Blackstar ID260TVP Guitar Combo Amplifier (2x60 Watts, 2x12")

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Experience the future of amplifiers with the Blackstar ID260TVP, which includes a MIDI Input, USB connectivity, and six voice channels.

The Blackstar ID260TVP is a 2 x 60-watt stereo, programmable amp. With 2 x 12" speakers, this combo has a broad immersive sound and really packs a punch live.

The ID Series represents the culmination of more than seven years technical research and development by the same team that designed Series One, Artisan and HT Venue. The unique controls allow you to custom design your own sound, store it and then have the confidence that the amp will perform in a live environment.

By using the unique Voice control, patented ISF and patent-applied-for True Valve Power, these 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. Individuality is power!

True Valve Power

A patent-applied for feature that offers six distinctly different power valve responses - EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66, 6L6, KT88.

Six Voice Channels

The Voice control has six different channels - Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2.

Three Band EQ

The patented ISF control works with the EQ controls to give you access to infinite sound possibilities.

Built-In Effects Section

The effects section delivers studio quality modulation, delay and reverb effects simultaneously that you can store with your sound.

- 60W + 60W 2x12" stereo programmable head
- True Valve Power - LOUD as Valve
- Voice - select from six classic channels
- Manual Mode
- Three band EQ with patented ISF
- 128 user storable patches
- Multi effects - 4 x modulations, 4 x delays, 4 x reverbs
- Resonance
- Presence
- Master Volume
- USB connectivity - easily edit and record
- GUI software for deep editing, practice and sharing
- MIDI Input
- MP3/Line Input
- Speaker Emulated Output
- Built-in tuner
- Revolutionary tone
- Multi-function footswitch (supplied separately)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-8737
Email: enquiries@blackstaramps.com
Web: https://blackstaramps.com/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (10 ratings)
Submitted November 15, 2016 by Chuck Wallace in LA Porte, TX

"Extreme versatility and ease of use!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I bought this amp a few months back and waited to review it so that I could be as informative as possible. First thing is that the patches are place in banks of four when you use the footswitch (optional) that to me should have been included. If you use a midi footswitch and I have one (Rocktron Midi Mate) you may assign any way you choose. There are several ways to get the most out of this amplifier. Remember what I said about patches? The first 12 patches are available to you without the footswitch! You can select them from the front panel, keeping in mind there are three banks with four patches per bank. once you select a bank you can then move left to right to get the patches. They are laid out logically, 1st patch on each bank allows for a clean sound, 2nd patch more crunch, 3rd patch more gain and so one until you get to the 4th that will allow you the most gain and effects for lead or whatever. Now you have the rundown. The patches can be changed and instantly saved to via pushing the patch location, (you can change to any of the 12 without a foot switch) until it blinks, then press again to save. If you want more control over the other 110 patches you will need the insider software. Yes there is software that you can download to unlock the amps true potential. First off once you have the installed software and the computer connected to the amp. it will show you all the patches, which can be selected and demoed at that time. you can make adjustments to taste (saving if read more you choose), you may move patches to an order that fits your style or needs. There is also a really cool feature that allows you to download and upload patches others or you have created. Once you find what you like, they are described by the creator with comments such as hot blues, or even Metallica clean and so on. Keep in mind that creator may not be playing the same instrument and pickups as you! You may have to try different offerings for similar descriptions. be patient, you will find something you like. If you are really patient you can create something you like. I have been playing awhile so these types of offerings do not hinder or intimidate me. I just jumped in and thought everything worked as it should. The only thing I think I should point out is that you can not drag and drop patches. I believe this is done to prevent accidental overwriting. having said that, I have 5 of these amps in different sizes a 15 watt (8-10 in SPKR) the 30 watt and 60 watt single speaker combos.(both 12s) and 2 of the 260s (2x12) I have them all programmed the same! I can take anyone out and my sound is consistent! also one more feature of these amps is the speaker out emulation, it is superb, in most cases when I go out I take 2 EV 1000 watt (active) 15 inch full range speakers and run the emulation to both! This allows me to quickly and very efficiently cover the entire stage in sound! The entire band can not only hear me, but adjust how much and where. this is a game changer! I use the source amp as a monitor as it allows you to use that amp volume separately from the emulation! and having all the amps set the same allows me the choice of any config I like and still get the sound that I need. I hope this assists you,

Musical Background:
Playing live music 4 or more days a month

Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, 80s Metal Classic rock and more
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