The Blackstar ID:X 50 Digital Combo Amp is Blackstar’s latest high-power digital combo, building on the acclaimed original ID Series amplifiers and designed to deliver exceptional sound and versatility in a compact format. The ID:X 50 is packed with six amp voices, flexible valve response, and over 35 premium effects. Designed for both home practice and performance, the IDX 50 comes with power attenuation from 1w to 10w, and the full 50w. Blackstar’s CabRig speaker simulation allows the amp’s sound to be outputted to a sound desk or headphones, while maintaining a natural sound. The Blackstar ID:X 50 is now available from Merchant City Music, online and in our Glasgow store.

Featuring a built-in screen, this model offer intuitive navigation, real time feedback and deep editing of effects. Once an effect is selected, you can access up to 4 individual parameters on the screen to fine-tune the settings of each virtual stompbox. With advanced digital processing, the IDX series provides a broad range of tones to suit guitarists of all levels. Players can easily save and recall custom patches, allowing for quick access to their favourite settings.

Combining sleek design with powerful performance, the IDX50 is the ultimate all-in-one amplifier, delivering incredible sound, outstanding effects and incredible ease of use - no app required. The built-in display screen lets you access all features and controls directly, making it simple to get the most out of your tone.

Blackstar ID:X 50 Digital Combo Amp Features:

• High-Power Performance: 50W digital combo amp with selectable power modes (1W/10W/50W).
• Voicing Options: Six amp voices, instantly recognisable to those familiar with the Blackstar ecosystem, ranging from crystal clear cleans and subtle edge-of-breakup tones to rich crunch and Blackstar’s signature high gain sound.
• Intuitive Controls: 4-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble, ISF), Gain, Volume and Voice controls for a familiar, yet flexible, panel.
• Effects Flexibility: With over 35 Pre FX, Modulations, Delays, and Reverbs built in, each with relevant control parameters and all selectable, and editable, directly from the amp plus an effects loop to connect external stompboxes.
• Dynamic Display: A digital display screen provides patch names, effect selection, individual effects parameters, intuitive recall control as well as other additional information.
• Flexible Valve Responses: Choose between EL84, EL34, and 6L6 response settings to emulate classic valve amp feel and tone.
• Direct Connectivity: CabRig via USB-C or 1⁄4” jack, and a 3.5mm line in for audio playback.
• Footswitch Compatibility: An addition of the FS-12 will allow for full flexibility of this amplifier. FS-18 and other 2-button latching footswitches are also compatible.