Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 1 Pedal
Dept. 10 has once again implemented their renowned sound design expertise to deliver 100 watts of bona fide Blackstar sonics that will fit snugly on your pedalboard. As Blackstar’s R&D division, Dept. 10 made the AMPED1 to deliver five distinctive valve responses, alongside a transparent, linear power amp setting, adding the pedal’s exceptional versatility. Variable power reduction options, universal voltage, and a diverse suite of I/O choices ensure straightforward and accommodating integration into any live, studio, or recording setups. Blackstar’s CabRig system allow for deep customisation of simulated cab and microphone combinations, using state-of-the-art processing to overcome the “snapshot” limitations of most IR configurations. Three user-preset slots make for easy access, and their free Architect software will let you dive even deeper to fine-tune your tones. Foot-switchable reverb, 3-band EQ, and preset toggling ensure unfettered access to your sound, delivering high-headroom tone with unmatched optimisation tools that have guitar players everywhere, thoroughly impressed.
Features:
- 100 watts of true Blackstar amplifier sonics in a lightweight, ergonomically designed pedal
- Engineered by Dept. 10 – Blackstar’s R&D division – implementing cutting-edge research
- Power reduction modes can freely toggle between 100-, 20-, and 1-watt modes without compromising output quality
- Patented TVP technology delivers reliable valved responses for a robust suite of sound design choices
- Variable preamp voicing modes include USA, UK, and Flat, for standalone use to external sound modeling
- 3-band EQ and foot-switchable reverb are easily accessed with ergonomic formfactor
- CabRig DSP uses state-of-the-art technology for over 250 mic/cab combinations to overcome the limits of IR snapshots
- Free Architect software ensures deep control and customization options for cab simulations, with 3 slots for user presets available on the pedal
- CabRig outputs include dedicated line out and D.I. XLR
- Dedicated outputs let you choose between 8- and 16-ohm speaker configurations
- Universal voltage design promises worry-free use worldwide
- TRS MIDI input enables customizable control schemes for external use of pedal functions
- USB-C port means low-latency 4-channel audio for streamlined recording and studio use
- FX can be run in series or parallel (via Architect)