Positive Grid Announces the Spark 2 Practice Amp
Positive Grid has introduced the Spark 2, a new iteration of their practice amp and Bluetooth speaker designed for guitar and bass. The updated amp includes a new speaker design, enhanced amp models, a built-in creative looper, AI-powered tone exploration, and smart jam features.
“New HD amp models, enhanced by multi-band dynamic range compression and virtual bass augmentation, redefine the sonic landscape,” the company writes. “Equipped with two premium FRFR speakers and reflex ports, Spark 2 offers wide stereo imaging and broader frequency response, ensuring refined bass and clear, immersive sound.”
One of the more unique features is the AI-powered Tone and Smart Jam. The Spark AI lets you describe your desired tone – from “practical to outlandish,” they add – and it will suggest settings to audition or download. Similarly, Smart Jam listens to your playing to generate accompanying drum parts.
Other features include eight customizable presets, a headphone output, stereo line outputs, a USB-C port, WiFi, and more.
The Positive Grid Spark 2 comes in Pearl or Black finishes with a dark weave grille. It will be available for $299, but there will be special early-bird pre-order pricing.
Positive Grid Spark 2 Practice Amp Features:
| Output Power: | 50 Watts |
| Speakers: | 2x 4″ Angled FRFR Stereo Speakers |
| Computational Audio Chip: | Dedicated Computational Audio Chip |
| Looper: | Onboard Hardware Looper with Smart Groove Drums |
| USB Audio: | 24 Bit, 44.1kHz, less latency |
| Bluetooth: | Version 5.0 |
| Line Out: | Stereo |
| Strap: | Upgraded Double Thick Strap |
| Programmable Presets: | 8 |
| Battery Power: | Optional Battery with up to 12 Hours of Playtime |
| Firmware Update: | USB and WiFi Over-the-Air Updates |
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