Spark: Chords, Backing Tracks

Positive Grid LLC

In-app purchases

About this app

The smart amp and app that jams along with you using intelligent technology. Play and practice with millions of songs and access over 10,000 tones powered by our award-winning BIAS tone engine.

*Auto Chords*
Automatically display chords for millions of songs.
Choose any song, and Spark will auto display its chords in real-time as you play. Easy controls let you slow down the song’s tempo or loop a difficult section as you master playing it.

*Smart Jam*
The Spark amp and app work together to learn your style and feel, and then generate authentic bass and drums to accompany you. It’s a smart virtual band that goes wherever you go!

*Voice Command*
The Spark app responds to your voice commands. Tell it to stream a rock song or a blues backing track, or ask for a virtual band to follow your playing.

*Tone Engine*
Whether you play pristine melodies, crunchy chords or soaring leads, Spark gives you a full amp modeling and multi-effects engine, powered by Positive Grid’s state-of-the-art BIAS with the most realistic virtual tube amps and effects on the planet. *Requires Spark Amp*

*10,000+ Tones*
The Spark app provides over 10,000 killer guitar and bass amp -and-FX presets from famous guitarists, professional session players, expert studio engineers and hit-making producers from around the world.

Ratings and reviews

I would like it a lot more if it didn't show me an ad every single time I log in. It didn't used to do this, and I do not want it. Now, every time I want to start my amp, I have to dismiss and ad trying to get me to upgrade to the spark 2. That has gotten really annoying really fast. Aside from that, it's ok, except that it doesn't work with Spotify anymore, which would be useful. Oh, and the AI search thing is not functional. It loads presents that don't make sounds. Bit of an issue.

I have the Spark 40. "when" the app works, it has nice features which I enjoy. The app makes the amp. Unfortunately, it rarely connects via blue tooth, which is absolutely maddening. I have very limited time to play due to a busy lifestyle, so when I pick up my guitar, I need things to work. If I don't want to use any phone features, the amp is fine. if I want to use the tuner, or change a preset or whatever, it's a 30+ minute battle to get it to connect with my phone. Devs PLEASE fix the app!!

So I got the spark mini for Xmas. It was a gift I requested. In retrospect, had I known what I've now learned, I would've opted for another amp. The reason is the app and the confusion it creates. I purchased the Jimi Hendrix effects for 1 single effect, a wah. Try pulling the one effect into a model you actually like. You'll quickly get frustrated. My biggest complaint is Positive Grid's complete lack of human support, no email, phone, etc. I won't spend anymore $ on the Spark ecosystem.

What’s new

We update the Spark app regularly to make sure things are running smoothly and to get you jamming more than ever before.

New in this update:
- The app now correctly recognizes when log in token is expired, prompting you to log in.
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements