Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 2 Pedal Amp

• Electric guitar amplifier in pedal format from the Blackstar Dept. 10 series.
• Digital modeling circuit and Class D power amplifier
• 100 watts of power, reducible to 20 watts and 1 watt
• Three selectable tube responses (EL84, EL34, 6L6)
• Three amp voicings (USA, UK, Classic)
• One channel with 3-band tone control as well as gain and master controls for adjusting the guitar sound
• Drive effect with three voicings (Boost, Drive, Fuzz) and controls for Drive, Tone and Level
• Modulation effect with three settings (Chorus/Flanger, Tremolo, Phaser) and controls for Time, Depth and Level
• Delay effect with three settings (Linear, Analogue, Shimmer) and controls for Time, Feedback and Level
• Reverb effect with three voicings (Room, Spring, Plate) and controls for Time and Level
• Tap tempo function
• Integrated tuner
• Serial FX loop with selectable return level (+4 dBu, -10 dBV)
• Balanced XLR output
• Combined headphone and line out connector
• Integrated audio interface
• Blackstar Cab Rig speaker simulation with three settings and level control for interface, headphone jack/line out and XLR output
• MIDI In and MIDI Thru connectors (requires TRS MIDI adapter)
• Separate connections for guitar cabinets with 8 Ohm and 16 Ohm impedance
• USB-C port for audio interface and connection to Blackstar Architect software for setting up Cab Rig speaker simulation
• Two 9 V DC Outputs for powering effects pedals (center negative, 500 mA total)
• Fan cooling for the power amp
• Red painted metal chassis
  

Extensively equipped guitar amplifier

With the Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 2 pedal amp, the innovative company from England sends an extensively equipped and powerful guitar amplifier in pedal format into the race. In addition to the extremely flexible amp section with three distinctive voicings, the AMPED 2 offers a full range of effects and extensive connection peripherals for easy direct pickup of the guitar signal during live performances or recording sessions. The powerful Class D power amplifier of the Blackstar AMPED 2 also ensures rehearsal room and stage-ready volumes. 

Amp Sim and Effects

Central components in the sound concept of the Blackstar AMPED 2 are an amp modeller with flexible voicing options and a multi-effects section with the most important guitar effects in solid studio quality. In conjunction with the Gain and Master controls and the 3-band EQ, the Amp Sim's US, UK and Classic voicings create the basis for characteristic clean and distorted sounds that can be further refined with the help of the three Drive effects. In addition, there are three modulations, delay and reverb effects each with its own optimally selected setting options for shaping the perfect guitar sound. Thanks to the clearly structured control panel, the AMPED 2 convinces with intuitive handling despite its extensive sound options. 

Power Amplifier with Tube Responses and Power Reduction

The powerful power amplifier of the AMPED 2 Pedal Amp naturally relies on the latest Class D technology to achieve stage-ready volumes with 100 watts of power. Three-tube responses offer the possibility to adapt the sound character of the power amp to the most popular power amps of common tube amplifiers. If desired, the power of the AMPED 2 can also be reduced to 20 watts or 1 watt, and the first-class sound can also be used at levels suitable for the living room. 

Versatile connections for every application

Last but not least, the Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 2 Pedal Amp offers a well-thought-out variety of connections, allowing the pedalboard amp to be easily integrated into elaborate stage and studio setups. In addition to the serial FX loop with a selectable return level, the guitar amplifier offers three Cab Rig outputs with the natural-sounding speaker simulation of the same name to pick up the guitar signal directly. The line out can also be used as a headphone jack for silent guitar playing, while the USB-C port connects the integrated audio interface to the DAW on PC or Mac. Practical details are the compact MIDI In and Thru connections and the two 9 V DC outputs, which supply common effect pedals with power.