Positive Grid Spark | Guitar Tones Demo & Overview

[@modularcuriosity]

Thanks for showing the clean sound. That's a pet peeve of mine on amp reviews they always say "So here's the clean sound" and they play about 4 notes or one chord "And here's the distortion sounds" . . . As a jazz and ambient player I really want to hear the clean tone.

[@andreleite770]

Finally a review where we can heard the amp thru it's own speakers! Thanks!

[@michaelbarber1123]

I havn't been impressed with any of the Positive Grid videos I've seen on youtube until now. This thing sounds pretty friggin good.

[@bigpapi2658]

This is a game changer for practicing!!!!

[@12breacher82]

Great walkthrough! It’s such a cool tool for all the stated reasons. I can’t get over the price point either. For all the capabilities it has and potential for recording, learning, jamming, and the Bias software, it’s hard to beat! It was an instant preorder for me. Thanks again for the thorough walkthrough.

[@pmcm7350]

Have you got your amp yet? I ordered one a couple of weeks ago and with all the hype about it being a scam I'd like to hear from someone in the general public who actually got it.

[@Big_Uncle_Randy]

with 40 watts of power why they didn't add a simple ext speaker output Jack and effects loop is beyond me....this would be so cool to be able to connect to a 2X12 or 4X12...ect

[@bassmanchristian1431]

that's not the target of the Spark, for your purpose the PG Head or rack is the choice to make

[@jimapperson6537]

This is probably a class d unit. High clean output because switching power supply. Very sensitive to impedance

[@jimapperson6537]

And yes I have one coming

[@jimapperson6537]

Ok, my girl said if you don’t about amp classifications, it sounds bad. There are class a , class a/b, class d. These are not quality grades, rather descriptions of how the amp uses your signal. D is super efficient, most often used in sound reinforcement. A is on constantly, super chime. Vox ac30. A/b high output. Fender, marshall. D class high output, complex power supply based on current demand. Usually sound reinforcement

[@phillipholt6005]

Watching all these video makes me want mine to arrive.

[@luisdavidgarciarendonorozc3415]

OMG I know it sounds kind of digital compared to other high end amps, but man, $250 40 watt amp with those features and pretty nice tones, it’s a no brainer. To get that “not digital” tone would cost $800-$1000 and will need also a decent set of pedals

[@Stringprodigy]

LDG false

[@mrchi3f1179]

true

[@Slayertack88]

Awesome video man! This amp seems perfect for me as a beginner/intermediate guitar player.

[@chrisscarpa2173]

Honestly, this is perfect for anyone regardless of skill set. If I had this thing when I was learning, I would have been where I am now years ago.

[@Slayertack88]

@@chrisscarpa2173 real talk? How long you been playing?

[@chrisscarpa2173]

@@Slayertack88 sorry I'm not good at seeing replies on here lol. About 14-15 years now man. This would have shaved off at least 3 or 4 years

[@robroblox8844]

5:40 talks about downloading presets from the app BUT doesnt show how he put that preset into one of the 4 preset buttons on the amp

[@mrabet88]

On the preset screen, there's a button with 3 dots on the top right corner. Click on it and select "Save to hardware preset", then you can choose from 1 to 4.

[@niceguyfory0u]

Ordered mine on December, 2019. Got it yesterday and love it!

[@tonymediati8274]

Me too ,received yesterday 👍

[@niceguyfory0u]

@@tonymediati8274Congrats, someone told me that they got a Spark at Reverb, 2 months ago for $50 over cost.

[@justinbrown5630]

Bro if I hadn't already ordered one this video would have sold me on it😍. You are also an amazing player!

[@blasphemer_guitaristarg]

Oh yeah man... POR FIN NEW VIDEO :D, You inspired me to make covers! :) I make them with your essence and style, I support you always man! 🤘🏻

[@inquisitor4635]

A good review of the app and tones. Thanks.

[@MicDread]

How come everyone has this, in December, I pre ordered mine, ? It has not arrived as of 0108 2020, but I’m hoping. Soon I’ll be off duty for a week next week hope I get it. This will be perfect in my 18 wheeler, right now the mustang 3 is to big, tho I use it every time I stop. In a truck I’m afraid to bring a tube amp , too much shaking, this is my dream machine.

[@mervynsullivan]

I'm waiting for mine to be delivered from Amazon.

[@bweeks8869]

Love it! I would like to hear something from Van Halen II using the classic Marshall preset.

[@cayden2443]

There’s actually Van Halen presets on there too! Sophie Burrell shows it off in her video of this amp.

[@quit293]

I like to get this but heard it doesn't come until 3 months later.

[@Not_Sure-2020]

Yup...ordered in early February. Still waiting.

[@aldenwilkins]

I know it has a headphone jack, but can you pair Bluetooth headphones to the Spark?

[@nothousebroke]

I was wondering that same thing !!!! i was thinking bluetooth the ears to the pad to get it that way i play a bunch through earphones and hate being tangled in a million wires!

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Man that looks and sounds good!

[@mdwoods100]

I have one ordered, it's supposed to be here late Jan.

[@diegofiorillo6412]

Same but I won't hold my breath

[@GoldtriggerDude]

Make that February!

[@diegofiorillo6412]

@@GoldtriggerDude yeah.. The least they could do is tell us. Or have they?

[@ransombaggins9301]

Can you use regular effects pedals with it? Not that you'd necessarily want to, but I'm curious if there's any reason why you couldn't. Thanks!

[@killerhit00]

Already ordered one, should be here soon

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

I got an email from BIAS. there is a major delay with SPARK ... due to high demand (total BS) because they set limits for the Pre Sale

[@pmcm7350]

No, they went on to take more orders under different sales/specials names...ha they ended up with over 200,000 orders...I kid you not my order placed 2 weeks ago is number 147525 that's 50,000 more orders after mine and they are still taking orders, check out their website a liittle pop up let's you know every time someone makes a purchase of the 'Last Chance Spark Special', which followed the 'Players Support Special' that came after the 'Early Bird Special' which was after the 'Super Early Bird Special'...stuff like that. Well the Positive Grid guys are gonna be rich enough after all the sales they make with this little amp.

[@DARKSIDEOFURANUS]

Was that backing track generated automatically by this system's built-in smart artificially intelligent composition algorithms ?

[@neilderemer9721]

No. You can see it in his DAW. Look at when he starts playing this, and you'll see the blue sections are drum / bass. Watch for the one section to end and you'll pick up what I mean.

[@AquaStructures]

He says he pre-recorded it.

[@BillPenny]

No but it will look up backing tracks in KZbin as well as generate rhythm backing music based on playing a live groove.

[@pakaboi77]

What program was used to make that backtrack???

[@OniDasAlagoas]

Nice video. Sorry if I missed, but was this recorded from the usb?

[@albertkraglmusic]

Yes it was!

[@Zarfilms2007]

Is there a line out to plug into a tascsm dp24 Multitrack ir ysb only to computer?

[@DACREM1ST]

Great example of a Product Review. I like what I see in this practice amp package. Gives me one more view on what is out there and what new tech is doing for a players possibility. New to the page and will subscribe. Thanks again.

[@albertkraglmusic]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@pakaboi77]

You made this thing sing! I can't wait for mine!

[@tonakkie635]

Hi Albert, how do I start "request analysis" applied to for instance to a solo cover from youtube? Do I have to go to the tone cloud? It doesn't seem to work. Btw I only use the app at this moment. Can't buy the Spark yet because they do not ship to the Netherlands yet, but want to use the app already. Thanks Ton

[@indian31able]

Why do i have less effects comparing to yours? I only have 4 effects in metal and few of the others.

[@pauldoan8391]

Great sounds on your tune you wrote thanks !

[@briancraig1684]

Sound nice but how does the dynamics touch sensitive feel touch wise ?

[@JamiePittsSCM]

Can you mix the level of your streaming play along tracks? Ie. if I want my guitar to come through louder. Btw- I don’t know why snobs criticize tone. Do they not understand everything can be dialed in if you spend the time on it?

[@albertkraglmusic]

Yes the track and amp levels can be independently adjusted! There's a small knob on the amp panel that controls the track level :)

[@TheEchelon]

Not everything can be dialed in. Like all things, this amp still obays natural physical laws. Those smaller speakers won't ever sound like a 4x12 cab or like a true tube amp. But I agree that people shouldn't treat it as such, since it's a practice amp.

[@JamiePittsSCM]

The Echelon makes sense and this is probably why I use 12” monitors in my digital home studio. The 4” RKTs just didn’t cut it.

[@ronanlong10]

How do you toggle through the different effects while playing the song?

[@charliehalbery5978]

Think ill stick with my amplifii tt and fbv shortboard for practice unless this has footswitchable patches

[@1bluegrassbass]

I wasn't sure about this amp . I have tried a few different amp sims and I wasn't impressed . I just downloaded the free Demo for Bias Amp2 . it is absolutely incredible !!! Now I am not sure what to buy the Spark amp or the Bias Amp2 !!!

[@albertkraglmusic]

Those two are very different products-the Spark is more useful for practicing at home and Bias Amp is more useful for recording, so it depends which one you're trying to do!

[@1bluegrassbass]

Albert Kragl - TheFenderrocker I actually went with Bias FX 2 !!! It’s absolutely amazing !! The Dumble amp sim alone is worth the $100 !!!

[@rogerjarrett3335]

Thanks for the video.

[@bluesmhan9709]

Do you have to pay for the app?

[@albertkraglmusic]

Nope, it's free to download :)

[@andresr7344]

I would've liked to see how u recorded the audio without any audio interface.

[@albertkraglmusic]

For most of the video I blended together the audio from the mic I was wearing as well as a microphone I placed in the room. For the direct USB recording demo at 12:00 I plugged the amp straight into my laptop (the amp itself functioned as an audio interface in that case). Hope that helps!

[@atidyshirt]

Hey man, can I run bias fx into it when I'm at home? Using it as the speaker?

[@albertkraglmusic]

You could, but you would have to connect to it via USB/aux (since there would be a lot of latency over Bluetooth)

[@atidyshirt]

@@albertkraglmusic yeah man, that's the plan, because I want to be able to have my pedals at home then just take spark for when I'm jamming with mates

[@guitarhub90]

How about the freaking latency on direct recording.

[@chrisstevens9323]

Just pre ordered mine!! $224 shipped

[@shleprockshleprock]

You should be recieving that somewhere in late 2023.

[@dickiedicksma1389]

Thanks for the video. Sorry to see that you did not find the opportunity to show us the intelligent Jam / Accompaniment option which NONE of the videos ( bar one for about 3 seconds) shows.. Is it still non-functional?

[@albertkraglmusic]

I tried it out briefly while I was testing the amp, and it felt like I was playing along with a standard backing track (as far as I could tell). That being said, I believe they're still working on this feature, so it may be something that will be ready closer to the production release date.

[@zenmaster1752]

Thanks for this video ! I ordered this amp but it should be available in June now. Do you think i can use it without any computer? If not i will buy some good stuff to hear what i am playing. But i just want to plug it directly into the amp and an ipad.

[@albertkraglmusic]

Yeah absolutely! You don't need a computer at all to use the amp :)

[@Airwolf328gt]

I just received the Spark last week. Great amp. However, I like the sound of your model "That's Vibe" in the Pop section but i can not find it anywhere! Not even on the cloud. Is this one that was custom made? Trying to figure what the configuration is. Thanks.

[@albertkraglmusic]

I think they actually removed that preset in a later update to the app, I was really disappointed as well :/

[@Airwolf328gt]

@@albertkraglmusic Yes, I have been looking and it appears it is gone. Disappointing but nice job on the video. Thanks again.

[@MrFFP123]

Still up in the air over the Spark or a Katana MK2 100 watt 2x12? I'm never gonna play live and I am just getting back in to playing the guitar again after years of not playing, all of my equipment is from the '80s and '90s!

[@albertkraglmusic]

This amp is definitely great for playing at home! I haven't tried the Katana so I can't say anything about it, but the Spark is a solid choice for sure :)

[@jello-tarzan]

Well, the kat 2x12 would be much bigger and heavier. Much more.powerful as well and better sound. And more.expensive, almost.double the price. They don't really.compare.

[@baykalbatu]

What are using for video record? that camera looks so cool.

[@albertkraglmusic]

I use a Canon Rebel T4i :)

[@guitarhub90]

Are these CPU friendly?

[@hendrikusdetuinman8360]

You cant use it for live cause you cant switch sounds via a pedal, so stop playing and use the app to change sound, quite convenient when you need to play a solo......how do you solve that?

[@gabrielrussell3631]

Definitely considering adding this to my collection. Do you know if it comes with wheels?

[@celineburrows14]

Wheels would be very useful

[@gtwarrior57]

They should make a Bluetooth pedal switch for it, I think that would be cool.

[@albertkraglmusic]

That would make a lot of sense!

[@donpritt5160]

Waiting for them to hit the market and let everyone else beta test....

[@kellyscott5799]

You sound very nice

[@alanjones5540]

What about the online custom tone search for tones?

[@albertkraglmusic]

I go through the ToneCloud feature around the 4:35 mark in the video!

[@deividaszadeikis6370]

Hey, does spark have looper?

[@JerryDechant]

How would you think this compares with the Boss Air amp? I guess you probably haven't used the Boss Air, so that might be a stupid question. :)

[@GearsyGGAA]

Jerome Dechant very similar, but the boss has way less features for double the price. The katana air sounds great but so does the spark for half the price. I think ultimately you get a better overall sound from the Spark because it’s basically a powered monitoring system versus an amp setup. If you’re not wanting to have to use an iPhone/Android to truly use it though then the boss is probably better for you. But in reality you’re limited to a subset of tones with the boss whereas the options are limitless with the spark. Go check out bias fx/bias amp on your smart device and that’s really pretty much what you’re getting

[@wandaprubant2082]

how is it as a bluetooth speaker for playing mp3 tunes ??

[@albertkraglmusic]

Pretty good! It's very apparent that it has a lot of bass, and the clarity overall is solid as well. Definitely better than a typical Bluetooth speaker :)

[@contact1araya]

I saw a review of a similar amp from yamaha....the THR it has bluetooth pedal control.........Positive Grid Jamup has it......soooo what if the Spark app had it?!?! this thing would go from practice to gigging..........comment and pass it on......lets tell Positive Grid we want this!!!

[@GearsyGGAA]

contact1araya I’m pretty sure there’s already one made that work with anything iOS. It’s basically a Bluetooth remote foot switch. Chances are if they didn’t add it then it probably performed poorly so they cut it out. I’ve beta and alpha tested for positive grid. They’re fairly thorough with features and trying things out

[@sonnyquilty5069]

Sounds awesome theres a wide range of abilities for such a small amp..are these available in the UK..I can only find them on American sites and I dont like the idea buying from the USA..

[@sonnyquilty5069]

I need this amp

[@sonnyquilty5069]

No disrespect to the states..shipping fees

[@lukewinter6023]

sonny quilty it’s free worldwide shipping on the preorder

[@JohnRidersoldoutforjesus]

I just ordered it. But do you have to have Apple and I phone to use the software that goes with it??? Or can you use android and Windows???

[@TheEchelon]

You can use Android phones/tablets.

[@JohnRidersoldoutforjesus]

@@TheEchelon Thank you. I was worried I would have to buy an I phone and apple computer. And I don't want that. Can't wait for it to get here and check it out. But good things come to those who wait. HAHA.

[@OniDasAlagoas]

How well does it take real pedals?

[@albertkraglmusic]

Unfortunately I don't have any pedals so I'm not sure :\

[@-thirteen]

I just bought one but the latency shown here is a deal breaker. Can anyone verify what the latency is?

[@airgliderz]

There no latency.

[@Virtual-Media]

Looking forward to delivery. Can we just run the full application from our laptop into the amp? Google Music??? I hope it will provide benefits for those who purchased the pro and elite software bundles..

[@albertkraglmusic]

Looks like it's just Apple Music and Spotify for now, and also just the mobile app. That being said, they'll likely add new features as time goes on!

[@michaelpar4765]

What were the 2 other amps that you have owned?

[@albertkraglmusic]

A Laney Ironheart 60W head + 2x12 speaker and a Marshall MG15FX :)

[@dranoc5879]

Is there a headphone jack if you wanna be silent?

[@Stringprodigy]

Dranoc yes

[@msgn8i11s2]

How good is it at replicating Vox AC 30/15 tones?

[@albertkraglmusic]

It comes with a few Vox AC-style presets, so I'd imagine that it's decent at least!

[@stevetrauger8037]

does it come with /need software to record?

[@albertkraglmusic]

It comes with a copy of PreSonus Studio One Prime :)

[@edom4080]

was that the IOS or android app you were using? thanks

[@albertkraglmusic]

iOS :)

[@gumtree7177]

How did you get a amp so fast your in California?? Was it a loan amp ??

[@kikeforero6838]

it is probably a sponsored review and he got it for free.

[@enricofugazzi5206]

all great, but can you switch preset with a foot controller?

[@albertkraglmusic]

I don't think you can unfortunately :\

[@Rgdonaire_07]

The iPad app has the functionality to use a foot controller. This should also be possible. I can’t imagine positive grid didn’t think about this.

[@enricofugazzi5206]

@@Rgdonaire_07 thx

[@belo1971]

Just got mine and it is noisy and a lot of him even with crunch sounds...No need to speak about rock and heavy rock sounds’ hum. Do you have the same problem please ? Thanks for your answer and help. Kindest regards from France 🇫🇷

[@diegofiorillo6412]

Jesus christ I cannot wait for my order to get here!!

[@JohnDoe-ly5ux]

Diego Fiorillo same here lol last email was a month ago saying they will send an email in a week to let me know when shipping will be and nothing I think their teasing me aghhhhhh

[@diegofiorillo6412]

@@JohnDoe-ly5ux dude I am dying. I bought a thr30 mk2 in November and returned it to preorder this thing. Sitting here with a jackson js32 and a strat... But no amp. Imagine? I am looking at some little amps to hold me over. The laney lion seems reasonable. Dying!!! 😂😂

[@siegmac3267]

Of course you cant bro haha

[@Ricoubreizh]

What is the exact name of the app on the app store please ! Thanxxx a lot. 🎸

[@MinecrafteurCatalan]

The name is Spark.

[@frankyr.8514]

How much to buy new pedals, tones...etc?

[@albertkraglmusic]

It all comes with the amp + app! They don't sell any add-ons for this as far as I know

[@annguliani]

pretty good

[@anthonyalbanese9023]

Hope mine comes in soon

[@pmcm7350]

You got it yet?

[@neilr11]

Good playing! Amp tone not so much, a little disappointed in the tone. I would assume it sounds boxy and digital?

[@albertkraglmusic]

For the price point I think it's actually pretty good! It's not a tube amp so it can definitely sound a bit digital at times, but I thought the tones I got out of it were pretty good right off the bat :)

[@davidfournier3355]

busted99 I have one on order and went to the Positive Grid, trust me when I tell it’s got great sounds and massive selection of tones and play along features for a practice amp.

[@kosta764]

does it have any jazz tones?

[@albertkraglmusic]

There are some jazz tones available on ToneCloud! You could also modify one of the preset clean tones to get it sounding how you want :)

[@neilr11]

How loud can it get?

[@albertkraglmusic]

It gets pretty loud, I had the volume at less than a quarter and that was already bordering on too loud for my bedroom. It would definitely be loud enough for small shows, coffee houses, etc.

[@willtheww2collector742]

hi albert, nice video, considering buying for a second amp, thanks for the review i love your covers, keep up the good work, regards will

[@marceliptero]

Line 6 did it first jajajaj amplifi or firehawk...

[@Stringprodigy]

marcel mavarez what’s your point?

[@84kjk]

Anyone know the chords around the 20 seconds mark. Sounds cool. Lol

[@albertkraglmusic]

It's Bb-Db-Ab-Gb, all power chords :)

[@umviajado7691]

muito bom parabéns !

[@gramusel2517]

i have buyed now...awsome sound only with amp....

[@paramediccpo]

Delivery date is the only thing getting to people I’m happy to wait until is right .. others seem very impatient on line

[@TheEchelon]

Yeah I don't get the fuzz, it's a pre-order after all. They get a discount too.

[@douglasgoodall3612]

I just canceled my order for the Spark and requested my money back. I am so angry about the way they are handling the orders. I have never seen anything like it. The amazing way they have created this situation where they keep you waiting for delivery with vague promises about the status of your order and give you no idea what to expect about delivery. I SUGGEST WAITING UNTIL VERSION 2.0 AND SEE WHATS THE REVIEWS ARE LIKE THEN.

[@jlebreton]

Douglas Goodall Your loss.

[@douglasgoodall3612]

@@jlebreton That is it exactly. I lost my attachment to this device from a company I can't trust, and instead, I bought a Katana Air that arrives tomorrow and has a wireless link and batteries.

[@MrBinsique]

Hello, I have Positive Grid Bias Amp, Bias pedal and Bias FX 2 Elite. Are the sounds that comes with the app from this amp (spark) so good? If I pay this amp, will I have all the effects and amps? Thank you.

[@albertkraglmusic]

For the price it sounds pretty good! It definitely sounds digital compared to a valve amp or similar, but it's also much cheaper so there's a tradeoff there. The amp comes with a Spark app that's separate from Bias and their other products, where you would have access to all of the tones/amps/etc. available there. Hope that helps!

[@jasonmelo9379]

Is there an Android app?

[@kikeforero6838]

yes it is

[@mobeefus8867]

Can you use a foot switch?

[@gta4590]

I am angry that he does not play what these presets were created for. Obviously, for example, the Chunky B. Goode preset was created for the song Chuck Berry Johnny B. Goode, but in place of this he plays some kind of shit by which it is generally impossible to compare the sound

[@romainseguela9784]

When did you start playing guitar ?

[@albertkraglmusic]

About 11 years ago :)

[@theshyguitarist]

All the tones selected in the video sucked. They all sounded like the same lead tone but more muddier or less muddy. Is mud a tone option on the app?

[@valueofnothing2487]

Katana better watch out.

[@Guitar11player]

Wish they would put someone on the spark amp videos who can actually play a song and not just sit there and bend and slap, twist the strings and beat on the guitar. These chords they are making all sound like noises coming from a haunted house dungeon.

[@siegmac3267]

Pre order waiting game isn't a good game when you know its a month past the promised shipping month. Customer service isnt helpful either.

[@bkellum89]

they said via email that the delay was roughly 4 weeks.

[@robroblox8844]

When his backing track is better then the amp, him and this video.

[@LonskiBig]

...Nobody is demo- ing acoustics...!!

[@salahbaker4089]

uhhmm

[@Metanabolix]

Hey, could you answer to my message on facebook? love your covers

[@wizardofid4896]

What about the elephant in the room. The only people actually playing these amps are KZbin reviewers. Going on month number SIX of waiting for this so called amp. They did charge my credit card right away. Don't believe the website with their month and a half shipping timeline. BS.

[@sweethouze28]

Tayeule osti pis joue