I’ve had a Spark for a good few months and I’m enjoying the versatility and the platform. I also own Bias FX2 on the iPad. I like the size too as it sits pretty well on my desk.
I do like the Spark but I’m really disappointed in the sound quality compared to the Bias FX software, especially considering they’re from the same company.
I know the Spark speaker is pretty heavy on the bass, but I primarily play through headphones and still the tone is lacking in comparison. My V100 in particular sounds fantastic through Bias but muddy as anything through the Spark unless the bass is cut right down.
I would have thought that Positive Grid would have allowed owners of both to allow the Bias FX to be routed through the Spark to give the best of both worlds but apparently not….!
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Bias will also be digital to analog converted through the Apple device, which will probably be better than the DA conversation in the spark.
So, could you try using the Spark through an external speaker? Such action would invalidate the guarantee but .......
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For improving the sound through the speakers blocking the port in the front helps (the grill is just velcro'd on)
Before it was so muddy, even in headphones that I bought a JC22, now it sounds OK.
The update also adds a few amps, a Klon pedal and an EQ (which goes in the Modulation position so you cant have e.g EQ and Chorus) but the improvement in tone it the real win for me.