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6. Outputs
Use the two 9V DC outputs to power your external pedals up to a maximum
combined current of 500mA.
WARNING:
Do not exceed a combined total current of 500mA from the
two outputs.
7. USB – CabRig Audio Output
Use the supplied USB-C cable to connect your AMPED 1 to your computer. This
is for USB digital audio output for recording directly into your computer and for
connecting to Blackstar’s Architect editing software.
Standard audio drivers are used to connect the amplifier to a PC, Mac or other
applicable recording device. No specific drivers are required. For a guide on low
latency USB recording visit: www.blackstaramps.com/usbrecording
NOTE:
Always connect the amplifier via a main USB port, avoid using USB Hubs
where possible.
CabRig is a next-generation advanced speaker simulator that reproduces the
sound and feel of mic’d up guitar speaker cabs in incredible detail. The sound
is dependent on the CabRig switch setting (see ‘Side Panel’ section for more
information) and the more in-depth settings within the CabRig section of Blackstar’s
Architect software.
Your Dept. 10 AMPED pedal is capable of multiple simultaneous inputs and outputs
via USB. The amplifier will appear as an audio capture device within recording
software. The audio output via USB from your amplifier directly to your computer is
carried across four independent, simultaneous channels:
Channel 1: CabRig, left channel – The fully processed guitar sound, with power
amp and speaker cabinet emulation. This will include the left channel of the
CabRig Room. This signal is taken after the Master volume control.
Channel 2: CabRig, right channel – The fully processed guitar sound, with power
amp and speaker cabinet emulation. This will include the right channel of the
CabRig Room. This signal is taken after the Master volume control.
Channel 3: Preamp output – The sound of the preamp voices and EQ stages,
taken before the reverb and without any speaker or cabinet emulation. Ideal for
use with your own effects and power amp/cabinet emulation plugins within your
recording software/DAW. This signal is not affected by the Master volume control
or any controls within CabRig, it can be attenuated by up to 20dB using the
CabRig Outputs ‘Level’ control on the side panel.
Channel 4: Unprocessed dry guitar signal – This is the direct signal from your
guitar as received by the input stage of the amp. This signal is ideal for reamping.
This signal is not affected by any of the amplifier’s controls.
These audio streams can be recorded simultaneously within your chosen recording
software/DAW. Control the output levels of Channels 1 and 2 using CabRig within
Blackstar’s Architect software.
TIP:
To record a stereo Room sound, pan the stereo CabRig left channel 100% left
in the mix and pan the right channel 100% right.
Your AMPED pedal can also receive audio input from your computer:
Channel 1: Line input, left channel – Used for audio monitoring or backing track
playback via the XLR and Line Out CabRig outputs.
Channel 2: Line input, right channel – Used for audio monitoring or backing track
playback via the Balanced XLR and Line Out CabRig outputs.
8. MIDI In
To receive MIDI messages, connect your MIDI device here using the supplied TRS
MIDI to 5 pin MIDI adaptor. Always use a good quality MIDI lead. The default for
receiving MIDI messages via the MIDI In is channel 1. The MIDI channel can be
changed using Blackstar’s Architect software.
Please refer to the MIDI table at the end of this manual for more details.
Side Panel
1. Balanced – Mono XLR CabRig Output
Use a 3 pin XLR cable to connect this output to an audio interface, stage box or
mixing desk. This provides a low noise, low impedance, high quality connection
for recording or live use.
The signal from this output is the fully processed guitar sound, with power amp
and CabRig speaker cabinet emulation.
This signal can also be attenuated by up to 20dB using the CabRig Outputs ‘Level’
control. The stereo Line input signal via USB will also be affected by the Level
control.
NOTE:
This signal is taken after the Master volume control.
2. Line Out – Stereo CabRig Output
This ¼” TRS jack socket provides a stereo connection to a recording device,
mixing desk or headphones. Always use a good quality TRS (stereo) type lead or
TRS to 2 x TS (mono) lead (see diagram below).
The signal from this output is the fully processed guitar sound, with power amp
and CabRig speaker cabinet emulation. The sound is dependent on the CabRig
switch (3) setting and the more in-depth settings within the CabRig section of
Blackstar’s Architect software.
The CabRig signal level can also be attenuated by up to 20dB using the Level
control (4). The stereo Line input signal via USB will also be affected by the Level
control.
NOTE:
This signal is taken after the Master volume control.
