Before shrinking their ecosystem down to the floor, Positive Grid built a massive reputation on software modeling and desktop practice amplifiers, most notably pioneering the BIAS amp-building software and the wildly popular Spark series of smart practice amps. Folding that same powerful technology into a portable floor processor, the Positive Grid Spark Pedal packs an entire guitar rig into a compact, gig-ready enclosure. Driven by the same HD Tone Engine found in Spark 2 Amp, it delivers everything from pristine boutique cleans to modern high-gain tones right out of the box.
At its core, the pedal combines powerful amp modeling, EQ, and effects with hands-free performance tools designed to get you from a musical idea to a finished sound instantly.
The control layout and feature set are organized as follows:
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Direct Onboard Controls: Five tactile knobs—including an Amp Type selector alongside Gain, Bass, Mid, and Treble—provide immediate, old-school tone shaping without needing a screen
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Dedicated Effects Section: Independent knobs for Drive, Mod, Delay, and Reverb allow for straightforward, hands-on adjustments to your spatial and gain textures.
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Dual-Mode Footswitches: Three heavy-duty steel switches operate in two distinct modes—Preset Mode grants instant access to six saved tones across two banks, while Looper Mode offers full, hands-free loop control (Record, Overdub, Play, Stop, Undo, and Clear) with up to 60 seconds of looping per layer.
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Spark App & AI Integration: Connects seamlessly to the free Spark app to unlock 33 amp models, 43 effects, and over 150,000 community presets via ToneCloud, alongside Spark AI for prompt-based natural language tone creation (“Text to Tone”) and Smart Jam virtual backing tracks.
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Versatile Connections: Features a 1/4-inch instrument input, stereo 1/4-inch line-level outputs, a 1/8-inch headphone jack, MIDI I/O, a 1/4-inch expression pedal input, and a multifunction USB-C port for charging, firmware updates, and USB audio interface recording
Whether you are dropping it onto a pedalboard, plugging straight into a PA, or practicing silently with headphones, the Spark Pedal offers an exceptionally portable, complete platform for the modern player.
