Essential Information About the Positive Grid Spark 2 Amp
- Next-Generation HD Modeling with a DSP twice as powerful, stereo imaging, and refined dynamics for stunning realism.
- Total Versatility: 50 W for electric guitar, acoustic, and bass, with stereo line outputs for stage or recording.
- Built-in Creativity: looper up to 60 seconds with drum grooves, "Smart Jam," and "Auto Chords AI."
- Wireless Ready: Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, control via Spark Control X footswitch, and optional battery up to 12 hours.
Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Spark popularized the concept of the "smart amp" for practice, playing along, and quick recording. The Spark 2 takes the idea further: more power (50 W), a new HD modeling engine, stereo line outputs, and AI features (including "Spark AI Beta") that place it above the Spark 40 for musicians seeking a more refined sound and integrated creative tools.
Who This Amp Is For
Ideal for motivated beginners as well as experienced guitarists/bassists. At home, it replaces both a practice amp and a small audio interface. In rehearsal, its 50 W and stereo line outputs ensure clean sound reinforcement. In the studio, USB audio simplifies capture. Styles covered range from funk/pop cleans to crunchy blues/rock, to modern metal saturations, including voicings dedicated to acoustic guitars and bass.
Features and New Additions
The new HD engine combines tube emulations, refined filters, and speaker IRs for a natural feel, with multiband compression and virtual bass enhancement. The built-in looper (60 s) includes hundreds of drum grooves for instant jams. "Smart Jam" generates bass and drums adapted to your playing, while "Auto Chords AI" detects chords from your favorite songs and allows looping of difficult passages. "Spark AI Beta" helps approach the tonal character of an artist, band, or song. On the hardware side, enjoy Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi, a 24-bit/44.1 kHz USB interface (1 in/2 out), headphone output, stereo line inputs/outputs, and an auxiliary input. Remote control is possible via the wireless Spark Control X pedal, and the optional battery offers up to 12 hours of autonomy; Spark LINK enables a truly cable-free setup.
The Sound
An amp with modeling that delivers a very organic result, the Spark 2 provides bright cleans with plenty of headroom, biting British crunches, and tight, precise saturations. Stereo imaging widens the soundstage, ideal for delays and reverbs. Acoustic presets respect articulation and dynamics, while bass models offer fast response and firm lows for groove and slap.
Technical Specifications
Power and Speakers
- 50 W RMS Class D amplifier
- 2 x 4-inch extended range speakers with custom angular horn
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
- RMS: 114 dB SPL @ 1 m
- Peak: 120 dB SPL @ 1 m
Built-in Amps, Effects, and Tools
- 33 amp models (electric guitar, acoustic, and bass)
- 43 effects (Noise Gate, compressor, distortion, modulation/EQ, delay, reverb)
- Up to 3 preamp effects, 3 post-amp effects, and 1 amp model per preset
- Built-in looper: up to 60 seconds of recording
- Guitar/bass tuner with LED display
Connectivity
- 6.35 mm instrument input jack
- 3.5 mm headphone output jack
- 2 x 6.35 mm line outputs (L/Mono & R)
- 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack
Connectivity and USB Audio
- Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi
- USB interface for recording
- USB interface compatible with MacOS and Windows
- 1 input x 2 outputs
- Sampling rate 24-bit, 44.1 kHz
Dimensions and Weight
Included Accessories
- Spark 2 amplifier
- USB C to C cable
- AC to DC power adapter (compatible only with Spark 2)
- Quick start card
- Safety instruction card
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