Spark Compressor Cheat Sheet

Free Cheat Sheet

Spark App Compressor Pedals

Use this cheat sheet alongside the video guide to fast-track your setup process. While the video lets you hear the difference between the 'Red Comp' squash and the 'LA Comp' polish, this PDF is your desk reference for the practice room. It breaks down every compressor model available in the Spark app, pairing them with their ideal genres and specific use cases.

Stop guessing which virtual pedal works best for funk rhythm versus soaring leads. Whether you need the transparent leveling of the Bass Comp or the infinite hold of the Sustain Comp, keep this guide handy to instantly dial in the right dynamic foundation for your tone.

Watch my full Video Guide

Most players skip right over the compressor to get to the distortion, but that’s a rookie mistake. The compressor is the manager of your tone, adding the punch, sustain, and polish that separates pro recordings from messy bedroom jams. It’s the sonic vegetable you need to eat before you get to the fun dessert.

In this video, I break down the five distinct compressor personalities inside the Spark app, from the funky squash of the Red Comp to the transparent magic of the Bass Comp. Watch this to find out which specific model fits your playing style and learn how to finally stop building your tone mansion in a swamp.