Spark Go Problems And How To Fix Them

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @Guitarnivore
    @Guitarnivore  Год назад +5

    *SPARK GO BLUE TOOTH DISCONNECTING* There seems TO be another issue with the Spark Go disconnecting from Bluetooth on Android phones/tablets. After doing some digging, one common resolution is to change the display refresh rate of your device to 60hz. Why? Heck if I know, but it's worth a shot.

    • @kaptkrunchfpv
      @kaptkrunchfpv 2 месяца назад +1

      Refresh rate of the display? Thats weird.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  2 месяца назад

      @@kaptkrunchfpv It certainly is.

  • @BillyNoon
    @BillyNoon Год назад +1

    One of the MOST informative product vids Ive seen...thanks!
    Yes its quiet, but where I use mine thats ok.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      Hey, if you enjoy it, that's all that matters. I didn't enjoy mine, so I sold it and quite honestly, I'm glad you like yours.

  • @xtyano440
    @xtyano440 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks!!! I just got a new spark go and I'm hearing this crackling sound thought it was broken..

  • @onemancarnage
    @onemancarnage 9 месяцев назад +2

    Sounds better plugged into a stereo or an amp . But honestly for the price , a practice amp . Worth it because I get right to it wherever I'm at . I'm thinking of starting a channel specifically for patches on different modelers. I've got a few real good ones for the " spark go" . I'll admit it wasn't easy , the little speaker and limited shaping options , tends to sound harsh and brittle by nature.

  • @JaffaRoad
    @JaffaRoad Год назад +2

    my iPhone says iPhone audio is connected to Spark Go, audio still comes out of the iPhone speakers - what gives? how to fix

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      I wish I had an answer for you. I would try forgetting the device, restarting the phone and try again.

  • @keithb5612
    @keithb5612 Год назад

    Thanks for the review. I was having no success with the Firmware update. I will try again. Cheers.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад +1

      Try running that .bat file as administrator. That was the only way I could get it to go through.

  • @kaptkrunchfpv
    @kaptkrunchfpv 2 месяца назад +1

    The crackle sound is real, the hi output setting helps, but it does it with every guitar I own, single coil, humbuckers, all of them. But yet it doesnt crackle when I blast music from youtube or spotify. I dunno, seems like the speaker should be able to handle anything the amp can throw at it. I also own the Spark 40 and it doesnt have this issue. It has other issues, but not a crackle issue. The saving grace is the Go can be used as a effects pedal jacked in to a real amp.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  2 месяца назад

      I gave up on trying to make it sound good at high volume and sold it. It's doesn't have as many settings, but I found the NUX Mighty Air to sound much better.

  • @SuperPlopman
    @SuperPlopman 8 месяцев назад +1

    Was so frustrated with the issues I had with this amp I returned it and bought a NU-X. Tried all the documented tweaks and fixes but still couldn’t cure the cut outs and general lack of sustain on notes.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  8 месяцев назад +1

      I got frustrated with it as well and sold mind. It just wasn't loud enough for me.

    • @SuperPlopman
      @SuperPlopman 8 месяцев назад +1

      I used mine for silent practice, i.e. through headphones so volume not to much of an issue, just couldn’t replicate those bb king bends and sustain, just died😂. Liking the NU-X though, does what I want just fine👍

  • @deano572
    @deano572 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the review. I’m trying to decide between the Mini or the Go? Do you have the Mini or tried one?

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      I don't have the mini and haven't tried one, but I was going to buy one before I got this. The mini is probably going to sound bigger and better. There are a ton of people that are truly disappointed with the go. I don't mind it, but I do wish it was louder.

    • @peteywheatstraws4909
      @peteywheatstraws4909 Год назад

      Buy another brand.
      The spark go should never have left the factory like this, especially for the money it cost.
      Buy something else.

    • @MrElecterik
      @MrElecterik 3 месяца назад

      @@peteywheatstraws4909You’re one of the few i’ll guess, almost everybody on YT is super positive about this small cheap practice amp.

  • @LeóGuðmundsson
    @LeóGuðmundsson 3 месяца назад

    when im trying to play or listen to music on the spark go the sound only comes when i plug in my headset to it and not from the speaker

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  3 месяца назад

      If a factory reset doesn't work, I would contact Positive Grid support. You're not the first person I've heard having this issue.

  • @SPearl98
    @SPearl98 Год назад +1

    Hi nice vid.
    When i'm on the music menu and i click on smart jam one pop up says "Download resources" i click download and then it says "Resources downloading" BUT it doesn't ... and i can't use the smart jam feature.. need help :(

  • @The_Rude_French_Canadian
    @The_Rude_French_Canadian 9 месяцев назад

    I have 2 of them and both have the same issue where it sounds like a cable or a wire issue like if I have a super high distortion lead it’s gonna sound clean but like the signal is being lost…I know both my guitar jack and the guitar aren’t the problem as I have no suck issue when plugging the guitar in my other amps…only my 2 sparks go sound like this it’s super annoying and driving me crazy…
    Both work fine with music through Bluetooth too…

  • @tomcaron9113
    @tomcaron9113 Год назад +1

    Be careful with the headphone jack. It is very sensitive easy to break. Mine failed after 7 months, trying to get warrantee service.
    The new cabinet will require connection via the headphone jack I believe with the Go. Man, I can’t see this jack holding up to that!

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      Good to know. This thing seems pretty problematic. I sold mine about a month ago.

  • @gbmoney
    @gbmoney 10 дней назад

    A bit late to the party, but I got the GO, and when I connect to my Dell PC, the GO shows in the devices window in settings, but the update menu NEVER comes up!

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  10 дней назад

      Did you download the updater software? help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us/articles/15470073547789-Spark-GO-Firmware-Update-Tutorial-Video

    • @gbmoney
      @gbmoney 9 дней назад

      @@Guitarnivore Thanks, I did it several times and used the alternate version as well. Finally gave up on my Dell XPS and went to my trusty 20-year-old MacBook Pro. What do ya know after following a few hints on getting it to run, all is good. Looks like the Positive Grid stuff does not play well with PCs.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  9 дней назад +1

      @@gbmoney I never had an issue with PG stuff and I use PC. But I'm glad you got it figured out.

  • @squid262
    @squid262 5 месяцев назад

    Super bummed, mine seems to be completely dead on arrival. Can't get it to turn on no matter what I do. Guess I have to go through the Amazon return rigmarole 😮‍💨

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  5 месяцев назад

      Oh man. I hate that for you. I hope you get it squared away and have fun with it when you get an exchange.

    • @squid262
      @squid262 5 месяцев назад

      @@Guitarnivore Appreciate the reply. They have one coming in today 🙌 I just have to take the original one back to Whole Foods within a month. Not going to lie, I'm concerned of the long-term term reliability if they're coming off the production line faulty but we'll see.

  • @PaulChoate-s4v
    @PaulChoate-s4v 5 месяцев назад

    I can control the settings through my app and hear my guitar but it will not play other audio. I have no issues with my Spark 40 but my spark go will not connect via Bluetooth audio. Driving me crazy.

  • @patricknelson1471
    @patricknelson1471 7 месяцев назад

    i have active pickups and i thought it was broken till i managed to find a tone in the app

  • @johnlogan8366
    @johnlogan8366 Год назад

    Hi mate when I got my amp the other day it said something about the firmware up date I didn’t go ahead with that as I don’t have a lap top, anyways I was using my Gibson Les Paul custom through, it when I wasnt playing volume still on there was a hum sound from the amp, is this normal?

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      I don't think that's normal. Maybe the noise gate isn't set? All else fails, try doing a factory rest.

  • @Hansbakpopguitar
    @Hansbakpopguitar 9 месяцев назад

    can I use this straight to iphone so I could record sound to tiktok and duet too?

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  9 месяцев назад +1

      I'm sorry. I don't know. Hopefully someone else will be able to answer your question.

    • @Hansbakpopguitar
      @Hansbakpopguitar 9 месяцев назад

      @@Guitarnivoreyeah no problem, yeah it would be rll nice.

    • @DesconectadoOaxaca
      @DesconectadoOaxaca 7 месяцев назад

      iOS and Android aren't supported with it's interface capabilities

  • @scottpull12
    @scottpull12 Год назад

    I've been trying to connect for past couple of days emailing back and forth with positive grid. My PC just isn't seeing the spark GO amp at all. Seems it's just charging up instead.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      Did you already install the update software?

    • @scottpull12
      @scottpull12 Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore Seems I'm having trouble doing that. When I try to download it it goes directly to Google Drive and says No Preview Available. Has a download option but it doesn't download. I think I have to turn off something in Google Drive but haven't figured that out yet.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      @@scottpull12 Can you right click on the download link and "save link as" and choose where to save it?

    • @scottpull12
      @scottpull12 Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore Tried that and it saves it to the new spot but doesn't work when I try to open it.

    • @scottpull12
      @scottpull12 Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore Tried another laptop and same issue.

  • @annettebrosin8032
    @annettebrosin8032 Год назад

    I updated the firmware and was excited to change the EQ setting but when I try to change the EQ scenario it says "Unable to Reach Spark Amp" and disconnects my bluetooth connection..

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      Try this. Forget it from your tablet or phone and do a factory reset. You won't have to update the firmware again, so don't worry about that. Once the factory reset is complete, try changing the EQ again. Let me know if that works for you.

    • @annettebrosin8032
      @annettebrosin8032 Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore thank you for your reply! I "forgot" the Spark Go on my phone, did the factory reset as per Positive Grid instructions and repaired it with my phone and the App. It's still giving me the same Unable to Reach Spark Amp message and disconnects my bluetooth, unfortunately.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад +1

      @@annettebrosin8032 I find the issue happens every now and then on my tablet, but I notice when it says that, that its no connected in the Spark go menu, it's still connected and I can still make the changes. Do you have another bluetooth device you can try? A tablet or another phone, maybe?

    • @annettebrosin8032
      @annettebrosin8032 Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore I borrowed my partner's phone and after installing the Spark app on there, I was able to make all the changes I wanted :) Thank you!

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      @@annettebrosin8032 good to hear. Enjoy!

  • @TreyAgnew810
    @TreyAgnew810 10 месяцев назад

    my spark go only works when there's something plugged in the headphone jack, meaning there's no sound out of the speaker unless the headphones are plugged in. It's never happened before. Now in order to hear out of the amp I have to plug in head phones. Then of course i cant use headphones. What happened? Thanks!

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  10 месяцев назад

      That's a new one. Have you tried a factory reset? If that doesn't work, I would try to get up with Positive Grid on that and see if it's a warranty issue.

    • @kingry1985
      @kingry1985 8 месяцев назад

      I had the same shit happen but if I knock or squeezed it I got it to cut in n out real fast . I guess I gotta open it up but I can find shit on opening it or anything with the internals . I figured atleast the Modders would have done something but it really needs a vid for it … if I can’t find anything I guys I can butcher mine like hellen keller trying to navigate a open heart surgery. Atleast the autopsy maybe help some one else , this is such a fuhqn bummer

  • @willianalmeida5103
    @willianalmeida5103 4 месяца назад

    I found one for sale. The owner says it´s not working because he tried to flash the wrong firmware update in it. There is any way to solve it? He is selling it for 60 bucks.

  • @andr3w694
    @andr3w694 Год назад

    I need help mine just came in and when i hold it to turn on nothing happens but when i hold it for 10 seconds i get a white light flashing do i need to charge it or what?

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад +1

      You should only have to press it for a second or two to turn it on. I would try to charge it if it's not coming on.

    • @andr3w694
      @andr3w694 Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore is there supposed to be a light on when plugged in or no cuz i had it plugged in with no light for 2 hours and it still isn’t working

    • @andr3w694
      @andr3w694 Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore its plug in rn and no light is on but i saw flash red for a sec when i kept holding the button down

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      @@andr3w694 the light should flash green when it's charging. Sounds like you might have to send it back. Before you do that, have you tried the factory reset steps? Holding the preset button and power button and see if the power light turns white. If and once it turns white, release both buttons and then press and hold the gold preset button until the preset lights all flash red once and then release. If all that happens, try powering it on again.

    • @andr3w694
      @andr3w694 Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore yes i have

  • @MrPazuzu
    @MrPazuzu Год назад

    Thanks dude, I'll try the EQ fix because mt soynd is crackling all the time.
    If it doesn't work I'll return it 😢

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад +1

      I ended up selling mine. I just couldn't get on with it. Even with the Hi-z turned on, it still sounded horrible with high gain and even clean stuff. I may get a mini some time, I don't know.

    • @MrPazuzu
      @MrPazuzu Год назад +2

      @@Guitarnivore Mine sounds OK now. It's set on balanced and mono. Hi-z kept off otherwise it's sounds kind of weak. Maybe it got a software update as well, I didn't do it manually. What a mess 😅

  • @a.j.cstomp3680
    @a.j.cstomp3680 9 дней назад

    Can it charge my phone?

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  8 дней назад

      Yeah and it can jumpstart your car too.

  • @manoloizquierdo1340
    @manoloizquierdo1340 Год назад

    hello Guitarnivore. Tone Control in Spark Go App has green checkmark but Bluetooth Audio has no green checkmark. Updated firmware, did factory reset, iPhone 13 has latest iOS 17.0.3. restart iPhone & Spark Go. Backing track music plays from iPhone. guitar plays from amp. Thanks!

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад +1

      help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045697291-Bluetooth-Connection-Troubleshooting-Guide

    • @PaulChoate-s4v
      @PaulChoate-s4v 5 месяцев назад

      Same issue here. Driving me crazy. No issues with my Spark 40 but my Spark Go will not connect.

  • @squatch5280
    @squatch5280 Год назад

    Hi - I am using an S23 Ultra connected via bluetooth - Running the latest firmware update, it keeps disconnecting from the amp whenever I go into a pedal or amp to adjust something. Have you run into this? Thanks for the great video BTW! I just subscribed!

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад +1

      Every now and then on my older 2016 Samsung tablet but not on my phone. I wonder if it's an app issue or an amp issue.🤔 I think more firmware updates will be coming in the near future.

    • @squatch5280
      @squatch5280 Год назад +1

      @@Guitarnivore thanks so much. I appreciate the quick response.

    • @guypoulin8454
      @guypoulin8454 Год назад

      Same problems, disconnect after 2 minutes

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      @@guypoulin8454 I read on Reddit that Positive Grid suggests checking the refresh rate of your device and set it to 60hz.

  • @lastjedii
    @lastjedii Год назад

    Hello all, I just got mine on yesterday and it worked fine for the day. It was getting later in the day so I plugged in headphones. Went back to it this morning and now I only get sound when the head phones are plugged in. I can’t hear my guitar all the sudden unless I plug in my headphones. I haven’t updated the firmware yet as I was sure that was a requirement. I have done a factory reset but still get the same issue. Only headphones. Any ideas?

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      Wow. That's strange. I would try contacting Positive Grid support. Seems like a lot of people are having a lot of different problems with this thing.

    • @lastjedii
      @lastjedii Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore thanks. I submitted a ticket so we’ll see what they say. Worked like a charm yesterday no indication it would suddenly turn out to be a lemon.

    • @hmartini94
      @hmartini94 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@lastjedii I have the same Problem. Was yours fixed by the support?

    • @lastjedii
      @lastjedii 9 месяцев назад

      Yeah they sent me something to install and it worked after.

    • @hmartini94
      @hmartini94 9 месяцев назад

      @@lastjedii Do you still have the link? I suppose it was a firmware update?

  • @cechichan
    @cechichan Год назад

    I changed the tremolo settings now it crashed and for the last 10minites make a white noise non stop and cant even close it

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад +1

      Try holding the power button for like a full minute. This is like the third time I've heard of this happening. They need some kind of reset button.

    • @cechichan
      @cechichan Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore gonna try that again then. Shirt they rly need a reset button

    • @cechichan
      @cechichan Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore ok damn it worekd..30 minutes noise non stop tho, do u think it damaged it ?
      Btw: do yours have very low bass too? like its normal and not just mine right xd?

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад +1

      @@cechichan Glad to hear. I doubt it damaged it. There isn't a lot of bass to this little thing. You could probably adjust the EQ, but too much bass makes it rattle. One thing I did find that made it sound better in a room is turning it up toward the ceiling.

    • @cechichan
      @cechichan Год назад +1

      @@Guitarnivore Yess it does, or towards you but having something in the back sounds nice too. Overall is a great little thing, compared to my quad cortex( ignoring the "lack" of lower end) its up there especially in feel, really impressive overall ;D Making me consider the Mini tho i fear it will defeat its purpose of extra portability.

  • @felipecesarlourenco8955
    @felipecesarlourenco8955 2 месяца назад

    spark go works with my eletric guitar, but with the acoustic, there is no sound coming

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  2 месяца назад

      Have you checked the battery in your acoustic.

  • @ThePhillyFlyer75T
    @ThePhillyFlyer75T 7 месяцев назад

    Both my Desktop and Laptop wont detect my Spark Go

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  7 месяцев назад +1

      Could either be a bad cable or the unit output may be bad.

  • @brianhackett-jl3hc
    @brianhackett-jl3hc Год назад

    Having a really hard time Updating the firmware. So frustrating. Following the instructions . Downloaded upadte . Right clicked on the file but nowhere does it say "Run as administrator".

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      What version of Windows are you running?

    • @brianhackett-jl3hc
      @brianhackett-jl3hc Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore Windows 11

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      @@brianhackett-jl3hc is the your account set as administrator in Windows?

    • @brianhackett-jl3hc
      @brianhackett-jl3hc Год назад +1

      @@Guitarnivore I'm not even sure what that means. How do I find that out?
      Maybe us old folk shouldn't be buying there new fangled toys. I assumed this would be "plug in and play"🥸
      *edit* yes I am set as an administrator

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      @@brianhackett-jl3hc are you clicking on the folder or the .bat file? If you right click on the folder, you won't see anything about administrator.

  • @kerryfromaj9032
    @kerryfromaj9032 Год назад

    I just got mine today.
    Straight away I need to update firmware.
    I don’t have a computer to do this and firmware cannot be updated by Bluetooth, iPhone or iPad.
    What the F???
    I now have to buy a computer to update the firmware????

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад +1

      As soon as I connected it to the app and saw it needed a firmware update, I said, "That's gonna piss people off." You know anyone with a computer that can help you out?

    • @kerryfromaj9032
      @kerryfromaj9032 Год назад

      @@Guitarnivore
      Thanks for the reply, I’ll be back in Phoenix in a couple months back in band practice where someone can help me out.
      Meanwhile I planned on travelling with this GO but I’ll leave it alone for now and use my other headphone amp with headless travel guitar.

  • @garethbull5303
    @garethbull5303 3 месяца назад

    Anyone get 'incorrect pairing code' when trying to use Bluetooth to your phone?

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  3 месяца назад

      That's a new one. How would you even know if it was a correct code or not? That's odd.

  • @TristanBaker-j8i
    @TristanBaker-j8i 9 месяцев назад

    My headphones when plugged into my spark go only ever play through the left ear I only got it recently and noticed this problem from the start and thought it was normal until my friend said his works in both ears

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  9 месяцев назад

      Go into the settings of the app and see if the HP/Line Out is set to mono or stereo. It may be set to mono.

  • @stratblacknosugar.5125
    @stratblacknosugar.5125 10 месяцев назад

    Positive grid sent me a faulty spark Go,,,still waiting for a response, buy local.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  10 месяцев назад +1

      I hope they get it figured out for you.

  • @jackiemcauleyx
    @jackiemcauleyx Год назад

    Spark go won't charge

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      I sold mine. Regardless, have you tried another charging block or cable?

  • @garethbull5303
    @garethbull5303 Год назад

    Anyone using this and not getting bass to send anything to it?
    Works with guitars but not the bass. Will have to firmware update I suppose.

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      I'll have to try it, but probably a good idea to change the EQ scenario to bass in the settings. I'll follow up.

  • @jeremyrjackson
    @jeremyrjackson Год назад

    I don’t know why but recording with this is a bitchhhhh lmao I use reaper and for some reason the usb input is too hot

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  Год назад

      I haven't tried it yet. Reaper always has a bit of latency I don't like.

    • @iduncanw
      @iduncanw Год назад

      Did you turn on the Hi-Z option to see if that helps?
      I only just got mine and using Reaper. I don't think it's too hot as not seeing any clipping. The monitoring volume seems loud though and couldn't find a way to adjust it.
      I haven't tried with active pickups yet.

  • @TheDarkmore
    @TheDarkmore Год назад

    After the 1 year warranty expires I will tear this puppy up, drill a hole where that big hook screw is, make an inch wide 3D printed box, attach it to the side of the Go and wire a jack for preset footswitch and normal output ports like a stereo normal (not 3.5mm) jack and a L+R ports.

  • @mrlionelb
    @mrlionelb 3 месяца назад

    Unable to record audio via bluetooth on Android... Spark GO is to be avoided !!

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  3 месяца назад

      I haven't heard of any amps that you can record via bluetooth to Android or otherwise. I would assume you'd have latency issues trying to record anything with bluetooth.

    • @mrlionelb
      @mrlionelb 3 месяца назад

      @@Guitarnivore maybe so... but in that case why do they put a video module in their app ?
      With the Spark GO you can't even record via USB on Android ! 🫤

    • @Guitarnivore
      @Guitarnivore  3 месяца назад

      @@mrlionelb The video module is for playing along, I guess. Can you record via USB with iPhone? I'm just wondering. I sold My Spark Go a year ago because I just didn't think it sounded all that great.

    • @mrlionelb
      @mrlionelb 3 месяца назад +1

      @@Guitarnivore I don't know, I don't have an iPhone 🤷
      It seems like there are quite a few disconnection issues as well, it's not really a functional tool. I'm thinking of selling mine too 😉