Positive Grid Spark GO User Manual

Positive Grid Spark GO User Manual

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Сергей
January 24, 2025

Как использовать spark go в качестве интерфейса

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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025

To use the Positive Grid Spark GO as an audio interface, follow these steps:

1. Connect via USB-C: Use a USB-C to USB-A or USB-C to USB-C cable, depending on your device.
2. Turn on Spark GO: Press and hold the Power/Pair button to turn it on.
3. Connect to a Computer or Device: Plug the USB cable from the Spark GO into your computer, iOS device, or any compatible device with a USB port.
4. Select as Audio Interface: In your recording or effects software (such as Bias FX2), set Spark GO as the input and output audio device.
5. Play and Record: Ensure your instrument is connected to the Spark GO and test the sound.

This setup allows the Spark GO to function as an audio interface for playing and recording guitar.

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Summary of Contents for Positive Grid Spark GO

  • Page 1 Spark GO User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Spec Hardware Control (Top) Hardware Control (Side) Using Spark GO as a Guitar Amp Using Spark GO as a Wireless Bluetooth® Speaker USB Audio Headphone/Line Out Port Tuner Mode Music Input Priority LED Indicator Status Factory Reset Force Shutdown &...
  • Page 3: Product Spec

    Up To 8 Hours (on mid volume or lower) WEIGHT 346 g INCLUDED IN THE BOX 0.76 lb COVERING BOX CONTENTS Silicone Spark GO Amplifier Removable Protective Sleeve GRILLE CLOTH Reversible Duo-Tone Strap Woven/Custom Black Hardshell USB-C Cable Woven Grille HANDLE...
  • Page 4 Top Control Panel (A) Preset Selector Press the preset button to select one of four presets on Spark GO. These presets can also be customized in the Spark app. The red LED indicates the preset currently in use. Hold the Preset button to enter Tuner Mode. ...
  • Page 5 - Press to enter Bluetooth® pairing mode when connecting to a new device. (I) USB Port Connect the included USB-C® to USB-A cable to charge Spark GO, or to connect it to a PC/Mac for use as an audio interface.
  • Page 6: Using Spark Go As A Guitar Amp

    Volume knob on the top QR code on page 11 or control panel. search for “Spark amp” in the App Store or Google Play. Using Spark GO as a Wireless Bluetooth® Speaker • • • When connecting to Spark GO will automatically To pair a new device, press Spark GO for the first time,...
  • Page 7: Usb Audio

    USB Audio • • Adjust USB playback volume in Adjust direct guitar • With Spark GO turned off, the media player settings on monitoring with the connect to a computer via your computer. Guitar Volume knob. USB with the included USB cable.
  • Page 8: Tuner Mode

    Tuner Mode • Hold the Preset button to enter tuner mode. • While in tuner mode, the 4 Preset LED’s will display if the string being played is in tune. • Note that your guitar signal will be muted while tuner mode is on. •...
  • Page 9: Music Input Priority

    Spark GO accepts 2 different input ways (Bluetooth Audio / USB Audio) to stream the music, but please note that you can only use 1 input at a time. If the 2 of them are connected to Spark GO at the same time, only one of the input will work properly.
  • Page 10: Factory Reset

    3. Hold the Power/Pair or Preset button, until all four preset LEDs buttons blink once, then release the button. 4. Spark GO will be turned off automatically when the factory reset is completed, turn it back on to start playing.
  • Page 11 Spark App User Guide...
  • Page 12 (B) Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and Spark device. (C) Select the device you want to connect to. (D) Enter Pairing Mode by pressing the Power/Pair button on the Spark GO, then tap the connect button in the app.
  • Page 13: Log In To Your Positive Grid Account

    Log In to Your Positive Grid Account Log in to your Positive Grid account to download tones from the ToneCloud and more. (A) Tap the Menu icon (B) Tap Log In (C) Log in with your existing account, use your Apple ID or Facebook ID, or tap on Sign Up to create a new...
  • Page 14: Manage Your Profile

    Manage Your Profile Set up your profile to manage your ToneCloud presets and connect with other Spark users. (A) Once you log in, a Set Up Your Profile prompt should appear, which will take you to the Edit Profile Page. You may edit your profile after the fact by going into your profile via the Menu page and tapping on your profile, then tapping on Edit My Profile.
  • Page 15: Adjusting Effects And Presets

    3. Share to ToneCloud - share your current preset to ToneCloud. 4. Save to Hardware - save your current preset to a Spark GO Amp preset slot. (E) Local Presets - tap the preset name to select presets you’ve saved to your smartphone The red dot along with CH1/2/3/4 or RHYTHM/LEAD/SOLO/CUSTOM underneath the Preset name indicates that a preset saved on the Spark amp itself is currently being used.
  • Page 16: Exploring The Tonecloud

    Exploring the ToneCloud® The ToneCloud® is a preset sharing system developed by Positive Grid. Sync your presets across devices, take your tones on the road, share your presets or download presets designed by other musicians in our community from all over the world!
  • Page 17: Share Your Own Presets To The Tonecloud

    Share Your Own Presets to the ToneCloud Share presets you’ve designed yourself for others in the Spark community to enjoy. (A) Tap on the on the top right of the Tone page (B) Tap Share to ToneCloud (C) Rename the Preset and select a genre (D) Add up to 6 tags to make it easier for others to search for your preset;...
  • Page 18: Explore Other's Profiles

    Explore Other’s Profiles Get to know other musicians in the Spark community by exploring and following their profile. (A) Tap on Followers or Following to see who the profile owner is following or being followed by. (B) Read the profile’s Bio or tap on their link to learn more about them. (C) Tap on Follow to add them to your follow list;...
  • Page 19: Using Smart Jam

    Using Smart Jam Spark Amp and app work together as one unit to learn your style and feel, then generates authentic drums and bass tracks to accompany you. Make sure you are connected to your Spark device’s Bluetooth Audio, then tap on the Music page and tap on the Smart Jam banner.
  • Page 20 Playing With Dave/Sharon/Charles A. Set a tempo by tapping the TAP button to tap a tempo. You may adjust in increments of 1 with the +/- sign once an initial tempo has been set, and increments of 10 by tapping and holding the buttons, then tap Start.
  • Page 21 Playing With Dave/Sharon/Charles A. Once the analysis is complete, select from the 6 tracks that have been created by the drummer that you like best. Swipe left or right or tap the arrow icon to scroll between each option and preview the tracks. B.
  • Page 22 Playing With Jarvis Jarvis is unique in that they will listen to your playing in real time and change along with your dynamics and complexity of your playing while you play. Follow the steps for playing with Dave/Sharon/Charles: A. For the best real time jamming experience, observe the top red bar and do the following calibration during your first playthrough with Jarvis: 1.
  • Page 23 Saving a Backing Track A. You may save a backing track by tapping on the bookmark icon available in the Smart Jam detail page for all drummers. B. Select a save slot to save your backing track. C. Access your saved Smart Jam tracks from the Saved Songs page in the Menu, then select the Smart Jam tab.
  • Page 24: Starting A Quick Jam

    Starting a Quick Jam Quick Jam are backing tracks that use the same audio engine as Smart Jam with preset chord progressions and grooves. A. Access Quick Jam by going to the Music page, then scroll the Smart Jam/Quick Jam banner horizontally to see the available genres;...
  • Page 25: Using Auto Chords And Tones

    Using Auto Chords and Tones Choose any song, and Spark will automatically display its chords in real time as you play. Intuitive controls easily let you slow down the song’s tempo or loop a difficult section. (A) Go to the Music page and tap on our curated playlists to learn songs from those playlists. (B) Search for any song with the search bar at the top of the Music page to learn a song of your choice.
  • Page 26: Connecting Spotify And Apple Music

    Connecting Spotify and Apple Music Connect your Spotify and Apple Music accounts to import your saved albums to the Spark app. (A) Go to the Menu page and tap on Spotify or Apple Music. (B) Log in to your Spotify or Apple Music accounts. (C) Choose the desired album from your Apple Music or Spotify list to import your albums into Saved Songs in the Menu page.
  • Page 27: Using Video Recording

    Using Video Recording Record a video of your guitar playing from within your Spark app to record ideas or covers to share to social media. (A) Tap the Video icon to open the Video Recording function. (B) Tap Add music to add a Smart Jam backing track or a locally saved music file to play along to while you record.
  • Page 28: Using Voice Command

    Using Voice Command (A) Music Assistant 1. Tap the microphone icon. It is available in most pages. 2. Make sure to allow permissions for Speech Recognition and your devices Microphone to ensure the feature works properly. 3. Speak into your smartphone with the following voice commands. Alternatively, you can tap the on- screen quick commands. ...
  • Page 29: Device Card And Adjustments (Eq Scenario, Headphone/Line Out, Power Settings And More)

    Spark GO will automatically enter a low power state after a set amount of time has passed where no audio is detected to preserve battery life. The time it takes to enter standby mode can be adjusted in this menu.
  • Page 30: Other Available Functions

    Other Available Functions Tuner and Metronome (A) Access the Tuner and Metronome by going to the Menu page and scrolling down, tapping on the desired tool. (B) Once in the Tuner page, play your instrument to start tuning 1. If the is to the left of the middle point, your instrument is below the target pitch 2.
  • Page 31 Other Available Functions Back Up Presets to Drop Box (A) To Back Up your presets to Drop Box, tap on the icon at the top right of the Menu page. (B) Tap on Backup Tone Presets and link your Drop Box account to the Spark app. (C) Once linked, tap on Backup presets to Dropbox to backup your local presets, and tap on Restore presets from Dropbox to restore those presets.
  • Page 32: Online Support

    Online Support Visit our online Help Center for user manuals, FAQs, or to contact our support team. Help Center: https://help.positivegrid.com/...

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