TC Electronic Spark Boost
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- čas přidán 4. 10. 2012
- $129.00 www.prymaxe.com/products/tc-e...
Spark Booster is a special type of pedal. It's a pedal that will ignite your playing and kickstart your inspiration. And no matter how you decide to use it, it's a guaranteed ear-to-ear grin as soon as the first notes hit you. What starts as a "just-wanna-try-this-pedal-out"-session turns out to be a 3 hour marathon of new riffs, licks and ideas, without you even noticing any time has passed because you were too busy having fun and sounding great. That type of pedal.
Realizing Your Potential
The TC Electronic Spark Booster works wonders as an always on-type of effect adding life, grit and compression to your sound in a way that just oozes tone and musicality. Add body, punch and warmth to pickups, drive amps to peak performance and enhance the sonic possibilities of existing sounds. Spark Booster also shines when used as a pure level boost. It's the perfect tool to prime solos, highlight parts and add another musical dimension to your amp or Overdrive/Distortion pedal to really drive that killer solo, lick or riff home.
Spark Booster's feature set is all about you maximizing what you already have and realizing your potential. The level knob allows you to add 26 dB of boost it raises your volume without altering the character of your tone in any way. Spark Booster's Gain knob is perfect for adding a hint of breakup or slight compression to a clean amp.
The active EQ controls consist of Bass and Treble knobs which allow you to cut and boost these frequencies. They form the perfect tone shaping tool and because they are active EQs, Spark Booster can amplify frequency areas as well, and be used to create deep, extended lows or to add beautiful top-end sparkle. Also, Spark Booster is True-bypass, guaranteeing optimal tonal integrity.
Rounding out the feature set of Spark Booster is a little toggle switch that allows for three settings. The "Clean" setting means the pedal boosts your signal equally across the frequency spectrum. The "Fat" setting fattens up sounds and adds life and punch to your sound, and allows for precise tonal shaping with the EQ and Gain knobs. The Mid-boost section provides a bump in the mids that is both musical and pronounced. It cuts through any mix with heaps of unprecedented clarity and allows you to be heard like never before.
Drive, driven full circle.
Spark Booster is the fourth entry for Overdrive/Distortion pedals in our compact pedal series, and rounds up our lineup on these type of pedal platform. Based on the runaway
success of the classic-sounding Dark Matter Distortion, the more modern voiced Roettweiler Distortion and the MojoMojo Overdrive, Spark Booster had to be the grand finale to our take on drive, distortion and boost. Simply put, we wanted to make this one truly special and in order to do so, we took inspiration from our own history.
Rooted in Tradition Aimed at Rebellion.
Whether you are a starting guitarist or a seasoned pro, chances are you've heard of us at some point. For many this will be about our reputation in Reverbs, Delay and Modulation effects, but for guitarists who know and love their boostand distortion greats, it will be about one of our first pedals: the TC Electronic Booster + Line Driver & Distortion. A true classic in its own right and the perfect starting point for Spark Booster. To this day, the Booster + Line Driver & Distortion is used by high-profile pros as diverse as Scott Ian (Anthrax) and Allan Holdsworth, and it is a highly sought after pedal on the used market. TC Electronic took all that made the Booster + Line Driver & Distortion so immensely popular and brought it into the 21st century. And so, Spark Booster is not a 1:1 port, nor is it a reissue or a tribute. Rather than that, Spark Booster represents a modern take on all that made the TC Electronic Booster + Line Driver & Distortion such a fantastic pedal and the ultimate declaration of our love for amazing boost and distortion sounds, aimed squarely at guitarists that want to spark their creativity.
TC Electronic Spark Boost Features:
26 dB of boost.
Level knob drive amps even harder.
Place after existing distortion/overdrive to enhance drive sounds.
Add grit, life and compression to your tone.
Add body, punch and warmth to pickups.
Mid-boost cut through any mix.
Active EQ extended low and high end.
True bypass optimal signal integrity. - Hudba
Are you KIDDING me with this live and let die arrangement?! Amazing
This guitarist is absolutely unbelievable.
All of this company's videos have amazing sound quality, playing, information - I find myself watching the whole video even on effects I'm not interested in. Love these guys. Definitely sub'd :)
He attended to Berklee school and ofcourse he must be good hehe..
***** do you know the full name of the guitarist in this video?
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Mike Hermans.
Unbelievable guitarist? Totally believable!
Came for the pedal demo, stayed for the playing.
me too :-)
Compliments to the guitarist - superb playing!
That this was made in 2012 is unavailable. The best review ever
holy shit. I now no longer care about the Spark, I just want to see this dude play
Alexander Harmer lmao
For years I've gone back and forth between the TC Spark Boost and many other boost pedals. I always end up coming back to this one because it has really great tone. It's very warm and never sounds harsh. Because it has a Clean, Mid and Fat switch, it's like getting 3 pedals in one. Very versatile. My favorite part about this pedal is that it sounds 3 dimensional. It's as if the sound of the pedal is surrounding you. No clue how TC pulled that off but it's pretty amazing!
My second pick is the JOYO "Rated Boost". It's tiny but don't let the size fool you. It offers a lot of sound, has a lot of bite and great definition while being warm at the same time. The Overdrive tone on this pedal is very impressive! It's only $50 bucks new which is unbelievable for what you get. Because it's so small, it will save you a lot of space on a crowded pedalboard.
My third pick is the Xotic "RC" Boost. The reason I vote the Xotic being last is because it has a very "sterile" sound and the overdrive tone is kinda harsh compared to the TC and JOYO. However... if CLEAN is what you're after and you want nothing else from your boost pedal, nothing is CLEANER or more transparent than this pedal. It's very, very clean. Just don't expect it to be as versatile as the TC or JOYO. I found it to be a one trick pony but that's not necessarily a bad thing if that's all you're looking for. It can get extremely loud!!
+KovaMusic - how would you compare the Xotic RC Boost? thanks
+Iggytommy Hi Iggy. The TC has more of a "tube screamer" personality which is very warm while the Xotic has a very ultra clean sound that's really "in your face". Almost to the point of being sterile because it's so incredibly transparent. I highly suggest buying both and listening to them side by side through your own rig. That's the only way you'll know if ANY pedal out there is right for you. Don't forget to check out the JOYO too! It's really amazing and the best part is that it's only $50 bucks!!
@@kovamusic4327 i know its 2 years ago but maybe you read this.
I am searching for a boost pedal. I am building a 'john mayer' pedal board.
I am looking for a alternative for the Keeley Katana clean boost. Do you recommend the RC boost or the tc spark for the keeley katana. Or is the sound of the keeley katana unique and there is no replica sound.
Sorry for my english. Hope you can respond.
That is a very very good demo. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Great playing too.
Simply wonderful! The demo is great and the playing is extraordinary! You are a very talented guitar player! Congratulations! You made me buy this pedal.
Excellent demo - excellent playing -
the best video ever....no talks at all!!
Class as always from this man on Prymaxe!
Amazing playing, especially 'Live and Let Die', and then at the very end, the merest tease of a great version of 'Blackbird'. Many thanks for this.
Oh, and I like the pedal, too.
Wow, that fingerstyle groove was as smooth as a butter.. awesome!
This channel is fantastic, you've put all my pedal paranoia to bed, cheers!
delightful playing indeed, thank you
Very useful demo! Thanks!!!
That slow jam to Black Dog was unreal
Mike's playing always inspires me. I can't watch too many videos in a row, I find myself having to go write a new riff... or buy a new pedal. haha.
L.
This playing is beautiful man
I've got this pedal and it is truly a Swiss Army knife. Distortion, overdrive, lead boost, clean boost - you name it you can do it!
I listen to your demos because the arrangements are so great.
Cool pedal and some damn fine playing!
Came across this video and was blown away with the arrangement and tone of " Live and let die ". Finished watching Mike play thru the demo and found a Spark the next day !! Very cool pedal , works well with the rest of my board and amps !!! Great job doing the demo's Mr. Mike Hermans !!
That intro is boss. First pedal demo where I've wanted to actually learn what's being played! GJ.
Cool demo! Respect!
Thanks for this video. Great demonstration of how much gain the Spark can produce. The Gain knob at max is about the most amount of gain I would ever need in a single stage. Now to find a Spark at a reasonable price, so i can compare it to the MojoMojo I already have.
unbelievable playing!
Super awesome guitar playing!
Thanks! This is a great pedal
had to sub just for that guitar player. He just plays so graceful and clean.
Great demo & great playing..
You play wonderful.
That performance of Live Or Let Die is the best I've ever heard, and the first time in a long time I've been inspired to learn someone else's song. Absolutely stunning! And good job with the pedal too, I just bought one after watching this.
6 years later and the video still holds up because of his take on that song!
Indeed, wonderful boost
Came for the pedal, stayed for the beautiful guitar playing.
I forgot i was watching a demo and just enjoyed the riffs while i did other stuff.
Really nice playing. Good sound too, of course.
I got one of these pedals two weeks ago :) love it!!! Best booster I've ever used
Good enough as a basic eq?
Great arrangement Mike!~
Thanks a bunch!
The guitarist is a bad ass!!!
I always comeback at this video for the music
Nice pedal and playing!
Amazing playing. You are great. Alex from Brazil.
I hereby declare that you shall do every single guitar product demo for the rest of time.
Thanks Alex!
If you want more volume, after. If you want more saturation, before the dirt box you are using
-Mike
Damn! This guitarist floored me!
Got one! Best Booster on the market, a diamond in my pedalboard! ;)
Bond's 50th Anniversary was on the day you posted this vid so it's pretty perfect you did this!
Thanks!
Sublime playing
agreed: The great playing + great vid/sound quality + easy-to-hear/see differences each knob/switch on a pedal makes = every buying decision I make is ultimately based on the Prymaxe videos. And like uglybunny posted, I too find myself watching a lot of their vids of pedals I'm not even interested in, addictively good stuff.
Awesome chord-age brotha!
nice playing, you're good man. like the led zep
nice playing!
Both are excellent
-Mike
Love the arrangement of Live & Let Die. Have tabs anywhere for that?
Sold! Thanks!
What a beautiful arrangement of Rock and Roll, it made it listenable! The Live and Let Die was very very cool
too. Thanks for the review!!
That heritage is amazing. Thanks for making me want an LP that's not a Gibson for the first time ever. Haha
Thank you for your amazing playing, it's lush! what a great review/showcase - pedal bought
Brilliant demo 5 stars
That Zeppelin-ish line was really sweet!
Thanks for the info man. My SG Standard is vintage modded with Paf's and it's kinda on the darkside. I'm looking for a boost that offers enough treble to brighten it up. This pedal sounds. FANTASTIC. And your playing is stellar man! Thanks and rock on!
I haven't tried the mini. I'm sure it's killer. Can't wait to try it.
It does a great clean boost like the RC. It also does a great fat boost and overdrive. More options. It's a different tone than the RC. I LOVE the RC booster. This is just another option
This pedal is "amazing", as is Mike Herman's playing. I admire his skills.....and well...he actually inspires me to strive to do better with my own playing.
Anyway, I picked up this pedal last week and WOW! Just wow. It is absolutely everything it's advertised to be. I haven't tried it with my other pedals yet....but only because, once you turn THIS pedal on, you quickly forget that you even had other pedals for a minute. haha. I'm very happy with it.
I have many nice boost and transparent overdrive pedals and this one tops them all. Does it all and is very inexpensive.
Top playing Sir! The Spark is a fantastic pedal, so versatile and perhaps the only pedal you need in front of a valve amp.Only downside as you have 3 great basic sounds to start with you can end up knob twiddling and switch flicking a bit too much.Oh well.......
Thanks Harry
-Mike
0:30 that modulation though
I have no idea why but this tune make me remember the good old bays
Loved the Black Dog part...
Stick this pedal in front of any fuzz, distortion or overdrive pedal and now you really got something
what is difference with spark mini booster??
The Spark Mini is smaller, and only has one knob. You lose the treble and bass controls, as well as the gain knob and the clean-mid-fat switch.
Haha! Very kind of you!
-Mike
exactly what i've been looking for. could anyone compare this to the fulltone fb-3?
Hell yeah!
-Mike
nice playing, gotta steal that L&LD arrangemen :) Nice booster too, I wonder whether to get this or the new mini version of it.
I could listen to this arrangement of L&LD all day. Fantastic!
Hi Mike, great tone and playing !! Could make a video of the "illuminated overdrive" (soulsonic Fx) ?
thanks !
Damn this guy can play. Love the pedal, but I can't kid myself that I can play anywhere nearly as well as this dude.
Who cares about the pedal? Player steals the show!
PauliE I was gonna that too. Amazing. Pedal is a sweetheart toner. I think the video production is user friendly.
THanks a lot! I'm a gear head so demoing is my dream job! lol
-Mike
That's it!
Most useful demo ever. I've gotta get rid of the damn Sparkle Drive on the board (with its crappy switching, 3rd one, same problem), it's killing my buzz. I'll be dropping some money for this soon. Dude, you should move closer to Baltimore, I'd love to do some playing with you.
Great video.. but will it sound so nice with a tube and a solidstate amp
Thanks. It is my own arrangement
Thanks for watching
Mainly the neck. I switch over for the last section
Live And Let Die...
but not before I will own this pedal!
unbelievably tasty playing!! If I only could.....
The "klang"... Devine sound from you and your tele, Mr Hermann!
Apart from an amazing arrangement and bleedin' serious talent... What's in the chain there, tech wise? Apart from the TC Spark? Pickups and amp? Any other effects?
the gain dimed on the fat mode is sweet! tube-y
Maybe a dumb question, but is there negative gain to be had on this pedal? I understand the high and low knobs are normal at 12oclock, so I imagine I could reduce gain using those. I'm looking for more of an attenuator pedal, but with some EQ builtin to make up the high end that we lose when attenuating. Also considering this as an overall volume/boost and eq control at the end of my chain - like the tone settings/controls.
Bought one of these pedals based on this excellent video. Not sure if you'll read this, but what model Tele is that? Looks like some sort of Deluxe model, but has a different bridge and saddles to the current Deluxes...
Hi pls is the spark/spark mini in the categories of preamp or can I use it as a preamp
Great playing and sounds as ever. Is this your own arrangement of Live and Let Die?
What model Telecaster is it? Beautiful!