Blackstar has pulled back the curtain on its new ID:Core V3 guitar amp.
Available in 10, 20, and 40-watt incarnations, the ID:Core V3 features half a dozen amp voices – OD1, OD2, Crunch, Super Crunch, Clean Warm, and Clean Bright – and re-voiced and enhanced effects that include modulations, a chorus and tremolo, and a variety of delays, plus a collection of room, hall, spring, and plate reverbs.
Controls come in the form of volume, gain, and EQ knobs, while the reverb button also doubles as a tuner when it's held down.
Blackstar's patented ISF control is included, as well as its Architect editing and patch management software, which gives users access to Cab Rig Lite, a cab simulator that lets users adjust cab type, room environment, and mic choice.
A recessed handle and PB-1 Power Bank give the amp high scores in the portability department, while its four-channel USB audio allows for easy transformation into an audio interface.
The amp also features an iPhone/Android-compatible cable, for easier live streaming.
The Blackstar ID:Core V3 amplifier will be available for $129 – for the 10-watt combo – or $179, for the 20- and 40-watt versions.
For more info on the amp, stop by blackstaramps.com.
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