![]() In the weeks since I received Spark Mini, I’ve also plugged synthesizers and electric pianos into it, and used it to stream music from my laptop. ![]() Think of it as a Swiss Army knife for guitarists on the go. ![]() I took my test unit on a weekend getaway, along with my Fender Jazzmaster, an Arturia KeyStep Pro MIDI controller, and my laptop, and had a productive time writing, jamming, and recording using the Spark Mini as both my speaker and audio interface. The BIAS-powered amp models and effects provide unlimited tone tweaking, and the fact that the amp is portable and battery-powered makes it a great companion for travel and performance. I had no qualms about carrying it from room to room – there’s a handy leather strap attached for just that purpose – or tucking it into a backpack when traveling. (The amp is also available in Pearl with a white grille.) Build quality is excellent, and the unit feels solid and tough. Like its big brother, Spark Mini is a handsome combo in a glass-fiber cabinet covered with Tolex and sporting a black-and-brown woven grille. Spark Mini reaches full charge in three hours to deliver up to eight hours of use with the volume set halfway or lower (play time decreases at higher volumes). Press the button once to engage pairing, or hold it to put the amp in Tuner mode. There’s also a pair button for connecting with Bluetooth devices, including handheld devices running the Spark app (more on this below). ![]() Around back are a stereo line out, a stereo aux in, and the USB connection that connects Spark Mini to your computer for recording and doubles as the charging input. Here you’ll find the 1/4-inch guitar input, individual volume controls for the guitar signal and external music, and a knob for selecting from the four guitar presets: Custom, Solo, Lead, and Rhythm. The main performance controls are on the amp’s top, set in a glossy black panel with gold lettering. ![]()
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