Unless you've been living under a rock you'll have heard of the Positive Grid Spark. This smart guitar combo was an industry disruptor, turning the practice amp market on its head upon release. Four ...

It's been nearly five years since the Spark 40 was launched, so taken at face value we wouldn’t blame you for thinking the Positive Grid Spark Live is just a bigger, louder version of their preeminent ...

Powered amps for electric guitars have gotten some neat tricks powered by modern mobile tech over the years, but the new Positive Grid Spark ($299) might be the one that packs the most intelligence ...

San Diego, CA, October 30, 2019 – Positive Grid announces Spark, a smart guitar amp and accompanying app (iOS/Android) driven by intelligent technology to offer real-time Smart Jam accompaniment, Auto ...

Tyler Hayes is a product reviewer for Newsweek. He has contributed extensively to WIRED, The New York Times, Fast Company, and others since 2013. He is obsessed with both music and technology, ...

Digital might be a four-letter word in the guitar world, but amp and effects emulation is nothing new; it's been around for some time and it's had a chance to get really good. Californian company ...

The stylish, compact, and great-sounding Spark Mini may be pricey, but it also doubles as an uber-portable practice amp. Guitar amp vendors are known for selling the best-sounding consumer audio ...

Guitar amps are getting more connected and more flexible. Boss' latest Katana offerings simulates 10 different amp models and 60 effects. While Yamaha's THR line features a rechargeable battery and ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...