Spark: Chords, Backing Tracks Mod

One of the standout features of Spark Amp is its extensive collection of backing tracks. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist, these tracks provide the perfect foundation for your practice sessions. The best part? The music is easy to follow, thanks to the accompanying videos. Even if you're just starting out, you'll be able to jam along with your favorite songs in no time.In addition to the backing tracks, Spark Amp also offers chords tutorials. For those who prefer to learn by reading tabs, this app has you covered. With a wide selection of songs available, you'll never run out of material to practice.

Features:

Auto Chords: Automatically display chords for millions of songs.Choose any song, and Spark will auto display its chords in real-time as you play. Easy controls let you slow down the song’s tempo or loop a difficult section as you master playing it.

Smart Jam: The Spark amp and app work together to learn your style and feel, and then generate authentic bass and drums to accompany you. It’s a smart virtual band that goes wherever you go!

Voice Command: The Spark app responds to your voice commands. Tell it to stream a rock song or a blues backing track, or ask for a virtual band to follow your playing.

Tone Engine: Whether you play pristine melodies, crunchy chords or soaring leads, Spark gives you a full amp modeling and multi-effects engine, powered by Positive Grid’s state-of-the-art BIAS with the most realistic virtual tube amps and effects on the planet. *Requires Spark Amp*

10,000+ Tones: The Spark app provides over 10,000 killer guitar and bass amp -and-FX presets from famous guitarists, professional session players, expert studio engineers and hit-making producers from around the world.

Highlights:

Intelligent Jamming: It can automatically generate backing tracks based on the chords and notes you play, making it feel like you have a full band backing you up.

Chord Detection: The app uses intelligent chord recognition to identify the chords you play and adapts the backing track accordingly for a seamless jam session.

Customizable Backing Tracks: You can modify the backing tracks to fit your preferred style, tempo, and key, allowing for personalized jamming experiences.

Song Library: It offers an extensive library of songs that you can practice along with, helping you learn your favorite tracks quickly and easily.

Practice Mode: The app’s practice mode allows you to slow down or loop sections of a song to master complex parts without losing the rhythm.

Real-Time Effects: Apply real-time effects and adjust them as you play to create unique sounds that fit your musical style.

Integration with Spark Amp: It seamlessly integrates with the app amp for an enhanced audio experience, giving you complete control over your sound.

Custom Tone Creation: Users can create and save their own custom tones, providing endless possibilities for sound experimentation.

User-Friendly Interface: The app is designed to be easy to use, with intuitive controls that allow even beginners to navigate effortlessly.

Comments:

After waiting several months I received my spark amp today. The various amp models work fine and sound better than I expected. The smart jam feature also works quite well. However, I am having a serious issue with the auto chord feature. I synched the app with my Apple Music account and downloaded several songs, however when I tried to play along, none of the songs would play. For most of the songs the app created a chord chart that was fairly accurate ( I downloaded several songs I know well to see how it wold do) but none of the songs would play so that I could play along. Since auto chord was a primary reason I purchased the amp, I am not pleased. I updated the firmware, turned the amp on an off and deleted and reinstalled the app on my iPad and my iPhone. I also made sure the amp was not connected to both the phone and iPad at the same time. Nothing worked. I have emailed positive grid and I hope there is a solution, but I didn’t find anything in my online searches. - UPDATE - positive grid responded to my email within a day informing me they had updated the app to correct the problem. The auto chord feature now works great. Loving the amp.

If I could give this thing zero stars I would, but you have to give one star in order to post a review…so with that out of the way…where do I start with how useless this thing is…how about, some background. I’ve been playing guitar and have been in and out of bands and recording studios for the past forty years…So with that said…First, l’ll start this review by pointing out how overwhelmingly muddy and bass heavy the amp itself is, and that’s with plugging the bass port. Additionally, trying to use the bass controls (in the apps amps) to tame the bass is useless as well. Also, the treble controls either add harshness to the tone, or are useless. Plus, I tried a Strat, a Tele, a Les Paul, an ES335, a Firebird, an Explorer, a Gretch, and a Yamaha, and didn’t make a bit of difference in getting a passable tone. I also tried single coils, humbuckers, mini humbuckers, P90s, and soapbar pickups, and that didn’t help in dialing in a satisfactory tone. And trying to get a tone on the amp using the bridge, neck, or the two together was futile. Though, I will say this, if you play metal the Spark amp and app are passable. Look, I could go on, but I won’t, though I will offer this piece of advice…do yourself a favor and buy a Vox Valvetronix modeling amp, or a Yamaha THR series, or just buy Bias Amp 2, or Bias FX 2 and an iLoud, you’ll be better off. The only thing the Spark amp is good for is a door stop. Again, avoid this thing like the plague!

I read the criticism regarding delays in orders. With great trepidation...I finally pulled the trigger and just settled in for a long wait. I placed the order on Sunday and received the amp on Thursday. Four days. I was shocked but pleasantly surprised. I figured the myriad reviews singing it’s praises were pure paid rubbish. I was skeptical, to say the least. After Plugging in and fiddling around with the straight amp, then trying out the presets...I was grinning ear to ear. Then I downloaded the app and an hour and a half disappeared in mere seconds. I had to force myself to stop and turn it off for the night. I was like a kid in the candy store running from one flavor to the next. It is simply outstanding. I don’t expect it to be my one and only amp. For its purpose of practicing, chasing tone, jamming to backing tracks and potentially using it to record to the computer...absolutely brilliant. I am completely and utterly in love with this feisty amp. The flexibility and control are fabulous. I don’t understand shipping the cover separately. Still no word on that item but at least it’s not the other way around.

Conclusion:

Spark: Chords, Backing Tracks is a smart and versatile app that enhances your playing experience with features like auto chords, smart jamming, voice command, a powerful tone engine, and a wide range of tones to choose from. Perfect for musicians of all levels, this app will help you practice, play, and create music easily and intuitively. Download now to take your playing to the next level!