New Gear Alert: Positive Grid’s Spark MINI, Catalyst Combo Amps by Line6, Mallets from Heavyocity & More

Positive Grid introduces Spark MINI.

Don’t be fooled by the size of Spark MINI—plenty of powerful features are packed under its tiny hood.

Spark MINI is a portable guitar amp and Bluetooth speaker delivering innovative smart guitar playing to go. With spatial audio, all-day battery power, smart app integration and Bluetooth audio streaming, Spark MINI is the biggest smallest rig ever for electric guitar, acoustic or bass.

Spark MINI’s precision-engineered acoustics deliver incredible clarity and depth, defying expectations for a speaker this small. And with its long-life rechargeable battery (up to 8 hours of use), guitarists can turn any setting into an interactive jam space, or simply stream their favorite music with full, detailed sound.

Check out an introductory video to Spark MINI here.

For pricing and further information, click here.

Line6 debuts the Catalyst combo guitar amplifiers.

With several size options suitable for any application, Line6 unveils the Catalyst line of combo guitar amps.

The new Catalyst family from Line6 comprises the Catalyst 200 2×12 combo and the Catalyst 100 and Catalyst 60 1×12 combos. These dual-channel amplifiers perform like traditional amps, while providing the increased versatility of modern amps. They offer six Original Amp Designs—ranging from pristine clean to modern high-gain—crafted using Line6’s HX sound design techniques to ensure exceptional tone and feel.

From the 200-watt Catalyst 200, capable of holding its own on nearly any stage, to the 60-watt Catalyst 60, which is perfect for practice, recording, and small venues—there’s a Catalyst for every guitarist.

Check out an introductory video to the Catalyst amps here.

For pricing and further information on the Catalyst series, click here.

Heavyocity unleashes ASPIRE: Modern Mallets.

ASPIRE: Modern Mallets is made-for-Kontakt and built on Heavyocity’s powerful ASCEND engine.

Heavyocity’s ASPIRE: Modern Mallets is a striking cinematic experience, showcasing the innately flexible range of deeply-sampled marimba and vibes sources—from the dark ambience of bowed and processed performances to the percussive movement of the traditionally struck. Combined with Heavyocity’s world-class sound design, and the inspiring ASCEND engine, the emotional textures these instruments are capable of have finally been realized.

As a “powered-by-Kontakt” instrument ASPIRE offers all playback and sound-shaping functionality through the full version of Kontakt 6 or the free Kontakt 6 Player.

For a limited time, Heavyocity is offering ASPIRE for $99 (reg. $119).

StudioRacks launches range of standardized studio desks.

Partly customizable, suitable for various applications, and shipped partially assembled, you will be up and running with one of StudioRacks’ standardized desks in no time.

The first range of studio desks from StudioRacks has launched with the focus on utility for professional musicians in their home studios or professional studio settings. StudioRacks has introduced desks that are focused on bringing professional musicians the functionality they need, so they can focus on what matters most—creating their music.

This range—and further launches to come—has been developed over years of experience and client feedback to fine-tune to the needs of musicians. Although the desks have been standardized, there is an option to customize parts of each desk to support the individual’s studio requirements. StudioRacks will be building the desks in parts before sending them to the customer, avoiding shipping the desks flat-packed. This will mean there is very little construction of the desk at the end-point.

For pricing and further information on specific models, click here.

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