Spark Control - Demo & Overview

[@augustomed666]

You guys should add a looper to the app and have Spark Control, well, control it! That would make Spark the ultimate practice amp. I already have a Spark and was anxiously waiting to see if Spark Control would add looper functionality and was disappointed to see it didn't :(

[@positivegrid]

Thanks Augustine. We’re looking into this.

[@marcrpotter]

The most important thing that is missing is a looper!! Spark is the best practice amp available, but a looper is a must for practice.

[@aphotosyntheticworld]

Yes seconded a loop pedal would make this a must have accessory. With all the other things the app/amp/pedal can do its just asking for a proper loop function.

[@dingalingmatt]

Completely agree, Augusto.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Absolutely. A looper is a glaring omission to an otherwise excellent amp.

[@stop736]

I’ll be honest, I’m a big fan of RJ…have followed his channel for awhile now to say the least. If he is putting his name behind this, that’s all I need. He knows his stuff. And he’s an awesome guitar player. I’m from the Detroit area so of course I’m a fan of RJ. But it’s his reputation of being an honest KZbin person and his professionalism that I admire. I’m just a beginner using a Mustang LT 25, which is alot like the Spark. But I’m still going to get this and try it. And it’s RJ that really sold me on this.

[@johnstopera2639]

Would love to have an expression pedal added to this to use for wah, volume, whammy effects. Would also love seeing a looper added. Great amp and value for the price. I always recommend them to my students.

[@positivegrid]

Thanks so much for the feedback John!

[@jonrosen1699]

Please make it happen! :-)

[@dingalingmatt]

Completely agree!

[@michaelmattson3515]

Ditto.

[@cbredesen]

@@positivegrid Please add a looper in the app / pedal! I just got my Spark and really like it but miss the looper function from both my Boss GT1 and Bias FX apps

[@belo1971]

Got mine for a year now and it is the best thing I have bought for ten years and dozens of guitars !!!! SPARK IS KILLER 👌

[@positivegrid]

Glad to hear it!

[@petrkolar5118]

Absolutely agree

[@nathanmarineau3993]

Spark Amp is pretty much the best thing ever. I can't get enough!

[@slicksalmon6948]

This is the most useful video I've seen on the controller.

[@codykowalski6545]

Loving the amp. It has rekindled my love for playing again. I'll add to wishes for an expression/volume pedal and looper functionality. Would purchase in a heartbeat if those were available.

[@gergemall]

Love mine , still learning about its capabilities. Foot control sounds great. Thank you RJ

[@positivegrid]

Glad to hear it!

[@perrinerik2793]

From France. Very complete video about the possibilities. Sometimes a bit too fast. Good job... 👍

[@מאירשיטרית-צ3ט]

מתי ימציאו מולטי אפקט מובנה באותה תצוגה של האפליקציה, עם אותם לחצנים, ויציאה להגברה חיצונית...והכל מובנה בתוך מזוודה קטנה ויפה, ממש מחכה,

[@thedoctor7202]

Just ordered mine a few hours ago, can’t wait! Loving my spark so far!

[@caseymandrews35]

Just ordered mine today so awesome!

[@GuitarFuel]

Is there a workaround on the lag in between switching presets with the footswitch? And also is there a way to use the footswitch without having to use the app...???

[@kennethborrett8074]

Great advice could you advise a setting similar to A Hank Marvin sound with the echo and reverb . Thanks

[@kennethborrett8074]

Hi have tried to create the Shadows Hank Marvin sound with this equipment but just falls short of the sound. Appreciate it if you can find a setting with that echo reverb sound he has. Thankyou

[@graphman8402]

Still no expression pedal for my Positive Grid JIMI HENDRIX authorized Wah Pedal addon ?

[@REBELSCL]

I am most definitely placing an order for this. As to forthcoming additional functionalities, I would like a way to hook up actual foot switches to this unit. I realize the spark has a Wah pedal setting, but when you can’t control it it’s not really a Wah pedal is it? Additionally I’d like the ability to use a real loop pedal. This would greatly enhance the spark amps usefulness. I have three other amps that I can run my entire pedalboard through but the Spark is the one that I like to use for practice purposes and I lose the functionality of my pedalboard. Perhaps positive grid could design a single wireless switch that has an input in the back for pedals, that could communicate wirelessly with either the Spark or the Spark control.

[@positivegrid]

Thanks for all the great feedback. We will pass this along. Enjoy your Spark Control!

[@Pete1911]

Possible to use this footswitch with Bias FX2 ? Would be great !

[@Deepconnection5577]

Why the foot switch doesn’t connect with amp without the app??? I bought the spark go and the foot switch for playing in gigs, and it doesn’t make any sense that the app should be working in all time… Please do something about it

[@CommandoPlayerOFFICIAL]

Can you put more than one function on 1 Position? Like I want clean and Crunch on Position 1 by double clicking it?

[@hybrydsanity5857]

what I don't get is where on the app do find the area where you can change all these functions and modes

[@kennethborrett8074]

Having trouble with my spark foot switch have charged it up several times but only works for 10 minutes the shuts down can you advise or if I can send it to someone who could fix it. Thankyou

[@TravisMus]

what we've all been waiting for!

[@positivegrid]

🤘

[@kahit_ano15]

can be use without the Apps? connect only with the spark to control the 4 presets?? thank you.

[@ShawnHarquail]

Is there any way of assigning a non-hardware preset to the switches?

[@Nickhodak6]

Yea this would be great to know. Only way I have found is overwriting the preset buttons when in a preset

[@scottnibauer6076]

Would LOVE to see a loop pedal added! Please add it on the next update!!! Love my SPARK!

[@mattymatmatmat977]

Any news on an update to include a looper. Its the only thing the amp is lacking. I would have thought the footswitch would have added one.

[@kostadinzhelev3981]

I'm definitely ordering this right now ! Would be cool if there is a model with a wah pedal on it like th line6 pedal boards have

[@shayneoneill1506]

Any chance of a foot rocker type wah controller. Its the thing I miss most on these amps since there isn't an insert system, and I'd rather a wah pedal be at the end of the control chain rather than the start

[@positivegrid]

If there's enough demand for it we'll take a look at it. Thanks.

[@Batapotamus]

@@positivegrid There's demand! Everyone wants the Looper Function and an expression pedal on top would just kill it!

[@MokkaMinno]

Can I create a scenario with hardware presets and presets that aren't saved on my Spark Amp?

[@sarchisi]

what about having more than 4 presets ? Is there a way to assign another 4 sets of presets?

[@lwebber123]

Waiting for mine...one question do you need to keep your phone (pad)on for the app for the pedal to work?

[@marco-cj3jw]

Can i connect the Spark Control with the new Spark 2

[@Virtual-Media]

Has looper functionality been added yet?

[@guybrushthreepwood3002]

Mine arrived a few days ago, great little addition to my Spark

[@gibfen1235]

If I already have my 4 preset in the amp, do I need to have the APP running. Can I just use the Spark 40 and footswitch an toggle thru my 4 presets WITHOUT the APP running?

[@positivegrid]

Yes, you can switch between hardware presets without being connected to the app.

[@videokid5102]

​@positivegrid From the Control FAQ's in the Grid site, it says you need the app linked at all times as the link is done through the phone. Which is correct? I really want this usable without having to use the app (particularly gigging, where you want to remove as many factors going wrong as possible).

[@elholt7095]

Does work with the Spark Go? Thanks!

[@tommouritsen4559]

How do you change into the different scenarios? Preset/stompbox/playback?

[@jeremidumais6769]

I would love to have an update for a pedal octave and octave fuzz. This is probably the only basic modulation effect that is not offered and I do not understand why? Thank you for taking my subjection.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

This thing is gonna change everything. If we had a looper that would be it. That would make this the best small amp ever made.

[@Clive007]

The Airstep SPK footcontroller has looper function included.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

@@Clive007 the what ?

[@Clive007]

@@SticksAandstonesBozo there is an alternative to the PG Controller it is called "Airstep SPK" just Google it.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

@@Clive007 oh my bad I’m super tired. Thank you I for sure will.

[@Clive007]

@@SticksAandstonesBozo no worries buddy. Personally I think the Airstep is bet2 as it has lights that tell you which preset you have selected and it has a looper mode and it's cheaper!

[@ismailibrahim1234]

everytime i change spark control app it doesn't work...please help me explain

[@karloRN]

Got mine yesterday! Can’t wait to play with it! 🤘🏽

[@positivegrid]

Have fun!

[@BTFives]

Can I switch from clean to distortion?

[@inlandbott]

are his presets on the tonecloud?

[@beastyfeasty123]

Will this work with the mini??

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

Does the Spark Control work with the new Spark 2 Amp including the looper? Or will we have to buy the Control X to use with the new Spark 2 Amp?

[@jabencarter88]

I just wanna know which setting you’re using and how you’re getting that tone? So good!

[@badgertw8425]

I've got one of these arriving on Tuesday. Can't wait! 😀

[@12babyapes59]

Website say's available in June , June 2022?

[@Nickhodak6]

How did you get stone breaker on the pedal instead of crunch? Do you have to save stone breaker as the hardware preset? Any way to just add a custom preset from the library?

[@dkbryant67]

This looks great. I would love to see possibly possibly multi track looping Built-in Built-in to the app in pedal

[@javierf55]

A version with a WAH WAH would be fantastic, or a way to plug one in.

[@positivegrid]

The new Spark Control X has inputs for an expression pedal

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

My phone isn't displaying any profiles. You didn't exactly show where or what to click on to get to them.

[@TrapDaddy65]

How much lag is there when switching presets?

[@billyknowdownside5026]

Thanks dude!!! Helpful

[@Mr.Monster1313]

Question ? Can you save only 4 presets on the foot controller ? Or does it let me scroll up and down through all my preset sounds...just keep changing to the next sound ?

[@olivierravoux9155]

Is there a looper ? 🧐

[@rikeshpuri]

I would love to have a Effect Processor pedal with all the features as the Spark Amp

[@Secoonwhoa]

real question: can it control the looper tho? and if not, will you guys add the functionality?

[@positivegrid]

Hi Zachary, There is no looper in the Spark app for Spark Control to work with. Thank you.

[@jameslanclos568]

Can you hook up a WahWah Pedal via a Bluetooth device/adapter ??? I’ve got to have a WahWah Pedal.

[@positivegrid]

You would simply plug your wah pedal into Sparks input jack like any other amplifier.

[@kennethborrett8074]

Got a spark amp but would this foot pedal be able to create a Hank Marvin sound with echo and reverb mix.? Thankyou

[@edykrueger]

Can we choose presets that are different from the 4 hardware ones? I have countless presets saved, and I like to be able to choose those presets using the foot switches. But it seems that Spark Control can only change the hardware presets (four presets). I just noticed it now, and I think it's too late to return it. They had a great opportunity of delivering a really nice product, but they just released a useless one.

[@spikelive]

Hi,i'm an italian customer. The spark control work also with the spark go? Thank you. Greetings from Italy

[@joshs7642]

I'm thinking about picking this up but have one concern. Will I still be able to connect my phone to the amp via Bluetooth while using the pedal? For example, play music through Spotify, use the spark app, etc?

[@alphasportstv]

Thanks for a great vid...just ordered one, let's hope it comes faster than the amp did!

[@TheSkylion80]

I would like to have had a 5th master foot switch to change between the modes, like preset mode and stomp mode. Then you would be able to control 4 amps and 4 effects (off or on). You would have 16 options on the fly in stead of 4 now. Maybe this would be programmable by tapping a foot switch twice. Tapping foot switch 1 for preset mode, foot switch 2 for stomp mode and foot switch 3 for playback mode. I also miss the looper function. Keep those updates coming and good luck!

[@edykrueger]

That was my first thought, having a master foot switch. I really liked your idea of double tapping the switch so it changes modes. I hope they see our comment. I’ll also send this request to their support.

[@williamcarroll4490]

Great new product....live my spark go as i can gret big soud and effects at room volume in my RV park without disturbing the neighbors

[@agdtec]

Can I buy 2 and have the amp recognize both at the same time? I would use 1 for amp presets and the other for effects.

[@ChadWorthman]

Being able to switch between 2 presets with 1 button (toggle mode) would be a nice addition.

[@jamiemilbourne4498]

Would be cool to be able to link two of these together, so you can use one to do things like control music and change preset banks for different songs, and then use the other in stompbox mode

[@positivegrid]

That's an interesting thought for sure...thanks for the feedback!

[@salahbaker4089]

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[@salahbaker4089]

Also the Spark usb has the ability, to set up control of changes via midi during record and playback. Why has this not been enabled yet?

[@darkstar223]

When this gets the looper then i buy…why is positive spark being so slow on adding a looper when the interest is so high …what is the read block here ??

[@adolfojaquez3942]

Can you choose your own presets? or just the hardware ones??

[@jjim0437]

Will this work with the Spark mini?

[@positivegrid]

Yes!

[@electronicperformer1]

What he doesn't say is that there is a slight delay when switching channels with this which makes it virtually unusable in a live setting

[@Mr5150guy]

Is the battery replaceable?

[@oldmannewman]

Nice upgrade and useful!

[@pamlasater3381]

This is a good addition to the Spark. I have one. I don't use it much because I was hoping for an outlet to plug into my pa board, but it doesn't have one. The FIRST THING I have noticed about this pedal is that it is very light and while you were using it, it kept kicking around sideways a bit. A heavier pedal won't do that. Does this mean the user will have to mount it to a pedal board or just deal with this issue?

[@neilkorsgaard]

Yes! Spark, please design a usable output for the spark am to go into a PA or mixer!!!

[@jasonandreo4457]

Ordered mine. Can't wait to get it. I'd like to see the ability to use the pedal to cycle through the different banks, ie like , Rock, Metal, Acoustic, Pop, Blues... And then use another button on the pedal to scroll through the presets in each bank. That way, I wouldn't need to touch my phone to scroll through the banks and I could access Evey preset I have, not just the 4 hardware ones. Please add this ability.

[@positivegrid]

Love the idea. We will pass this along! Cheers and enjoy your Spark Control.

[@sebi8884]

@@positivegrid Hi, could you tell when you think this will be possible ? It would in fact be very very helpful !! thx a lot !!

[@timperry8961]

Would you prefer this over the Airstep Spark edition?

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

WHEN ARE WE GETTING A LOOPER ?

[@DSTerry61]

As many people have said a looper would be great As many people have said a looper would be great. As many people have said a looper would be great. As many people have said a looper would be great. As many people have said a looper would be great.

[@ismailibrahim1234]

how to stay connected when the app is not on the ipad screen

[@TheFoo_Fighter]

Why is there no wired version so you don’t have to worry about another battery?

[@positivegrid]

The battery will last 4 months on a single charge (with 1 hour of average daily playtime)! So you won't need to worry about charging for a pretty long time 👍

[@TheFoo_Fighter]

@@positivegrid yeah, I get that. To me it's just more comfortable to connect a wire and not have to worry about battery and connection issues. My Bluetooth devices often disconnect.

[@blueeyedsoulman]

Is this recorded direct or through that mic?

[@capwillard9156]

I'm really enjoying this amp at home, I wish it had a spring reverb, that's what I miss the most...and the fact that you can't put some pedals like the univibe before the amp. That new eq is a great add. Anyway if you make a bigger version for playing live I'll surely buy it

[@hammarnas]

How du you charge it? Is it usb?

[@nscafe77]

Comes with a cord. Need your own brick though…

[@kara7014]

would love to have looper!

[@tuberodga]

I hope it switches "faster" than the BT-4 (I have one). It was really annoying that it changes the preset/feature when the switch is released and not when pressed. I had to stop using it as I was not able to get used to that 😅 (a disto pedal activates when pressed, then just want the same!) I was a severe user (since JamUp) beta tester of pedal and fx, etc. I was a bit disappointed with the BT-4 tbh, I guess it was a starting point for all the sparks products.

[@cubano100pct]

I have the Positive Grid BT-4 Bluetooth Midi. This controller has connection for an expression pedal Will this work with the Spark amp?

[@positivegrid]

No, BT4 is designed for use with BIAS mobile apps and iOS devices.

[@cubano100pct]

@@positivegrid it would be great if you can add support for the BT4

[@Stormthorgersom]

How can I get one in Canada 🇨🇦!??

[@che2335]

Thanks looks easy Im in.

[@sebi8884]

Hi, I just got the control pedal for x-mas. I wonder If there is a chance to switch through my 15 sounds that I have saved on the "Rock" presets rather than only having the 4 hardware presets. I would like to switch through all sounds while I play different cover songs in a row. Thank you!

[@CRYSTALSHIPSS]

yes like switch 1scroll up switch 2 scroll down switch 3 select switch 4 for different peddles linked to 1 & 2 to scroll through different peddles then select with 3 etc...

[@leviblanchard545]

I know I'm not the first to say it, but the addition of a looper function would make the control and amp one of the best bargains on the market.

[@Teletex82]

Just ordered a mini, will this work with it? Very excited either way!

[@positivegrid]

Yes it will!

[@Teletex82]

@@positivegrid Sweeeet!

[@Teletex82]

@@positivegrid If we ordered with a ship date of June is that accurate?

[@positivegrid]

@@Teletex82 Yes!

[@derekmc9580]

A looper would be awesome addition.

[@adrianbooklecter7545]

need to add a looper!

[@jeffrieizzudin7939]

Can this be use for stage show or concert?

[@positivegrid]

It could. While we don't market Spark for use in the live setting - it's more for at-home playing - there are a small number of players who do use it for small shows (without a loud drummer!). In those cases, Spark Control could be used.

[@FireiskLtd]

@@positivegrid This is where it would be handy with an out cable to another Amp. You could place a mic infront of the speaker cabinet to a more powerful amp?

[@Xuzzas]

Really hope they add a looper that's all i want.

[@bykhed01]

I really like the tones you used RJ, I found the Stone Breaker, hoping its similar to what you used. Are the others, Clean, High Gain, and Metal something you can share which they are? Thanks. Just got this footswitch a week ago and Spark mini a couple weeks ago, really digging these, certainly gets me playing more often!

[@BobEstremera]

Hey RJ, quick question, the EQ pedal is under the Modulations, so if you use it, you can't use any of the other modulations. Is that correct? So, can you add a real EQ pedal to the front of the Spark to get around that?

[@positivegrid]

You are correct that you can only use one pedal at a time under the Modulations section. Therefore, if you select the EQ pedal, you can't engage any of the others. Yes, you can definitely use a real EQ pedal, or any external pedal for that matter, with your Spark. Thanks Bob!