Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 100-Watt Guitar Amplifier Pedal is a 100 watt guitar amplifier in a compact pedal, engineered by Dept. 10, Blackstar’s R&D division. It switches between 100, 20 and 1 watt modes, drives 8 or 16 Ohm cabinets, and has CabRig speaker simulation with XLR and USB outputs.

Specifications

• SKU: AMPED-1
• Model: AMPED 1
• Power: 100 watts
• Power reduction modes: 100-, 20- and 1-watt modes
• Power amp: High headroom design using current feedback; full output into 8 or 16 Ohms
• Response: Patented TVP technology and Response control for authentic power valve responses
• Preamp voicing: USA, UK and Flat, for standalone use to external sound modeling
• EQ: 3-band
• Reverb: Foot-switchable, with Freeze effect when the Reverb footswitch is held; type, time and tone customisable in Architect
• Preset: Footswitchable preset; disengaging returns to the physical control settings, giving two channels
• Speaker simulation: CabRig DSP with over 250 mic/cab combinations
• User presets: 3 slots for user presets on the pedal
• Outputs: CabRig line out and D.I. XLR (XLR or stereo jack); dedicated 8- and 16-ohm speaker outputs
• MIDI: TRS MIDI input
• USB: USB-C, low-latency 4-channel audio for recording
• FX routing: Series or parallel (via Architect)
• Software: Blackstar Architect for deep control and customization
• Voltage: Universal voltage, 100V to 240V ~ 50/60Hz
• Engineered by: Dept. 10, Blackstar R&D division

Common questions

How many watts is the Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1?

The Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 is a 100 watt amp pedal with 100, 20 and 1 watt modes.

What speaker cabinets can the Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 drive?

The Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 has dedicated outputs for 8 or 16 Ohm speaker cabinets.

Can I record with the Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1?

Yes. The Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 has a USB-C port with 4-channel audio, plus CabRig line and D.I. XLR outputs.

Can I use the Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 in other countries?

Yes. The Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 is universal voltage, from 100V to 240V ~ 50/60Hz.

What preamp voicings does the Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 have?

The Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 has USA, UK and Flat preamp voicings and a 3-band EQ.

Does the Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 have MIDI?

Yes. The Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 has a TRS MIDI input for external control of pedal functions.

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