Positive Grid's Spark smart amp and app was one of the coolest things on show at this year's NAMM show.
Offering guitarists a truly interactive play-along experience, the Spark can jam along with you via its Smart Jam functionality, while Auto Chord works with Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube to display chords in real-time. If you want to slow the tempo or loop a tricky part you can do that too.
The Spark's amp modeling and effects are powered by Positive Grid's top-rated BIAS plugins, meaning you'll sound great every time you plug in. Right now, a selection of PG's fantastic software is up for grabs with a huge discount.
- Read our Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 review
- Watch Paul Riario demo the Positive Grid BIAS Mini Guitar and BIAS Amp2
- Take a closer look at the innovative Positive Grid Spark amp
- The best modeling amps
BIAS Amp 2 (opens in new tab) is Positive Grid’s best amp modeling plugin yet. The second generation iteration features way more responsive amp tones and crazy deep levels of tone editing. Using it is simple: select your amp, then start tweaking; you can modify everything from the preamp and power amp tubes to the biasing and EQ shelf frequencies, before playing around with cabs and mics.
BIAS FX 2 (opens in new tab) is described as an ‘all-in-one guitar powerhouse' that transforms your Mac or PC into a virtual electric, acoustic or bass guitar rig. In our September 2019 review we said: "[BIAS FX 2] is so good you may never want to go back to playing a 'real world' amp or pedalboard again". Yup.
FX 2 features a huge collection of amps, effects and HD racks, enabling you to build a dream pedalboard or explore a range of classic vintage amps. It's a seriously impressive piece of kit (and doesn't weight a ton or take up space).
Both plugins are currently available with up to $120 off. There are different tiers depending on the features, functions and sounds you need. The latest discounts look like this:
- Elite tier –
was $299, now $179 - Pro tier –
was $199, now $119 - Standard tier –
was $99, now $79
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There’s still time to get money off your pre-order of the Spark (opens in new tab), too. You can choose from a number of bundles, but there are limited numbers available, so act fast.
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