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Summary of Contents for Positive Grid Spark LIVE
- Page 1 Spark LIVE User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Product Spec Hardware Control (Front) Hardware Control (Rear) To play music via Bluetooth® Using The Tilt Stand G-Sensor Mounting Spark LIVE on a Speaker Stand Installing Battery Pairing With A Spark Control X Tuner Mode Factory Default Settings MIDI In Settings Factory Reset / Force Shutdown &... - Page 3 Table of Contents Using Voice Command Device Card and Adjustments (Bluetooth Settings, Power Settings and more) Updating Your Firmware on the Spark LIVE Other Available Functions Tuner and Metronome Online Support...
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Page 4: Product Spec
INCLUDED IN THE BOX Bluetooth 5.0 USB AUDIO BOX CONTENTS USB Interface for Recording, compatible with Spark LIVE Amplifier MacOS and Windows USB A to C Cable 2 In x 2 Out Power Cord (2M) 24 Bit, 48 kHz Sample Rate... - Page 5 480g / 1.05 lb GRILLE CLOTH Custom Black/Brown SOFTWARE MOBILE APPS Spark App for iOS and Android (included) Spark App Core Features Smart Jam - 4 Drummers Included Auto Chords 50,000+ Tones On ToneCloud® Video Recording Tuner Mixer View (Spark LIVE exclusive)
- Page 6 Front Panel...
- Page 7 • Flashing Green/Yellow/Orange: Charging H - Wireless Indicators Indicates the status of the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection. • Solid Blue/Green: Connected • Flashing Blue/Green: Pairing I - Speaker Stand Mount Spark LIVE can be mounted on any 35mm standard speaker stand.
- Page 8 Rear Panel...
- Page 9 Input - Connect a wired MIDI controller to control built-in effects and other features. Output - Connect to another Spark LIVE to sync them. P - Line Output (1/4") Connect to the input of an external device, such as a PA system, audio interface, etc.
- Page 10 Connect a mobile device to charge it. To preserve battery life, we recommend charging mobile devices when Spark LIVE is powered by AC. AA - Tilt Stand Use the stand to position Spark LIVE at different angles and orientations. AB - Battery Slot Insert the Spark Battery here (sold separately).
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Page 11: To Play Music Via Bluetooth
To play music via Bluetooth® • To pair a new device, press the Pair button on the Rear Panel of Spark LIVE, turn Bluetooth® on in the settings of your mobile device, and select “Spark LIVE Audio" from the list of scanned devices. -
Page 12: Using The Tilt Stand
• Step4. For Vertical Position, the tilt stand can be adjusted to place Spark LIVE at two different angles. Simply tilt the stand either all the way up or all the way down. •... - Page 13 The built-in G-sensor will automatically detect the orientation of the speaker and adjust its configuration for optimum sound. There are 2 modes that are dictated by the orientation of Spark LIVE: When Spark LIVE is placed horizontally, it will trigger stereo mode. This mode is recommended if panning between the left and right output channels is required.
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Page 14: Mounting Spark Live On A Speaker Stand
Mounting Spark LIVE on a Speaker Stand • Spark LIVE includes a port on the side for mounting on a speaker stand. It will fit any standard 35mm stand. • Please also make sure the speaker stand can support a speaker with a minimum weight of 13kg and an overall size of 456 x 241 x 298mm. -
Page 15: Installing Battery
Installing Battery Spark LIVE is only compatible with Spark Battery (sold separately). Spark Battery has up to 8 hours of play time and automatically starts charging when Spark LIVE is plugged in via AC. Please be aware that using a third party battery can damage your Spark LIVE. -
Page 16: Pairing With A Spark Control X
Pairing With A Spark Control X • Step1. Turn on the Spark LIVE and Spark Control X • Step2. Long press the Pair Button on the Rear Panel until both Wireless Indicator LEDs on the Front Panel light up. •... -
Page 17: Tuner Mode
While in tuner mode, the 4 Preset LEDs will display if the string being played is in tune. • Note that the output of Spark LIVE will be muted while tuner mode is on. • To exit tuner mode, press the Preset... -
Page 18: Factory Default Settings
More presets can be downloaded and customized for free on ToneCloud. You can access ToneCloud via the Spark app, search for a custom preset, download it for free, and then save the preset directly to Spark LIVE by tapping ‘Save to hardware preset’ in the menu. -
Page 19: Midi In Settings
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Page 20: Factory Reset / Force Shutdown & Restart
3. Hold the Power Button, until all four preset LEDs blink, then release the button. 4. Spark LIVE will be turned off automatically when the factory reset is completed, turn it back on to start playing. *After the step 2, if you’re not ready to perform factory reset, or tends to do it later, you can cancel the process by tapping the Power Button. - Page 21 Spark App User Guide...
- Page 22 (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 Pair button on the Spark LIVE, then tap the connect button in the app.
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Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Adjusting Effects And Presets
(iii) Tap the + or - buttons to adjust by 1 BPM, long press the buttons to jump up by increments of 10 BPM (G) Input Selector - Shift between Input 1 and 2 on the Spark LIVE. The ToneCloud and Local Presets menu will only show presets compatible with that input (e.g. -
Page 26: Mixer View
Mixer View (Spark LIVE Only) After connecting your Spark amp to the Spark app, you may tweak settings to your liking or browse our factory presets. (A) Mixer View - Tap into the Mixer View Icon to go into Mixer View (B) Adjust Volume for Music, Inputs 1, 2 and 3+4, as well as Master Volume. -
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: Playing With Dave/Sharon/Charles
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 32 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.
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Page 33: Playing With Jarvis
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 34: Saving A Backing Track
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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Device Card And Adjustments (Bluetooth Settings, Power Settings And More)
Spark LIVE 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 41: Updating Your Firmware On The Spark Live
Updating Firmware 1. Go into the device card of the Spark LIVE and tap on Check for Update or Update to update to the latest version. 2. Your device will automatically shutdown once the update is complete. Turn on your device and connect,... -
Page 42: 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 43 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.
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Page 44: 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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