gets some hits
Nice video Joel! That little amp can do it all!
Dude for real. Im giving my Blackstar a nice little break, plus my wife appreciates the reduction on decibles. Lol
Good review man. Was lookin for that level of detail, cheers.
Great! Hope it helped! Since being home from quarantine...I have yet to turn on any of my other amps.
First thing I’d play would be a SRV style clean progression with a bit of chorus and reverb and just the right amount of punch with a drive.
I have this amp as well, for the interface you need to use ASIO not MME or directx or else you will have latency. I need to open ASIO config panel and hit a power button next to the spark then it becomes available in my DAW without switching off of ASIO. I use propellerheads Reason.
Yeah...after many weeks...I figured it out. Thanks. Hey if you are interested we are doing a giveaway in the channel...go check it out....FREE PEDALS....
That would be a fun thing to have. I am going to be encouraging my students to get one as a perfect practice amp that would cover all their needs, and keeps the price in a range that's fairly accessible for most people.
Yeah man. Since pandemic started I haven't used any other amp at all.
@@TruthGuitar I have been using my main amp during the day. Then I switch to Positive Grid's BiasFX2 with the BiasAmp2 addons after the amp needs to be quiet for the neighbours. They make some of the best captures, and modelling tech I've ever heard. Aside from Neural DSP, it's probably the best modelling software ever.
@@PrestonSmithsMusic that exactly what I use. Yesterday I got a heavy freakin tone man...sounds so good. Next backing track for sure
@@TruthGuitar Hope we can hear it. Little something for Metal Head Hippie's Tuesday's metal show? ;)
@@PrestonSmithsMusic Been working on some stuff but the music has been kicking my butt...soon..
Awesome video Joel Rock On😎💥💥👍
Dude thanks. This little amp really kicks
Dude, whats it like having 1000 subscribers?
Thanks man I just ordered one for Christmas and been wondering how this works 🤘
Awesome dude. Glad this helped. If you are interested in winning some free stuff check out the channel. Doing some give aways
Hey! Great Video man! My best guess for why you were getting a delay in the paythrough but not the recording, is that your amp was initially acting as a regular guitar amp and giving you your sound, but then the signal was also sent to your software, which recorded it, and then SENT IT BACK TO THE SPEAKER. I am sure if you remove the audio output to the spark in the software you wouldn't get the second sound back, just the initial sound straight from the amp.
Once again great video, and if you see this, hope it helps :)
Thanks. I see what you are saying. I am actually going to be using it soon as an interface...so o will make those adjustments to it
@@TruthGuitar Great! Please let me know how it goes (if it isn't too much hastle), as I will probably use it for the same thing soon. Great video again!
@@paulcobee355 I will man for sure
You the MAN! I'm saving the video until I get better!
Sweet...or you can get better while you watch the video and play on a SPARK
Great! Thank you for posting this.
Absolutely. Powerful little amp. Doing giveaways in my channel...no pressure just mentioning to anyone wanting free gear
@@TruthGuitar Hey thank you. I have a question, can you recommend a traveler bag or any bag will fit the Spark? I didn't order the bundle because I was afraid I wasn't going to like the amp. Positive grid only sells the case with the Bundle. The Dimensions for the Spark Amp is:
The Spark is a 40-watt amp that uses two 4-inch (4-ohm) speakers and a bass-reflex cabinet. At 7.4 by 13.7 by 7.0 inches (HWD) and 11.4 pounds, it's a smallish amp that you can take along with you wherever you go using the removable black leather carry strap. Thank you again.
@@AngelMartinez-qs3cf I cant think of the name of the bag that im thinking of. I would check with sweetwater or Gator, they sell bags separately
@@TruthGuitar Hi, I reached out at Positive Grid and there is a guy named Anthony there, who seemed like a cool guy in his emails. He suggested that I go to this website. He said from other people that this bag seems to fit the Spark well. Here is the link: www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/gator-g-lightbag-1610-led-par-lighting-tote-bag/l54854000000000
Thank you again for your help.
Cool vid, nice and honest bro.
Usually with latency on other things I use reducing the Buffer size helps.
Take care and all the best Joel
Thanks for sharing
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Thanks, you too!
Have one and love it! The tone choices for bass are limited, but the amp is a hoot and sounds great! 😎👍
Yes it is for bass as well. I sometimes play bass through it, more often plug into the Ampeg under my desk for bass though.
Pretty solid amp man!
Best demo ever. Well done. The amp itself seems to have some issues, pointed out by users. Aso the delivery time is shocking. The company seems to have come up with a brilliant innovative product, they have spent a fortune on marketing, but not customer service and logistics.
What issues? They recently updated the firmware.. Do you know if they were fixed?
I've just been scrolling through your videos, Joel Son of Cesar, and man I dig your thumbnail images!
they got better with time...i got help from a big youtuber named nick nimmin
I love my Spark amp!! Such amazing tones. I had a feeling you were using one on the video I saw on the MHH show today!
You would think I was using the Spark! Actually I was using its older brother BIAS FX 2...so points for you anyway. Thay amp rocks
@@TruthGuitar ahh.. yeah I’m a user of Bias FX 2 also. Love it. Could get my hand on it fast enough on iOS and unlock everything lol
First song I would play is "Highway Star" on that awesome Spark!
The first riff I would love to play on that is creating my own unique riffs while using the interface for recording and Bluetooth for backing guitar and drums to make some really unfathomable music.
I just wanted to thank you for taking the time and making this tutorial. I just recieved my Spark yesterday and I am having such a great time with it. I would like to know more about the interface, have you found away to get rid of the delay while recording? Thank you once again. I'll be sure to 👍and subscribe.
Thanks for that. I was doing a giveaway on my channel so I have been very busy the last 3months. Giveaway just ended and I am diving into the Spark amp again so watch out for the videos! I am going to attempt to use it as an interface again
@@TruthGuitar Awesome! I will be waiting for that to drop. Thanks again.
....There must be 200 demo videos out about this amp, and not one has mentioned the "GROUNDING HUM" problems it has.....!!....Incredible....
Some of the units have been noticed to have a hum...I didn't mention it because I dont have that issue....but I have heard of others having that issue
That was due to an old power supply the units where shipped out with. I believe the newer models got the upgraded PS.
Here's what I'd like to know.
When you load a preset, do the knobs automatically control all the knobs for the PRESET? In other words, if you load a preset that has a chorus for the modulation, will the modulation knob on the amp control it?
Yep. Although I rarely tweak presets.
Thanks for an excellent job very clear and professional very helpful cheers
Great! Glad it helped! It really is amazing!!!
I gotta get me one of these. nice video Joel son of Caesar! 👍👍
Thanks man. Sweet little amp.
30:49 put it back on 44100, and turn DOWN the Input Buffer, it literally shows you the input latency underneath. 8000 is way to high, for a low-latency recording you have to choose something around 64-128. This is not a fault of the Spark Amp
would love to have one too! I have my biasfx2..would this unlocked those elite version pre amp? just wondering haha
No its a little bit different. Totally worth it though.
Great video! Thank you! 👍😎
Thanks for watching! I am diving back into the SPARK amp in some new video with reviews of the different sounds that it offers...so keep a look out. Also there is a guitar giveaway happening soon in my channel...watch out for it. See ya. Thanks for stopping by!
I'm learning guitar. Pretty much only know House of the Rising Sun so that's what I'd play.
Such a great review that wraps almost everything I want to know.
Also I love that soft touch you have.
Because I'm new to electric guitar I gotta ask, can you rearrange the signal path pedals? How do you know what comes first when arranging the pedal setup?
Yes! I usually go with buffer, tunner, volume pedal, dynamic pedals, overdrive and distortions, modulation pedals, then the last part i tend to mess around with depending on how it sounds....looper, delay, reverb
Oh yes... And it actually looks good... And first thing I'd play would be probably one bluesy kind of thing I'm trying to figure out now... Or maybe...
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I just pulled mine out and hooked up to my guitar. No worries! I hooked up my Bluetooth and played music on my Pi App. That works. I hope it is only my cable!
The amp did not work with my guitar at all. Works with the Bluetooth input.
Oh no!!! Hopefully it is just the cable!
I love mine, I did have the humming issue and have a new power supply on the way from Positive Grid. My only disappointment is the lack of decent Satriani/Eric Johnson tones out on tone cloud. Would have thought there would be more out there by now.
Yeah. There is a lack in a bunch of tones but you can alway create one, then share it. Any idea how to? Maybe i should make a video on that. Anyway, just want to let you know that there is a giveaway going on right now on my channel feel free to check it out.
Great Review! I am interested in getting this amp after knowing what its capable of. I don't know though if I should wait until they make it better or is it good enough already? Haven't played my electric guitar in long time but with this maybe it'll inspire me. :)
This thing is great man, great gig starter...this thing rocks man for real
great video. very helpful. Thank you
You are most welcome
cool spark amp. i'd play No One At The Bridge by Rush off the Caress of Steel album
Great Demo of the spark amp. If I win it I want to learn how to play Hallelujah by Cohen but a Easter version. Thanks for doing this.
Great video🙌
Thank you 🙌
Thats a dope litte amp! 🎸🤙
I would definitely be playing some Worship Music! Maybe give Graves into Gardens a go!
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The first song I would play .... My sweet Lord
First thing that would sound out of the Spark amp 40 is 20 seconds of tuning that dang G-string...After that, Pink floyd - Comfortably numb!🎸✨✌🏼
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can u use this amp with out signing up for any web sites ???
I believe so, but I honestly wouldn't be able to tell you for sure because I already had an account.
Auxiliary is almost always an input such as a 3.5 or 6.3 input from an external source.
This thing is epic as an interface! I run mine through reaper and it hasn't given me one ounce of crap.
Nice!
Cool. I'll start to play and learn Hotel of Cali for sure.
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I haven't used the interface yet, but they say you need a "Windows driver for ASIO support that can be found in Spark help center".
Yup! I have not dedicated time to venturing into it again because i am busy with some giveaways on my channel, but I will be returning to the SPARK review world. Thanks
I am not clear. But can you record your playing with the Jam Tracks to a computer?
Hmmm. I am not 100% sure as I haven't done this myself. For sure you can record your guitar.
Hoochie coochie man, Electric Mud style. Thanks for the contest!
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Does Spark have its own microphone? or does it use the tablet's/phone's?
Can I input songs from my PC, tablet or phone?
Can I record my playing using Spark?
You can record using your Spark as an interface. And you can play your songs from your phone or tablet through the spark
I like it but the things I don't necessarily like:
- It is really mid-heavy even when you turn it down or use headphones (streaming music sounds fine but the guitar you can't get rid of the muddiness) mulling about picking up an eq pedal to see if that helps
- Interface is clunky, it doesn't rotate to landscape so you can see more pedals
- It has two different bluetooth connections 1 for audio and second for controlling the pedals, for me ideally I would connect two different devices (phone for streaming music and control through tablet). That doesn't work it only allows one device to connect to both.
- the categories for your tones, I would like to keep my custom separate from the ones that come with it but they don't have that so you have to pick a category and then go scrolling.
- tonecloud may have 10000 different tones but lets be honest most are shit (regarding that, it would be nice if you do submit one you could go back and edit and tweak instead you have to add a new one)
The good news is all of these could be dealt with
All super valid points. Honestly, I just love that I don't have to hook up a bunch of things to jam...do you have it?
Also...in case you are interested there is a giveaway going on in my channel. Just letting ya know...
You know - I agree most of the uploads are not good/useable. It's basically a free for all! And so it takes a long time to try them all out and see what's good. To that end, I'd love to see somebody (maybe our host here), to go find the best tones by category and publish them for the rest of us here on TH-cam. Everyone would love it! It would be like a link I saw the other day rating the best shows on Netflix in order (too many to go through and try out). Just sayin...
FYI Did you install the windows ASIO driver? That's why you've got the latency toward the end of the video.
I did. It is blowing my mind that I haven't figured it out and in all honesty I only tried it for the video because I use BiAS FX2
@@TruthGuitar I only received mine today so I haven't got as far as hooking it up to the PC I just remember seeing in the manual that you have to install a driver. I'm guessing now you've done that, the latency has gone?
Nice job! I saw a review where they used the headphone out on the Spark to the input on their interface to record. I wonder if that would sound as good as BIAS FX 2? I use BIAS FX 2 in my DAW and when I use BIAS in too many tracks, the RAM on the computer is not enough and it gets real sluggish. If you could record from the Spark, it should record as a regular sound track, although you would lose the option to change the preset in the DAW, but it should not use up so much RAM. I wonder if that would work? And would it sound as good as BIAS FX 2? Thanks.
Thanks for checking this video out. The sound is very similar but still different. I use BIAS FX 2 as well...once i finish the track i freeze it and flatten it...and it give me more use of my RAM.
@@TruthGuitar Thank you very much! I never thought of trying that. I am familiar with that action as I've done it on MIDI tracks a lot of times. I use Ableton too. Awesome! I really appreciate it! 😀👍 subscribed!
Drivers won't install on your computer unless you don't have it. A lot of times they are shared files that are used for their programmes so if you already have the drivers it will use those.
Yes it does work with bass guitars as well
Yup
Yes both bass guitar and acoustic can be used.
Thanks!... I figured...after so many months and stuff...I imagine it is more versitle for the guitar though. Hey just FYI there is a give away going on in my channel here: th-cam.com/video/xEnK09Tza1M/w-d-xo.html
Watched another review of this amp and they didn't mention the external power supply. That's both good and bad. It would work with an external battery but it's kinda messy to really use next to a wall outlet. Who doesn't have enough wires all over the place. What is the actual wattage or sound level for this thing. Can you use it with a drummer IRL? Good review tho. Sounds like a great first amp or a practice amp. Sounds like a good deal on a lot of fun.
Most of those questions are answered on the company website.
Did you find a way to fix the latency issues? If so could you please explain or show us? :)
After this review I got very busy with other stuff, but I am planning on doing other videos including fixing the latency issues, but I am currently working on 10 Giveaway videos on my channel, so probably right after this...I wi make those videos. Sorry. I'll get there I promise. Merry Christmas...if you want check out the giveaway videos.
@@TruthGuitar No worries bro! Take your time!! Merry Christmas to you as well!
@@Willemguitar thanks for that...did it. And it didn't work...I think it's my processor
Great video, what's your opinion on Blackstar amps?
Thanks man. Dude I have one. Tube amp rules. Favorite amp yet. I have my big pedalboard with TC Electronics throught it. Distortion on it is amazing
@@TruthGuitar Would you buy the spark all over again?
@@markpaul2561 No. Garbage. Bad enough to be supplied with an ungrounded power brick but trying to get a replacement or a refund? Poor.
i got mine this month and it came with a link that you can download recording software for free studio one 5 prime it’s very basic the only thing i don’t like is that you can’t use the jam drum tracks from the app on the spark amp on your phone also studio one 5 prime does come with drum drums but you have to program them one at a time like each drum bass kick hi-hat stuff like that using a keyboard that it comes with i’m not goin to sit here and try to do that but other then that the program is really cool to lay down ideas thank you for this demo it was really awesome wathcing it i did hit subscribe
So cool of you to sub!!! Thanks...Stick Around Giveaways coming soon
I'd play Square Hammer by Ghost. It's a lot of fun to play on 7 strings.
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Here's how to download the Spark ASIO driver ! th-cam.com/video/qOaWh37-jyc/w-d-xo.html
On the DAW it’s latency just turn off the monitoring fo that channel so you don’t here your playing in the DAW
Did it. No go. I honestly think its my computer...cuz positive grid doesn't put out duds i think
congrats!
thanks for watching and supporting super appreciate it.
What would be the first song you would play using the Spark Amp 40. I Would rip some original stuff..
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Hey man! Didn't I see you on the show Gold Rush: White Water?? Lol. Just kidding. GREAT video 👍 I just got one of these amps yesterday and I'm bumming because it won't work on my tablet because it's a few years old and it's not compatible. Kinda shitty for real. Rock on ✌😎 Subscribed too 🤙
Lol. That sucks man! What about your phone? Its still a pretty good standalone. If you are interested in free gear there is a giveaway going on in my channel.
Love to do a bit of April Wine on that. Sign of the GypsyQueen
They have a deal today for the amp and the bag for $254. Do you think the price will go lower for Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
I think I saw it was dropping 10 bucks...for black Friday on an Instagram post
@@TruthGuitar I'll see if I can find the instagram. I'm not sure if you mean $10 off the current sale price of $254 or the regular price of $299. In your opinion how much of the price is the amp and how much is the app and software? Thanks in advance.
@@shawnlarrabee45 Hey so I am looking at the add and its says sign up for an extra $10 off so... here is that link: pgrid.co/extra10
Great review, unfortunately for me the biggest issue with delay is after i order it i have to wait weeks to get it, so looking forward to receiving it though 👍
I waited about 4months
Ok, I’m shocked! It arrived today 😁👍 took around 3 weeks to the UK. Amazing bit of kit
Ordered from Amazon...came in 3 days. 👍
@@chrisfreeman38 nice! How do you like it?
I'd like to play nirvana and green day songs on it. I don't have an amp so having that would be awesome.
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@@TruthGuitar Thanks sir!! I hope I win because we couldn't afford even a cheap amp. Hope you grow more as a youtuber!
The first song I would play - Something of the Beetles - here come the sun
The first song I would play would be Craving by James Bay :)
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you should be able to use it as an asio which will get rid of your delay. Perhaps you need to install an asio driver. Check the website
See that what I thought! But on camera was the first time I used it. I haven't checked since..but will soon...thanks
Turn off your input monitoring. That’s what’s causing the delay.
Can I listen the sound of the amp on my Bluetooth auriculars??
Not sure...the amp is set to receive bluetooth...not sure it can put out bluetooth...although theoretically speaking...if you have a transmitter...i guess it could.
Hi! Do you know if a older bluetooth will work? I have a tablet with 1.1 and was hoping it would work.
I dont see why not, I mean Bluetooth is bluetooth...Although I would probably check with positive grid
@@TruthGuitar i sent them a email a moth month ago, no reply
@@larrytaylor6192 dang man that sucks.
@@TruthGuitar I just sent them a email again. Mybe it was the holidays. Some items require 4.0 or better for bluetooth to work. I just didn't want to buy another tablet just to get a updated bluetooth.
@@larrytaylor6192 ill check the requirements in the box tomorrow and let ya know what I found out
Thanks! 👍
Yeahh!
I want to play “sunshine of your love”
I give the amp a 4 or 5 out of 10. I Still dont understand why PG did not build the complete BIAS FX 2 into the Spark. That way you would be able to move around gear and design the signal chain as you like. This would also mean you could acces the whole tonecloud with user presets, not just those with identical signal chain as the Spark.
I dont understand why aux volume knob is so tiny and not the same size as all other knobs.
I dont understand why PG did not build in a send/return.
I stil dont understand why PG did not make it possible to use a foot switch.
I dont understand why PG did not add a 5 min looper.
I dont understand why PG did not make the Spark send 4 channels, left/right wet and left/right dry, (for optional reamping in DAW later) when used as an interface.
I dont understand why PG did not make it possible to connect 2 Spark and use them as a stereo setup (like the Katana mk.II).
I dont understand why PG just included 4 tiny slots for user presets, when they did the exact same misstake on their Jamup ios app were they expanded that numbers in an early update...
Etc etc etc....
Oh man...I totally get it. Guaranteed...they make some of those additions for a later version of it.
are you high again?
For the first part that's easy, then people wouldn't buy the BIAS FX2, it is priced that way
For the second, I have found the aux should be set once and then adjust your volume for your "amp" to suit accordingly. Then use the master to increase everything at the same level
Enetering to win this thing lol I’d play some trivium !!!
Yeah the latency is the deal breaker but if they don't have an ASIO driver for it, the latency on windows will be unusable.
Here is a video with link to driver ! th-cam.com/video/qOaWh37-jyc/w-d-xo.html
Awesome. I’d probably play “Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer
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First thing I would play if I won this amp would be something from Metallica's Kill 'Em All album.
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I got a reply from the spark people. They sent me over to a trouble shooting guide for bluetooth. Never did get a reply to my question. I don't think they know what version works. They just pass the buck and hope you forget about it.
Man I'm sorry.
I use pro tools , and if you click mute it will get rid of delay.
Mute the track so you can't hear the playback? What do you use so you can still hear your guitar if you're running straight into the daw without using mics? I'm having the same latency issue with pro tools and am all ears to solutions.
I would definitely get bluesy for the first song!
Super and nice video ji ❤️👍
Awesome video! I would play gravity by John Mayer.
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The bass setting on the amp is for bass guitar.
Yeah I figured after really messing with it...minimal, they should bump up the bass effects
Very informative
Glad you liked it
Yep
Just a suggestion. Study your material and your software before your next presentation and it will go much smoother. Lol. Thanks for the info though.