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Positive Grid’s new Spark PEDAL combines amp models, 43 effects, a 60-second looper, Bluetooth audio and recording features in a compact rechargeable pedal.
A pedalboard can get complicated fast.
An amp simulator. A drive pedal. A delay. A reverb. A looper. A tuner. Power supplies. Cables.
And one more pedal you bought because you were “definitely done buying pedals.”
Positive Grid is aiming to shrink that entire conversation with the new Spark PEDAL.
- It is an amp and effects pedal.
- It is a looper.
- It is a practice tool.
- It is an audio interface.
- And it is designed to fit in a gig bag.
One pedal, a lot of options
Spark PEDAL can be used in several different ways.
- Plug it into a PA system for a compact direct rig.
- Add it to an existing pedalboard.
- Use it as an effects processor in front of your favorite amp.
- Or connect it to a computer for desktop recording.
That flexibility is the appeal.
A guitarist can build a full rig around it. Or use just the parts they need.
Players who already love their amp can bypass the pedal’s amp modeling and keep Spark PEDAL focused on effects.
Built around Positive Grid’s HD Tone Engine
Spark PEDAL uses Positive Grid’s HD Tone Engine, the same digital signal-processing platform used in the Spark 2 practice amp.
It includes 33 amp models and 43 effects that covers the basics:
- Clean tones.
- High-gain sounds.
- Drive.
- Modulation.
- Delay.
- Reverb.
- And a lot of room to experiment.
Players can also access more than 100,000 tones through Positive Grid’s ToneCloud community and load saved presets from other Spark products.
Watch Positive Grid Spark MINI Battery Powered Guitar Amp Demoed By Rob Math at NAMM 2022
A looper built for playing, not menu-diving
The pedal includes a 60-second looper that lets players record, overdub and undo loops directly from the footswitches.
That is a big deal for practice, songwriting, solo performance, and anyone who does not want to bend down and navigate an app every time inspiration shows up.
Step on it.
Play something.
Layer it.
Keep going.
Controls that make sense onstage
Spark PEDAL uses multifunction knobs and heavy-duty footswitches for fast control.
In Amp Mode, the knobs handle Gain, Bass, Mid and Treble.
In FX Mode, they control Drive, Modulation, Delay and Reverb.
Hold the center knob and the built-in tuner activates.
Six presets can be stored across two banks, while color-coded LEDs show players what mode, preset, looper function, and battery level are currently active.
That matters when the room is dark and the next song is already starting.
Practice, record, or play silently
Spark PEDAL includes a stereo headphone output for silent practice.
It also connects to a mobile device through Bluetooth, allowing players to jam along with tracks.
For creators, it can function as an audio interface for recording directly to a desktop setup.
The rechargeable battery offers up to seven hours of use per charge.
No outlet? No problem.
At least until the battery light tells you otherwise.
The Spark app adds more tools
The free Spark app expands the pedal’s capabilities with tone-building and learning features.
Text to Tone lets players describe a sound, artist, song, phrase, or mood and receive tone suggestions to refine.
Build Your Rig lets users assemble signal chains from a library of amps, cabinets, and effects.
Auto Chords displays chords in real time while music plays through the app.
And the app can also control the looper for players who prefer screen-based controls.
Pricing and availability
Positive Grid Spark PEDAL is available now for $199 through Positive Grid, authorized music retailers, and Amazon.
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The MikesGig takeaway
Spark PEDAL is for players who want options without carrying an entire small apartment’s worth of gear to rehearsal.
- Amp sounds.
- Effects.
- Looping.
- Silent practice.
- Recording.
All in one rechargeable pedal.
For $199, it is a serious amount of functionality in a very small footprint.
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