The Smartest Practice Amp | Positive Grid SPARK
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- Опубликовано: 29 апр 2020
- I’m actually blown away with this thing! It learned my songs and played me the chords!
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Hey guys, I’m Rabea. I'm the lead guitarist in Toska, Frog Leap & Dorje where I write music, make songs and have a great time with my mates. I also have my own line of guitars with Chapman Guitars, and I’ve designed numerous products with some really cool companies, such as the Victory Amps VX Kraken. Anyway, i hope you enjoy my videos, thank you for watching!
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Best demo of this product of this item I have seen, You actually show what it is capable of doing. Great Job!
Simply brilliant can't wait for my order placed in february and having Rabea to demonstrate is what I have been waiting for thanks buddy...a 70 year old musician I am and hold you in the highest regard..THANKYOU
Never trust a gear review with Rabea. That guy could make a Stagg BC Rich copy going into an old Line 6 Spider on the INSANE channel, with a Metal Zone in front sound epic.
"..and this is the gear I used to recreate Dave Gilmour's solo tone on Mother"
Your review is by far the best one I have seen yet on this product... Thank You... You covered so much of what it can do, and explained everything very well. You definitely made me want one even more now lol... Skål !!
Without doubt the best review I have watched for the Spark. My Spark arrived yesterday (ordered it in late June) and I am really impressed. This video has taught me far more than the Positive Grid videos I have watched. Thanks!
I received my Spark 40 delivery two weeks ago - It opens up so much and if you are like I am you'll never get tired of the exploration process. It has a surprising quality and versatility. - More than I had expected and well worth the cost and the waiting
Always come to your channel for reviews and demos and this is exactly why! I’m definitely getting one so thank you 😀
The best Spark review on YT by far. Thank you. Super playing and superb tone!! Wow. I thought about cancelling my order from Feb. I’m going to be patient and hang on. I’m the perfect audience for this amp. Thanks
Rabea, Thanks so much for doing this video. I received my Spark last week and I'm ready to dive in. This video was a great introduction to some really cool technology. Please keep your great videos coming. Cheers!
That chord analysis is awesome! And the amp sounds very good too. I want one now.
Outstanding. Well thought out and presented. It’s clear you put in a lot of effort into it. Bravo.
This is great. The most in depth video about the Spark amp I’ve seen. Thank you. 👍🏻
its amazing it drops to whatever key your in on backing tracks.
Came for the Spark. Stayed for the Karnivool t-shirt 🇦🇺 🙌🏻
Took a leap on faith and ordered one of these Before seeing your video ...now feel better that I have seen you give a tour of its capabilities.. thanks for the wide selection of music and tones as well as the thoughtful commentary
The cleans during the part with “USB direct” on the bottom corner were just immaculate. WOW🤯
I was here two years ago my health went downhill but I’m alive today and pursuing my music. This is a wonderful tutorial. ❤. You’re,an absolute amazing musician. Peace, love and kindness
Thank you so much for creating that video. What a wonderful introduction to the product. I'm about to get my first electric guitar and I feel like I have so much to learn, and watching this gives me some hope that there's a fun way to learn it! Thanks again
It may be the first good youtube demo of this amp, all previous ones really suuuuuucked ! Thank you Rabea.
Ordered mine on Nov 3rd. Arrived March 13th. I'm really pleased with it. Was worth the wait.
Finally got mine...totally stoked!!! This will be great for writing, practicing and recording!!!
So I have watched a lot of Spark videos as I was leaning towards getting it but just wasn't sure. Yours is the 1st video where I can actually see and hear what it truly is capable of. I ordered it and it will be mine on Wednesday! woohoo thank you
Thanks Rabea, this is the best run-down of the Spark I've seen yet. Particularly as you've covered all of the features in detail rather than just show a few tones. Seeing the smart jam function is great. I expect to get mine in the next 10 days 🤞(been waiting) and can't wait 🤘
Really getting tired of your censorship it affecting everything on this platform you are ruining your business youtube your going to be broken up
I yet to connect mine to the iPad…enjoying it old skool…Vantage Bass 4STRINGER
Nice work Rabea, one of the best reviews out there, and love how you go for the phantom whammy @16:47! Tx!
Hi Rabea, Thanks for your review. I came for the review, but was so stoked to learn about a great new(to me) guitarrist! had to pause the review to learn about you and hear your amazing music!
Love the clean stuff you started around 13:05, with the swelling echoes... beautiful, etherial...
Awesome video! I ordered mine last week and got it 3 days later.
I've watched quite a few of these videos and yours kicks ass mate!
This amp is truly impressive!!
great amp, this is so far the best demo i have seen about this amo. great job man.
Nice demo Rabea, everything touch by a maestro sounds amazing.
So I just opened this vid to learn more about the PG Spark. Ended up being impressed with YOU. Well done.
Wow ! 👍 you give more details on most of the features then anyone else . Your the best .
Been heavy rock Pro guitarist for 40 years.got one and love it. Does exactly as you say and more.
Wow, great review of the spark, I must have one. Also, what a joy to here you play, narrate and program on the fly. Left-Right cognitive talent!
Great video Rabea. Love your playing!
I was so impressed when I saw the Spark on another video a month ago that I ordered one. A few minutes after ordering I looked at the comments. It was a classic "Oh shit, what have I done?!" moment. Still waiting...
It's very rare to find any negative review on this thing. The many friends that I know that ordered it, are blown away. Everyone saying how they are many levels and realms they still feel they can explore. It's vast. Totally jealous. Great review.
for some weird reason I enjoy watching you facial expressions while playing lol ( not a bad thing) you're into it.. I've seen alot of others sitting up straight and stiff as board. great work sir.
I ordered one off the back of this video. I like the idea of an amp with a whole panoply of built in effects and amp models that I can have at my fingertips when i'm just at home jamming away and writing music. Thanks for the really clear and articulate video Bea!
Did you get yours quickly? What did you think?
@@gosman949 I bought one and just got it a few hours ago. The bass is very high, especially with the volume turned up. I am kind of disappointed. I always thought guitar rig on the computer with monitors was the best digital sound and this amp in my opinion isn't even as good a biasfx or biasamp. I'm not sure if there's an equalizer after all the effects and amps to remove the bass but it is overpowering.
@@journeytree yes they came out with an equalizer a few months back with a firmware update. Be sure and update the software! I love mine!
the beginning absolutely melted my face lol
I just ordered one and can't wait for it to arrive. I am a beginner guitarist so as well as being a great amp it should be a good learning tool also. Thanks for sharing mate.
Finally someone showed the feature that will add a dynamic bass and drum track, had to watch so many reviews to find someone who finally did, plus did such a better overall review and demo vs just showing off playing 5 minutes of solo speed metal. Thank you!
Ordered mine in February....it came two days ago......it is truly amazing. Best practice amp I've ever experienced!
Hi! You did an outrageous job on showing us ALL Details. I already bought one because of another guy who gave another Great job of showing us All Positive Grid 40 has to offer. I'm So Glad I seen your review, I even Learned more!!!!!! You are a good guitarist!!!!. ✌❤😉
owe -ah -golly-gosh I waaaaant one! when will they come to America ? a very clear demo of a sophisticated piece of gear. congratulations on doing such a good job.
I do enjoy your playing.
Love your arpeggioed beautiful chords Rabea. Great helpful video. Just got one myself. With my Tele Pro II it sounds amazing.
Excellent Job! The best explanation of this amp and the app. Thank you VERY much.
great demo . Your playing is exquisite buddy . Awesome
The review that I've been waiting for. Thanks man 👍
I was stoked my amp is finally being delivered 😂 on the fourth of May! Then I see your post, tune in and your wearing a Karnivool tee! Very cool!!! Can't wait for Monday😀.Thanks for a great demo 🤘! Peace from the states, ferretfret in CT.
Curious when you ordered yours?
awesome amp.and sounds great.very intructional.thankyou for that nice demo.
Dang it Rabea! Yet another product I’ve just bought cause of you! Lol - Fantastic playing, and yes, I genuinely just bought one. Cheers!
I finally received mine, took 5 months, not complaining (now that I have it ;) .......One thing that could have been great to have was some sort of built-in battery pack to be able to play outside the studio. like a basking amp with the lot. btw man you come across like a sincere humble person and talented, that combination is hard to come by. Thanks!
Great demo video . I'm actually getting one today , and looking forward to trying it out 👍
Bought this immediately, actually while watching the video, been using positive grid for awhile, it’s absolutely ridiculous the sounds and things you can do
Great job explaining some features. Appreciate it.
tone of clean strat and slow fund rythm was epic. ok, i'm sold
Hey guys,
Just wanted to thank you for watching! Super impressed with this thing!
Sorry to hear you guys are still waiting. I hadn’t realised that was the case - if it’s any consolation. This Particular spark has been around a lot of RUclips demo people, I don’t think it’s a box fresh one.
Don't take it to your heart man, so many people who wait for their spark amps are constantly whining about their order getting delayed just under E-V-E-R-Y single video released about it, they spammed the ...hell out of official positive grid facebook group as well. Just lol!
@@Balesz36 We should keep this RUclips channel as it is. The perfect place to judge about guitar rigs, get inspired, learn about tones and playing techniques. Let's keep please judgement about people and polemics to Facebook. Cheers man
Great review brother...I'm still hoping to get my amp sometime this month , I recently purchased the biasFX 2 elite version and I love it !. So I'm sure the spark is going to kick ass.
Stay well and healthy bro and keep making great content videos!...
Cheers. And btw I watch you all the time on andertons channel ! I love those videos as well
Yeah, I ordered one and am still waiting as well. Not your problem, don't take any of the heat personally. Also, still waiting on the strat pickup change vid, I remember you saying you changed them out but was unable to find the pickups online.
The issue is that Positive Grid is charging people before the product even ships I've pre ordered guitars before and have never been charged for it till the item ships and I receive tracking info. I understand the complaining and the floods on feeds and video reviews because Positive Grid is not replying and giving enough information on shipping or ETA'S on the amps people have paid for in full. At least stop taking orders till you can get caught up not keep talking peoples money and having them wait months on end. And till keep prompting its as if they're running a ponzi scheme....
Thanks for the review, thinking of getting one. Very clear explanations.
Thanks man, I've been wanting one now I'm going to order after your video.
Super helpful demo. Thanks Rabea.
Thanks Rabea, great video. Where was the Spark in 1965 when I needed one!!
Great review, I loved this!
without the right equipment so much is lost.. I think this is exactly what any guitarist starting out needs to keep going forward
Couple of my students finally got theirs today. Used yours and Sophie’s review. It does sound sick to be fair. I’m itching, as always. 🤣
I live in Australia and ordered in November and got it today. Great amp and worth the wait.
Great little product. I got back into guitar mid-2020 after 10+ years off and eventually picked up a Spark as an alternative to the old Boss GT3 I was using. It blows the GT3 away in terms of the quality and range of the tones it can produce and I was amazed by how far things had moved on during my time away from guitar. The youngsters starting guitar with this kind of kit available are lucky! Aside from the tones, it's great to be able to hook it up to the computer for recording, to play in music / backing tracks via the app for jamming along with, and also the metronome is really handy.
Something I'd say about the amp is that for me it sounds much better when playing through good headphones or using as an audio interface. The sound coming from the amp itself, for me, isn't great.
I have always wanted to love this type of gear and it has always fallen short for me. I go back to practicing on my "real gear" meaning tube amp pedals, etc. I hope the song learning part of this amp will make it a keeper. Mine may come in June. I really like they they are forward thinking. One of these companies will eventually replace all my gear I expect. Nice demo!
The guitar amp game is changing so rapidly !
Super review !
Pure Awesomeness EVERY TIME WE SEE U Brother Giving Us The Real Deal On Quality Demo & Know We Can Trust Your Opinion.🙄 Nice Amp ❤ 😁 Tanx Rabea From Burbank Ca.
My order was placed Dec 4. Saw someone the other day who ordered mid Nov, and received his. Hoping mine comes soon. The wait has been pretty bad, but they gave me a code for Bias FX as a ride me over, which was a nice touch.
Alden Wilkins saw a couple dec 1st people’s shipped already so you are right around the corner. Me not so much. Feb 21st purchase here.
Ordered mine end of November and getting it this week.
Thank you for this demo Rabea! I have to down size my great so this makes more sense in an affordable way since I don't own a computer still. I'm hoping to get one this month as a bday gift to myself🤘💯
Awesome demo !!! ( Thumbs up for the Karnivool T shirt , Progressive Aus rock !!! )
Yooo!! Absolutely love the idea of this thing!!! Would definitely be occupied for many many hours digging my self into it :D
Cheers for the vid, stay safe guys!!
amazing playing! and that amp is awesome!
Just purchased one. I love it. Worth every penny and is only around $250. Great amp features and sound are awesome.
I ordered my Spark Amp Dec. 31st and received it mid June. Was it worth the wait...yes! This is a great video that I am going to study to make sure I am trying out everything the Spark practice amp offers. I have hooked it in to Spotify and play along with songs since it reveals the chords. It's been pretty seamless so far. It is so much fun that I actually continue playing till my fingers hurt (a couple hours) and then wait and go back for more. Is it a lesson in patience - yes - did I ever imagine I would be on summer vacay before it arrived - NO. If you are not a patient person just don't order it.
The little section beginning at 13:31 really spoke to me Rabea. Transported me back in time to some amazing memories and experiences in life I'm truly grateful for. Funny how music does that.. Very nice!
Then you will definitely love the band "This will destroy you"
@@Itowle9 loved em since 2010 =)
@@ryan_riffs glad to hear it!
I ordered my amp 3 weeks ago it came today and love it the features are endless
Bought one based on your review and recommendation. Absolutely love it! Thanks!
Another killer video. That one part was super scary.
Got mine in the week -it is amazing and so much fun- thanks Rabea
Mine has arrived today! Looking forward to the grand unboxing when I get home...
This unit is totally awesome for the cost. It is a Jam ON machine! Granted I am no pro. I've been playing for 40 yrs and this thing is is one of the top 5 buy's for my guitar playin ever.
Damn, those pups are high! P.S. loved the VOX-y tone on the Strat, barely breaking up, classic
This is the best overview and demo of this amp that I have seen, I really appreciate it. Ordered mine Nov 29, got it today May 8.
Mine just got into transit ordered mine February 8th
how is it @jamesianp? Thinking of getting it
Thanks! I saw yesterday where people who ordered in November and December still hadn't received it and was starting to wonder if anyone other than a RUclips personality had one yet.
Just got mine ordered Jan5 2020 now 6-2-2020 ! Think I will keep it boxed up having SO much fun with the NEW Katana 2x12 MKII I just got......Inspiring ! Thanks
Just placed an order today for one. So excited, finally a great practice amp that is super useful for me.
You will be lucky if you receive you amp before Christmas
DUDE! I've been waiting for my Spark Amp for five months and they just sent you one!?!?!? That's my amp! You better send it to me right now!!!! : }
Thank you for restoring my faith in this company PG. I've been enjoying a few of the the vids reviewing the spark but generally from the cats who can actually play. Many who are beginners don't do the cool features of this amp any favors. On top of the bad press over PG taking the $$ and taking over 6 months to deliver to some has created uncertainty in the market place. Now having said that, I've been very much interested in purchasing one but don't want to wait forever so I've kinda takin it off the menu for awhile and I'm waiting to see how the company performs in the coming weeks.
Now I very much need to say again thank you so much for not just this great review and how efficiently you manipulated all the features, but what a great player you are and soulful human in your presentations. You are extremely talented and very well spoken so it's very clear you're an artist one wants to pay attention to.
I live in sunny California in the good ol USA and have been a pro musician for a great portion of my life. Fortunate to know and hang with some of the marvelous musicians here in the LA region. Sadly the world is so far off its axis in the last few months the music and performance scene is a bit vague to say the least. Being an old dog in the fight I've been slow to dive into the wealth of possibilities in the world of social media primarily RUclips. I'm a big fan of channels like yours so I'm frequently inspired to get in the race but have been going at slowly and learning as I go. Observing your casual and friendly method of sharing so much valuable information and having so much fun doing it has totally sparked ( no pun intended) my desire to become more involved on RUclips. Being a creative I'm seeing more and more that this may be the last frontier for some of us to continue our musical journey. Combining music with a visual experience and sharing it with the world through any and all platforms of social media seems to be the only method of survival left at this moment in time.
Please forgive this long winded reach out but it's meant as a true compliment to you and you're methods of teaching and inspiring. Bravo my friend.
Peace f
Those are some seriously hot sounding strat pups rab!
Thanks Rabea. I ordered one solely because of this and SMG’s video. I trust that both of you wouldn’t take a sponsor on a product you thought was shit. In fact, you’re the only two channels I trust to not take the money and push a bad product. Great review and overview of the features. Hopefully I’ll get mine before the end of the year lol. Bye bye THR-10.
Did you get yours quickly? What did you think?
@@gosman949 it was a pre-order at the time but arrived within 3 weeks. It’s probably much quicker now. What do I think now? I love it, though it’s advertised features aren’t perfect. The play along system doesn’t work well enough to use nor does the tab feature. However, I don’t care about those anyway. The sounds are awesome (you may want to dial down the bass) and there are many amp options. I was surprised by how good the effects were too. The univibe is my favorite and the reverbs sound fantastic. There are lots of features and knobs to these fx. Especially the reverbs and delay. What’s great is that they’re all using the same interface/knob set up. So you learn one you’ve learned them all.
The Bluetooth speaker is really nice as long as you eq your device with lower bass. But I’d rather have to much bass and dial it down than not have enough. One issue I’m having is the Bluetooth dropping in and out. Though this could be my iPad or my room?
The price point I can’t comment on. There may be other comparable amps at this price but I wanted a small amp that sounded good. And this fit the bill, plus 40 watts is nothing to laugh at. It can get loud!
As an amp I’d give it 4.5/5 stars. If I were to use it as a learning tool I’d give it a 3.5/5. You’ll find easier apps on your phone or tablet for learning. Im guessing future software updates will fix those issues though.
Best of luck!
@@michaelsnydermusic if it isn't a good learning tool, then other small amps like the mighty amp may be better and cheaper!? The big selling point for the Spark is the play along system. If that doesn't work and they haven't improved it yet, I say it is a no buy for me.
@@gosman949 before you decide do a quick video search on just that feature. Watch how it works. I only tried it twice and wasn’t going to use it anyway. Good luck
@@gosman949 also, I should have been more clear. The feature I was referring to is where you come up with a riff and the spark tries to put bass and drums over it so you can play along. That feature works for simple 12 bar blues type stuff. Anything slightly complex and it’s a mess.
The other feature where you learn songs is better. I just didn’t care for the way it displayed tab but I don’t do well with playing along with tab. So my opinion isn’t one to trust on that. I will say I’ve played many practice amps and never heard one that sounded so good.
best demo yet.....im sold ordering now!!
bought one and it has just arrived, cant wait to start exploring
This was an excellently helpful review, thanks !
I just jumped on the site after stumbling across this video and I couldn’t believe the price!
I thought it would be way more expensive! Definitely going to pick one of these up!
Thank you brotha’ !! I’m in !! .. 👊🏻🔦✨🎶🎸 greetings from Miami ,Fl .
Loving it !..❤🎸❤️☮️
I must admit, I found the idea of the Spark a little daunting, but your review and explanation was very helpful. Well done Mate
Ordered mine in November, it arrives tomorrow. I'm pumped!
justech is that a normal shipping time?
@@deemusiclv it's not abnormal. They got way more orders than they thought they would.
I recently bought a Spark. And being a bit of a "butterfinger" type of guy with very little knowledge on it and... buttons in general, this video was great. I learned all i needed about Spark thru' here. Thank you for that 👍😊
This amp rocks for it being a guitar amp AND a bass amp, i have never heard such a nice guitar amp AND bass amp all into 1 package while maintaining composure at crazy high volumes, glad the video helped, but the tones are incredible especially when you take into account at such a small package it really packs a punch holy moly!!!
I ordered my Spark amp on Jan.30th. Been waiting.....and waiting...….and waiting. I just got a text from FedX on June 19th……….my Spark amp will be here within the next 4 hours ! YES !!!
Ordered mine on Monday, getting it on Wednesday