If you’ve ever found yourself entranced by Robben Ford’s soulful solos and wondered how to achieve that magical tone on your Spark amp, you're in luck. We've cracked the code for you! Here are the exact settings you need to recreate the electric wizardry of Ford's solo on "Start It Up." So, grab your guitar, fire up your Spark amp, and let’s dive in.

First things first, make sure your Spark app is connected to your amp, and let's start tweaking.

1. **Amp Simulation**: Select the "British 30" amp simulation. This is your foundational sound - think of it as the canvas upon which we'll paint.

2. **Noise Gate**: Always a good idea to keep this on. No one loves that unwanted static. It's like having a troll under a bridge — no one's got time for that.

3. **Compressor**: Opt for the "Optical Comp" and dial in the following settings:

  - Compression: 4

  - Gain: 5

  This will smooth out your dynamics, giving your notes that sweet sustain.

4. **Drive**: Use the "Tube Drive" to add that classic grit and warmth:

  - Drive: 6

  - Tone: 7

  - Level: 5

  Now, you're starting to sound like a boss.

5. **Modulation/EQ**: A touch of chorus never hurt anyone. Set a slight chorus effect with:

  - Depth: 3

  - Rate: 4

  This adds a subtle shimmer, making your notes pop just right.

6. **Delay**: The "Digital Delay" is your best friend here:

  - Level: 3

  - Feedback: 2

  - D Time: 450ms

  - Tone: 5

  It’s like adding a dash of salt in a recipe – it brings out the best in everything.

7. **Reverb**: Finally, set the "Hall Medium" to give your tone that spacious, lush feel:

  - Level: 5

  - Damping: 5

  - Low cut: 100Hz

  - High cut: 8kHz

  - Time: 2.5s

  - Dwell: 4

  Now, doesn’t that sound cavernous and majestic?

### Saving Your Tone in the Spark Amp App

1. Open the Spark app and connect to your amp.

2. Double-tap the amp icon and select the "British 30" amp.

3. Double-tap the compressor pedal and select "Optical Comp" with the provided settings.

4. Double-tap the drive pedal and select "Tube Drive" with the given settings.

5. Double-tap the modulation pedal and select a slight chorus effect.

6. Double-tap the delay pedal and select the "Digital Delay."

7. Double-tap the reverb pedal and select the "Hall Medium."

Make sure you save this tone with an appropriate name like "Robben Ford - Start It Up Solo," so it’s always at your fingertips.

Before you know it, you’ll be channeling your inner Robben Ford, with a tone so close to his, your guitar might just start demanding royalties. And if you're curious, here's a [link to the song on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ) for reference.

Happy jamming, and may your solos be as soul-stirring as Robben’s!