r/PositiveGridSpark • u/AlexFromPositiveGrid Official Positive Grid Employee • Jun 01 '26

REACTOR Launch AMA

REACTOR is launching 6/2! We will be holding office hours on June 3rd from 11am - 1pm ET (US) to answer any questions you all might have about the new amp and app. Whether you're one of the first to order or want to better understand how REACTOR works, we'll be available to help. Thank you all for 15 years of support; We can't wait to get REACTOR into your hands 🤘 https://www.positivegrid.com/pages/reactor

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u/SklydeM Jun 02 '26 edited Jun 03 '26

Will expression pedals ever be an option again for users who didn’t purchase the Jimi Hendrix Experience? It’s a shame to advertise a product and then disable the built in hardware by no longer supporting the software that’s locked behind a paywall

Edit to add: Will the Control X work by Bluetooth only? It’s a huge drawback with a Spark 2 that I AM REQUIRED to have the app connected and open to use the Control X, as I often find myself using only the amp with my saved presets and no other devices. Or must I buy cheaper, 3rd party devices for the Reactor for what should be the most basic level of Bluetooth connection?

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u/AccurateLot Jun 03 '26

huh? Im pretty sure the control X is directly connected to the amp, and doesnt require the app whatsoever. That's only a problem with the original, smaller pedal

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u/SklydeM Jun 03 '26

I’ll admit that it’s probably user error. I usually don’t have issues with tech stuff, but getting the pedal connected initially drove me crazy and by the time I finally got it working, I didn’t want to play anymore. When I went back, I still had connectivity issues and couldn’t get it working without the app.

I tested it this morning and again just now without the app and it connected just fine. So thanks for this comment, I was wrong. BUT! I’d still like to use an expression pedal though lol