Positive Grid Spark Control X Wireless Footswitch Pedal & Controller for Spark Series Amps

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Customers appreciate the product's build quality and ease of use. However, some have reported issues with app compatibility, mentioning crashes and unreliability. There are mixed opinions on functionality, Bluetooth connectivity, and value for money.

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  Rick D.

  

  Oct 26, 2024

  I have a Spark 2 amp. So to get it set-up is a bit of a trouble but nothing show stopping. You have to use the App, Fun fact is that if you use the App on your phone and ALSO on an iPad you have to transfer tone to the cloud in order to share them. It just does not magically happen. When setting up the Spark X just have some patience and you will get it. Also they made it really hard to easily see the On/Off and Bluetooth connect buttons on the back of the unit. The On/Off is recessed too making it more difficult to find and use. I know you just have to get used to it but let's make it easy and obvious. I have an Expression Pedal from Boss that I used with my Katana 100 and it works with the Spark X! I use it as a volume pedal which is a must actually for live playing. The Spark X toggles thru each A and B banks, selects one of the four presets AND lets you toggle thru each 'stomp box' for each preset. It is really nice and works. You may have to look at your phone to watch the toggling action to keep track of where you are. There are also those plastic covers which help. It takes about a day or more to fully charge when you get it at first. If you are going to play somewhere it is best to recharge the night before. I really like the footprint of it. Very compact and even with size 13 shoes you can press the buttons. For my set-up I basically only have 2 presets that I use - even though you can have 8 of them. You cannot tell which preset you are on though. Use the B button to move thru presets, but you have to reference your app to know where you are aside from hearing it. The A button toggles thru the first 4 presets and the second set of presets. For the Spark 2 to get it going after setup you have to turn on Spark 2, turn on Spark X, long press Spark 2 Bluetooth button, then load the app on your phone/ipad. A bit expensive but it seems to be worth the cost. Glad I have it.

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  Lonnie L

  

  Sep 21, 2024

  Built solid and sturdy to last a long time. I use it with my spark 40 amp. It is fun to use and makes switching patches very easy. The Buttons are programable through the app and I also connected an expression pedal for volume control. My only dislike is you have to use the app to connect it. I think the spark live and Spark2 are the only amps it will connect to without the app.

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