The Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 3 is a versatile 100-watt guitar amp head designed for gigging musicians. It features three channels with two selectable voices each, covering a wide range of tones from clean to saturated distortion. The amp includes extensive sound shaping options such as a 3-band EQ, Presence control, and Blackstar's ISF control for tonal versatility. It offers footswitchable Boost and Reverb, a high-quality effects loop, MIDI control, and 9-volt pedal power outputs. The Amped 3 also incorporates Blackstar's Cab Rig DSP speaker simulation for authentic cabinet tones, which can be fine-tuned using the Architect software. It provides flexible connectivity options including USB-C for direct recording and multiple speaker outputs for different cabinet configurations. Additionally, the Amped 3 features power amp controls for adjusting the amp's feel and response, making it suitable for various performance settings from home practice to large-scale gigs.
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Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, ISF, and Master knobs give you ample sound-shaping options
3 channels (Clean, Crunch, and Overdrive) range from high-headroom clean to uber-saturated distortion
3-way Response switch tailors the feel of the power amp with EL84, EL34, and 6L6 characteristics
3-way Power switch selects between 100 watts, 20 watts, and 1 watt
Footswitchable Boost can be positioned before or after the preamp
Reverb with 2-way Dark/Light character switch
Cab Rig speaker simulation re-creates a speaker, cabinet, mic, and room with no latency or phase mismatches
Architect software allows you to deep dive into Cab Rig’s features
Balanced mono XLR output, stereo TRS headphones output, and built-in 4-in/2-out USB-C audio interface
3-way Cab Rig selector switch and Level knob offer even more flexibility
2 x 9-volt DC outputs allow powering external pedals up to a combined 500mA
8- and 16-ohm speaker cabinet outputs
Effects loop for integrating your pedalboard and rackmount gear
MIDI I/O for sending and receiving MIDI CC messages
Settings can be stored as an easily recallable patch
Type: Solid State
Number of Channels: 3
Total Power: 100W
Reverb: Yes
Effects: Boost
EQ: 3-band EQ
Amp Modeling: Yes
Number of Models: 3 x Valve Response, ISF Control, 3 x Cab Rig Presets
Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (out), 1 x XLR (cab sim out), 2 x 1/4" (8 ohm, 16 ohm)
Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS (line out/headphone)
Effects Loop: 2 x 1/4" TS (+4dB, -10dB)
MIDI I/O: 2 x 1/8" (in, thru)
USB: 1 x Type-C (4-channel recording)
Computer Connectivity: USB
Software: Architect, CabRig
Features: USB Audio Interface
Construction Material: Aluminum Housing
Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable, 2 x 9V 500mA Power Outputs