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Blackstar Amplification Announces the ID: Series of Programmable Guitar Amplifiers

Each amp in the Series (60W combo; 2x60W combo; 60W head; 100W head) has a control set like a traditional amp, coupled with versatile programmability and USB connectivity.


Frankfurt, Germany (March 21, 2012) -- Blackstar Amplification announces the first models in their ID: Series of programmable guitar amplifiers. Each amp in the Series (60W combo; 2x60W combo; 60W head; 100W head) has a control set like a traditional amp, coupled with versatile programmability and USB connectivity. In addition, new proprietary True Valve Power (TVP) technology ensures that the amps will deliver in a live environment at the same performance level as a tube amp.

Blackstar's True Valve Power mode reproduces six distinct power tube responses - EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66, 6L6, KT88. When engaged, it delivers the response, dynamics, sag and break up characteristics of a tube amp and uniquely delivers the same power output as an equivalent tube power amp. This means that for the first time ever in an affordable programmable series, guitarists will have an amp that can deliver live, with the same loudness and feel as a tube amp.

The Voice control offers a selection of six channels - Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, OD2. When used together with Blackstar's ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) control and the True Valve Power mode, these amplifiers allow unparalleled flexibility in enabling players to design 'the sound in your head.'

The effects section delivers studio quality modulation, delay and reverb effects that can be used simultaneously and stored with user sounds.

Deep editing and storing of up to 128 patches can be easily done using the supplied Blackstar GUI software and USB connector. Patches can then be shared and uploaded/downloaded via the online community. The USB connector also allows for direct recording to a computer, or re-amping guitar tracks. A speaker emulated output, MP3/line input and MIDI footswitching complete the package.

The ID: Series of programmable guitar amplifiers includes the following models, with summer 2012 availability, and pricing to be announced shortly:
ID:60TVP - 60W programmable combo
ID:260TVP - stereo 2 x 60W programmable combo with 2x12" speakers
ID:60TVP-H - 60W programmable head
ID:100TVP - 100W programmable head
ID:412A - 4 x 12 angled cabinet
ID:412B - 4 x 12 straight cabinet

For more information:
blackstaramps.com


     

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Mike Jelinek
on 10/04/2012 		I have played music for a living for 30 years. I think George Lynch is a God.. But if any of you tube freaks think that these world class players, pull a amp "you name the brand" .. Those amps are built and modified to that player. I have used a Line 6 Flextone 2 HD for 10 years. Are amps are covered by backdrops. Guitars players at every gig ask me what the hell I am using.. When I show them they freak! So try it one time u might just like it... You would be suprised to know Mustaine has used line 6 for years.......
nagha
on 08/30/2012 		I can't wait to try this out. I'm never going to be a virtuoso and I won't ever be on the big stages (EVER!) and my dream is to not embarrass or soil myself at some local bar so an amp that sounds good and is easy to maintain that sounds like a British amp should is perfect for me.
Guytron
on 03/26/2012 		Ok, I did listen to a very good demo of the half stack. The one with the guy playing the EB Axis with a "sock" on his head.
... and suprise-suprise it sounds like all the other solid state amps. Stiff and low on dynamics/ sensitivity.
Funny how they have to soak every sound they demo with one effect or another. The tremolo demo was especially awfull.
Bottom line I'd be supised if anyone with a name starts using (and stays with) these amps.
Yeah, if you are looking for an inexpensive amp that has lots knobs to turn and tone options then these may be your ticket.
But if you are not willing to cut corners to save some $$$ or you would simply rather have one or two good sounds instead of 50 second rate tones then these amps are a pass...
Jon M.
on 03/26/2012 		Before All the Tube Cork Sniffers arrive here and blast Blackstar for this, I want to say go turn off your PC and step away before typing a anal comment about how solid state sucks. If you haven't heard the demo video, then you cant say anything, even then if I showed you the sound track for it and never told you it was solid state, then you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Most of you guys can't, its a fact. Today's modeling technology is also advanced that its almost impossible to tell if its a tube or a capacitor. I think Blackstar is living right up to their motto, because Now, instead of pre-set amp models in the DSP, it allows you to create any sort of amp sound you want, by setting the tube type, the voice and then B, T, M and with their ISF control, anything's possible. So for guys like me who only are truly focused on the sound the amp makes int he studio, bedroom, live or on the album, The ID series definitely allows us to make the sound in my head. So for those who don't a damn if it has tubes or not, I think this will be a great amp to have.



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