November 11, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 3 - 4 minutes. Inspiration is one of those things that always seems to show up at the wrong time. In the car, on a walk, or right before bed, we’ve all been there. But when you finally sit down to play, your mind goes blank. Every guitarist knows that feeling. Thankfully, today’s gear makes it easier than ever to Spark (see what we did there?) new ideas when creativity feels out of reach.

October 28, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 2-3 minutes. As a musician, I’ve noticed something: my inspiration to practice always seems to hit late at night. Maybe it’s the quiet of the world, or maybe musicians and night owls just share the same DNA. But there’s nothing like plugging in, cranking up, and getting lost in your own sound. The problem? Neighbors, sleeping family members, and paper-thin apartment walls don’t exactly appreciate a 1 a.m. jam session.

October 23, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 3 - 4 Minutes.  On tour, simple and reliable gear matters. Three Days Grace / Five Finger Death Punch guitar tech, Jeramy "Hoogie" Donais, works behind the scenes to keep the band’s massive rock tone locked in every night. One of the tools he now keeps in his daily setup is Spark 2, a compact amp that’s become part of his backstage workflow for fast tone checks and quick idea building. We asked him how Spark 2 fits into life on the road.

October 23, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 3 - 4 Minutes.  We get it—the most cumbersome part of any live performance (or even a casual band practice) is the setup. 99% of us don’t have road crews, so we’re dragging in our own gear, untangling cables, and trying to figure out why half of them are too short or frayed. Meanwhile, your singer wants to move across the stage without turning it into a rodeo of tripping hazards.

October 09, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 2 - 3 minutes.  Wireless mics have been around for ages, but until now they’ve been pricey, complicated, or required you to buy an entirely new mic system. With Spark LINK XLR, you don’t need to start over. You can take the microphone you already trust (yes, even that tank of an SM57) and make it wireless in seconds. No bulky receivers, no special mixers, no endless setup menus. Just plug in, pair, and you’re ready.

August 01, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 4-5 minutes. Some riffs are more than just notes—they’re sonic time machines. A killer guitar line can transcend its original era, slip into another genre, and take on a whole new life. Nowhere is that more true than in sampling, where iconic guitar riffs have become the backbone of hit songs across hip-hop, pop, and rock.

July 23, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 3 - 4 Minutes. For a lot of us, our first exposure to tuning EQ was hitting that infamous bass boost button on our stereos and portable CD players. You remember, that button that gave us that sweet, sweet thump in our headphones while trying our hardest to walk as smoothly as possible so the music didn’t skip. That single button could turn a flat mix into a sonic thrill ride.

July 15, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 3 - 4 Minutes. Yeah, we know—you’re itching to dive into blazing solos, shred like a legend, and melt faces right out of the gate. But here’s the truth: before you unleash your inner Steve Vai, you’ve got to lock down the basics of rhythm guitar.