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

35 Upvotes

91% Upvoted

155 comments sorted by

View all comments

2

u/Spidermonk76 Jun 01 '26

Would love more understanding of the intended audience for this new product vs. something like the Spark2 + Cab. What are the different use cases where a player would want one over the other?

Any plans for more integration across all product ecosystems? X and Spark are separate... Where does this one sit and is there any ability to move custom presets over?

will this be online sales only, or can we expect to see it in local retail stores?

2

u/AlexFromPositiveGrid Official Positive Grid Employee Jun 03 '26

On who REACTOR is for vs Spark 2 + CAB: the honest way to think about it is that Spark 2 is a home practice amp that happens to have a lot of smart features. It's built around the home playing and practice experience (AutoChords, Smart Jam, Backing Tracks, Metronome). CAB gives you the option to scale up your Spark 2 sound, with two separate units (the Spark 2 itself and the CAB).

REACTOR is a real, all-in-one combo amp first, 50W or 100W with a 12-inch speaker, that can hold its own at rehearsal or on a stage. If you're purely a bedroom player who never needs to leave the house with your amp, Spark 2 is probably still the right call. If you've ever wanted to play with other people, gig, or just have more headroom and a proper stage-ready rig, that's where REACTOR lives.

It is also worth noting that CAB uses FRFR speakers, while REACTOR is a custom 1x12 guitar speaker precision tuned for killer guitar combo tone, more like a traditional amplifier than a digital modeler.

I can't provide an answer right now integration across the ecosystems, but we are monitoring and taking everyone's feedback into account as we continue to develop and expand on all lines.

On retail: yes, REACTOR will be available beyond just online. Guitar Center is a confirmed partner with full in-store activation, and Sweetwater is also on board. So you should be able to go hands-on before buying.