Positive Grid's interactive products already inspire musical creativity at all levels and provide a fun and accessible way to create, record and share music. From the BIAS line of guitar processing software and apps, to the RIFF creation station, and the Spark smart practice amp and beyond.
With the new design, Positive Grid has removed all barriers to making music by combining its cutting edge software technology with a product that is simply a portable guitar amp powerhouse and combines smart guitar playing and personalized music listening to go. The Spark MINI is in fact a portable speaker and amp for electric guitar, acoustic or bass, that "sells" the company's software and subscriptions, designed to disrupt the traditional way people learn and make music.
It goes beyond compact guitar amp combos, because it was designed with the same thinking of a lifestyle Bluetooth speaker for audio streaming, with omnidirectional spatial audio capabilities, with close integration to a smart app. On the other hand, the Spark MINI is an all-day battery powered design, precision-engineered to deliver incredible sound, defying expectations for a speaker this small.
The surprising sound is the result of a 10 Watt Class-D module and using angled, full-range stereo speakers for multi-directional dispersion and channel separation for high-quality amplification or music streaming. Plus, a downward-facing passive radiator enhances its sonic power and helps generate a tight and punchy bass performance never before heard in an amp this size (certainly not in a small guitar combo).
And with its long-life USB-C rechargeable battery (up to 8 hours of use), guitarists can turn any setting into an interactive jam space – or simply stream their favorite music with full, detailed sound. Whether users are playing guitar with the Spark MINI or casually listening to music with Bluetooth streaming, the custom onboard EQ scenarios are provided to ensure optimum sound.
The Spark MINI inherits all the same interactive, smart features of Spark 40 – Positive Grid's best-selling smart guitar practice amp now played by over 300,000 guitarists worldwide – in a smaller, go-anywhere package. Users can simply plug in and play with the combo's onboard control knobs, play along with any song, and use the free accompanying Spark app to discover a world of custom tone creation and smart features.
Innovative features for guitar players include the new Smart Jam Live mode, where Spark MINI can quickly generate multiple, inspiring bass and drum backing tracks based on the player’s guitar style. From simple and laid back to complex and driving, the tracks will change throughout the song in real time based on the intensity of the guitarist’s playing.
With Auto Chords, users can learn millions of songs quicker and easier. They just need to select any song and the Spark smart app will analyze and display its guitar chords in real time. It can also loop a section or slow down the tempo for learning difficult passages.
Players of all genres looking to kickstart their creativity can instantly access Spark MINI’s tone presets, plus more than 10,000 additional presets for free on Positive Grid’s online ToneCloud community. The Spark MINI also offers a treasure trove of 33 ultra-realistic amp models and 43 effects for thousands of sonic possibilities.
And as a USB audio interface, users can simply connect Spark MINI to a computer and record songs or riffs using the included PreSonus Studio One, or any DAW software or platform. The unit's Smart Out allows players to choose between headphone or line out for versatile listening. And users can also take advantage of the Spark app to shoot video of a performance with high quality audio and upload it directly to social media.
Solidly constructed in classic black or luxe Pearl tolex, The new Spark MINI from Positive Grid is clearly also a lifestyle product, which can also be personalized by swapping out the removable grille with vibrant and fun options for a custom look.
www.positivegrid.com/spark-mini
