Seconded. Just bought mine yesterday and it’s just baffling how clear it sounds for how small it is. It doesn’t sound like a cheap toy. And if you go demo this thing, remember that through the app you can adjust levels and make it even louder. I was a little underwhelmed with the volume in-store but when I got it home and started tweaking channel volumes and other settings, you’ll be surprised at the volume you get out of it. But most importantly, the sound quality out of the speaker is just better than every other battery powered travel amp I’ve tried or heard. Don’t know how they did it, but I even tried the battery powered Boss Katana (can’t remember full name) and the Boss sounded like garbage, it really sounded like a tiny toy amp: Somehow, the PG Spark Go makes a little amp sound like a bigger amp. The tones are clean and the app is amazing, the app was really my selling point. You can quickly and incredibly easily download custom patches that people have made into your rig (through your phone), there’s backing tracks galore, and even a “smart Jam” option that figures out what you’re playing and adds bass and drum accompaniment. Don’t hesitate, it’s actually in sale at Guitar Center right now for $109 ($120 total after taxes) GO GET IT! you’ll love it!
Bullshit. For a $120 the consumer should not have to finish the programming or software updates. That's like buying a car brand new and it comes without headlights, turn signals, and an alternator.
Loved it. I can’t believe you got such a great tone from that and used it as an interface! And your style of music is exactly my cup of tea. Subscribed
this amp has enabled me to play way more. the accessibility of it really has emabled me to play so much more. life gets busy & this has changed the game.
Good tips! Yeah I have one of these and use it for recording DI via USB by just turning off every FX device in the Spark app and then you get a nice clean DI input to use with your DAW and/or VST plugin FX
@@JackTaylorGuitarsi also tried to record via USB by removing all effects and amps and it worked well. I also used Gig Perfomer to utilize the 8-bit 41000hz while at live via OBS streaming. It all worked well.
Was following the video really digging it, then noticed the arm tattoo and couldn’t stop laughing, currently laughing, will be laughing later. Keep up the good content!
😂 Cheers bro! That tattoo…let’s just say teenage me made some poor decisions! I got it covered recently though but the videos are evidence it was there haha Thanks again mate, I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🤘
That's a lot of tone for one tiny amplifier ! :) You're a riff machine bro! I'm excited to hear all the tones and watch this one. I hope you're doing well man! :)
@JackTaylorGuitars I'm glad to hear you're doing well my friend !! I haven't been able to play as much as I would like to , but I will be seeing a specialist soon so I can play guitar every day again !! :) I've been a bit down, but music helps a lot. Take care bro !! 🙏 :)
@JackTaylorGuitars By the way, the Yamaha THR 10II is surprisingly effective when it comes to high gain tones :) . It even has a preset for 7 and 8 string guitars . If you ever get a chance, I'm sure you would like them! The clean tones are amazing too, and I feel they are fantastic value for money ! This was inspiring to watch , keep it up bro 💪! :😀
Thanks dude, I'll start putting it together soon. I'm sorry you've been struggling man, things can only get better. Stay positive like you do bro, it's admirable! And yeah, maybe I will give them a look if I'm ever in the market for one. I'm glad you enjoyed it my dude, look after yourself!
I love mine, it's given me my electric guitars back. My stage amp is too loud to play at home and the faff getting pedals etc out, just made it impossible. Now I'm playing every evening and getting some really great sounds. Haven't tried it for recording yet (which is why I found your video), but it looks super easy and great results. Great video, really how it should be done. Thanks!
That's incredible man! Stoked that this little bit of kit get you back to playing how you'd like to! And yeah man, give recording a go with it. It was super easy! Thanks for watching dude, I really appreciate it 🤘
I just purchased one as my Christmas gift to myself. I received it 2 days ago and have to wait till Christmas to open it & try it out. (While my wife was out, I opened it up before gift wrapping it & tried it out with a friend. Now my friend has added it to his list for Christmas!)
Hey buddy! Killer man..I have the amplug ac30 mini amp..the fender micro and the katana mini..all have emulated outs and especially the mustang micro they all sound amazing to be honest...I hope you and the family are well my friend and keep on the path brother
Bro! How's it going? Thanks man, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Those 3 are a great set of units to use dude. We're good man, keeping on going! The little girl is growing up too fast though. I hope everything is treating you well your side! 🤘
Thanks Jack. I`ve been thinking about the Spark mini to do just what you did- USBing it through the DAW - to lay down some guitar tracks. You convinced me
Dude!!! It’s good to hear from you man! I am bro, yeah. Been at it a little while now. Thank you 🙇🏻♂️ It’s super cool, great little tool for it. Hope you’re staying well homie 🤘
@JackTaylorGuitars Cheers dude. I'll slowly make my way through your videos! Just seen the 2023 award video. I really wanna try a Chapman guitar now haha
Thanks bro! Man, I'm a huge fan of Chapman's stuff. I've not played a back guitar from them yet and the necks and boards are incredible. I'd highly recommend giving one a go, especially the pros.
Thanks for the comments and checking out the video mate! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Yeah man, they're definitely a super cool thing. Cheers dude 🤘
The spark stuff is cool for a play around. Ive got the mini which ive just started started using for the odd IG post and i like it. Its odd as when i record something via the USB interface it sounds better when i play it back via my PC speakers than the amp speaker.
Glad you like the mini, dude! Yeah, you’re totally right. The signal getting to the speaker is of much higher quality than the speaker can actually provide as far as I can tell. I got the same thing with this! Cheers for checking it out bro 🤘
That’s sick, I had a mustang micro and loved it but eventually just traded it for an audio interface. I have just found my favourite plugin by mixwave , it is the Mike Stringer one, it is awesome, give it a go.
Hey mate! When I was tracking in Logic I had the input device as the Spark Go and the output as my Volt interface. It worked without issue straight away so I don’t have any tips unfortunately! Thanks for watching dude 🤘
I bought one recently, it's a nice little thing, well made. Just buy!!!! It's also a bluetooth speaker 🤘😎 I still need to connect it to my computer, I hope I'll be able to have both music and guitar going to my computer.
It is a good time to be alive for many bedroom musicians, between tiny amps, impulse response and amp sims it makes it so much easier, cheaper and without taking a lot of space in your room.
Hey dude, great video. To clarify, would the guitar playing with whatever Spark Tone you use be the raw input into your DAW? And from there, you could add effects onto that Spark Tone with plugins, etc. if you chose to? I guess it would be silly to do that and layer the effects but I was just wondering about the logistics of it. If you just wanted a clean tone into your DAW to then use with your plugins, you would not have any Spark effects on, right?
Thanks so much man, I'm glad you enjoyed it! So the tone into the DAW is the tone you're running on the amp. I use the Spark like a virtual amp running straight into the DAW via USB but you absolutely could dial a nice clean in your Spark and then throw effects on afterwards. Hope that helps mate, thanks again 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars it would be great if you could expand on it with a tutorial :D thanks for the video i am considering buying this one or a proper audio interface. but I'm an absolute beginner on audio recoding and daw, so a tutorial would be great if you have time!
Not stupid at all mate! Honestly, I can't quite remember... I haven't used this to record since the video tests cause I've just been using my normal rig. My gut feeling is no on both counts. The line out acts as like a headphone jack so it cuts all output. From USB I *think* I had to monitor the signal in my DAW. Sorry that's not super useful dude!
I honestly haven't tried it mate but maybe it is possible if you set the Spark Go as your output device in the DAW. If I get a moment to test it I'll come back here and let you know 🤘
Is there a way to use the Spark Go Interface for recording only the DI Signal? So basically deactivating any signal processing and using it actually as a normal interface. Im asking so I can switch by using it as a quick practice tool but also to play with Plugins on the PC
I'm honestly not sure mate, it's not something that I've tried but I see what you're going for! Maybe if you were to build your own tone but remove all the amps and effects though I'm not sure it's possible. Positive Grid would be able to tell you. Thanks for watching dude 🤘
Yeah dude this thing is unreal I went to guitar center to get an audio interface so I can start playing on my pc and dabbling in recording some stuff. The audio guy handed me this and said it's a practice amp and an audio interface. You're welcome. Blown away dude
I ordered the Spark Go. It should be here soon?! But I already have the Spark amp 40watt / Big one. So I guess I could run the Spark Go through my 40watt Spark amp? Or even through my mixing board? Right??
I’m not entirely sure if you could run it like that dude but I’m not sure it’s worth it if you’ve already got the 40w? Give it a try, see what you can find out!
Thanks for watching mate! Just for clarity, do you mean connecting the spark go to an iPhone or Android and using it to recording into there? I'm not even sure that's possible but I'm interested to look into it 🤘
Hey! Stoked you love the Go. I'm using Logic Pro X for Mac but if you use Windows there are plenty of good options. Reaper is well used by a lot of people but FL Studio is another great option and you don't see a lot of guitar type dudes using it which is a shame. Thanks for watching mate! 🤘
Hey, Just to make sure. When using Line-in , did it go through another Audio Interface or straight into PC [ Mic input I guess? ]. Did it lag? Mine is on the way and I am wondering if I can start without any Audio Interface to get a decent recording quality before building a more serious set up. Seems like a nice buy for it's price rn
Hey mate! For the line in example I ran it into a separate interface but I would recommend just recording out via the USB. No need for another interface and the results were slightly better to my ears, it was really easy too. Hope that helps dude and you enjoy it! 🤘
Hey man, probably dumb question, but is it possible to like connect guitar to this (to use sounds and effects of the app) and connect the small amp to like a sound system (ik the speaker already has audio out, but to increase it abit more)? Specifically pc audio system like a Logitech THX pc speakers? Is it possible to do this type of connections? Thanks
Hey dude! No dumb questions around here, don't worry. Yes man, so if you use an aux cable from the line out (or your speaker cable if it's compatible) then you'll get your signal through those speakers and control the volume there. Essentially using the amp like an effects unit. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars thanks alot man, I just asked because I saw someone else saying for some reason you could not connect this amp to other type of speaks or something, so budget wise I been looking for a cheaper amp just to practice and all, and had idea if was possible to connect a mini amp like one you show in video, to some pc speakers so, happy is possible, would you advise this over the vox amplug? I been deciding between one above or vox amplug (metal one), this one even has a APP with effects so I might go with this probably
No worries at all dude, happy to help where I can! I'd go for this every day, it's just super flexible. And, tbh, it's pretty loud. You might not even need to add speakers but I don't see any reason why you couldn't. If the line out let me record from it you'd absolutely be able to hear it via speakers. Might just need to balance volumes a bit.
For some reason when I use Spark GO in Audacity to record my guitar playing, I can also hear guitar pick and string sounds in addition to guitar sound. Why is my Spark GO behaving like a microphone?
Thanks for checking out the video dude! You should be able to hear some string noise and stuff while you’re recording dude but I guess to what extent you’re hearing it I don’t know. Might be worth asking Positive Grid themselves. Thanks again 🤘
It really is a great little practice amp but yeah, I agree, the Neural plugin sounds better in this case but I reckon I could get a pretty close tone with the Spark if I actually put some time into making a tone 🤔 I might try it! Thanks for checking out the video dude 🤘
I didn't use it purely as an interface for the plugin dude. The way it functions best is sort of like a USB interface that produces its own tones. I dare say you could get a DI type sound from it to use but it wouldn't be super practical. Cheers for watching man! 🤘
Hey dude! The absolute easiest way to record from it is via the USB out. You’ll need a DAW, digital audio workstation, like Logic Pro X on Mac or something like Ableton, Reaper, FL Studio, and then you plug the amp in to your computer and set it as the input device in settings. It sound like a lot but it’s quite straight for are when you get into it. Hope that helps dude and thanks for watching 🤘
Ive been saying it before i found all the other perks of having a poetive grid spark amp these things are amazing. Now finding out with my spark 40 i have a free presonus studio one i can download. Here i have been trying to think about buying a daw an all that i need when i literally had one the whole time. Im going to have the hardest time figuring out how to "drums" 😂 through it. - i see people still talking about using daws but ive never record myself wont my amp go direct into my laptop and become the daw or am i still lacking what i need. A video i seen show the guy do just that.
I didn't even know that you got access to studio one with it dude 😂 Drums are a bit daunting but quite easy when you start getting used to the patterns. I'm sure you'll nail it mate 🤘
Thank you my dude! So the Spark tone was just a Gojira preset I found and the Neural example was one of the Archetype:Gojira presets. Nothing too fancy, I didn't do any tweaking. In terms of asio, I don't know mate 😅 I'm not that technical honestly haha
@JackTaylorGuitars thank you did you mix of master those guitar tones? Cause bro with headphones on it sounds very very clear and defined I also like the bouncy style in that riff
I did do some mixing and mastering, yeah! Not a lot cause I’m not the best engineer but I did what I could, just levels and balancing . It means a lot that you liked it mate. Thank you 🙇🏻♂️
I bought this on a whim and love my little setup now. Everything is set up for home practice with wireless guitar dongles. Very loud 5 watts for heavy sounds but the acoustic sounds and cleans need to be louder and need balancing. I normally use a Blackstar rig (I prefer modulation, I have a twin reverb and various tube amps of various sizes though). I am setting up my patches right now for my next gig and will try out the Mini in a Headrush 12" 2000 watts. This basically has the same functions as the 40 but if you ve never used a Spark before, I highly recommend this one. The jam features, patches are awesome, but this little thing is built like a tank too. Nice riff by the way...I subbed!
Thank you mate, that’s a huge compliment! I haven’t put any tabs out for this one ‘cause I’m planning on fleshing it out an releasing it but feel free to have a go learning it man 🙏
It's a long time since I recorded with it dude but, if I remember right, it did! If I get chance to test it I'll get back to you here. Thanks for watching 🤘
I've owned all 3 spark amps, they all sound the same in software/headphones/recording, the only difference is the speaker cab size. So if you only play with headphones you should get this over the spark 40
That riff actually turned into the track 'Bitten Off' on my debut EP dude I just put out! Feel free to give it a listen if you want to and thanks for checking out the video man 🤘
Could the line be split and panned live into two powered cabs? You could potentially even have the line going direct into a p.a. system@@JackTaylorGuitars
Combining it with a bluetooth controller and a wireless transmitter would raise its potential even farther,@@JackTaylorGuitars I just ordered an Airstep Lite for my Go which I've only had a week!
The Airstep arrived last night and it's turned the tiny little amp into something really quite transformative, @@JackTaylorGuitars ! Combining it with a wireless jack (going into my wah in the front end) has taken it a step farther.
Haven't tried Cubase so hopefully someone can help you here. The interface I'm using is a UA Volt276 but you might have more luck bypassing the interface for input completely and just recording via USB. Hope you sort it mate! 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars I ended up getting a Mac Mini 2014 and can record the Spark Go into GarageBand and it sounds great. Only MacOS supports using more than one audio interface at a time - so I couldn’t use my usual interface that my speakers are plugged into at the same time as the Spark
Great video! I've been getting a lot of latency which I connect via USB. I'm using Ableton as my DAW. Buffer settings are the usual ones I use with my other interfaces. Any suggestions on how to go about this? Thanks
Thank you mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm sorry mate, I really couldn't say. Maybe Positive Grid support have some ideas? Would be interesting to know for future reference. Thanks again dude 🤘
I love ybis little Amp, the only downside is you cant Stack Pedals unless you got their Bias FX thing but on the contrary I have a Pedalboard for that at least.
How can you possibly track with the spark amp? I am literally tried with 2 different laptops, intel i7+i9, 32 GB OR 16GB Of RAM, and fhe latency is shitting my brains out(US B Audio Interface)
That sucks dude! I wish I could help but I’ve had no latency issues at all. Might need to adjust bitrate in your DAW but I’d give Positive Grid support a shout. See if they can help. Thanks for watching anyway dude! 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars Hey man, thanks for the response, can you tell me please the DAW you're using? Project setup?(bitrate+sample rate)? What type of cable are you using?(the one supplied by positive?)
No problem at all! I'm using Logic Pro X on a MacBook with the M1 chip so I dunno how useful it'll be for you. Cable wise, I used the one from the box dude, nothing special. Are you still having issues?
@@JackTaylorGuitars@JackTaylorGuitars Yeah, I still experience troubles, but I'm using various type c cable, becausd my amp's cable is ruined, I want to try it with a samsung data cable. Thanks mate ❤
I think I might have oversold it when I used the term magic 😂 But I basically treated this like I would a regular track (which is not a ton tbh); levels, some reverb to tie the performances together, a little bit of EQ, limiters if needed. Cheers for watching mate!
No problem at all man! It's a bit of a mind field but once you're going it gets easier. I'm actually planning on doing a bit of a course on my whole process to writing and recording songs/demo tracks. If that's something you might be interested in it would be cool to know 👊
Vox used to make some really amazing micro amps. I bought one in 08', and at the time, the best portable amp was the Roland Cube. I don't consider the mini Marshall/Fender/HT as a viable portable amp. What made them were the built in effects. In fact, I think Vox has some of the best in amp effects and never gets credit. They make Line sound like trash.
Just bought one its a big disappointment software wise, though the sound is great, its just not reliable for anything software wise. Crashes too much etc
That's rough man, sorry to hear you're having issues! I couldn't say I've had any problems like that at all. Maybe it's worth giving Positive Grid a message to let them know? Cheers for watching dude and I hope you get it sorted 🤘
Unless you have computers and the skills to upgrade the software or firmware, I don't even know what firmware is, you will be stuck with a $120 amp with no chorus, no delay, no flanger, no nothing. Stay away from this product at all costs. Like the cost of a $120 paperweight. This thing should never have left the factory like this just because the demand was so high out the gate.
Sorry to hear you're having issues mate! I mean, there's nothing wrong with the product, unless yours is genuinely broken. It's just a digital modelling amp that's pretty open about the fact you're gonna need a smart phone or whatever to use it properly. Ask their support to talk you through updating the software and I'm sure you'll be good to go. Cheers!
It also works as audio interface and speaker out. You can use it with Bias FX 2 and Blackstar St James Suite and etc.. It gets much louder than the Iphone version that way 3x to 5x louder maybe. When available I rather use Bias FX 2 instead of limited Spark software
For anyone on the fence yer man is spouting absolute gospel. This wee amp is totally worth the money.
Thank you my dude! I’ve been really impressed with it too 🤘
Seconded. Just bought mine yesterday and it’s just baffling how clear it sounds for how small it is.
It doesn’t sound like a cheap toy.
And if you go demo this thing, remember that through the app you can adjust levels and make it even louder. I was a little underwhelmed with the volume in-store but when I got it home and started tweaking channel volumes and other settings, you’ll be surprised at the volume you get out of it.
But most importantly, the sound quality out of the speaker is just better than every other battery powered travel amp I’ve tried or heard.
Don’t know how they did it, but I even tried the battery powered Boss Katana (can’t remember full name) and the Boss sounded like garbage, it really sounded like a tiny toy amp:
Somehow, the PG Spark Go makes a little amp sound like a bigger amp. The tones are clean and the app is amazing, the app was really my selling point.
You can quickly and incredibly easily download custom patches that people have made into your rig (through your phone), there’s backing tracks galore, and even a “smart Jam” option that figures out what you’re playing and adds bass and drum accompaniment.
Don’t hesitate, it’s actually in sale at Guitar Center right now for $109 ($120 total after taxes)
GO GET IT! you’ll love it!
Bullshit. For a $120 the consumer should not have to finish the programming or software updates.
That's like buying a car brand new and it comes without headlights, turn signals, and an alternator.
Haven't seen this video on your channel, so you think it worth the money? I want a little amp for the work travels... and family travels too
I got one of these and I love it. The amp and pedal selections are incredible. The sound quality and volume will get your attention. You will rock!!!!
I totally agree dude! Thanks for checking out the video 🤘
Loved it. I can’t believe you got such a great tone from that and used it as an interface! And your style of music is exactly my cup of tea. Subscribed
That means a huge amount to me dude, thank you! I’m stoked to have you around 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitarsYo I just got my Spark Go and I love it man. Thanks for the great review, this video is what sold me over it. Thanks my man ❤
Awesome video mate. Very informative. What a sound.
I appreciate that loads mate, thank you! 🤘
this amp has enabled me to play way more. the accessibility of it really has emabled me to play so much more. life gets busy & this has changed the game.
That's so sick dude, I'm really happy to hear you're loving it! Thanks mate 🤘
Nicely presented 👏
Thanks so much mate, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! 🤘
Very cool. Sounds awesome. Sick riff too
Thank you so much my dude! 🤘
Good tips! Yeah I have one of these and use it for recording DI via USB by just turning off every FX device in the Spark app and then you get a nice clean DI input to use with your DAW and/or VST plugin FX
Thanks for checking out the video dude! I'd wondered if you could get a good DI doing that so it's cool to know. Cheers mate 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitarsi also tried to record via USB by removing all effects and amps and it worked well. I also used Gig Perfomer to utilize the 8-bit 41000hz while at live via OBS streaming. It all worked well.
Was following the video really digging it, then noticed the arm tattoo and couldn’t stop laughing, currently laughing, will be laughing later. Keep up the good content!
😂 Cheers bro! That tattoo…let’s just say teenage me made some poor decisions! I got it covered recently though but the videos are evidence it was there haha Thanks again mate, I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🤘
That's a lot of tone for one tiny amplifier ! :)
You're a riff machine bro!
I'm excited to hear all the tones and watch this one.
I hope you're doing well man! :)
I know right! And thanks man, think I’ll make this track a full one with the Spark Go soon. Not too bad here my dude, hope you are too 🤘
Damn ! I'm listening through my stereo, and you achieved an incredible tone !!
Yes please make it a full song , I will listen to it !
@JackTaylorGuitars I'm glad to hear you're doing well my friend !!
I haven't been able to play as much as I would like to , but I will be seeing a specialist soon so I can play guitar every day again !! :)
I've been a bit down, but music helps a lot. Take care bro !! 🙏 :)
@JackTaylorGuitars By the way, the Yamaha THR 10II is surprisingly effective when it comes to high gain tones :) . It even has a preset for 7 and 8 string guitars . If you ever get a chance, I'm sure you would like them! The clean tones are amazing too, and I feel they are fantastic value for money !
This was inspiring to watch , keep it up bro 💪! :😀
Thanks dude, I'll start putting it together soon.
I'm sorry you've been struggling man, things can only get better. Stay positive like you do bro, it's admirable! And yeah, maybe I will give them a look if I'm ever in the market for one.
I'm glad you enjoyed it my dude, look after yourself!
I love mine, it's given me my electric guitars back. My stage amp is too loud to play at home and the faff getting pedals etc out, just made it impossible.
Now I'm playing every evening and getting some really great sounds. Haven't tried it for recording yet (which is why I found your video), but it looks super easy and great results.
Great video, really how it should be done. Thanks!
That's incredible man! Stoked that this little bit of kit get you back to playing how you'd like to! And yeah man, give recording a go with it. It was super easy! Thanks for watching dude, I really appreciate it 🤘
Great video man! That's how to demo some gear. Great job Sir. And awesome playing by the way.
Dude, that's awesome of you to say. Thanks so much, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! 🤘
I love my Spark GO! To pratice on the go and have some fun is the perfect accessory!
I complete agree mate! Thanks for checking out the video 🤘
I just purchased one as my Christmas gift to myself. I received it 2 days ago and have to wait till Christmas to open it & try it out. (While my wife was out, I opened it up before gift wrapping it & tried it out with a friend. Now my friend has added it to his list for Christmas!)
Awesome dude, I’m glad you’re happy with it! 🤘
Thanks mate. Great video.
No problem at all mate! I really appreciate you checking it out 🤘
I just got one, had no idea it had these features. Complete game changer
They're great aren't they! Thanks for watching mate 🤘
Hey buddy! Killer man..I have the amplug ac30 mini amp..the fender micro and the katana mini..all have emulated outs and especially the mustang micro they all sound amazing to be honest...I hope you and the family are well my friend and keep on the path brother
Bro! How's it going? Thanks man, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Those 3 are a great set of units to use dude. We're good man, keeping on going! The little girl is growing up too fast though. I hope everything is treating you well your side! 🤘
Thanks Jack. I`ve been thinking about the Spark mini to do just what you did- USBing it through the DAW - to lay down some guitar tracks. You convinced me
That’s awesome man I hope you love it! Thanks for watching dude 🤘
I tried to use it in ableton and logic pro, and got a huge latency on a 16' mbp with tons of ram and power. How did you manage it? @@JackTaylorGuitars
My DAW (Ableton) does not recognize mi Spark Mini when I do this. Did you need to download a special driver?
Yo Jack. Did not know you were on CZcams! Great video. Definitely gonna try this out. I never even thought to record using this amp!
Dude!!! It’s good to hear from you man! I am bro, yeah. Been at it a little while now. Thank you 🙇🏻♂️ It’s super cool, great little tool for it. Hope you’re staying well homie 🤘
@JackTaylorGuitars Cheers dude. I'll slowly make my way through your videos! Just seen the 2023 award video. I really wanna try a Chapman guitar now haha
Thanks bro! Man, I'm a huge fan of Chapman's stuff. I've not played a back guitar from them yet and the necks and boards are incredible. I'd highly recommend giving one a go, especially the pros.
@JackTaylorGuitars Cheers mate! Just bought myself a jackson solosit sl2q so I might have to wait a while. Maybe a Christmas present to myself lol
I purchased this amp a month ago and it’s awesome! I tend to practice way more now
That's great dude, I'm glad it's had a solid impact! 🤘
Waiting on the new cabinet
It's been a week for me, and I've practiced more than most of the past year so far!
I wish they were sold decades ago!
Excellent video! Liked and subbed..
Thank you mate that means a ton to me! 🤘
Watching this on the spark go rn 🔥
Yes dude! Thanks for checking the video out 🤘
I remember getting that feeling of potential discovery when trying a spark amp, First - that's why I am in the market. GreT vid, got a sub from me
Thanks for the comments and checking out the video mate! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Yeah man, they're definitely a super cool thing. Cheers dude 🤘
Need this in my life
I really like it dude! Frees up your ability to have a good time playing anywhere. Cheers for checking out the video man 🤘
The spark stuff is cool for a play around. Ive got the mini which ive just started started using for the odd IG post and i like it. Its odd as when i record something via the USB interface it sounds better when i play it back via my PC speakers than the amp speaker.
Glad you like the mini, dude! Yeah, you’re totally right. The signal getting to the speaker is of much higher quality than the speaker can actually provide as far as I can tell. I got the same thing with this! Cheers for checking it out bro 🤘
got one last week and to me much better sounding and more fun to use than the original spark 40, love it!
That’s dope! Glad you’re enjoying it and thanks for watching 🤘
That’s sick, I had a mustang micro and loved it but eventually just traded it for an audio interface. I have just found my favourite plugin by mixwave , it is the Mike Stringer one, it is awesome, give it a go.
Thanks dude! Oooh yeah? I’ll give it a peak man, thanks for the heads up 🤘
Great Video! Thx a lot. Short question, do you need a special cable from stereo to mono? To protect the amp? Best wishes from 🇩🇪
Thank you dude, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've not come across anything to suggest you do mate, no 🤘
I had a lot of latency using the USB out. How were monitoring?
Hey mate! When I was tracking in Logic I had the input device as the Spark Go and the output as my Volt interface. It worked without issue straight away so I don’t have any tips unfortunately! Thanks for watching dude 🤘
I bought one recently, it's a nice little thing, well made. Just buy!!!! It's also a bluetooth speaker 🤘😎
I still need to connect it to my computer, I hope I'll be able to have both music and guitar going to my computer.
Yeah dude they're super cool! Hope you enjoy yours man 🤘
It is a good time to be alive for many bedroom musicians, between tiny amps, impulse response and amp sims it makes it so much easier, cheaper and without taking a lot of space in your room.
I couldn’t agree with you more mate! It’s so good for us right now. Thanks for checking out the video as always dude 🤘
Hey dude, great video. To clarify, would the guitar playing with whatever Spark Tone you use be the raw input into your DAW? And from there, you could add effects onto that Spark Tone with plugins, etc. if you chose to?
I guess it would be silly to do that and layer the effects but I was just wondering about the logistics of it. If you just wanted a clean tone into your DAW to then use with your plugins, you would not have any Spark effects on, right?
Thanks so much man, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
So the tone into the DAW is the tone you're running on the amp. I use the Spark like a virtual amp running straight into the DAW via USB but you absolutely could dial a nice clean in your Spark and then throw effects on afterwards. Hope that helps mate, thanks again 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars it would be great if you could expand on it with a tutorial :D thanks for the video i am considering buying this one or a proper audio interface. but I'm an absolute beginner on audio recoding and daw, so a tutorial would be great if you have time!
Stupid question, but when recording with usb or line out, can you both record and use the onboard amp speaker at the eamw time?
Not stupid at all mate! Honestly, I can't quite remember... I haven't used this to record since the video tests cause I've just been using my normal rig. My gut feeling is no on both counts. The line out acts as like a headphone jack so it cuts all output. From USB I *think* I had to monitor the signal in my DAW. Sorry that's not super useful dude!
Using as a usb interface, Can you monitor tracks from a DAW through the sparks headphone output ? Thanks !
I honestly haven't tried it mate but maybe it is possible if you set the Spark Go as your output device in the DAW. If I get a moment to test it I'll come back here and let you know 🤘
Very cool man and you are cool man too !
Rock on
Thank you dude, I really appreciate that! Cheers for watching man 🤘
Is there a way to use the Spark Go Interface for recording only the DI Signal? So basically deactivating any signal processing and using it actually as a normal interface.
Im asking so I can switch by using it as a quick practice tool but also to play with Plugins on the PC
I'm honestly not sure mate, it's not something that I've tried but I see what you're going for! Maybe if you were to build your own tone but remove all the amps and effects though I'm not sure it's possible. Positive Grid would be able to tell you. Thanks for watching dude 🤘
I have one of these amps , love it, now I feel I need to buy the footswitch.
They’re great aren’t they! I imagine the foot switch would be super useful. Thanks for watching dude! 🤘
I use the Spark 40 for recording live guitar ❤🤘🏽
That's awesome man! Thanks for checking out the video 🤘
I use my Spark GO with an Xsonic Airstep pedal for solo gigging with backing tracks connected to my EV EVERSE 8.
That’s super cool man! Thanks for checking out the video 🤘
Do this thing have a line out? Did you use the 3.5mm input jack for the headphone?
It’s got a headphone/line out dude, that’s what I used. Thanks for checking out the video mate 🤘
Cool little amp. Yep. Fourth video reviewing this amp and all positive. $130. Done deal. Plus I saw they even have Hendrix patches .
There are some great patches on the tone cloud mate. For the price and what you get I think this is an awesome little amp! Cheers for watching man 🤘
Yeah dude this thing is unreal I went to guitar center to get an audio interface so I can start playing on my pc and dabbling in recording some stuff. The audio guy handed me this and said it's a practice amp and an audio interface. You're welcome. Blown away dude
That's awesome man, I'm stoked you like it! Thanks for checking out the video 🤘
I ordered the Spark Go. It should be here soon?! But I already have the Spark amp 40watt / Big one. So I guess I could run the Spark Go through my 40watt Spark amp? Or even through my mixing board? Right??
I’m not entirely sure if you could run it like that dude but I’m not sure it’s worth it if you’ve already got the 40w? Give it a try, see what you can find out!
Can you make video how to set up this Spark Go for Phones as an audio interface please...?!?! 🙏🏿🙂
Thanks for watching mate! Just for clarity, do you mean connecting the spark go to an iPhone or Android and using it to recording into there? I'm not even sure that's possible but I'm interested to look into it 🤘
Total Newb here, i have the Go and love it, what software did you use on your pc to record the inout from the Go ?
Hey! Stoked you love the Go. I'm using Logic Pro X for Mac but if you use Windows there are plenty of good options. Reaper is well used by a lot of people but FL Studio is another great option and you don't see a lot of guitar type dudes using it which is a shame. Thanks for watching mate! 🤘
Thanks bud, will have to look into those apps.
Great channel btw ! 👍🏻
Hope you find one you like dude and thank you! That’s awesome of you to say 🤘
Hey, Just to make sure. When using Line-in , did it go through another Audio Interface or straight into PC [ Mic input I guess? ]. Did it lag? Mine is on the way and I am wondering if I can start without any Audio Interface to get a decent recording quality before building a more serious set up.
Seems like a nice buy for it's price rn
Hey mate! For the line in example I ran it into a separate interface but I would recommend just recording out via the USB. No need for another interface and the results were slightly better to my ears, it was really easy too. Hope that helps dude and you enjoy it! 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars it is helpful ! Thanks!
No problem at all mate!
I have the mini and it sounds amazing
That's good to know man! After trying this, I am super interested in finding out how good they'd sound with a larger speaker. Hope you're well bro 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars the 40 sounds like shit ironically
Someone else on my community post has just said the same thing! That's really disappointing tbh. I'm glad the mini is good though, at least.
@@JackTaylorGuitars mini sounds open, airy. The 40 is boxy and muffled. Many people replace the speakers in them to get a good tone
Hey man, probably dumb question, but is it possible to like connect guitar to this (to use sounds and effects of the app) and connect the small amp to like a sound system (ik the speaker already has audio out, but to increase it abit more)? Specifically pc audio system like a Logitech THX pc speakers? Is it possible to do this type of connections? Thanks
Hey dude! No dumb questions around here, don't worry. Yes man, so if you use an aux cable from the line out (or your speaker cable if it's compatible) then you'll get your signal through those speakers and control the volume there. Essentially using the amp like an effects unit. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars thanks alot man, I just asked because I saw someone else saying for some reason you could not connect this amp to other type of speaks or something, so budget wise I been looking for a cheaper amp just to practice and all, and had idea if was possible to connect a mini amp like one you show in video, to some pc speakers so, happy is possible, would you advise this over the vox amplug? I been deciding between one above or vox amplug (metal one), this one even has a APP with effects so I might go with this probably
No worries at all dude, happy to help where I can! I'd go for this every day, it's just super flexible. And, tbh, it's pretty loud. You might not even need to add speakers but I don't see any reason why you couldn't. If the line out let me record from it you'd absolutely be able to hear it via speakers. Might just need to balance volumes a bit.
Can I use it with bias fx mobile 2 on iPad instead of spark app? Any lag?
I honestly have no idea mate, give Positive Grid a shout. Thanks for watching! 🤘
For some reason when I use Spark GO in Audacity to record my guitar playing, I can also hear guitar pick and string sounds in addition to guitar sound. Why is my Spark GO behaving like a microphone?
Thanks for checking out the video dude! You should be able to hear some string noise and stuff while you’re recording dude but I guess to what extent you’re hearing it I don’t know. Might be worth asking Positive Grid themselves. Thanks again 🤘
What quality does it show in windows? I have the spark 40 that only has the old style printer cable usb, which shows as cd quality?
I'm not sure mate, I don't have a Windows pc. Hopefully someone else can help you out with it. Thanks for watching dude 🤘
Do you still need a cabinet simulator when recording with this? Thank you for your answer. 😊
No mate! All your tone lives in the amp and records out direct to your track. Happy to help man, thanks for watching 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars thanks brother. Sending love from the Philippines. ⭐
You're more than welcome dude!
Well... I have that amp, great for practice/annoying people on the go. But as it switched to gojira... It sounded immediately 10x better.
It really is a great little practice amp but yeah, I agree, the Neural plugin sounds better in this case but I reckon I could get a pretty close tone with the Spark if I actually put some time into making a tone 🤔 I might try it! Thanks for checking out the video dude 🤘
How was the latency as an audio interface while playing through the plugin?
I didn't use it purely as an interface for the plugin dude. The way it functions best is sort of like a USB interface that produces its own tones. I dare say you could get a DI type sound from it to use but it wouldn't be super practical. Cheers for watching man! 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars but how did you record the gojira part then?!
I bought one for teaching guitar lessons, but my band is recording soon, so im curious about that
Awesome! This could get you some really solid tones for tracking dude. Thanks for checking out the video 🤘
Noob question: What's the easiest way to record directly from the amp (not using a mic setup) and what do I need?
Hey dude! The absolute easiest way to record from it is via the USB out. You’ll need a DAW, digital audio workstation, like Logic Pro X on Mac or something like Ableton, Reaper, FL Studio, and then you plug the amp in to your computer and set it as the input device in settings. It sound like a lot but it’s quite straight for are when you get into it. Hope that helps dude and thanks for watching 🤘
Yes, that is why I pre-ordered it (for 99).
Same dude!
Jack what tracking software are you using?
I'm using Logic Pro X for my DAW dude! 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars Thank you! Rock On!
Ive been saying it before i found all the other perks of having a poetive grid spark amp these things are amazing. Now finding out with my spark 40 i have a free presonus studio one i can download. Here i have been trying to think about buying a daw an all that i need when i literally had one the whole time. Im going to have the hardest time figuring out how to "drums" 😂 through it. - i see people still talking about using daws but ive never record myself wont my amp go direct into my laptop and become the daw or am i still lacking what i need. A video i seen show the guy do just that.
I didn't even know that you got access to studio one with it dude 😂 Drums are a bit daunting but quite easy when you start getting used to the patterns. I'm sure you'll nail it mate 🤘
Whats the tone? Dude this the best demo ever i love that tone can you share that also whats your recording settings? Like asio?
Thank you my dude! So the Spark tone was just a Gojira preset I found and the Neural example was one of the Archetype:Gojira presets. Nothing too fancy, I didn't do any tweaking. In terms of asio, I don't know mate 😅 I'm not that technical honestly haha
@@JackTaylorGuitars that tone was so clean! Do you know the user who uploaded it?
@@Gothguitarist If I get a chance to check I will but it’s just called Gojira, maybe the second most downloaded one I think?
@JackTaylorGuitars thank you did you mix of master those guitar tones? Cause bro with headphones on it sounds very very clear and defined I also like the bouncy style in that riff
I did do some mixing and mastering, yeah! Not a lot cause I’m not the best engineer but I did what I could, just levels and balancing . It means a lot that you liked it mate. Thank you 🙇🏻♂️
What application did you use to record
I use Logic Pro X dude. Thanks so much for watching 🤘
I bought this on a whim and love my little setup now. Everything is set up for home practice with wireless guitar dongles. Very loud 5 watts for heavy sounds but the acoustic sounds and cleans need to be louder and need balancing. I normally use a Blackstar rig (I prefer modulation, I have a twin reverb and various tube amps of various sizes though). I am setting up my patches right now for my next gig and will try out the Mini in a Headrush 12" 2000 watts. This basically has the same functions as the 40 but if you ve never used a Spark before, I highly recommend this one. The jam features, patches are awesome, but this little thing is built like a tank too.
Nice riff by the way...I subbed!
Thanks very much mate, I'm stoked you're having a good time with it! 🤘
Hi bro! What's tha name of the track you play on 3:23?
and on 5:05 ?
Hey man! That’s one of my own riffs dude, it’s not been made into a full track yet but I’m planning on it. Cheers for checking out the video 🤘
Sounds cool! I wanted to try it with backing track and tabs ) I thought it's a famous song ! :) @@JackTaylorGuitars
Thank you mate, that’s a huge compliment! I haven’t put any tabs out for this one ‘cause I’m planning on fleshing it out an releasing it but feel free to have a go learning it man 🙏
When you use the USB-C line out does the speaker turn off?
It's a long time since I recorded with it dude but, if I remember right, it did! If I get chance to test it I'll get back to you here. Thanks for watching 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars thanks
I've owned all 3 spark amps, they all sound the same in software/headphones/recording, the only difference is the speaker cab size. So if you only play with headphones you should get this over the spark 40
Solid info man! Thanks for watching 🤘
what’s the cool riff at 3:20?
That riff actually turned into the track 'Bitten Off' on my debut EP dude I just put out! Feel free to give it a listen if you want to and thanks for checking out the video man 🤘
If you have an amp with a cd in, can you go in that way and have stereo effects?
What sort of setup are you thinking mate? Running this into another amp or running a CD into this one?
Could the line be split and panned live into two powered cabs?
You could potentially even have the line going direct into a p.a. system@@JackTaylorGuitars
Combining it with a bluetooth controller and a wireless transmitter would raise its potential even farther,@@JackTaylorGuitars
I just ordered an Airstep Lite for my Go which I've only had a week!
Yeah man, I guess you could use the line out like that! I don’t know what results you’d get but it would be super interesting to find out!
The Airstep arrived last night and it's turned the tiny little amp into something really quite transformative, @@JackTaylorGuitars !
Combining it with a wireless jack (going into my wah in the front end) has taken it a step farther.
I couldn’t use the usb in… got serious latency… have to go buy me an adapter. Love this thing, kids are so spoiled in this day and age
Ah dude that sucks, I hope you get it sorted! It is great though overall. Thanks for watching man 🤘
Ya that amp is bonkersss
I know right! So good for what they are. Thanks for watching mate 🤘
Has anyone managed to get this plugged via usb into Cubase successfully?
What audio interfaces are people using with the Spark Go?
Haven't tried Cubase so hopefully someone can help you here. The interface I'm using is a UA Volt276 but you might have more luck bypassing the interface for input completely and just recording via USB. Hope you sort it mate! 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars I ended up getting a Mac Mini 2014 and can record the Spark Go into GarageBand and it sounds great.
Only MacOS supports using more than one audio interface at a time - so I couldn’t use my usual interface that my speakers are plugged into at the same time as the Spark
Great video! I've been getting a lot of latency which I connect via USB. I'm using Ableton as my DAW. Buffer settings are the usual ones I use with my other interfaces. Any suggestions on how to go about this? Thanks
Thank you mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm sorry mate, I really couldn't say. Maybe Positive Grid support have some ideas? Would be interesting to know for future reference. Thanks again dude 🤘
I have the same issue, nothing i did helped . Technically it does record sound, but with the latency it ruins it.
I love ybis little Amp, the only downside is you cant Stack Pedals unless you got their Bias FX thing but on the contrary I have a Pedalboard for that at least.
Yeah man they're awesome! Cheers for checking out the video 🤘
How can you possibly track with the spark amp? I am literally tried with 2 different laptops, intel i7+i9, 32 GB OR 16GB Of RAM, and fhe latency is shitting my brains out(US B Audio Interface)
That sucks dude! I wish I could help but I’ve had no latency issues at all. Might need to adjust bitrate in your DAW but I’d give Positive Grid support a shout. See if they can help. Thanks for watching anyway dude! 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars
Hey man, thanks for the response, can you tell me please the DAW you're using? Project setup?(bitrate+sample rate)?
What type of cable are you using?(the one supplied by positive?)
No problem at all! I'm using Logic Pro X on a MacBook with the M1 chip so I dunno how useful it'll be for you. Cable wise, I used the one from the box dude, nothing special. Are you still having issues?
@@JackTaylorGuitars@JackTaylorGuitars
Yeah, I still experience troubles, but I'm using various type c cable, becausd my amp's cable is ruined, I want to try it with a samsung data cable.
Thanks mate ❤
Ah sorry mate, I hope you get it sorted dude!
The spark 40 made me ditch my id core 100 and strat for a 7 string and an addiction to fear factory 😂
That sounds like an absolutely fantastic way to go bro! 😂 Thank you for watching mate, I appreciate it 🤘
Alright, now what was the master and mix magic you did?
I think I might have oversold it when I used the term magic 😂 But I basically treated this like I would a regular track (which is not a ton tbh); levels, some reverb to tie the performances together, a little bit of EQ, limiters if needed. Cheers for watching mate!
Thanks. 100% new to this so I’m trying to make my recordings sound like not garbage.
No problem at all man! It's a bit of a mind field but once you're going it gets easier. I'm actually planning on doing a bit of a course on my whole process to writing and recording songs/demo tracks. If that's something you might be interested in it would be cool to know 👊
@@JackTaylorGuitars I would!
Awesome, that might give me a bit of a push to get it done then 😂 Thanks again dude!
Vox used to make some really amazing micro amps. I bought one in 08', and at the time, the best portable amp was the Roland Cube. I don't consider the mini Marshall/Fender/HT as a viable portable amp. What made them were the built in effects. In fact, I think Vox has some of the best in amp effects and never gets credit. They make Line sound like trash.
Yeah dude you're totally right! The vox stuff is absolutely awesome. Thanks for watching mate, I appreciate it! 🤘
I just ordered one on ebay used for $99 plus tax and $7 shipping🤑🤑
Nice! I hope you enjoy it mate 🤘
Wtf why does this video have 112k likes and only 8k views? How does that work?😊
I don’t know if I’ve not woken up properly yet but this has confused me big time 😂 It’s showing about 300 for me? Has something broken haha
@JackTaylorGuitars yee. It's back to normal. Just an odd glitch. Taha
Thanks for letting me know man! I’ve had weird double comments showing too on the back end so hopefully just a weird temporary thing at YTs side.
@@JackTaylorGuitars oof. Yee
Just bought one its a big disappointment software wise, though the sound is great, its just not reliable for anything software wise. Crashes too much etc
That's rough man, sorry to hear you're having issues! I couldn't say I've had any problems like that at all. Maybe it's worth giving Positive Grid a message to let them know? Cheers for watching dude and I hope you get it sorted 🤘
Unless you have computers and the skills to upgrade the software or firmware, I don't even know what firmware is, you will be stuck with a $120 amp with no chorus, no delay, no flanger, no nothing.
Stay away from this product at all costs. Like the cost of a $120 paperweight.
This thing should never have left the factory like this just because the demand was so high out the gate.
Sorry to hear you're having issues mate! I mean, there's nothing wrong with the product, unless yours is genuinely broken. It's just a digital modelling amp that's pretty open about the fact you're gonna need a smart phone or whatever to use it properly. Ask their support to talk you through updating the software and I'm sure you'll be good to go. Cheers!
It works same as my regular amps. Same shit smaller with all kinds of effects.
It also works as audio interface and speaker out. You can use it with Bias FX 2 and Blackstar St James Suite and etc.. It gets much louder than the Iphone version that way 3x to 5x louder maybe. When available I rather use Bias FX 2 instead of limited Spark software
That's awesome to know! Thanks so much for the cool info and watching mate 🤘