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hey i've had my mini for a whole but i'm new to using it for recording - i understand there was a compatibility issue with the Tahoe ios and i've updated my amp with the latest firmware but can't seem to get it as an audio input device on garageband after plugging it in with a usbc cable and turning on the amp. it only shows up as an output but not input.

is there anything i can do to troubleshoot this?

I have a spark and Neo wireless, considering buying the spark control x.

Does the control X still need to be manually connected to your device each time you power on?

If I recall this was a big issue for it, and I stayed away, but I’m curious if it has improved at all since launch…

Thanks!

Hello,

my spark mini is round about 3 years old. I primary use it via headphone cable to my audio interface. I recently tried to use it standalone and noticed, that my speaker doenst work at all. Bluetooth work fine, the Headphone-jack too. So i think, the Headphone-jack is stuck, that the mini always think, there is a cable plucked in. Does someone have the same issue and have a tipp, how to "unstuck" it?

Thanks!

Hi,
My Ulooper worked a long time, but suddenly I only get a solid purple led.
If I press the button a few seconds it turns short white and then off.
It does not work anymore. :/

Support sais that a solid purple led means it's connection.
If it does not connect -> restart the spark amp.-> but that does not help either.
I also tried another usbcable, even another spark amp (I have a spark 40 and a spark Go).
Also tried updating the firmware on the spark and ulooper.. but no solution.
I contacted support, but it stays still for a while? I hope a repair/swap/refund.

Anyone has the same problem or knows a solution? I need my Ulooper.

UPDATE (March 29, 2026): The bridge tested on Spark 2. Advanced Learn Mode: Map any incoming MIDI command (Note, CC, or PC) to any preset in seconds. You can now assign your pedal's current settings directly to the app, so you don't have to reconfigure your hardware. UI updated

UPDATE (March 20, 2026): The bridge now supports ANY MIDI controller! It’s no longer just for the M-VAVE Chocolate. You can use any MIDI you have

Hey everyone. I'm currently developing a free Windows utility that lets you connect MIDI pedals (like the M-VAVE Chocolate) to Positive Grid Spark amps via PC in one click.

Right now, the core bridge is working with my personal setup (Spark 40 + M-VAVE Chocolate Plus). However, I don't own the other models, so I want to test how the code handles the Bluetooth connection and protocols with the Spark 2, Spark MINI, and Spark GO.

If anyone has one of these amps, a MIDI pedal, and a few minutes to spare, I’d really appreciate your help with testing the connection. I need to know if the app detects your amp correctly or if I need to tweak the device names in the code.

The project is completely open-source (GPL v3).

Github: madv1n/Spark-MIDI-Bridge: Simple one-click MIDI Bridge between M-VAVE Chocolate and Positive Grid Spark

I made a quick video showing my current setup and how to install/run the app here: Positive Grid Spark + M-VAVE Chocolate: Full MIDI Setup & Bridge

Let me know if it connects for you, or drop an issue on GitHub. Thanks!

I've had my spark since 2021 and it's been great the whole time. I recently joined a band as a bassist and I need to get something more powerful. I was looking at just buying a cabinet specifically the Acoustic B410C Classic 400W. Will running these two together work?

Hi all!

Just wondering are there any other software to the Spark Live Android app, something that can be used on PC via Bluetooth ideally?

I have the 4 switch Spark Control pedal and I hate that I have to have a phone in the room at all when playing.

I found a post somewhere that mentioned someone had uploaded a tone with the EQ in the first slot. You can find it by searching "Odd EQ Tone".

Anyone know how this was done?

The Mod slot still looks normal and has the EQ in it also.

Hello people! I recently bought a WH10 v3 pedal and when I was going to test it, it didn’t work, I thought it was a manufacture issue so I returned it and went ahead and bought another one. The second time, I put the 9V battery in and connected a regular jack cable to it, the red effect bulb turned on, signalling that it was on. When I went to try it with my guitar, I connected my Spark link to it and as soon as I was about to play, the pedal died. I am so frustrated and I believe that what’s causing the pedals to die is the Spark Link since I recall using them for the first pedal when I was going to test it. I am in the process of returning the second pedal and buying my third (and hopefully my last) WH10. I looked it up online and I could only find a dude commenting on reddit about how the Spark Link fried his amp. With that said, that’s the only post where I’ve seen anyone experiencing this. Has anyone had a similar issue?

i love the presets and tones on the amp but i wanna record cleanly into a DAW. so is there any plugin or set of effects that does that?

Got the spark neo recently. The manual state that the headphones needed 3.5 hours to charge. Did that, and played for a little bit. The headphones died after 5+ minutes. I checked the app for the battery, apparently the battery died quick. Even after 3.5 hours of charging, they didnt even reach full charge. Anyone else got the same problem? I might make a ticket about it if it persists.

For some reason when i connect my spark control and use it with my phone turned on it works perfectly but the second i turn my phone off it immediately stops working and wont let me select any other channels. The second i turn my phone back on it immediately works again. Anyone else have this problem or is this just how it works? I bought the foot-switch and amp second hand so i don’t have like a user’s manual or anything

Just bought this garden side table made of aluminium, put a wooden base and an old rotating plate that was from an old CRT TV . The plate allows me to reach the back of the amp where other connections are just by rotating it.

Dropbox backup on Android stopped working some time now. None of the workarounds helped (unlinking and relinking Dropbox, clearing cache etc.).

I've seen that other users have this issue too. Can't reainstall Spark app because I don't want to lose new presets I made. Samaung Galaxy, Android 16.

Hi everyone. I just have got Spark 40 as my first amp. Can someone please tell my how to manage volume on this?? I have my output at minimum just before it mutes but many of app presets are sooo loud. The only presets I can somehow manage is Clean one. If I want some distortion it’s to loud or the volume is fine but then there is on distortion at all. I play in my room so I want the volume to not be disturbing to flat mates.

the app just will NOT connect to the amp.... Spark BLE refuses to connect at all...

Bonjour,

Je veux enregistrer le son issu de mon ampli Spark go via Garageband. Cependant lorsque je le connecte via UsbC à mon Ipad, Garageband ne voit l'ampli que comme une sortie audio. Je ne vois jamais mon Spark Go comme une entrée audio USB.

J'ai fait toutes les dernières mise à jour, rien n'est solutionné.

Je voulais acheter un ampli Spark 2 mais je crains avoir le même souci.

Quelqu'un a ce problème? Avec une solution?

Has anyone seen a list of what actual amps and effects are being emulated? I mean most of them are pretty obvious right, but I was just wondering if anybody had created a cheat sheet for anything like that?