XSONIC AIRSTEP Spk Edition User manual

AIRSTEP Spk Edition User Manual
Index
•Quick Start
•1. Current Channel Indicating
•2. Toggle Effects Indicating
•3. Charging
•4. Upgrade Firmware Mode
•5. USE The JIMI HENDRIX PACK Including TOGGLE THE J.H. Legendary
Wah
•6. USE AIRSTEP Spk Edition and the Spark App At The Same Time(iOS Only)
•Firmware update
•Looper Mode
•1. For Loopy HD(iOS)
•2. For Mobius Looper(Computer)
•FAQ
Quick Start
Step 1. Turn on the power switch of the Spark 40 amp.
When AIRSTEP Spk Edition controlling Spark amp, you can still use all the functions in
Spark App except preset editing. Connect to the Spark 40 Audio in the system Bluetooth
setting to use with Spark App’s function or Bluetooth audio function.
If you don’t need to edit preset before using AIRSTEP Spk Edition, click skip in the Spark
App’s Startpage and go to Step 2
If you need to edit presets before using Spark amp with AIRSTEP Spk Edition, please make
sure AIRSTEP Spk edition is power off, then click connect in the Spark App’s Startpage.
After editing, please make sure that the hardware connection with the Spark App has been
ejected or forgotten as in the picture shown below, then go to Step 2.
How to eject/forget your Spark from the iOS app;
1. Click the profile in the Spark app, enter hardware settings.(P1)
2. Click”Eject”(P2)
How to eject/forget your Spark from the Android app;
1. Click” “(P3)
2. Click”Forget this devices”(P4)
3. Do not forget the Spark 40 Audio, click”Close”(P5)

Step 2. Turn on the AIRSTEP Spk Edition, the connection indicator will blink blue.
After the connection with the Spark amp establishes, the connection indicator will
become solid blue.
Step 3. Here’s the mode list:(the factory default mode is Mode 1), AIRSTEP Spk Edition
has 3 modes in total. Select Mode 1/Mode 2/Mode 3 via holding the A/B/C footswitch
and turn on the power switch.
Name
FS A
FS B
FS C
FS D
FS E
Mode 1
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Toggle Drive
Mode 2
Toggle Drive
Toggle Mod
Toggle Delay
Channel -
Channel +
Mode 3
Toggle Drive
Toggle Mod
Toggle Delay
Toggle Reverb
Channel +
1. Current Channel Indicating
The Footswitch LED indicates the current channel via blinking in green color. FS A LED - FS
D LED corresponds to Channel 1 - Channel 4. If you want to disable this function, hold
Footswitch E and turn on the power switch.
2. Toggle Effects Indicating
The Footswitch LED will indicate the on/off status of Drive/Mod/Delay/Reverb via solid blue
color/off.
3. Charging
Use the USB charging cable in the accessory or the 9v standard pedal power.
4. Upgrade Firmware Mode

Hold FS D and turn on the power.
5. USE The JIMI HENDRIX PACK Including TOGGLE THE J.H. Legendary Wah
First, Upgrade to Spk V1.3 firmware or above.
Since Spark 40 Amp needs to obtain the purchase verification of the paid package from the
Spark App, every time Spark Amp restarts, you need to connect to the App once to activate
the Jimi Hendrix Pack. Then disconnect the tone control connection of Spark App and Spark
Amp to use AIRSTEP with Spark Amp. Please note that this step is only for Jimi Hendrix
Pack.
For J.H. Legendary Wah. Long-press the “DRIVE” button will toggle the Wah pedal.
6. USE AIRSTEP Spk Edition and the Spark App At The Same Time(iOS Only)
After the V1.3 or above firmware update of AIRSTEP Spk Edition, you can use the Spark
App to control the Amp tone when AIRSTEP is connected to the Amp. This update is only
available for the iOS Spark App, Android will be available next time.
Steps
1. Update your AIRSTEP Spk Edition to V1.3 firmware or above: Firmware Update .
2. Make sure the footswitch is connected to the Amp first (Before connecting to the
Spark App).
3. Then click the connect button of the Spark App (After the footswitch is connected).
Please note that you have to make sure the footswitch is connected to the Spark Amp first if
you want to use them simultaneously.
Limitations of this feature
The following shortcomings currently exist, they will be improved in the next update.
1. Only available on iOS Spark App, Android will be the next time.
2. The display of pedal toggle state in AIRSTEP and App will not be synchronized, The
Amp and anything else are not affected. If you want to synchronize them, press the
Func button.
Firmware Update
Download the AIRSTEP Updater.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/airstep-updater/id1577663031?l=en
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timeyaa.flutternordicdfuexample
V1.2 NEW FEATURE
1. Add support of toggle on/off the new pedals in the Positive grid Spark Amp’s 2.0.0
firmware update.
V1.1 FEATURE
1. Fix bluetooth audio interuppt issue when toggling Drive/Delay/Modulation of Spark
Amp.
Upgrade:
AIRSTEP Special Edition
1. Press and hold the footswitch D of AIRSTEP Special Edition, and turn on the power
switch. When the second footswitch LED from the left is on, it means upgrade mode
has been entered.
AIRSTEP Updater

1. Please allow the AIRSTEP Updater to use Bluetooth.
2. Choose “AIRSTEP Spk Edition” in “SELECT UPDATE MODEL”. (If you are the
guy using the higher model AIRSTEP/Lite , choose “Advanced Mode”).
For Turn_into_SparkControl(It’s not for normal upgrade, ignore this part if you want
to normal upgrade your Spk)
AIRSTEP Spk Users: Choose the “Experimental Mode for AIRSTEP Spk Edition” in
“SELECT UPDATE MODEL”.

AIRSTEP/Lite Users: Choose the “Advanced Mode for AIRSTEP/Lite” in “SELECT
UPDATE MODEL”.
3. Allow the system location permission, choose “AIRSTEP” in “SELECT UPDATE
DEVICE”.
4. Choose the firmware that needs to upgrade in “SELECT UPDATE FILE”.
5. Click “START UPDATE” to start the upgrade.
FAQ
1. The device list is empty?
Please allow the app to use location permission and Bluetooth permission.
2. Can’t find the AIRSTEP on the device list?
a. Please press and hold the D footswitch then turn on the AIRSTEP.
b. If you sew DfuXXXXX on the list, this happens when some earlier versions of
AIRSTEP enter the upgrade mode, which is normal. Please select this DfuXXXXX to
upgrade.
3. Failed to load due to network problems？
Click click to refresh the page, if it doesn’t work, restart the APP.
Looper Mode
1. For Loopy HD(iOS)
This part is only for AIRSTEP Spk Edition’s users, for AIRSTEP/Lite user, please refer to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6rqgBwkX5Q&t
Video tutorial;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uqXDRi1KIQ
Recommend OTG cable;
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DRGJLF5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Preparation:

1. Make sure you have upgrade the firmware to V1.4 or above for AIRSTEP Spk
Edition(99USD One). Firmware Upgrade Tutorial
2. Download Loopy HD(iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/loopy-hd-
looper/id467923185
3. Also, you need Spark Amp’s USB cable, and a Lightning(Or Type C) to USB adaptor
for your iOS device. If the sound is recorded from the iPad mic after everything
connect and set, that means the Lightning to USB cable you purchased does not
support your iOS device, or it is a broken one.
Step 1.
Press and hold the B + C footswitch and turn on the power to enter the Looper Mode of
AIRSTEP Spk Edition. Turn on the Spark 40 Amp. After successful connection, the
connection indicator will be solid blue.
Step 2.
Connect your iOS device with Spark Amp via the adaptor and USB cable.
Step 3.
Pair your AIRSTEP Spk Edition and iOS device via Bluetooth. There’s only one Bluetooth
connection allowed by AIRSTEP Spk Edition, so that you can only connect one smart device
to AIRSTEP Spk Edition. Also, AIRSTEP Spk Edition CANNOT be edited by AIRSTEP
App.
LED Indication: Solid green color indications the connection to the iOS device, solid blue
color indicates the established Bluetooth connection to the Spark 40 Amp. If there is blinking
blue only, it means that AIRSTEP Spk Edition doesn’t connect to anything. If there is solid
green with blinking blue, it means AIRSTEP Spk Edition only connects to your iOS Device.
If it is solid blue + green together(blue-green), congratulations! This is the correct connection,
and you can move on to the next.
Step 4.
Open Loopy HD App- Enter the Setting- Control Inputs- Bluetooth Key Bindings to assign
keynotes(sending from AIRSTEP Spk Edition) in Loopy HD app’s Bluetooth key bindings.
Refer to the sheet to know about the functions and assign them on Loopy HD. When it
shows”Waiting for events”，press the correspond footswitch to assign the key value. For
Footswitch D and E, you need to long press to assign.
The Looper Mode Function sheet
A
B
C
D
E
Function
Rec&Dub
Play&Pause
Clear
Amp CH -
/Track
AMP CH
+/Track +
Function
Description
Start
Recording
selected
track,or toggle
overdub for the
Play/Pause the
session, when
the session is
paused, it will
back to start
Clear the
selected
track. You
need to
short-press
Short press to
move to
previous
channel of
Spark Amp,
Short press to
move to next
channel of
Spark Amp,
long press to

A
B
C
D
E
selected
recorded track
twice to
clear
long press to
move to
previous track
on Loopy HD
move to next
track on
Loopy HD
The
Parameter
need to
assign on
Loopy HD
Choose Toggle
record in Track
Actions and
choose the
track as
selected track
Choose Toggle
session pause
and restart
Choose
Clear track
in Track
Actions and
choose the
track as
selected
track
Choose Select
previous track
in Track
Actions, long
press to assign
that
Choose Select
next track in
Track Actions,
long press to
assign that
After the assignment, enjoy!
Video tutorial about the Bluetooth binding of Loopy HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-3RIIlfGDM
Also you can assign your own custom function such as tap tempo in Bluetooth Key Bindings.
Compatible Device
Any device with the following operating systems is compatible:
•iOS 9.2 or higher
Note: In Looper Mode, you cannot use the “AIRSTEP Spk Edition and Spark App Connect
Simultaneously” function.
2. For Mobius Looper(Computer)

Preparation:
1. Make sure you have upgrade the firmware to V1.4 or above for AIRSTEP Spk
Edition(99USD One). If you are using AIRSTEP/Lite, please update to V1.9.2 or
above. Firmware Upgrade Tutorial
2. Download and Install the ASIO Driver for Spark 40 Amp if you are using Windows
PC: https://help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039598451-Installing-
Windows-Driver-for-Spark-Video-Tutorial-
3. Download and Install the Mobius Looper software:
https://www.circularlabs.com/download2/download.html
Step 1.
For AIRSTEP Spk Edition( The 99USD One): Press and hold the B + C footswitch and turn
on the power switch to enter the Looper Mode of AIRSTEP Spk Edition.
For AIRSTEP/Lite: Update to the newest AIRSTEP App, then load and save the “Spark
Looper” preset.
Looper Mode Function:
Footswitch
FS A
FS B
FS C
FS D
FS E
Function
Record
Overdub
Undo/Clear
CH-/Track
CH+/Track+
Long press to trigger if there is a second function.
Step 2.
Bluetooth pair AIRSTEP Series in your computer’s Bluetooth setting. If your computer does
not have the Bluetooth module, please purchase a Bluetooth USB adaptor that supports
Bluetooth 4.0 or above. Check the LED indication to make sure it is well set.
For AIRSTEP Spk Edition(The 99 USD one): Solid green color indications to the computer,
solid blue color indicates the Bluetooth tone control connection to the Spark 40 Amp. If there
is blinking blue only, it means that AIRSTEP Spk Edition doesn’t connect to anything. If
there is solid green with blinking blue, it means AIRSTEP Spk Edition only connects to the
computer. If it is solid blue + green together(blue-green), congratulations! This is the correct
connection, and you can move on to the next.
For AIRSTEP/Lite: After the successful Bluetooth connection to Spark 40 Amp, the
connection indicator will indicate green. (At the same time, the connection indicator also
shows the number of computer or smart devices connected, so the status of the indicator may
be green/green with blue blinking/blue-green, depending on how many smart devices are
connected to AIRSTEP).
After successfully setting the Bluetooth connection, turn on and connect your Spark 40 Amp
to your computer with a USB cable to enable the audio path.
Step 3.
Enter Mobius Looper Software, and enter “Configuration”- ”Audio Devices”.

1. For ASIO Device, select”ASIO: Positive Grid USB Audio Device”
2. For Sample Rate, select”48000”
3. For Suggested Latency Milliseconds, the default value should be “1”, but if you find
the sound cracking or popping while using the looper, please adjust it to a higher value
to “2” or “3”. Lower number means lower audio latency, so that we don’t recommend
the number above “3”.
You only need to adjust these three parameters in the Mobius Looper Software.
Video Tutorial about the setting of Mobius Looper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab0nLCKWs8E
Step 4.
Enter the panel of Positive Grid USB Audio Device, make sure that the buffer size correctly
corresponds to the number you select in the previous step.
“1” = 64 Samples
“2” = 128 Samples