SPARK NOTES

Positive Grid has shrunk its awardwinning Spark amp into an even more desktop-friendly version with the Spark Mini. The rechargeable battery‑powered Spark addition also works as a Bluetooth speaker, hosts 33 amp models and 43 effects, and only features three controls on its panel for volume, backing track volume and selection of four presets. The rest of the control is via the free ios/android Spark app.

As well as allowing you to design and edit your sounds, the app also unlocks PG’S Smart Jam auto-generating backing track feature, Auto Chords for figuring out songs, plus Video Capture for recording clips of your playing.