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Spark LIVE features standard 5-pin DIN MIDI ports on the rear panel (Input and Output), allowing you to control the amp's features via MIDI signals.
MIDI IN - Control Spark LIVE
Connect a wired MIDI controller to the MIDI IN port to switch presets, toggle effects, and adjust volume. All commands use MIDI Channel 1.
Preset switching (Program Change)
| Function | Message Type | Message Number |
|---|---|---|
| CH1 - Switch to Red Preset 1 | Program Change | 0 |
| CH1 - Switch to Red Preset 2 | Program Change | 1 |
| CH1 - Switch to Red Preset 3 | Program Change | 2 |
| CH1 - Switch to Red Preset 4 | Program Change | 3 |
| CH1 - Switch to Green Preset 1 | Program Change | 4 |
| CH1 - Switch to Green Preset 2 | Program Change | 5 |
| CH1 - Switch to Green Preset 3 | Program Change | 6 |
| CH1 - Switch to Green Preset 4 | Program Change | 7 |
| CH2 - Switch to Red Preset 1 | Program Change | 8 |
| CH2 - Switch to Red Preset 2 | Program Change | 9 |
| CH2 - Switch to Red Preset 3 | Program Change | 10 |
| CH2 - Switch to Red Preset 4 | Program Change | 11 |
| CH2 - Switch to Green Preset 1 | Program Change | 12 |
| CH2 - Switch to Green Preset 2 | Program Change | 13 |
| CH2 - Switch to Green Preset 3 | Program Change | 14 |
| CH2 - Switch to Green Preset 4 | Program Change | 15 |
Effect toggling (Control Change)
| Function | Message Type | Message Number |
|---|---|---|
| CH1 - Toggle Effect Slot 1 | Control Change | 0 |
| CH1 - Toggle Effect Slot 2 | Control Change | 1 |
| CH1 - Toggle Effect Slot 3 | Control Change | 2 |
| CH1 - Toggle Amp Slot | Control Change | 3 |
| CH1 - Toggle Effect Slot 4 | Control Change | 4 |
| CH1 - Toggle Effect Slot 5 | Control Change | 5 |
| CH1 - Toggle Effect Slot 6 | Control Change | 6 |
| CH1 - Toggle Tuner | Control Change | 7 |
| CH2 - Toggle Effect Slot 1 | Control Change | 30 |
| CH2 - Toggle Amp Slot | Control Change | 31 |
| CH2 - Toggle Effect Slot 2 | Control Change | 32 |
| CH2 - Toggle Effect Slot 3 | Control Change | 33 |
Volume control (Control Change)
| Function | Message Type | Message Number |
|---|---|---|
| Master Volume | Control Change | 20 |
| CH1 Channel Volume | Control Change | 21 |
| CH2 Channel Volume | Control Change | 22 |
| CH3/4 Channel Volume | Control Change | 23 |
Other (Control Change)
| Function | Message Type | Message Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tap Tempo | Control Change | 8 |
MIDI OUT - Sync two Spark LIVE units
Connect the MIDI OUT of one Spark LIVE to the MIDI IN of another Spark LIVE to keep both units in sync (preset switching mirrors on the second unit).