Features
In the five years since its launch, Blackstar has led the way in the innovation of guitar
amplification. The ID:Series represents the culmination of more than seven years’
technical Research and Development. These amps have an intuitive control set like
a traditional amp, but have the versatility of programmability. The unique controls
allow you, the guitarist, to custom design your own sound, store it and then have
the confidence that the amp will perform in a live environment.
Blackstar’s patent-applied-for True Valve Power offers six distinctly different power
valve responses – EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66, 6L6, KT88. When engaged it delivers the
response, dynamics, sag and break up characteristics of a valve amp and uniquely
delivers the same acoustic power output as an equivalent valve power amp. This
means these amps deliver live without compromise – True Valve Power means
LOUD as valve
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The Voice control has six different settings – Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch,
Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2. When used together with Blackstar’s patented ISF
control you can get the exact tone you’re thinking of.
The effects section delivers studio quality modulation, delay and reverb effects
simultaneously that you can store with your sound.
Deep editing and storing of patches is simple using the Blackstar INSIDER software.
Patches can be shared, uploaded and downloaded via the online community. The
USB connector also allows you to record from your amp directly to your computer.
An emulated output and MP3/line input complete the package.
By using the unique Voice control, the patented ISF and patent-applied-for True
Valve Power, ID amplifiers allow unparalleled flexibility and ease of use, enabling you
to, in effect, design the sound in your head and deliver it live as LOUD as valve
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Individuality is power!
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Blackstar ID:Series amplifier. Like all our products, this
amp is the result of countless hours of painstaking Research and Development by
our world-class design team. Based in Northampton (UK), the Blackstar team are
all experienced musicians themselves and the sole aim of the development process
is to provide guitarists with products which are the ultimate tools for self-expression.
All Blackstar products are subjected to extensive laboratory and road testing to
ensure that they are truly uncompromising in terms of reliability, quality and above
all TONE.
The ID:Series represents a truly ground-breaking achievement, combining unique
innovations, an intuitive, traditional control set and the versatility of programmability.
Please read through this handbook carefully to ensure you get the maximum benefit
from your new Blackstar product.
If you like what you hear and want to find out more about the Blackstar range of
products please visit our website at www.blackstaramps.com.
Thanks!
The Blackstar Team
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