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Complete guide to all controls and connections on your Spark PEDAL.
Top Panel
A - FX / AMP CONTROLS
- FX Mode: Select your effect and adjust its level or mix.
- AMP Mode: Adjust the amp's tone settings (Gain, EQ, etc.).
See also: FX Mode and AMP Mode
B - MAIN KNOB / MODE SELECTOR
- Press to switch between FX Mode and AMP Mode.
- Turn to adjust overall volume in FX Mode or amp type in AMP Mode.
- Double tap in AMP Mode to turn the Cab Simulator (Cab Sim) on/off. The LED indicates the current state - red when Cab Sim is on, peach when off.
- Press and hold to activate the Tuner.
- The LED ring shows what you're adjusting based on what's active.
C - POWER INDICATOR
Shows battery and power status:
- Green (solid) - On or fully charged
- Yellow (solid) - Low battery
- Red (solid) - Needs charging
- Flashing colors - Charging
D - WIRELESS INDICATOR
Shows Bluetooth® status:
- Blue (solid) - Connected
- Blue (flashing) - Pairing
E - MODE INDICATOR LED
Lights up to show whether you're in FX or AMP mode.
F - FOOT SWITCH LEDS
- Left side - Shows preset status
- Right side - Shows looper status
G - FOOT SWITCHES
Press switches 1 + 2 together to switch between Preset and Looper control.
Preset Mode
- Tap any switch to load a preset.
- Press and hold to save a preset.
- Tap 2 + 3 together to toggle between red and green banks (3 presets each).
Looper Mode
- Switch 1: Record / Dub. Tap to start recording or overdubbing. Tap again to stop recording and start playback.
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Switch 2: Play / Stop. Starts/stops the loop playback. Hold to switch between Auto Mode and Signal Detection Mode for standalone recording:
- Signal Detection Mode (Click Off) - Free length. Spark PEDAL automatically starts recording when it detects a guitar signal; tap the record button to stop. The Switch 1 LED (right side) turns yellow when in this mode. This is the default recording mode.
- Auto Mode (Click On) - Adjustable loop length. Recording starts automatically after a 1-bar count-in and stops when reaching the length set in the Time Settings menu in the Spark app.
- Switch 3: Undo / Redo. Removes/restores the last layer added to the loop. Hold to completely erase the recorded loop.
See also: Preset Control and Looper Control
Rear Panel
H - POWER
Hold to turn on/off.
I - PAIR
Tap to pair via Bluetooth.
J - INSTRUMENT INPUT (¼")
Connect an electric guitar, acoustic guitar, or bass.
K - LINE OUTPUT (¼")
L/Mono and R outputs to connect to speakers, audio interfaces, etc.
L - EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUT (¼")
Connect an expression pedal to control wah or volume.
Compatible with TRS-type expression pedals. Configuration can be adjusted in the Spark app.
M - USB-C® PORT
Use the included USB-C® to USB-C® cable to charge or connect it to a PC/Mac for use as an audio interface.
N - MIDI PORTS (⅛")
- Input: Connect a wired MIDI controller to switch presets, control effects or amps, and access other features.
- Output: Connect to other MIDI devices for synchronization.
O - HEADPHONE OUTPUT (⅛")
Plug in a pair of headphones with a ⅛" stereo jack.