Overview:
The BLACKSTAR ID:15 boasts many of the same unique features and functionality as the larger ID models but in a compact combo format making it perfect for home recording and practising.
- The ID:Series represents the culmination of more than seven years technical research and development by the same team that designed Series One, Artisan and HT Venue. The unique controls allow you to custom design your own sound, store it and then have the confidence that the amp will perform in a live environment.
- By using the unique Voice control, patented ISF and patent-applied-for True Valve Power, these amplifiers allow unparalleled flexibility and ease of use, enabling you to in effect, design the sound in your head and deliver it live.
- LOUD as valve™. Individuality is power!
True Valve Power - LOUD as valve™
Blackstar's patent-applied-for True Valve Power offers six distinctly different power valve responses - EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66, 6L6, KT88.
- EL84 - 'Bell like full bodied Class A with lots of compression'
- 6V6 - 'Crisp Class A with high compression and tight mids'
- EL34 - 'Classic British Class A/B crunch with full bodied soft break up'
- KT66 - 'Rich and warm vintage British hot biased Class A/B'
- 6L6 - 'Tight dynamic Class A/B with extended highs and lows'
- KT88 - 'Tight, bold and dynamic Class A/B with strong low end'
When engaged it delivers the response, dynamics, sag and break-up characteristics of a valve amp and uniquely delivers the same acoustic power output as an equivalent valve power amp. This means that for the first time ever, in an affordable series of amplifiers, these products deliver live without compromise - True Valve Power means LOUD as valve™.
EQ with patented ISF -Bass, Treble and ISF controls
- The patented ISF control works with the Bass and Treble controls to give you access to infinite new sound possibilities from the USA to the UK and everywhere in-between. This fully interactive control allows you to infinitely adjust the response of the tone control network between any of the traditional voicings. In this way you can design your own sound and truly find the sound in your head.
Voice - 6 Different Voices
- The unique Voice control has six different channels - Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2. When used together with Blackstar's patented ISF control you can get the exact tone you're thinking of.
GUI Software For Deep Editing
- GUI (Graphical User Interface) for deep editing and storing of patches is simple using the supplied Blackstar GUI software. Patches can be shared, uploaded and downloaded via our online community. The USB connector also allows you to record your amp directly to your computer or to re-amp guitar tracks. The audio section allows you to play along to your MP3s, plus you can loop and time stretch sections for phrase training.
Multi effects - Modulation, Reverb and Delay
- The effects section delivers studio quality modulation, delay and reverb effects simultaneously that you can store with your sound. There are four of each effect type, all based on classic and boutique effects.
128 User Storable Sounds - Store the sounds you create
- There are 12 patches which are accessible from the front of the amp.
Manual Mode - Use the amp manually
- The ID:15TVP can be used in Manual Mode. The sound you hear will reflect the current physical position of the knobs so you can find the sound you are looking for and then store it for future use.
USB Connectivity - Connect to your PC or Mac
- Plug the amp in to a mac or PC with the USB connection. This will give enable you to edit patches, record and re-amp audio and much more via the GUI.
Speaker Emulated Output - Record to tape or disk
- The ID:15TVP has a fully specified speaker emulated output which further enhances the studio credentials and allows any guitarist to get amazing valve tone straight to tape or disk, or through headphones.
Built-in Tuner - Tune your guitar
- The built-in tuner allows you to tune your guitar through the amp. The LEDs will indicate if the note that is being played is in tune or sharp or flat.
Features:
- 15W programmable combo
- True Valve Power - LOUD as Valve™
- Voice - select from 6 classic channels
- Manual Mode
- EQ with patented ISF
- 128 user storable patches
- Multi effects - 4 x modulations, 4 x delays, 4 x reverbs
- Master Volume
- USB connectivity - easily edit and record
- GUI software for deep editing, practice and sharing
- MP3/Line Input
- Speaker Emulated Output
- Built-in tuner
- Revolutionary tone
- Multi-function footswitch (supplied separately)
- 10" Speaker
1. Input - Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.
2. Voice - The Voice control changes the preamp voicing, ranging from ultra clean to extremely overdriven.
- Clean Warm – Very clean, dynamic
- Clean Bright – ‘Boutique’, will break up when pushed hard
- Crunch – Classic medium gain overdrive
- Super Crunch – More gain and punch than Crunch
- OD 1 – Hot-rodded Master Volume overdrive
- OD 2 – Mid boosted hot-rod overdrive
- This setting is saved when you store a patch.
3. Gain - The Gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion. Low settings (counter clockwise) will deliver a clean sound on the edge of break-up. As the Gain control is turned clockwise the sound will become more overdriven, moving through beautiful crunch tones until, at its maximum position, a full distorted tone is achieved. This setting is saved when you store a patch.
4. Volume - This controls the preamp volume. Turning it clockwise increases the volume. High levels of volume will introduce the effect of valve power amp distortion and compression, depending on the TVP (8) setting you have selected. This setting is saved when you store a patch.
5. Bass - The bass control adjusts the amount of low-end frequencies in your tone. This amp has an advanced tone shaping circuit which allows the tone to be tight and cutting (counter clockwise) to warm and thumping (clockwise). This setting is saved when you store a patch.
6. Treble - The treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies within the sound. At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be warm and dark in character.
As the treble control is increased (clockwise) the sound will become brighter. At the maximum settings the sound will be aggressive and cutting. This setting is saved when you store a patch.
7. ISF - The patented ISF control works in conjunction with the Bass and Treble controls. It allows you to choose the exact tonal signature you prefer. Fully counter clockwise has a more American characteristic with a tight bottom-end and more aggressive middle, and fully clockwise has a British characteristic which is more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.
8. TVP (True Valve Power) Selector - Blackstar’s patent-applied-for True Valve Power offers six distinctly different power valve responses – EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66, 6L6 and KT88. When engaged it delivers the response, dynamics, sag and break-up characteristics of a valve amp and uniquely delivers the same acoustic power output as an equivalent valve power amp. This means that these amps deliver live without compromise – True Valve Power means LOUD as ValveTM.
9. TVP (True Valve Power) Switch - Pressing this switch turns TVP on and off. The internal button LED will light to show TVP is on. When the LED is off, TVP is not active and the TVP Selector will be deactivated. This setting is saved in a patch
10. MOD (Modulation) - Press this switch to turn the modulation effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing. This setting is saved when you store a patch.
11. DLY (Delay) - Press this switch to turn the delay effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing. This setting is saved when you store a patch.
12. REV (Reverb) - Press this switch to turn the reverb effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing. This setting is saved when you store a patch
13. Effect Type - This changes the effect type and edits a parameter of the currently ‘focused’ effect (modulation, delay, or reverb).
14. Effect Level - This modifies an effect parameter. For modulation and delay efefcts, turning the Level control while holding down the Tap button (15) modifies the raet/time of the effect
15. Tap - The Tap button is used to set the rate/time of the current ‘focused’ effect. The time between each press of the tap button defines the rate set.
16. Master Volume - This controls the overall volume of your amplifier. Turning it clockwise increases the volume. This is a global setting and not saved when storing a patch.
17. Power Switch - This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off, the white dot means the amplifier is on.
18. USB - Plug a USB cable in here to connect the amplifier to a Windows PC or Mac. Blackstar’s INSIDER software can be downloaded from our website and offers a host of features.
19. Manual - Press this switch to toggle between Manual Mode and the current patch. When the amplifier is in Manual Mode, the sound will reflect the current physical position of the knobs. This is applicable to the Voice, Gain, Volume, Bass, Treble, ISF and TVP knobs. The TVP on/off state will be retained from the previously active patch. Any effects that are active when switching to Manual Mode will be turned off.
20. Bank - Press the button to scroll through the first three banks of patches
21 – 24. Channels 1-4
- Channel 1 activates the first patch within the currently active bank.
- Channel 2 activates the second patch within the currently active bank.
- Channel 3 activates the third patch within the currently active bank.
- Channel 4 activates the fourth patch within the currently active bank.
25. Footswitch - Connect one of the following supported footswitches here.
26. MP3/Line In - Connect the output of your mp3 or CD player here. Adjust the player’s volume to match that of your guitar to enable you to play along.
27. Emulated Output/Headphone Out - This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet and provides a natural tone for connection to a recording device or mixing desk.
28. Recall Indicator - The Recall Indicator shows if there is a mismatch between the current value of a parameter within the amplifier and the corresponding physical front panel control. E.g. when you change to a different patch the controls on the front panel may not always reflect the setting you are hearing.
Rear Panel Features:
1. Mains Input - The supplied detachable mains lead is connected here. The lead should only be connected to a power outlet that is compatible with the voltage, power and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. If in doubt get advice from a qualified technician.
Specifications:
- Type....................................Solid state
- Number of Channels ...........6
- Total Power .......................15W
- Speaker Size .....................1 x 10"
- Effects................................Yes
- Reverb...............................Yes
- EQ .....................................3-band EQ with ISF and TVP
- Inputs.................................1 x TS
- Footswitch I/O ...................Yes
- Height................................18.11"
- Width.................................19.68"
- Depth.................................9.84"
- Weight..............................24.25 lbs.
- Dimension (mm)..................450(W) x 417(H) x 220(D)