Blackstar ID Core Digital Guitar Amplifier Head (40 Watts)

ID:Core represents the culmination years of 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.

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 Super Wide Stereo 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 and the patented ISF, ID:Core Series amplifiers allow unparalleled flexibility and ease of use, enabling you to design the sound in your head and deliver it at home, in the studio or in rehearsal.

6 Classic Blackstar Voices

The unique Voice control has six different channels - 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.

Super Wide Stereo

Blackstar's unique Super Wide Stereo technology gives you… read more an immersive sound experience that will have you playing along to your MP3 backing tracks for hours.

12 Stereo Effects

12 vintage style studio quality effects - 3x modulation, 3x delay and 3x reverb effects, specially voiced for electric guitar and delivered in massive SUPER WIDE STEREO.

ISF Control

The ISF control works in conjunction with the Tone control. It allows you to choose the exact tone signature you prefer. Fully CCW is a more American characteristic with a tight bottom end and more aggressive middle, and fully CW is a British characteristic which is more 'woody' and less aggressive.

Speaker Emulated Output

The Blackstar emulated output design is a new benchmark for pro direct recording. This no-compromise design makes it easy to get your tone to disk and tape. You can also use it to run a line out to a PA.

INSIDER Software

Plug the amp in to a mac or PC with the USB connection. This will give enable you to edit patches, record and re-amp audio and much more via the GUI.

Dual Speaker Outputs

The ID:Core Stereo 40H features dual speaker outputs to connect to two cabinets at the same time giving a Super Wide Stereo effect.

Features:

- 40W Super Wide Stereo (2x20W into 8 ohms per side)
- 6 Blackstar voices, from Clean Warm to OD 2
- 12 Super Wide Stereo Effects
- USB Audio for pro recording capability
- MP3/Line In; Emulated Line Out; Stereo Speaker Outputs read less