I created all the patches with the settings he used in this video and placed them in ToneCloud per below: Amp 1 DBG Vox Clean (and also) DBG Vox Dirty Amp 2 DBG Fender Bassman Amp 3 DBG Orange Crunch Amp 4 DBG Marshall Plexi Amp 5 DBG Treadplate Metal

@sidrolf

3 жыл бұрын

The Real MVP, cheers mate!

@Dr-Stu

3 жыл бұрын

G'man Doug

@patrickfreudiger1896

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Is highly appreciated

@neodrumz

3 жыл бұрын

thank you sir!

@beetle-juice6927

3 жыл бұрын

Just downloaded them. Thanks a lot

I didn't realize you did SPARK tutorials because there's so many. You're the best.

Nice of you to think of us Spark owners and share your settings, Thanks Darrell...

My Spark finally came and it is so worth the wait ! Great tones and the app to jam with makes this the most valuable piece of gear I own because using the Spark actually helps improve and progress my playing .

I have a Spark amp and usually use the Friedman amp settings for rock music. Love playing along to tracks on you tube.

Really enjoyed this video. I'm a quarantine player, picked up a spark at the suggestion of a friend. I'm having fun with the smart jam feature but I'm still learning how all the pedals interact. I would love to see a video like this about the different effects and how to use them together.

I’ve had mine for just about two weeks now and can’t stop playing it. I’m so impressed with it. This is the best practice amp and tool I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it more.

@Brainspark

3 жыл бұрын

How much money did you get for that comment?

@jerryb2332

3 жыл бұрын

Ralph Rutschmann Thats funny bro! Yeah it does sound like an add. It’s not. I’m genuinely happy with it. I’ve been playing since the early 90s. After getting this little practice amp I’ve been playing way more daily. It’s a convenience factor. I don’t have to plug in my board and mess with my amps. I can just plug into the spark and jam while sitting on the couch.

@calebscrazyamazinglife1795

2 жыл бұрын

Did you guys get a weird noise issue with yours

@jerryb2332

2 жыл бұрын

@@calebscrazyamazinglife1795 I had got one of the very first runs of them. Mine might have been from the very first release. I didn’t experience that issue. I ended up ordering another for my 18 year old nephew about 5 or 6 months after I had gotten mine. He did tell me he was getting a static type noise or something similar. I didn’t get to hear it in person. He lives in a different state than I do. I had suggested to him at the time that it could be either a grounding issue or a dirty power issue. I know he has a Monster clean power suppressor for his computer and entertainment center. I had suggested he plug into one of the clean power ports and to also look up guys having any grounding problems with their later revision models. I’m pretty sure there were some people out there that had used a different power supply and remedied theirs. My nephew never complained about his again after and I’m not sure what he had done to fix it. I’m hoping it was as simple as moving it to cleaner electrical outlet. When I hear from him I’ll find out for sure. If you find a solution I’d like to know what you did. Thanks.

@kennethborrett8074

Жыл бұрын

Hi I would like settings for the Shadows Hank Marvin sound. Thankyou

Love my Spark. Continually amazed on the depth of tones nuances and subtle to dramatic adjustability of its musically beautiful tones from clean to dirty.

man, these sounds are SO dope - the amp models and fx on this things are amazing 😄

i finally revived my Spark, as mad as I was waiting for it, I have to admit, it's great to use--thanks for the video--been jamming off my phone (only) but will definitely hook it up to the computer and try some recording and loops--thanks for the inspiration. I guess I can quit calling them Negative Grid now--it was worth the wait (But just barely)

I bought the spark after your review. It arrived today and this video pops up! Perfect timing!

Darrell, thank you so much for this helpful video!!

Great demo. This is how I like to hear things-basic foundation tones. Too many reviewers stack too much stuff on at once. I just wanna hear the straight forward sounds like I’d use 90% of the time. Thanks.

As I watch more videos on this Spark amp, the more I'm convinced that it's a great amp to get. 👍👍👍

I love your videos! They inspire me to practice more!

Looks like you are enjoying the Spark Darrell... Cannot wait for mine to arrive :-)

Thanks for this. I got my Spark about a week ago and haven’t even scratched the surface with it.

I love this amp ive had it for awhile, its always updating. Thanks for the knowledge on tones! Also Darrell a quick tip you can use your finger to swipe up and down on the icons to quickly turn off pedals.

Hey man, I've said it before, but tones are what really motivate me to keep playing. I've always sort of grew up wanting to get amazing and killer tones! Awesome work!

@jorgetome7089

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I have a practise Orange amp and in a few months I already bought about 10 pedals

Great Stuff! Received mine a few weeks ago, but haven't had time to dig in. Planning on it during the next week.

Great demo, Darrell! And let's give an assist to that Schecter Nick Johnston HSS - I bought one based in part on your Superstrat shootout and it is absolutely divine!

Watching from the Philippines btw im just a teen filipino who loves your channel and your contents keep up the great work Sir Darell!!! Much love from the PH 🇵

The most useful Spark video I’ve ever seen. Some users want 8 million different variations; I just want somebody to tell me how to get the best amp sounds possible out of a modeler. I spend way too much time trying to find a sound I like, when I could be improving my playing. Was about to sell everything😜- including my Pod Go; nothing bad to say about that but I’ve wasted countless hours messing with sounds - but now I’m going to work with my Spark Mini, your five featured amps, and my Powercab 112 Plus to settle on half a dozen righteous sounds. Thank you so much Darrell!!! I also owe the purchase of my two VOLA guitars (fantastic! and what value for the money!) to your reviews. Thanks for everything you do! My only - final - wish would be for all the settings you used for the effect pedals in these sounds (or, as another use suggested, you would upload these five presets to ToneCloud). I desperately want what modelers can provide, but without all the hassle.😂 Guess I should go look at ToneCloud to see if you already did it, huh? 😂

You should upload your tones to Tone Cloud

@MichaelMacherey

3 жыл бұрын

And tag them please like "DarrelBraunGuitar", cause you can`t search for names/author in Tone Cloud like "Positive Grid" yet!? But it would be an improvement!

@bschaeffer4432

3 жыл бұрын

Please upload to tone cloud 👍🏻😊

@danielcivello714

3 жыл бұрын

yes please! came here to ask the same

@laxbro7ify

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please

@BattleBornBullies775

3 жыл бұрын

Please?! ;)

Please do some more videos of all the cool tones and amp combos you come up with or find. It would be cool if you just periodically did videos of neat things to do with it or new updates for it. Awesome video my friend!

Great video! Enjoyed the different amp styles.

Thanks for sharing ! Just got my control pedal. Still waiting on the Spark mini heh 😅! Great channel!

I think they are amazing amps. Got my review coming out soon. Keep the videos going Darrell love em.

Thanks for these videos they have saved me time in finding the right tones I want etc. I love my spark. I have had so much fun playing on it. For the price it's amazing. I'm lucky I guess since I just recently purchased it and there was no delay in shipping. I really wish they would make the app available in windows. Using a cell phone is problematic for me due to my eyesight. Emulators don't seem to handle the Bluetooth. dialing the knobs is problematic at best on my phone. So now I'm shopping for a tablet that will work without breaking my bank.

Darrell, thanks a ton for showing us what the Spark can do! Mine will ship end of the month, so please keep these tutorials coming. It will be interesting to play my Vox AD15VT up against the Spark. Really appreciate the info!

@keithconner9036

3 жыл бұрын

Please do a video comparing the spark vs the r real amp

Ordered a Spark, should be here @ end of month/Sept. Thank you for this informative presentation.

I got this amp about a month ago, just freaking love it!

You really really always motivate me playing guitar, you're the person who make my mind to decide! That I really really need guitar😅 yeahhh God bless! Keepsafe sir

Recently received my Spark after 6 months, 2 weeks and 2 days on the wait. Well worth the wait. The biggest problem you'll have is what to do with your other practice amps! Some killer tones! The Presonus HD-9 headphones are a must for 24-7 playing. Pick some up at your local music retailers! Love your work, Darrell! I think it was called the Spark to Spark new musical ideas for learning.

Well now. Nice demo! Really didn't expect the Spark to deliver in this way. Now I miss my '75 OR120 😁

Darrell, thx for the video. I got mine about 2 months ago. I wish i'd known about it earlier because it have been invaluable to get me thru the NZ total lockdown. It is a great product. Anyway - a tip for you. Instead of clicking on the effects pedal and then click the on / off switch you can actually swipe up or down on the icon of the pedal which will turn it off or on. When the icon is in full colour it's on, when it is "dulled" it is off. A great tip dont you think ?

I'd love to sample your amp settings. I've had my Spark for about a month (ordered in Feb) and am finding myself playing it more than my Fender Blues Jr. Love the clean tones that come out of this too!

My spark finally arrived about a month ago, got killer tones right out of the box before even using the app. Ended up getting hooked on the American High gain, not even sure what that it is supposed to emulate. This amp never lets me down, the tone is always there unlike many amps that seem to sound different everyday.

IGM thanks for some tone maps. Always a good show.

Just got my Spark in pearl white! I love it! The Soldono amp tone is amazing!!

Thanks Darrel. Keep these little short spark videos coming! USB direct to computer for recording, but is using the phones out to an audio interface a worthy option as well?

I was surprised by this amp. It's worth every penny. I expected it would take over a month to arrive but it was here in 3 weeks. It puts out a lot of bass.

@ajh.7

Жыл бұрын

It took that long for you?

@CrankyNarco

Жыл бұрын

I pre-ordered it when it came out.

Love your patches!!

The AC30 is one of my favorites on the amp too! My video of the Spark vs THR10II comes out in a couple of hours! Great video!

@urbanrunoff

3 жыл бұрын

and it sounds great on the spark. i find those sounds are the hardest to recreate on modelers. i might have to get one

I love that you sneaked the Driven riff in there. You get to keep your Canadian citizenship! :P Thanks for talking about the audio interface capability. I have been playing around with my Spark for the past few weeks, and I hope to have time to hook it up to my PC this weekend. Were you using the provided PreSonus recording software?

Thanks I appreciate it. those sound really good and I will be able to use them

Ordered mine in mid February, recieved it last week (mid Aug)... almost 6 months to the day. Anyway the wait was worth it. I can't believe what a full sound it has and I can't believe how small it is! Super powerful and really amazing. Aparently Positive Grid have them in stock at the moment, so people ordering now don't need to wait as long. If you were to buy one, I think you'll be happy.

@goldbug1974

3 жыл бұрын

You’re lucky. I ordered mine in early February as well. Wouldn’t turn on right out of the box. PG’s customer service has been horrible taking weeks to get a response.

@anothertohsakafans1708

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldbug1974 really? what a shame tho

@pablovadillo3600

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

Nice touch with the intro riff to Driven by Rush.

Thanks Darrell, loved this one! I'm loving my Spark and you picked some great tones to share. Can I find these on the Tone Cloud?

Super useful thanks Darrell

Great video, super useful!

Hey Darrel. You're guitar skills and knowledge is amazingly helpful for us. Lots of love from India.❤️

I've only been waiting a week for mine... Thanks for the Video.

I’ve been tempted by these after these two reviews from Darrell. I dig his HK too. You can never have too many amps thought thanks for the great reviews Darrel. Helps keep the sanity while home bound, keep it up!

Nice and versatile, a very impressive amp! Nice review, Darrell.

What I love about using it as an audio interface, I have the positive grid software (Bias FX 2) but it eats up processor power etc., especially when you have multiple instances of it running. Being able to have those Sounds without using computer resources is phenomenal!

Once again! AMAZING VIDEO! Thanks again !! Yamaha Revstar 502T....

Love the Nick Johnson signature strat. Its been on my list for a minute. Always been a schecter fan

I have a Spark and absolutely love it!!! I have several tube amps, Mesa Dual Rec, EVH 5150 iii, Peavey 5150, etc... I really love my Spark and my Katana MKII 100 watt head. I run the Katana in to a Marshall 1960A 412. Want to run the Spark through the Katana, using the Katana as a 100 watt power amp. Can’t wait to see how it sounds like that.

@sovereignmercy1

2 жыл бұрын

Did you do it yet?

I have the Spark amp and love it so much I sold my Vox AC 10. No more replacing worn out expensive amp tube$ and have many more amps to choose from.

I’m really enjoying my spark so far. I agree that it’s super dark. I almost always have the bass all the way or almost all the way down and the treble up. The kid is really the place to tune your tone. What I really like though is that I can get a really good inspiring tone at super low volume. I live in a thin walled apartment so that’s important for me.

Great video, very informative. Loving the amp and the jam features. Do any of you guys know which amp replicates the Peavey range?

Darrell, I purchased my spark amp about 2 years ago and I am still trying to get more familiar with the many, many different tones included in the amp, short of even traveling into the realm of the cloud. Let me clarify that a bit. I am really old school, 60"s, late 60's when I started teaching myself how to play. Never really played with a band, although some friends and I tried, it just never worked out! Back then my equipment was a pre-CBS Fender Tele, and a 100 watt Silvertone amp. Clean as pedals were just starting to evolve, i.e., The Maestro Distortion and Cry Baby Wah, but at the time, who could afford them, unless you were Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, etc.. But then life got in the way of my playing. Until our son wanted to learn Bass. That is when I restarted my interest. But then life got in the way 2 years ago, with a heart attack the required 6 by-passes, and 2 other arteries cleaned out. Now, it is difficult for me to even try to finger barre chords and finger chords, and that sucks because now I have a lot of time to practice, and the instruments to use, and can't really!

Darrell love your channel. I’m thinking about ordering the glass neck. Since watching you ive been doing more work on guitars, your black and gold Tele I copied! Thank you. Could you do a video on the Jaguar vs Jazzmaster??? Or just the Jaguar. I’m really interested in one but can’t find a good video.

I would love to see a demo of the Music Man Stingray. I’ve always loved the looks of the guitar, but I would like to hear your view on it, because you are my favorite and go to guitar KZreadr. Would be cool

I just ordered my Spark. The companion modes put it over the top for me for a modelling amp. I'm usually a tube snob, but the portability and automatic drum/bass are neat.

@haus05

3 жыл бұрын

have fun waiting five months !

@trevorreniger5670

3 жыл бұрын

@@haus05 Nah. Only 2 weeks. I've been loving it so far.

Thank you. Coolest toy I have bought in a while!

loved the Rush riff at around 7:10!!!!

I work since 2 years with a modelling pedal. It does everything I need including all effects and via USB recording. Its fun if you have different guitars you can have a good clean/crunch/overdrive sound for each of them and switch between with the push of a button.

@rst4641

3 жыл бұрын

which pedal is that, please

@countblue

3 жыл бұрын

@@rst4641 I use two, my prefered one is the Digitech RP360 XP with the additional 3 button footswitch and my backup is a Mooer GE 200. You can listen to some of the music I made with it on my youtube profile page. Its nothing fancy but it shows the sounds in an "average" environment by an "average" guitarist.

@rst4641

3 жыл бұрын

@@countblue thanks for your reply!

I love my spark, this is super helpful, I have spent 2 weeks on it and I haven't even scratched the surface lol

Just ordered mine today...thanks!

Best Spark Demo, sounds great...I do not know why other Spark Demos the sounds are distant and diffuse, here sound in your face and great!

@JamesAllenJr

3 жыл бұрын

The ones that record through the USB sound far superior to me.

@RapttorX

3 жыл бұрын

because everyone uses a mic to the speaker and in here you can hear the amp directly through the usb connection

I purchased a spark for my son who's learning to play guitar and it arrived a couple of weeks after I purchased it. I was expecting it to take longer from what I'd seen on some forums. Anyway I had an issue with the power supply and the customer service was just amazing from Positive Grid. I don't usually review online but I felt like I had to just because they have been so awesome. They always get back to you with emails within a few hours. Ive now gone and wasted a heap of cash I didn't really need to spend on a second Spark for myself and Bias FX 2 to use inside the box with Logic.

It does what it says on the tin. Show me a guitar player who hasn't had fun with this amp and I'll show you a liar. Great video, I'll be stealing these tones to make noise with.

@goldbug1974

3 жыл бұрын

I waited 7 month to get mine. It won’t turn on at all. No response from customer service for 3 weeks. Pretty much a waste of cash. When they finally got around to contacting me they said they’ll send me a replacement when they have them in stock.

@STEVE24BUS

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldbug1974 The issues with the Spark are well known. They have tried to release and market a product in the worst year in most of our memories. Massively underestimated demand and haven't been able to cope. I expected a six month wait, receive after five. The amp is fine, and pretty much does everything they claim. Sorry you got a dud. It happens, although the ethics of the marketing strategy and customer service is open to question. Don't give up on the amp, it's a great piece of kit.

@azwanazmi1484

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldbug1974 When I finally got mine the guitar input didn't work out of the box. It took 3 weeks to get a working replacement. Good luck hope you get what you paid for soon.

In fact, we are more willing to hear what it sounds like through its speakers. could you please record a demo with a condenser mic set in some distance away from the speakers, making it sounds as similar as what you actually hear in the room? thx~

Great vid....LOVE MY SPARK. Took 7+ months but it delivers. But! Just here to ask - for the opening riff at Amp 5...was that a bit of Rush's DRIVEN you snuck in there? XD

I just ordered mine yesterday from their 25% off sale. Got the package with the carrying case because I'm a truck driver and figured that will help keep it protected on the road. Can't wait to try it! I hope I don't have to wait several months like others have said.

That was very informative. Gives me an idea of which amps are being hinted at with the funny names LOL. Thanks!

@keithconner9036

3 жыл бұрын

On the of website they have all the names of the amps now

@keithconner9036

3 жыл бұрын

Positive grid website. I hate my spell correct

I borrowed a Spark 40 from a friend to make sure I liked it as well as I did in his studio. I do. It's actually loud enough to use on many of the smaller venues we play! I decided to buy one. Filled out their order form with my newer (1 year) address. It was shipped to my old address, which I did NOT even give them! Their tracking showed it had been delivered, but was nowhere to be found, so wanted to call to find out what the problem was when I discovered THEY DON'T HAVE A PHONE NUMBER!! Their "customer service" is, send an email and wait a day or two! Then talk (via two day email) to someone who can't help you. Upon researching, I found LOTS of complaints about their customer service! I'm thinking of sending it back (IF it ever arrives). Even though I like the amp, customer service is VERY important to me, and I don't want to do business with a company who won't provide a phone number, even if it's answered by a well-trained person in India or The Philippines. just letting y'all know.

Hey Darrell... Just ordered my SPARK yesterday. Can't wait for it to get here Brother! Thumbs up as usual from me... Stay safe... Rico

Wow they were all so good. I am looking for something with a lot of effects. Do you think I should go with the amp like this or a multi-effects pedal such as the Mooer GE200? I have already bought a Fender Mustang LT25. Thank you very much and I love your channel :)

Thanks! I've been enjoying my Spark and I'll check out your presets. I could only find the first one, DGB Vox, in the tone cloud. Will you be uploading the rest?

I've had my Spark for about a month now. I'm working on jazz guitar playing and only use a clean tone with no effects and it still sounds really good.

@Cr8z13

3 жыл бұрын

I liked the cleans, too, but I got rid of the amp after a couple weeks due to muddy distorted tones(to my ears).

New owner of an Eastman 59/v, a Spark and now..... looking forward getting my Shijie blue relic, SSH/stainless next week. I'm a happy boy!

@Almost_Baked

3 жыл бұрын

I’d really like to try out an Eastman 59, been eyeing them up for a while now.

@MajorKaoss

3 жыл бұрын

@@Almost_Baked I've been playing for over fifty years - Gibsons, Fenders, PRSs, Jackson, Ibanez....... The Eastman is my favorite sounding and playing guitar. The craftmanship is second to non - it really is a work of art. It gives me attitude. I have no regrets whatsoever.

@Almost_Baked

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get the antique finish or the glossy?

Sweet. Mines coming!

Thank you for another follow up and tutorial! I got my amp a couple of weeks ago and I’m still learning 🙄 but it also came with something called studio one and I have no clue what it’s for? Any advise on that? I’m unquestionably a newby! So not sure how the usb works either 🥺😤 any further offerings would be appreciated as well 👍🏻

I love my Spark. Awesome piece of equipment.

Cool, congratulations and thank you

Dammit darrel. I thought i had my mind made up about an amp. Now i like this.

It really is an awesome little amp. Well worth the money!

Bless you for saving me hours of trial and error - you rock!

Hi Darrell, thank you. Can your next video be your actual amps vs the spark?

I use it as my bass amp and it sounds great. It's very versatile and a great value.

Hey I’m early for once. Love your stuff Darrell you’re doing Canada proud my man!

@mobilestew9294

3 жыл бұрын

True north strong bud!

I dig this little amp. It has its issues, (Midi, Loop, DI Only on usb with it doing tone to speakers ) but works for so little $$. Look up spark amp pedal mod

Thx Darrell❤

I have the pearl edition and love it, a lot of fun. 👌🏼

Sounds great direct, what software are you using, and do you sync audio and video speratly? Cheers!

So I guess that’s a 👍 from Darrel. Stay safe young man, thanks

I'll consider version 2 if they put a cab input on it... And are able to meet the demand in a more timely manner.