SPARK GEAR DROP: New Amps/Effects Overview & How to Update ⚡
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2024
- 6 new amps & effects are available NOW, for free, for all Spark users. See below for step-by-step instructions on how to update your firmware & app to get this new gear. #SparkGearDrop details below!
Step-by-Step Update Instructions: bit.ly/SparkGe...
ASIO Driver Installer: help.positiveg...
Installing Spark’s Firmware Update Tool: help.positiveg...
⚡AMPS⚡
👉ODS 50 (inspired by Dumble ODS 50 HRM)
👉Blues Boy (inspired by Fender Blues Junior)
👉Insane 6508 (inspired by Peavey 6505)
⚡PEDALS⚡
👉Clone Drive (inspired by Klon Centaur)
👉Guitar EQ
👉Bass EQ
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Downloaded the firmware on two computers 6-7 times looking for the EQ. over 3 days. finally got a clue from another video that showed the instructor double clicking a different icon on the app to bring down a list of like 25 equalizer pedals of which the EQ was one. Please realize that your viewers don't have your same experiences. That is why we tune in.
Couldn’t find the new hardware until I read your comment. I was hoping to find a solution in the comments. Thanks!
Your comment made all the difference!! Found it, THANK YOU
@@gordonkleinpell8150 did you get the new amps and pedals?
Being able to add, edit and customize new Tone folders/groups would be an amazing addition to App.
This thing just keeps getting better and better!
Oh man. Stoked for the Blues Boy, Klon, and EQ - thanks to Spark and thank you for this video. Off to update!🎸🤘
Be nice if they added an eq pedal in each fx loop spot, then you could choose to replace different pedals instead of just mod pedals and still keep pedal limit.
Hey man, you are great! One of the best teachers out there. Thank you for providing insight on these new cool amps/effects.
The ODS 50 is perfect, thank you for this update
A Leslie pedal would be awesome!
Success with the update! And I have been harping on not being one of the first. But even though I am a boomer, I am up on all the technology and had no problem with the update!
I’m glad you said that because I shot the update last night for Friday release but didn’t shoot the firmware update, which will earn me some crybaby grief. I’ll just say - Hey Jay G could do it with no problem! 😜🤓
Finally an EQ! Woohoo!! A pressence dial would be nice too
I'd love an octave pedal..
I'm sure their is a reason you can only have mod or EQ but not both, and I'm sure that is going to be disappointing to a lot of people. I don't use the mod much so I'm just glad there is now a better way to EQ. Thanks for the updates. Great thing to happen on my birthday.
Thanks Dave! Updating my firmware and app now. Great guide on how to do it. 🙏
Would love to have a "global eq and noise gate". Just got my new Spark yesterday and absolutely love it!
So you can only have an EQ or a MOD? Seems like the Spark needs an EQ across the board.
That's right, and we understand your position. The reason for this is because we did not have the DSP resources available to create another pedal position in the app - but we will definitely take this concern into consideration for future updates. Thanks for the support, and we hope you're enjoying the new gear!
@@positivegrid best update and I find this so useful! Awesome work!!
@@positivegrid Could you, or did you re-EQ the amp? Maybe depending on what it is being used for? Bass vs Guitar vs Blue Tooth Speaker?
Yes I want eq and a chorus at the same time
Thanks for the clear and concise instructions! I just updated and the Blues Boy is amazing! Time to put the rest of the new features to a good play through...
received today, amazing quality of box and packaging ! no pedal in option ?
Flawless update on my Spark, thanks to this video. Nice work. Thanks!
So I can't use my MacBook Air.My only choice is my iPhone.My eye sight isn"t that great but I noticed you are using an ipad.What type of iPads are compatible ? Thanks
The Klon was like my only request, once the spark app lets you search by authors this thing is gonna be perfect
Sooooo, I’ve installed the Windows ASIO driver, installed the 1.4.3.174 on the Laptop, installed the 2.0.0.3614 app on the phone & iPad……. But yet to see/find the new Amps & Pedals?
I believe all the installs were successfully done and received confirmations, but still no new results? What could I be missing 🤷🏻♂️
THE good news, all original features of the Spark appear to still be working 👍🏼
I'm happily using ASIO drivers on my Win10 computer. Do I need to add the new driver recommended here?
I would like the Spark amp have a Spring Reverb Pedal and support Positive Grid BT-4 and BT-2 MIDI bluetooth foot controller?
Xsonic Airstep Spark is a available footpedal
cool update... but please add a looper to give us a lift to the next level of sparkmusic...
I do like my Spark, but my big complaint with it, that many others share, is the horribly overblown amount of bass. For some reason, PG thought it was a good idea to have the bass level also increase when you turn up the gain- really a massive head-scratcher. It's so bad that I find most amps unusable with virtually any amount of gain- I leave it low and use one of the built-in pedals for dirt. The other thing is that the reverb is also really overdone- WAY too much with even very low levels set. Should be easy to tweak these issues in firmware
I agree completely
They just gaves us an EQ which fixes the bass-issue almost completely. Just update your firmware.
@@drabbster Cheers- it just seems so strange that it would be this way in the first place. Like what- nobody on their staff plays guitar and could hear that turning up the gain also increased the bass? I've never seen any amp have that happen.
@@drabbster I Just updated and don't see the EQ advertised available. certainly not my app. Got a couple of pedals no EQ.
@@parmachine470 it's there
Great tutorial but for some reason I have the updates firmware but my app does not show the new amps. I checked the update App on my ipad and phone its all good. Still no new amps but I do have the new Equalizer pedal? Is there a fix for this?
Nice descending riff at 3:03
Is that rid from a song or what cause I want to learn it
The EQ is necessary, but I ended getting a 10 band MXR a while back, which - when put before the amp - sounds much better. The EQ is also hard to use since the buttons have a life of their own.
Great Update! Thx! But how can I connect the Spark to an additional external box without sounding clumsy? Is it possible to put an output jack into Spark?
Headphone jack works a bit with a EHX Magnum Pedal, but sounds clumsy. Would love to use Spark for Gigging
Can I update Spark firmware via an Apple iPad? (I can connect Spark to iPad with the usb lead via an Apple camera adapter with USB port). I don’t have pc / Mac. Thanks
I play positive grid amp 2 since two years and it does feels awesome , and it have beautiful tone. I wonder if this little amp feels the same…
I've updated the firmware and the app, yet can find neither the new amps nor the pedals anywhere. I've confirmed all are up to date, the update process had no issues, yet not seeing anything different when it comes to amps and pedals - what am I doing wrong?
I had to update twice since first time the amp was complitely silent, then it worked. Maybe a second update?
On the amp page at the top left where it shows the channels, tap it to get to all the amp channels under hardware and tap any of the four channels, when the amp settings come up double tap the amp at the top and the updates will be there.
@@tambraseyler3033 This helped, thank you.
EXCELLENT !!! THIS VIDEO WAS VERY HELPFUL...THANKS
Ok I’ve updated firmware and iPad and iPhone. It says everything is up to date but I can’t find the new amps or pedals. What’s gone wrong?
I’ve just updated my spark to the latest firmware but the new pedals and amps aren’t there.
Hi everyone...Had same issue with sound after updating...My tech guy said..."When in doubt...reload"...In this case...Run Update again...BOOM! Sound is back!...Now for the fun fiddling with the new Rigs...Love this Spark Amp!...Cheers...David
PLEASE. Make a Windows Desktop App for this amp.
yaaaa please !
Didn't know about the firmware upgrade... thanks.
Would be Great if they added a DROP PEDAL.
Let’s say I don’t have a computer? Is there anyway I can still update there firmware?
Nice! Looking forward to playing around with these
I can't find the new amps and pedals in the amp! Can anyone help?
I'm already updated my spark but not able access to the new amps they just introduced with the new update
How do you save a tone cloud amp setting download that you liked to one of the 4 hardware settings?
Can the firm ware be updated from an iPad? I don’t have access to a computer but I can get an adapter to connect the usb to the iPad
Should have included instructions on how to download the ASIO driver for Windows instead of just saying "You need to download it". Downloading it is very confusing, with no instructions on the Positive Grid website.
Any ideas as to why these amps and effects are not showing up on my app? Amp and app are up to date
Amazing video but can you tell me when I am at show live concert I want to use my iPad so how can I use spark app on live concert bcoz Im also a musician
Did the firmware update but can not find update for app. I have current OS for both iOS and Android.
Did the update on the amp ,but how long for the update on the phone?
Updated yesterday and just made sure amps/fx showed up on app, but didn't play. Today went to plug in and NO SOUND. Totally nothing. Not even able to play music from a device. Factory reset and unpaired/re-paired. Nothing. Factory reset and unpaired/re-paired a 2nd time. Nothing. Factory reset a 3rd time, then ran this update again and suddenly it works. I checked online and a whole bunch of people have had problems with no sound from this unit in the past. I think this thing may be getting manufactured with some BUGS! Good luck!
I couldn't really understand the instructions for updating my spark app on an Android phone. I clicked upper right corner and found NOTHING to update my application.
You update the app the way you update all apps, through the google play store.
Please reach out, we'll be happy to assist you!
help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
You don´t have to update your phone, only the amp.
@@positivegrid Thanks for your response!
Apparently my 'app' is already up to date as I went to the 'play store' and it only said 'open' there. Perhaps I had 'auto' updates on my cell phone.
I'm quite satisfied just using my 'Spark' clean but using my Boss Stomp boxes so that I can make changes in the middle of a song. So I'm thinking that the update to the amplifier firmware may be un-necessary for me personally unless there are possible bugs that I need to be aware of. Again, thanks for your help!
This update bricked my Spark amp. No sound! Yes, I followed the instructions.Yes, I reached out to Spark support (no answers so far). The app recognizes the firmware update. Spark are you listening? Others are having the same issue. Attempting to reinstall has had no effect.
For me, removing the Bluetooth device pair from phone, restarting the app and then connecting and pairing again when prompted seemed to fix this.
@@RazorNova That did not work for me. Thanks for the suggestion.
Looks like I am in the same boat. Everything seemed to go according to plan, but now I have no sound. I can choose the sweet new amps and pedals but they're not doing me much good at the moment...
Update: after reading more comments in this thread, I tried reinstalling the firmware. In between I had done a factory reset, which seems to be the magic trick. I have sound again.
Try updating again, and make sure to click EJECT when finished, this fixed it for me
Updated the app on my iPhone but if I try using the new gear I get a update your driver so hopefully I can do this on my chromebook?
All good chromebook said no so i carried my amp to someones pc and used windows!Im glad these amps are small haha
Love them all
Do they have spark app for Windows?
The Clone/Klon with the ODS 50 !
How were these videos recorded ? The Spark amp speaker does not sound like this in person. While the amp is nice , I find that the UA-cam influencer videos are very well produced and sound much better as compared to what you hear from the amp speaker. I returned mine and it paying return shipping pinched.
Mine sounds great. What kind of cables and guitar are you playing?
I use the cables I got from guitar center. I switched to Katana MK2 with same setup and the sound is absolutely amazing . It is cool that we can get different tones from Spark using the app but I just could not get to like the sound which was boomy and distortion was a little muffled.
With katana , I had to do the setup once while connected to the pc and have a set of 8 tones that are more than enough for my needs.
Are you high again man?
@@harshalnaidu Not sure why your sound sucked, I was thinking maybe you have bad cables or some poor shielding on your guitars? The tones I get are great across all my guitars which are all the different pickup types you can think of.
I just updated mine, and now the amp doesn't work anymore. It powers on, and connects to my phone, but there's no audio from either the guitar, or my phone
Great lesson
Would be great if they added a looper pedal
I agree
I mic the sparks and run in my Vox looper (MIC IN) and feed it in another clean amp.
the xsonic spark edition foot pedal adds a looper function
Hey Dave, what bass is that you are using, what model?
I did the update but it's not showing these new effects on my app. Please help.
It would have been really good for you to have included the information that the latest ios14 won't run the app update. I'm royally stuffed now. Thanks so much. So much for the gear drop. ha.
Maybe I have misunderstood but I just got my new Spark yesterday. I updated the Firmware using my MAC, and the Spark app on my iPAD OS works fine and has the new amp models. I am using OS 14.7.1 on my iPAD.
Updated the firmware after having the amp for only a few hours and now there’s no sound. It’s basically a doorstop. Can’t find anything that fixes it! Just hoping positive grid eventually get back to me
Hi How, This is super easy to fix. Open a support ticket here and we'll send you a new firmware updater. help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
No looper, no footswitch, I’ve had mine for a week and still have no idea of how to make my own pedal lineup.
Have you added a Spring Reverb pedal yet?
Cannot figure out how to update my windows driver no matter how many times I watch videos and read up on it. Also on an apple there’s only an open spark not update it and I see the new options on there even though I didn’t hit update. FYI I do not have automatic updates on and didn’t have to update some other apps on my phone.
Hi Dave, I have a question, I was able to download the driver and I am up and running, but when I use any of the 2 EQs, I can only adjust the levers 1/2 way. I can't lower any of the levers below the halfway mark? Can you please help?
Cheers mate.
What would really make the spark shine is the ability to run our laptop and Bias FX through the amp.
Some of you people really expect a lot out of a $300 practice amp.
@@blueshift9 really.. asking to run their own software through it isn't a big ask, in fact it would likely lead to more sales of their software.
@@Virtual-Media ..... and raise the cost of the amp, since they would need to build in a way to basically use the Spark as an FRFR. I'm not saying it would be expensive to do, but with all the calls for adding a looper, more effects slots, and a first party foot pedal, I guarantee you'd be looking at a $500 or more amp.
@@blueshift9 yeah that would be ridiculous why would they want to sell more of their software or benefit their customers who purchased it.
@@Virtual-Media because a $500 practice amp is a much tougher sell? Even if it's "worth it"? Someone doesn't understand economics.
Every time I go to spark to update, i get an error 1000 on the page. I don't know where else to get the update
I updated and can’t find the eq pedal. Any help?
I'm confused. Can you update the firmware with an iPad or do you need a laptop?
Hey there - you need a laptop or desktop computer.
Why do I have to sign in to access these new features? Everytime I try to create an account it rejects and tells me to try later.
THANKS FOR FINALLY GIVING US AN EQ AFTER THE AMP!
I updated the amp and now I'm getting no sound from the Amp.
Now it works. Not sure why I lost all sound. But it is working again.
@@GeorgeVazquez thanks for being a Guinea pig on this. I'm sure some will brick their amp and not be usable going forward.!
Try updating again, make sure to click EJECT on the screen after, this fixed it for me
**IF THE UPDATE GIVES YOU NO SOUND**
Update AGAIN and make sure to click EJECT on the screen when it’s done, seems to have fixed mine by doing that
I dont have any sound output out of the spark since the update :(
Hi! Try running the firmware update again. If you continue to have trouble, please contact our help desk right here:
help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
@@positivegrid after a factory reset and updating again it works again!
same with me and now the 5 lights on my amp just flash. I tried reconnecting to usb and it doesn't connect. I hope it didnt brick my amp!
@@positivegrid Factory Reset, Bluetooth Reset, Reinstalled Firmware. Still bricked. App shows firmware update took place. Repaired Bluetooth. No sound from amp either BT Streaming or having a guitar connected with a cable.
upgraded my firmware today, now my spark is dead…. No sound at all, not even across the Bluetooth. We’ll see if they fix it. Great.
Same here. App connects fine, but no sound from either source.
Ok well, for some reason doing the exact same thing today it now works, thank god.
There's no new Android update in the store today. June 11th is the latest one on google play. I updated the Spark Amp firmware but no luck trying out the new amps and effects....
There should be a new update available for you here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.positivegrid.spark
Please reach out to us if you have any issues, we'll be happy to help! help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
@@positivegrid I opened a case and sent in some screenshots showing that my device was connected with the 1.4.3.174. Support even had me uninstall and reinstall the app to no avail, reinstall still showed app vers 1.9.2 . Anyway, Ive just now opened google play again after seeing your response and now a new Update is available. I've updated and app is working now. Thanks for the fast service and response!
@@soundscape2k You're welcome, enjoy!
Can I update it on my chrome book?
Also can we have a looper function please?
No they said on the live feed that this is not possible due to memory constrictions of the amp
@@panmo2110 It needs to be in round 2. I'm happy with my purchase but selling it as the ultimate practice amp, as they did, would be boosted by having a looper.
So I can't update it. Not good
I use the Spark only through headphones. In this way I can tell that I'm absolutely not blown away by the gainy amps, they sound terrible and lifeless and doesnt work with pedals. I have the Sheriff preamp pedal and Revv g3 and those sound amazing through only one clean amp in the list but that is f.cking great (maybe the new clean ones are also good). But I enjoy the Spark, I could bring it with myself when I was searching for new pedals, helped a lot to compare and hear exactly what I will hear at home. That is a big big plus. I dont use it as a bluetooth speaker a lot because it has way too much base and neighbours are not happy. So yes as it mentioned by other users it would be great to cut that base ( I guess it's because it's for base guitars too). Update worked, but had to do twice because first time the amp went complitely silent dont know why.
Buy better headphones
@@fuzzb0x436 i have one for 150 dollars, should make it work i think
I performed an update as in the guide, the update went smooth, after the update the amplifier does not make a sound at all :( Has it happened to anyone?
Eject hardware in the update software seems to be the method.
did you brick the amp where it is unusable?
Try updating again, make sure to click EJECT on the screen after, this fixed it for me
Can I update using iPad Pro. My computer is very old.
Same question here. Did you find out?
No. I still haven’t updated.
Still missing an autowah
The updates for spark amp should be easier for users, because all I have is a chromebook PC, doesn’t support format to update those new amps…..now anyone know another way???
Will the app work with an iPhone XR?
yes!
@@positivegrid thanks, my amp should be here before Christmas. I’m so excited , my sons are getting me the airstep spark controller too. I’m a happy camper
I'd be happier if PG dropped a proper power supply at my door! I've been trying to get mine replaced (as it is not grounded and buzzes like a mofo) for the past 4 months and all I get is extra hoops to jump through... questions... test this.. test that... and now they even want me to do it all again but video it and send them the video!! it's probably a $2 part for them but they just have to make it difficult for some unknown reason.
I had the same issue. I contacted support and gave them my reasons. They sent me out of e in the mail. Took a few weeks but it did arrive. It was a game changer. Just contact support.
@@raisedrichnot512 Unfortunately I have contacted them, over 10 emails backwards and forwards with a myriad of questions and tests and after 4-5 months they now want video 'proof'. I think I'll just pack the thing up and return it as a faulty product. I like it but not with all that buzzing and I'm not about to have it plugged into my PC via USB all the time just to get rid of the buzz (that's the only way it will quiet down).
@@samsantana just make a vid of it, i did that at the beginning and they send me one within 3 weeks
@@narmada140 I would but tbh it's a matter of principle now. It's not like it's a critical part of my kit but honestly this is the first time in my life where a company has requested information and tests so many times to replace a part that costs them more in shipping than the actual part cost, not to mention the amount of time spent by their employees in responding etc is definitely far more expensive to them than to replace the part. By my estimation they've already spent around $20 in labour costs and now they're about to lose a sale because of reimbursement plus the fact that I won't be recommending the purchase to any of my muso friends etc.
@@samsantana thats to bad for u and ur friends, spark itself is pretty fun
I've updated my amp and app but can't see these new features anywhere
Not to worry, I found out that I just need to double-tap the icon on the app to change it. Love my spark , best practise amp out there
3:04 Michael Amott !!! :D
What song is it
I JUST RAN THE WHOE THING THROUGH TWICE. ONLY GOT THE INSANE AMP.. THE OTHER STUFF IS MISSING WHAT GIVES?
do a factory reset and then re-install
Who shows you how to update last??? That should be first, I skipped the long waste of time at the beginning. 5:59 for those that want to see the update part. Now updated, I shall watch the beginning of the video.
What amp should I use with the Klon overdrive?
You can use it as a boost(but why lol) for any punchy amp.
But really, this is the magic of it, you can use it how you really want it, brother. Klon a really good OD, personally ts9 is my preferred OD so again, just use it how you want to use it.
Love my amp and i really hype it up with my musician friends.
Molt bé, moltes gràcies!!!?
Is it just me or does a maxed out clone into the 6508 sound like an HM2? Seriously, try it!
We need a looper pedal
does someone know if i can run the live sound of my spark-amp trough my monitorspeakers? if yes, how?
You can do it from the headphone socket. I use a stereo cable into the pa.
From headphone jack with EHX Magnum 40 you plug it into your cab
Firmware update starts at 5:46
Do not update .the amp will be silent.