These vids are great...should be required viewing for all Spark owners. Dude has a great delivery and the info is easy to understand. The vids really help me get a handle on everything the app and amp are capable of.
Thanks for the info and I bought one 3 plus years ago could NOT Ever get my OR ANY GUITAR to play through the UNIT (EvERY THING ELSE WORKS Great !! )……….Maybe THIS Time ALL WILL WORK OUT FOR ME AND MY SPARK/APP AND AMP UNIT BOTH at the SAME TIME! !(WISH US ALL WELL ! ! )………THANK YOU ALL……..
@@positivegrid quick question I'm really enjoying the spark 40 amp but I'm wanting to use a straight up acoustic guitar do I need a cable or does the amp pick up the sound some other way to process it??
This was the first tutorial of the Spark that answered the question I had about whether some of the features were subscription based or cost extra. Thanks!
I love how he kept a straight face when he engaged the vibrato pedal. I learned on the line 6 spider jam amp and it helped me a lot. I’d recommend the spark to beginner guitarists for sure. Amazing
I’ve had a spark 40 for a while now, and recently got the Mini for making practice more mobile. Watching this has made me realise how much I’m underusing the app, lots more for me to explore and he explains it very well without all the noise you get on other explanation videos. Cheers
I'm an old person that was brought up listening to everything from the late 50's. I like all types of music but rock n roll and prog rock are my favorite. I bought the spark a year ago and have fun with it but haven't mastered all the features. The presenter of this video has shown in a very understandable format how to unlock all the features on the spark. Thank you.
This is my first video on your channel. It is precise and well-organized, covering the details without a lot of blah-blah. I will watch it numerous times and check the others out as well. I also really appreciated your brief description of what each "pedal" does. Great explanation for a newbie like myself. Thank you!
nice vid, this guy is so cool and relaxing to listen to and speaks very well and straight to the point, you should keep him around to do a series of videos on features as well as playing and exploring tones.
@@Alsonean i was just wondering if he has a youtube channel of some sort and what a waste if he wasnt some teacher or content creator and here you go with a confirmation, nice! immediately subbed to him, i need to broaden my youtube guitarists knowledge lol i know just the very mainstream ones, thanks
Waiting for my Cole Clark guitar and Spark Mini to be delivered and this tutorial makes me want to run out into the street and wait for the delivery van to arrive. Great work and wonderfully explained thanks Dave.
Thanks for the guide. I was playing around an hour with the App, and could not figure out how to add / change an effect or amp. Now I know the double tap is neeeded
I sold a guy a Strat style all maple neck that he needed for a build he’s doing. He just happened to mention that he JUST had a Positive Grid Spark amp that he played through, like he was slumming it or something lol. I’d never heard of the amp, so quickly Googled it, and checked out some of the videos on the thing, including this one. I was COMPLETELY blown away by what I was hearing, and seeing! I couldn’t believe the sounds and features on this amazing amp! I’d say within an hour, probably less, I had ordered myself the new, Pearl version, as with the discounts offered by Amazon, everything evenened out. It didn’t cost any extra than if I’d bought the black version! Well, I’ve been tearing my hair out, waiting for it to arrive, which will be between Monday and Friday of next week. In the meantime, I’ve been watching every video I can find on the amp, and just keep getting more and more impressed/excited about the thing! Can’t wait until it arrives lol!!
Thanks Dave - you have an awesome teaching technique. This 75 Yr old is still learning. I've just acquired a Spark amp and will watch your other tutorials + your other youtube guitar channels..
literally just bought one of these a couple of days ago, and your videos have been extremely helpful in getting me started having just watched the first couple. Nicely done and inspiring
Much appreciated both on content and presentation. Although other videos referenced cover the topic, I'd like to see Dave Tran cover those topics. His teaching style is superb.
Very helpful vid Dave. Your delivery of the info is excellent which is such a big deal on YT. You did a great job and as a new Spark Go user the information you shared is very useful for me.. Thanks much.
great vids, i found your explanations to be super thorough and clear, was incredibly helpful...it's so rare to find vids with every detail covered in such a clear and thorough way, super grateful for this thanks!
Thanks for this! I’m horrible with electronics and you have made this so much easier. I just subscribed and I’m looking forward to seeing all your videos.
This was a big help. I wasn't seeing but 4 amps and none of the optional effects devices. Was missing compression, flanger and didn't want effects that were in my line like vibrato and wah.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to educate me on how to use my new Spark. Can wait to start practicing and getting better at playing my electric guitar 🎸
Really an awesome video! Very well done. Your video is the first I have found that actually goes through the software capabilities step by step. Tons of videos on the amp itself, but you did a wonderful job on just the software. I subscribed and am looking forward to all your other content! Well done.
Greetings from Liverpool. Many thanks for doing this excellent video. I’m looking forward to using the amp to its full potential. Clear and concise, much appreciated
Great video. Just got my Spark Go. I live in a flat and dont want to annoy the neighbours, hence the small amp. Good delivery without all the techno babble.
Your videos are great you are very concise with your explanations on how to use the spark amp and what each feature does and how to use it. How do I get my Spotify playlist added to my spark 2? It is only showing me the option for Apple music it does not give me an option to play Spotify. I could use some of your vast knowledge of this.
Dear Positive Grid. Thank you for the review. The amp and the app are both great and I'm enjoying them both very much. Could you please reveal some more information on how to create a SPARK account, Sign Up, Log In and so on.
Thanks for posting this clearly communicated tutorial. This is a great walk-through and have me some reference points, adding to my anticipation, while I wait for my Spark Mini.
Thanx so much for this video, it really helped me out learning how to use my new Spark Mini & especially the App. Clear concise instructions and examples, I especially loved watching his reaction while going thru the various FX pedals - yeah, not a real flanger/phaser fan either. Looking forward to checking out the other videos.
I've had my Spark 40 and Mini for almost a year now and I'm wondering how to get the new ODS 50 update. I've updated my firmware to the latest 1.7.4 and I update the iOS app on my phone but i still don't see the new amps or pedals. Out of all the videos you guys do on the Spark it would be great if someone just showed how to actually update the thing. Thanks
Dave thank you for your excellent presentation; very concise and well done. Can you tell me if I’ll be able to plug my Hohner Harp Blaster HB52 microphone into it to play my harp?
Hi! I connected my iPhone to the spark go,tried to use the APP’s camera . But it’s sound likes record by IPhone’s microphone 😅 Does it work when I connect to the USB C? 9:42
one thing I have noticed is that, with a phone and an iPad, sometimes you bluetooth audio spontaneously connects to the wrong device. I prefer the iPad, but the phone is more convenient when traveling. So just check both if there are connection issues.
Thank you for the awesome instructional video that is easy to understand. Will you be releasing a video that speaks to the differences between the Spark and the Spark Mini when it comes to the App? Thanks again!
On a variety of subjects, I always tell people to do their homework before they jump into something head first... Then I go and ignore my own advice and based on a couple of videos in which amps were compared to Spark sounds, I thought "Oh yeah, that's the sound I want" and bought a Spark 40 without doing any research on it at all. After I placed the order and paid for it, and received the email saying it had shipped, by which time it is usually too late to cancel an order, I read the return policy which is less than impressive. Then I read some reviews on it, and while the amp fared fairly well with most people, some people have opinions of Positive Grid that are also less than impressive. I didn't consider that I don't have a cell phone, or whether my PC would run the software, or if cheapo Amazon Fire 7 would if it wont run on the PC. But lately, my luck has been amazing. I won $700 at my local casino. I managed to get by for two years without a Flu shot or a Covid shot, then when I finally got them I got them at the same time, which my Pharmacist said I should not have done because that increases the chances of a bad reaction, but I didn't have any problems at all. _So I have my fingers crossed that my luck will hold out just a little longer..._
Hi. I’ve been seeing some reviews about the Spark Go. I like the way you explained things, very calm and relaxed. I’m aware the Spark Go app used RUclips search engines. For the record, I’m from Mexico and I’m still wondering… Do you know if you can find any songs, including the Latin genres like Bolero, Son Cubano, and Cumbia? Thanks, cheers!
Hi thanks very detailed demo. I’m thinking of using this instead of my heavy pedalboard if I am just playing 3 songs on stage. Is it possible to use only the line output and not the main speaker? Like plugging it directly to mixer. We have IEM setup so I don’t need to hear the speaker.
Any chance they could add customizable categories (beyond Pop, Blues, etc.) so that I could save presets for songs and not have to scroll through a list? (Or at least, is there a way to rearrange preset orders within a category?)
Hi there! One deal breaker question: When using the app's video recording function, does it record the full processed guitar audio with jam tracks? Or just the internal phone mic?
i got my Spark Mini four days ago, its graet! I play it with a Start and an e-ukulele, makes so much fun! But how can i arrange my favorite sounds in the app?🤔 Can i create own categories?
Dear Positive Grid, thanks for the video. Just wondering if there is a possibility to add a functionality in the app in the future like a set list (by song or patch groups) with virtual buttons to change patches (e.g., like in Boss Katana Librarian app)? I envisage that the phone can be put on a mic stand with a clip-on stand at an appropriate height to change patches. This will be a very useful feature in a small live gig situation (with a lineout to PA), without having to buy a footswitch that allows only four presets.
I want to group the presets for my different bands together. Is there any way to change the order of the presets in the Spark app? I have tried to find some way to do it but no one seems to know how. This would be a great feature for your next app update.
Figured out how to get to the descriptions screen he's talking about. It doesn't show below the video, its below the Title. It doesn't say description. You have to click the word MORE to find it.
in the section where you went into saving tones, i downloaded the metallica one and saved it, vut i dont have a "hardware" option ...where is it? i only have from "all" to acoustic".
Hi, thanks for your overview. Just a simple but vital question; does it have anykind of lagging while jammin along? For example "Rocksmith" is unplayable to me because of lagging. I can't stand not even a nano second of lag - it's absolutely horrifying to me. I need total tightness
These vids are great...should be required viewing for all Spark owners. Dude has a great delivery and the info is easy to understand. The vids really help me get a handle on everything the app and amp are capable of.
Thanks, we're glad you're liking them!
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Thanks for the info and I bought one 3 plus years ago could NOT Ever get my OR ANY GUITAR to play through the UNIT (EvERY THING ELSE WORKS Great !! )……….Maybe THIS Time ALL WILL WORK OUT FOR ME AND MY SPARK/APP AND AMP UNIT BOTH at the SAME TIME! !(WISH US ALL WELL ! ! )………THANK YOU ALL……..
@@positivegrid quick question I'm really enjoying the spark 40 amp but I'm wanting to use a straight up acoustic guitar do I need a cable or does the amp pick up the sound some other way to process it??
you need help
Just got the Spark - been playing for 25 years and this has reignited the fun. This dude is great and helped me get oriented to the settings.
This was the first tutorial of the Spark that answered the question I had about whether some of the features were subscription based or cost extra. Thanks!
I love how he kept a straight face when he engaged the vibrato pedal. I learned on the line 6 spider jam amp and it helped me a lot. I’d recommend the spark to beginner guitarists for sure. Amazing
I was thinking the same thing! There was a little smirk though at the end. Like, good luck with this one guys.... lol
There’s actually a cut there right after selecting vibrato, so maybe they needed a few takes 😂
I’ve had a spark 40 for a while now, and recently got the Mini for making practice more mobile. Watching this has made me realise how much I’m underusing the app, lots more for me to explore and he explains it very well without all the noise you get on other explanation videos. Cheers
I'm an old person that was brought up listening to everything from the late 50's. I like all types of music but rock n roll and prog rock are my favorite. I bought the spark a year ago and have fun with it but haven't mastered all the features. The presenter of this video has shown in a very understandable format how to unlock all the features on the spark. Thank you.
This is my first video on your channel. It is precise and well-organized, covering the details without a lot of blah-blah. I will watch it numerous times and check the others out as well. I also really appreciated your brief description of what each "pedal" does. Great explanation for a newbie like myself. Thank you!
nice vid, this guy is so cool and relaxing to listen to and speaks very well and straight to the point, you should keep him around to do a series of videos on features as well as playing and exploring tones.
That cool guy is GuitarZero2Hero. He makes awesome content on youtube and teaches learning guitar
@@Alsonean i was just wondering if he has a youtube channel of some sort and what a waste if he wasnt some teacher or content creator and here you go with a confirmation, nice! immediately subbed to him, i need to broaden my youtube guitarists knowledge lol i know just the very mainstream ones, thanks
@@BeowulfGaming My pleasure, wish you good luck
@@BeowulfGaming, Guitar Zero to Hero and Guitar Zero to Hero Express.
Waiting for my Cole Clark guitar and Spark Mini to be delivered and this tutorial makes me want to run out into the street and wait for the delivery van to arrive.
Great work and wonderfully explained thanks Dave.
Thanks for the guide. I was playing around an hour with the App, and could not figure out how to add / change an effect or amp. Now I know the double tap is neeeded
I'm STUNNED 😳. I just got my Spark Go today. Can't wait to get home and start jamming 😃
That's me today!
@@babacool81 and me last week! :D :D
This is the best instructional video EVER!!! I just received mine yesterday. The white looks amazing.
I sold a guy a Strat style all maple neck that he needed for a build he’s doing. He just happened to mention that he JUST had a Positive Grid Spark amp that he played through, like he was slumming it or something lol. I’d never heard of the amp, so quickly Googled it, and checked out some of the videos on the thing, including this one. I was COMPLETELY blown away by what I was hearing, and seeing! I couldn’t believe the sounds and features on this amazing amp! I’d say within an hour, probably less, I had ordered myself the new, Pearl version, as with the discounts offered by Amazon, everything evenened out. It didn’t cost any extra than if I’d bought the black version! Well, I’ve been tearing my hair out, waiting for it to arrive, which will be between Monday and Friday of next week. In the meantime, I’ve been watching every video I can find on the amp, and just keep getting more and more impressed/excited about the thing! Can’t wait until it arrives lol!!
It's almost there! Have a blast when it arrives. Welcome to the club Ron!
Wow, fantastic walk through. Thanks so much. Getting my Spark go for Christmas. Can't wait.
Thanks Dave - you have an awesome teaching technique. This 75 Yr old is still learning. I've just acquired a Spark amp and will watch your other tutorials + your other youtube guitar channels..
literally just bought one of these a couple of days ago, and your videos have been extremely helpful in getting me started having just watched the first couple. Nicely done and inspiring
Much appreciated both on content and presentation. Although other videos referenced cover the topic, I'd like to see Dave Tran cover those topics. His teaching style is superb.
Really first class and sensible explanation his teaching videos are equally as good
Dave is really awesome. Great guy too.
Fantastic video, thank you! I've just got one for my electric violin. Can't stop smiling, it's gonna be fun!
This is a brilliant video. Just bought the Spark Go as I work away a lot and wanted something I can travel with… very impressed with it so far 🤘🏼🥳
Just got my Spark 40, loving it as a beginner player.
Thank you. I've been away from guitar for a while and I think this will be one of my first purchases.
Very helpful vid Dave. Your delivery of the info is excellent which is such a big deal on YT. You did a great job and as a new Spark Go user the information you shared is very useful for me.. Thanks much.
great vids, i found your explanations to be super thorough and clear, was incredibly helpful...it's so rare to find vids with every detail covered in such a clear and thorough way, super grateful for this thanks!
I just came here to work out how to change pedals, but stayed for the informative full tutorial 😊
Thanks for this! I’m horrible with electronics and you have made this so much easier. I just subscribed and I’m looking forward to seeing all your videos.
This was a big help. I wasn't seeing but 4 amps and none of the optional effects devices. Was missing compression, flanger and didn't want effects that were in my line like vibrato and wah.
Thanks man! Great intro to the Spark. Just got the Go and finding my way, your tutorial has helped me a lot!! New sub right here! Cheers!
Thanks Dave. This is the advice I've been looking for since I got my Spark Go a couple of months ago! You teach it well.
These Sparks are truly amazing, wish I'd had one growing up!
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to educate me on how to use my new Spark. Can wait to start practicing and getting better at playing my electric guitar 🎸
Thanks for these videos! Well done! I'll be referencing them often until I learn my way around.
Great job. Mine just arrived today. Super impressed with the flexibility of this little amp.
Just got the Mini, boy do I need these vids! Keep them coming please and Thank You!👍🤘
Just fantastic. Thanks so much for your time and effort. This has made all the difference to me. Tony
Awesome overview. Amazing use of software!
Great vids man!! Its like you're right there helping me set up and use my Spark. I really appreciate your info, and enjoy learning. THANKS!!
Great information presented in an easy to follow format. Thank you!
Really an awesome video! Very well done. Your video is the first I have found that actually goes through the software capabilities step by step. Tons of videos on the amp itself, but you did a wonderful job on just the software. I subscribed and am looking forward to all your other content! Well done.
Thank you!
Thanks for these updated videos. Much smoother experience. Getting better ALL the time@
Huge thanks for such a concise and detailed introduction!
Great vid! Just what I was looking for. Step by step simple explanations of the features. Looking forward to seeing more.
Glad you liked it!
Best Spark 2 video - awesome, well done!!!
Very helpful video & easy to follow. I learnt quite a lot from it & it will certainly help me get more from my Spark Go device.
Thank you for an excellent presentation of the features of the Spark amp.
Greetings from Liverpool. Many thanks for doing this excellent video. I’m looking forward to using the amp to its full potential. Clear and concise, much appreciated
Great video. Just got my Spark Go. I live in a flat and dont want to annoy the neighbours, hence the small amp. Good delivery without all the techno babble.
I never new you could change pedals by double tapping thank you!
Your videos are great you are very concise with your explanations on how to use the spark amp and what each feature does and how to use it. How do I get my Spotify playlist added to my spark 2? It is only showing me the option for Apple music it does not give me an option to play Spotify. I could use some of your vast knowledge of this.
Thank you I finally picked up a spark today very glad i found you! Subd
Brilliant, I now understand my spark amp ....you rock !!!
Great video and very well presented. Top marks!
Nice job with these tutorials young man!
What a great video, just received mine today! So excite
Dear Positive Grid. Thank you for the review. The amp and the app are both great and I'm enjoying them both very much. Could you please reveal some more information on how to create a SPARK account, Sign Up, Log In and so on.
i've just got my spark 40 and found this very nice tuto !! thank you !!
Thanks for posting this clearly communicated tutorial. This is a great walk-through and have me some reference points, adding to my anticipation, while I wait for my Spark Mini.
Thanx so much for this video, it really helped me out learning how to use my new Spark Mini & especially the App. Clear concise instructions and examples, I especially loved watching his reaction while going thru the various FX pedals - yeah, not a real flanger/phaser fan either. Looking forward to checking out the other videos.
Thanks! Outstanding tutorial.
Amazing Clarity Thanks!
Great info do you have a setting for the sound of Hank Marvin?
I've had my Spark 40 and Mini for almost a year now and I'm wondering how to get the new ODS 50 update. I've updated my firmware to the latest 1.7.4 and I update the iOS app on my phone but i still don't see the new amps or pedals. Out of all the videos you guys do on the Spark it would be great if someone just showed how to actually update the thing. Thanks
I totally agree, very well done my friend!
Dave thank you for your excellent presentation; very concise and well done.
Can you tell me if I’ll be able to plug my Hohner Harp Blaster HB52 microphone into it to play my harp?
Thanks for the introduction of the spark and the information, 🙂🙂🙂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Anytime!
Hi I'm just waiting on my spark amp, it's it possible that I can turn up the volume on my laptop if its not touchscreen laptop , thank you 😊
Hi! I connected my iPhone to the spark go,tried to use the APP’s camera . But it’s sound likes record by IPhone’s microphone 😅
Does it work when I connect to the USB C? 9:42
Outstanding video. Thank you.
Hi Dave, great vids. Is there a way to change the capo position from what is given when I'm using apple music and auto chords?
Great video, really helped a lot. Keep them coming
Excellent review!!! Thanks!😊
Well done! Exactly what I wanted to know. 🙂
excellent presentation...
one thing I have noticed is that, with a phone and an iPad, sometimes you bluetooth audio spontaneously connects to the wrong device. I prefer the iPad, but the phone is more convenient when traveling. So just check both if there are connection issues.
Thank you for the awesome instructional video that is easy to understand. Will you be releasing a video that speaks to the differences between the Spark and the Spark Mini when it comes to the App? Thanks again!
On a variety of subjects, I always tell people to do their homework before they jump into something head first... Then I go and ignore my own advice and based on a couple of videos in which amps were compared to Spark sounds, I thought "Oh yeah, that's the sound I want" and bought a Spark 40 without doing any research on it at all. After I placed the order and paid for it, and received the email saying it had shipped, by which time it is usually too late to cancel an order, I read the return policy which is less than impressive.
Then I read some reviews on it, and while the amp fared fairly well with most people, some people have opinions of Positive Grid that are also less than impressive. I didn't consider that I don't have a cell phone, or whether my PC would run the software, or if cheapo Amazon Fire 7 would if it wont run on the PC.
But lately, my luck has been amazing. I won $700 at my local casino. I managed to get by for two years without a Flu shot or a Covid shot, then when I finally got them I got them at the same time, which my Pharmacist said I should not have done because that increases the chances of a bad reaction, but I didn't have any problems at all. _So I have my fingers crossed that my luck will hold out just a little longer..._
Hi. I’ve been seeing some reviews about the Spark Go. I like the way you explained things, very calm and relaxed. I’m aware the Spark Go app used RUclips search engines. For the record, I’m from Mexico and I’m still wondering… Do you know if you can find any songs, including the Latin genres like Bolero, Son Cubano, and Cumbia? Thanks, cheers!
Hi thanks very detailed demo. I’m thinking of using this instead of my heavy pedalboard if I am just playing 3 songs on stage. Is it possible to use only the line output and not the main speaker? Like plugging it directly to mixer. We have IEM setup so I don’t need to hear the speaker.
That was very helpful. Thank you.
Any chance they could add customizable categories (beyond Pop, Blues, etc.) so that I could save presets for songs and not have to scroll through a list? (Or at least, is there a way to rearrange preset orders within a category?)
Do I need the Spark amp for the app?!
Would be the best if you simply could use the whole amp in an app. (without the actual amp)
Hi there! One deal breaker question: When using the app's video recording function, does it record the full processed guitar audio with jam tracks? Or just the internal phone mic?
i got my Spark Mini four days ago, its graet! I play it with a Start and an e-ukulele, makes so much fun! But how can i arrange my favorite sounds in the app?🤔 Can i create own categories?
If you have the app open. Does the spark play what's on the app phone/ipad or does it have to be downloaded to one of devices pre-sets?
Is this direct pluggable into a recorder or DAW to record?
Great job man
Can you add internal pedals to the Spark? Like and Octaver? Distortion? If not, can they be added externally and still be effective?
You can add pedals before the input if you'd like!
Dear Positive Grid, thanks for the video. Just wondering if there is a possibility to add a functionality in the app in the future like a set list (by song or patch groups) with virtual buttons to change patches (e.g., like in Boss Katana Librarian app)? I envisage that the phone can be put on a mic stand with a clip-on stand at an appropriate height to change patches. This will be a very useful feature in a small live gig situation (with a lineout to PA), without having to buy a footswitch that allows only four presets.
I want to group the presets for my different bands together. Is there any way to change the order of the presets in the Spark app? I have tried to find some way to do it but no one seems to know how. This would be a great feature for your next app update.
Does the Spark mini/app have a pitch shifter pedal effect?
This is very cool. How many of these features work on bass?
Figured out how to get to the descriptions screen he's talking about. It doesn't show below the video, its below the Title. It doesn't say description. You have to click the word MORE to find it.
in the section where you went into saving tones, i downloaded the metallica one and saved it, vut i dont have a "hardware" option ...where is it? i only have from "all" to acoustic".
Hi, thanks for your overview. Just a simple but vital question; does it have anykind of lagging while jammin along? For example "Rocksmith" is unplayable to me because of lagging. I can't stand not even a nano second of lag - it's absolutely horrifying to me. I need total tightness
Can you add more pedals to the chain? if so, how to? Thanks, master. Cheers to the community.
I see an orange cab below the amp head in the software, is that changeable and does it change tone?
Ready to update my Spark 40… via MBA M1 2020…x fingers
Thank you so much!
Number 3, press the power button to start Bluetooth pairing mode. I thought mine was defective.
I got the spark go but i can only connect to the spark audio not the spark itself
So is the signal chain fixed? Can I have phaser and flanger in the same chain?