As long as you have your iPad or music source set to Bluetooth and play it through the Spark via Bluetooth. You can also plug in your device into the Spark to play your backing tracks.

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Sounds good. Thanks for responding. Have a great day!

@ anytime! Rock on!🤘

@@stevenburvenich168 Thanks for the post. The limiter knob on this amp catches the loudest peaks of the audio source and applies brick wall compression that prevents it from exceeding the clipping point of 0 dBFS. Limiters are used to increase percieved loudness by increasing the quietest parts of an audio signal while preventing the peaks from clipping. It is almost like a compressor pedal. Hope that helps. Rock on. 🤘

Thanks for the post. We are hoping an update will correct this. Nothing so far. Rock on.

You have to use a USB-C cable. The old cables don’t work with the new model. I bought mine on Amazon. Good luck. Rock on.

Thanks for the post. I’m hard of hearing too!!! But, there should be zero sounds coming out of the amp unless you are making them. Try plugging it into a different outlet in a different room and see if that helps. Also, try using a different cable and guitar to eliminate those. Keep us posted. Rock on!!!

@@ShawnShipstad Thanks for the post. Agree. This amp takes pedals perfectly. The chorus is amazing. Rock on!

Hello. Thanks for the post. Yes, that can be done. Just stinks after you have created dozens and dozens of presets and have to go change them all. Rock on!

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Yea, I can imagine its a headache if you have a big library.

@@kaptkrunchfpv Just a pain, that’s all. I’ve slowly been going back and tweaking each one. All the best!

@@reallynow00 Agree 💯🤘

@@MascarasMil Thanks for the post. I heard the same on the Katana Gen 3. I had the Gen 2 Artist and sold it. I loved the sound of the amp, but always has issues with the software and it got too complicated to use. Having only 8 presets was a killer for me. My Line 6 Spider IV had 128 presets. Plus having to pay an extra $50 for a Bluetooth adapter was a dealbreaker. I’ll wait for Gen 4! LOL! Agree that PG should have clearly stated the Spark 2 would be muted when plugged into the Cab, especially using the line out. No excuse. Rock on!🤘

@@fletcherdelay1259 Thanks for the post. You literally spray right into the input. A quick spray and an absorbent rag to soak up the excess. And literally spray the pot itself. Just enough to get it wet, not soak it. Wipe the excess off with the rag and let it dry thoroughly. A fan is helpful to blow on the unit. Just take your time and don’t rush. Let me know if I can help further. Rock on!🤘

@@ridingblues Agree. Well stated. It indeed mutes the speaker. People do not like the new power button. Neither do I. Simple on/off switch is always better. Good point on the portrait mode as well. Thanks for posting. Rock on! 🤘

Thanks for the post! It is an awesome amp and deserves the attention! Good luck and keep us posted!!!! Rock on!!!

@@philliphall5198 Agree. Much smoother. I’m over 300 hours since the change and zero issues and smooth rides! LOL! Be well.

@@calvo9978 Thanks for the post. Agree 100%! They never said anywhere it would mute the speakers. Yup, if I wanted to, I’d plug in headphones! Ugh. Makes no sense. Maybe with the Spark 3!? Be well and rock on!

@@brucewilds7102 Thanks for the post. I greased my bushings monthly and they burned out in 4 years. I kept my first tractor for 14 years. My current Craftsman, 9 years old now, started wobbling in the front end after 150 hours. I greased those too every month. Since I changed them I have had zero issues and I am now at 415 hours. To me it was worth it. I keep my equipment for the long haul so to me it was worth the investment. Be well. Happy Mowing.

@@Acncan Hello, You need the ULooper pedal to get sound out of both. There is no other solution at this time. It’s the only work around. XSonic is the one who makes the pedal. Thanks for the post. Rock on 🤘

I am not using any footswitch besides the ULooper. I haven't decided at this point which footswitch to buy. Still deciding! Rock on.

Thanks for the post. Let’s hope they come up with a fix. Rock on.

@@bobseagraves1743 Both are effective. This is just a little safer! Thanks for the post. Be well.

I can only tell you mine does. Maybe a firmware update will correct this or fix it. I tried both the left and right outputs and each muted the speakers. I had no luck. If I find a fix or update, I'll be sure to post it. Thanks for the post. Rock on.

@@thenaturalalpha Hello, Once you unplug it or turn it off, the loop is erased. You’d have to use a DAW to record the sound for future use. I’m sure there are other ways, but that is the only way I know of. Good luck. Thanks for the post.

Thanks for the post. Thankfully that ULooper fixed the issue. Still, it should work without it. Be well. Rock on!!!

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Thank You so much! I wrote to PG. If there are more reactions, maybe they will think about it. I hope for a reasonable reaction and a correction of this limitation. ULooper looks like a great device. I didn't expect to have to spend more money and I'm a little worried if this solution will remain functional even after PG future updates. I'm still thinking about disassembling the device and a mechanical solution to the problem. We will see if and what PG will answer.

@@ludek.smolik Thanks for the post. I think in time PG will get this right. At least I hope so! Too many users need a fix without spending $100 to do so. Thanks for keeping us updated! Rock on.

That is because it is a full range speaker. PG says that is normal. Yes. It can be annoying. Many have returned the Cab because of the annoying hiss. Just make sure you are plugged into an outlet that is “clean” and nothing interfering with the Cab. Rock on.

I pre ordered the cab and the 1st thing I noticed was the noise sounding like a fan flowing through a wind tunnel, with nothing plugged in and the volume turned down to zero..no mains frequency hum or other electrical interferences..in a small room I found the noise ear fatiguing.. Positive grid asked me for a video of my setup, I told them multiple times it's not my setup if there's nothing else plugged in! They say this is normal.. mine is back in it's original box as it's no good for home recording..suited more for a gig or rehearsal but wouldn't last long getting battered from gigging!

@@michaeljones9952 ​​⁠Thanks for posting. They will tell you it’s because it’s a full range speaker and that is normal. For many of us, it’s a deal breaker. The hum is difficult to tolerate. Hope you find a good replacement!!!! Rock on!!!

Thanks for the post. Overall I really like it. But, it was clearly advertised as working with and “complementing” the Spark 2. Muting that speakers is a bummer. Thankfully that ULooper takes care of this and there is a fix. Just stinks to pay an extra $100 to fix it. In the end, it’s all good. Just a bummer. Rock on!!!

@@jopscalanoc2617 PG is aware of this. They sent out an email saying they would make an adapter sometime in the next month and mail it to all users. Can’t wait. Thanks for the post. Rock on. Brad

@@jopscalanoc2617 An adapter is being sent to all owners in the next month or so, so you can. They emailed all owners and said it will be mailed ASAP. Thanks for the post.

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Hi brad. Is it safe to plug the spark2 from spark cab? One concern is spark2 have a 20v amd spark cab has only 19v. Does it make any issues?

@@jopscalanoc2617 No. I would not. Plug the Spark 2 separately from now. PG is working on an adapter that they will send out free of charge. Better safe than sorry. Rock on!!!!

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE cheers brad! Actually i tried it, i bought an adaptor from amazon and it works flawlessly using spark cab power source. Just for you to know. Worth all the risk. Cheers man. Rock on!

@@jopscalanoc2617 Awesome. Thanks for sharing! Great to know!!!!! Enjoy the soup! Rock on!

Thanks for the post. Sorry to hear about all the issues you are having. I know many are having issues. Agree that customer support should be on top of things and support their customers. I know PG will work out many of these issues in time. Frustrating for some though. I hope you find a great practice amp that works for you. All the best. Rock on!

Many Blessings to your Grandkids!!! Be well. Rock on!

Thanks for the post. You are good to go then. The speakers on the 40 and 2 both mute when plugged in. Be well.

Watch my other video here. This should help. Rock on. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHPYnYGprp6ihNEsi=TWMZgcrkKCnQATBH

To me, not that is noticeable. Is there latency? Of course. But my ear can't pick it up. It is not noticeable to me. Hope that helps. Thanks for the post.

Agree. That would be nice. The Sparks Cab itself has 1 x mono XLR balanced output. Hope that helps. All the best and rock on!

Hello. I’m sorry but I don’t know about the live. If I had to guess, I think it would be the same issue.

I haven’t found any difference using the L or R outs. Same issue. Only difference of course is if you are going stereo as opposed to mono. Good luck.

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE thank you sir

@@brucejsg Most welcome! Wishing you all the best.

Sadly it did not. No shoes allowed in my house!!!😅. Be well.

Thanks for the post. Agree it is nuts. Good news is that XSonic says they are working on an update so the ULooper will fix this. Rock on!

Thanks for the post. Clearly you did not watch my other video on the bass being way overpowering on these Spark Cabs. Many have posted the same complaint about these. The answer would have been a separate treble, med, and bass controls. Those are not on the Cab. Way too much low end. The contour button makes it worse, unless you are at super low volumes. Being on a stand helps greatly and makes the sound more dynamic and balanced. Not much different from putting an amp on a stand and not the floor. To each his own. For me, the stand works with the Cab perfectly. Enjoy your setup. All the best. Rock on.

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE I never denied that the cab and amp have a really nasty bass. But assuming that these are FRFR speakers, you should try an eq, even if it's in a pedal format. I find the Spark 2 way more bassy than the vanilla, at first I was like: ok, this thing has to go back. After the jumped scare when loading my old presets into the Spark 2 and give it some major, and I mean MAJOR tweking, the Spark 2 sounded better. I even emailed PG regarding some amp models coding, never got a response. The Spark 2, at this state still sounds better than the original, but, at least the bass knob, aside from other issues, is not coded correctly. In real amps, had many over the years, never have I had to leave the bass knob at 1/4 to avoid boominess. Cheers

@@allxbotsarecorporateslaves8578 ​​⁠ Thanks for the post and information. I agree on the bass. I too have had to go back, am still am, tweaking my presets. Are they compatible? Yes. Sounds the same? No. I still have more to do. Thanks again for the information and your input. All the best. Cheers.

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE so you know I'm not bulshitting, I've managed to get a Tool tone from a PRACTICE AMP?!!! Although this was recorded with a Xiaomi phone, the tone comes from the "American high gain" Spark 40 vanilla Sim, also with an external Tube Screamer ( yes, that model in question handles external pedals really well ), and most of the tone, I know, has to do with my 78 original Silverburst, completely original, no mods whatsoever, even the pickups are original. I can't disclosure my real identity, so I leave you with some bull demo of what I never thought I was able to achieve with the Spark 40. BUT! When loading the same preset on the Spark 2 for the first time?!!!!! Yeah, I was like....da fuck is goin on?!!! Cheers kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2KmiYmjn8uBqcksi=xhzz9ykDTiHCn29u

@@allxbotsarecorporateslaves8578 Sounds cool man!

@@wAiEr1009 Big bucks for that. A fix is coming soon. 🤘

Most agree. It’s not what the amp is made for. It is made for its amazing clone tone. The amp works great with pedals. I used a super OD and it sounded awesome. Thanks for the post. Rock on.

Thanks for the post. Glad it will work for your setup! Enjoy!!!!! Rock on.

At this point, no. It does not. The connections and outputs are not the same. I tried them all. No sound. It still mutes the speakers. Waiting for a fix. Thanks for the post.

@@basarat Let’s hope PG can get this time with firmware updates. Rock on!!!

Thanks for the post. Yes, plugging in anything to the line out mutes the speakers. Let’s hope a firmware update can correct this, sooner than later!!!

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE I’m messaging Positive Grid on the functionality issue with the spark 2 and Cab. I’m messaging XSONIC people on the functionality issue with the Ulooper and the spark 2. XSONIC advertises their Ulooper functionality with positive grid. I have more faith is a solution from XSONIC than I do from positive grid. We’ll see. I’ll advise if I get any traction and request you do the same. 🤞

@@bigrigeddie Thanks for the post and keeping us updated. I’ll do the same. Enjoy your weekend!

@@bigrigeddieI’ve worked with Xsonic a lot. They’re great!

Gotcha. Sorry to hear. I agree on the sound and the bass. All the best! God luck. Rock on.

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE have you tried the other channel? same outcome?

@@haydnhamilton8091 To clarify. , what do you mean the other channel?

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Left and Right

@@haydnhamilton8091 Gotcha. I went back and tried them both. Same result. Ugh.

Yes, once you plug anything into the headphone jack on the Spark 2, it mutes the speakers. It does send sound to the Cab, but no speakers stay on the Spark 2. Ugh.

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE I’ll break out my soldering iron before I fork out more money for a Cab2

@@bigrigeddie Love it! Good one!!!!

Let me give it a try and I'll post the results ASAP.

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE I’m hangin in here to see your results

I ordered the Ulooper for the same reason you did but for some reason, I’ve been unable to get it to work on the spark2 as it did on the 40.

​@@bigrigeddie I am not having any luck either. No go. I used a USB-C cable from the Spark 2 to the ULooper (USB-A) and no sound at all. UGH! I am going to contact ULooper and see if they can help.

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Most frustrating thing is the new & improved angled speakers being sacrificed. Anybody want to buy a Cab? 😖 I think you’re barking up the right tree by contacting Xsonic because Positive Grid won’t claim any functionality with third parties. I already went down that road to no avail.

Thanks for posting. Let’s hope a firmware update can solve the issue. Thanks for letting us know. Rock on!

@@charvlim5159 Hello and thanks for the post. First off, MK2 is a great amp. Enjoy! Yes, sadly the Spark 40 mutes when a cord is plugged into the headphone jack. Word is the same happens with the Spark 2 when you plug a cord into the line out. Once mine arrives I will test it and see. Rock on!🤘

@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE ohh thats great to know., will definitely wait for the upload, dont get me wrong though i really like how the spark head plus cab looks like especially the white pearl version is mint.

@@charvlim5159​​⁠Agree. I orderedbb the Spark 2 in Pearl White. Only problem is my Cab is black!!!! LOL! I’ll wait for the Cab 2 to come out!!!! 🎉

@@charvlim5159 It is supposed to arrive this weekend. I hope to have the video posted ASAP after I can really sit down with it and review it. Thanks again for the post.