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Positive Grid Spark Mini PW

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Modelling Combo for Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar and Electric Bass

  • Little brother of the Spark 40
  • With internal battery, rechargeable via USB-C, with a runtime of up to 8 hours
  • With on-board control and Smart functions such as Smart Jam Live, Auto Chords and over 50,000 sounds
  • Smart Jam: AI-generated backing tracks
  • Auto Chords: shows the chords for every Youtube video
  • Amp and effect library with over 50,000 variations, growing daily
  • 1 Channel
  • Power: 10 Watts
  • Equipped with 2x 2" speakers
  • Housing construction: passive radiator
  • Controls: Presets, Guitar, Music
  • Switches: on/off, Bluetooth pair/tuner
  • Effects: 43 onboard (expandable via Spark App)
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Phones/Rec output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Aux input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • USB-C connector
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 147 x 123 x 165 mm
  • Weight: 1.5 kg
  • Colour: Pearl
  • Includes strap and USB-C cable
Available since September 2023
Item number 575708
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Power 10 W
Speaker 2x 2"
Channels 1
Reverb Yes
Effects Processor Yes
External FX Loop No
Line Input No
Recording Output Yes
MIDI Interface No
Connection for External Speaker Yes
Headphone Output Yes
Footswitch connection Yes
Incl. Footswitch No
Weight in kg 1,5 kg
Power in Watts 10
Power in W 10 W
Speaker size 2x 2"
Power (Manufacturers Specs) 10 W
Memory slots 4
Number of HT-Speaker 0
Equalizer 7-Band
Compressor 1
HT Speaker in Inch No
Limiter 1
Number of Midrange Speaker 0
Midrange Speaker in Inch No
Number of Bass Speaker 2
Headphone connection 1
Bass Speaker in Inch 2"
Battery Operation 1
Battery Operation in hours 6 h
Speaker Connector 1
Ways 1-Way
Colour White
Width 146 mm
Height 165 mm
Depth 123 mm
Line Out No
Weight 1,5 kg
Accu No
Housing Material Wood
Construction Type Standard
Using for Guitar
Stand Flange No
Flyable No
Analog Inputs 1
EQ per Channel No
Media Player No
Voice Assistant App
Remote Control BT
Wireless Mic Handhleld / Headset No
Effect Yes
Vertical Beam Angle 70 °
Low Cut No
Ground Lift No
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Three-in-one

With its Spark series, the American company Positive Grid has broken new ground with the concept of a "smart amp". More than just a buzzword, the Positive Grid Spark Mini PW lives up to its "smart" moniker by not only combining an amplifier, USB audio interface, and Bluetooth speaker in one ultra-compact device, but also by offering a whole suite of intelligent control options via the free Spark App. The integrated USB-C rechargeable battery with up to eight hours of life means that the Spark Mini is the perfect on-the-go companion for every occasion, and the amp is also a breeze to operate. With voice command functionality via the Spark App, the user can tell it to stream a Rock song or a Blues backing track, or even ask for a virtual band to accompany a performance. The app also provides access to a whole host of sound presets, an Auto Chords function, and much more. With the Spark Mini, Positive Grid proves that smart doesn't have to mean expensive.

Positive Grid Spark Mini PW controls

Feature-packed simplicity

Although the Positive Grid Spark Mini PW has a wealth of features, it is first and foremost an intuitive and powerful amplifier for guitar and bass. The front panel features separate volume controls for the instrument and music channels as well as a knob for selecting one of four presets. Powered by a class D power stage, the Spark Mini features a pair of angled 2" custom speakers for a vivid near-field stereo experience, while a passive radiator pumps out omnidirectional bass. Those looking to tap into the full potential of the Spark Mini can access 33 amp models and 43 effects via the Spark App, where they can also explore and download thousands of additional tones created by others on the ToneCloud platform. Additionally, the Spark Mini can be connected to a computer via USB to start recording to any DAW software. Thanks to its Bluetooth functionality, the Spark Mini also serves as a fantastic-sounding portable speaker.

Positive Grid Spark Mini PW Modelling Combo

The all-in-one amp

Positive Grid's Spark App and the deep integration it offers between a smartphone and the Spark Mini amp is at the core of what makes this offering so unique. Those open to embracing the newest innovations will discover not only the space-saving benefits of a three-in-one solution, but also how technologies such as machine learning can intelligently build bass and drum backing tracks to compliment and expand one’s musical style. The Spark App also serves as an excellent learning tool by automatically displaying guitar chords and fingering charts in real time for millions of songs via various music streaming services, with intuitive controls to slow down the tempo or loop tricky sections. The Positive Grid Spark Mini PW's dimensions, weight, and integrated battery also make it ideal for mobile use away from power sockets.

Positive Grid Spark Mini PW front cover with manufacturer's logo

About Positive Grid

Positive Grid was founded in the Californian city of San Diego in 2013, and from the very beginning the company’s mission statement was to bridge the gap between mobile technologies such as smartphones, as well as the potential offered by the digital world, and the analogue feel of guitar and bass equipment. The company’s pursuit of this goal has produced a range of exciting products, the most significant of which is undoubtedly the award-winning BIAS FX 2 amp and effects modelling software platform. With its “Spark Amp” series, Positive Grid has combined the limitless possibilities that the digital world provides with conventional guitar and bass amplifiers. Positive Grid’s spirit of innovation and the speed with which new developments are produced is a clear indication of what this still relatively young company has in store for the future.

The next step

The Positive Grid Spark lineup does not end with the Mini amplifier and the Spark App: The Spark Mini is even easier to operate with the optional Spark Control, a wireless footswitch that is connected to the Positive Grid Spark Mini PW via Bluetooth and can be used to select between the amp's four presets. The four switches on the Spark Control can also be programmed with customised functions, for example to toggle between different effects or to start and stop backing tracks. If more power and volume are required, the Spark Mini can be complemented with the Spark Cab for a truly serious guitar rig setup. And for those looking to mix it up from the typical standard white look, a variety of interchangeable grille covers are available to customise the Spark Mini.

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Great little practice amp
Honest Bear 05.03.2024
I've bought Spark Go and Spark Mini. Both of them are great amps for your desk. Really well featured with almost everything you need. Only downside I could tell is the lack of looper but there is a great smart jam option built into an app that goes with it. It's louder than you think.

Couple of bad things you should keep in mind.

There is a quite big amount of digital hiss happening constantly on this amp. Positive Grid doesn't want or know how to fix this so they say it's by design. Once you hear it there is no going back. It's not related to any of the external settings (guitar, cable) it's just comes from the device itself. Search the internet and you'll see.

Aux doesn't work like it should work. There is a noticeable lag which if you want to connect any other instrument trough it will not allow you to play in time.

Turning an amp on is a hassle. You need to hold that button for exact amount of time and let go at certain point if you don't do that amp will turn on and then turn off. It's by design like that.

Also don't expect updates that will give you new features or fix problems with positive grid company. They are in money grabbing business after all.
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Compact and useful
Grac 07.07.2024
I got this as a practice amp, the fact its so compact, battery powered and the app allows for a lot of different sounds and features makes it very fun to practice on.
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Gutes Konzept mit Verbesserungspotential
Anonymous 16.10.2023
Ich bin ein Wohnzimmer Gitarrist und habe mir den SPARK MINI wegen der „Smart Jam“ Funktion und der Möglichkeit Musikstücke als Backingtracks mit Akkorden und Taktanzeige zu nutzen bestellt.
Die Bluetooth Verbindung und das betreiben mit Akku war ebenfalls ein Kaufargument. Ein Funksystem für die Gitarre zum Verstärker nutze ich auch. Somit bin ich Kabellos unterwegs.
Ich habe viele MP3 Backingtracks ohne Gitarrenspur (aus der MOISES App) und wollte diese auch mit dem SPARK MINI nutzen. Man kann jedoch nur YouTube, Spotify und Apple Music laden. Im Grunde den Song im Original ohne reduzierte Gitarre. Die Akkorde und Takte werden hier einwandfrei angezeigt.
Die Jamtracks sind Spitze und werden auch mit Akkorden und Takten angezeigt, die Art der Anzeige von Akkorden und den Takten ist sehr übersichtlich und angenehm.
Da es sich um ein POSITIVE GRID Produkt handelt sind die Sound Möglichkeiten wie bei BIAS FX unbegrenzt, der Sound des Verstärkers ist ebenfalls sehr gut und lässt keine Wünsche offen. Man wird jedoch wie bei BIAS FX immer wieder dazu animiert, Pakete oder Erweiterungen zu kaufen.
Mein Fazit:
Für mich bringt der SPARK MINI noch nicht den Mehrwert auf diesen zu wechseln. Das Konzept hat jedoch Potenzial, vielleicht wird die Software noch erweitert, dass man eigene MP3`s direkt mit dem SPARK MINI mit allen Sounds und Funktionen aus der APP verwenden kann.
MP3`s kann man zwar über den AUX Eingang verwenden, dann aber ohne der Akkord Funktion.

Jamtracks, Bluetooth, Stimmgerät, AUX Eingang oder Steuerung über App können eben dann andere Modelling Amps auch, einzig die Akkord und Taktanzeige und vielleicht noch die KI Jamfunktion ist in einer Ampsimulation noch ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal.
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Super Mini-Amp
Max333 18.03.2024
Unfassbar, was er alles kann und wie gut es kann. Daheim ist perfekt zum Üben, aber auch zum Mitnehmen ist perfekt in Akkubetrieb. Die Grundsounds ohne App sind vier und alle brauchbar, aber mit App kommen dazu unendliche vieler Sound zum Download bereit. Hat eine riesen Datenbank, die durch die Community täglich größer und bunter wird. Auch die Smart-Jam Funktion mit allen die möglichen Einstellungen zum Üben und Lernen machen der Amp zum Lieblingsbegleiter. Toll das man jedes Lied durch KI gleich Live übersetzen kann mit dem passenden Akkorde. Hätte ich vor 20 Jahren das gehabt..... einfach nur Wooww!!!
Interessant ist auch die Videoaufnahme Funktion. Das erstaunliche ist die hervorragende Soundqualität sowohl bei der Gitarre als auch als Bluetooth Speaker. Die Stereo Box mit der Woofer reichen locker fürs Wohnzimmer und mit Line Out kann er mittels externe Box bei Bedarf auch mal lauter schreien. So viel Lob kann in Worte schwer zusammen gefasst werden. Einfach ausprobieren und staunen. Es ist nicht perfekt aber es kann mittels Update noch besser werden. Dennoch hat ein USB-Interface und Positive Grid scheint die Produktserie regelmäßig zu pflegen und aktualisieren. Schade nur das für den Höhe-Preis einige Soundpakete kostenpflichtig bleiben. Das geht ja sicher besser und Günstiger. Ich habe zugeschlagen und bereue es nicht. Teuer ist sie trotzdem. Abgesehen davon.....macht tierisch Spaß und deswegen Daumen hoch!!!
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