
Blackstar AMPED 1 100-Watt Amplifier Pedal
Blackstar - Dept. 10 AMPED 1, 100-Watt Amplifier Pedal, 5x Power Valve Simulations, 3x Voices
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100-Watt Amplifier Pedal
Blackstar - AMPED 1

DEPT. 10 AMP PEDALThe Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 is a professional 100 Watt guitar amp in a compact pedal. Capable of turning any pedalboard, modeller, or multi-effector into a performance ready amp, so you can take your sound with you anywhere. The power amplifier’s unique, high-headroom design does not compromise on output even at 16 Ohms.
Get maximum power and optimum tone using any cabinet set-up at 8 or 16 Ohms. Blackstar’s patented Response control offers distinctly different and authentic power valve responses and guitar amp dynamics. Fine-tune your cabinet, mic, and room simulations with our CabRig technology and output via XLR or stereo jack. Alternatively, connect via USB for effortlessly simple recording to your DAW without the need for an interface.
at a glance
• 100W amplifier pedal weighs only 1.57kg
• 3x voices: USA, UK, or flat for external preamp/modellers
• 5x power valve simulations or linear mode
• Manual and preset settings
Ultimate Convenience Without Compromise

switchable power
valve responsesThe response control delivers five distinctly different and authentic power valve responses, each delivering the response, dynamics, sag and break-up characteristics of the selected valve power amp.

professional
connectivityAMPED 1 features pro connectivity and integration into your set up, using low latency USB audio as an interface for recording and an XLR D.I. for live use.

CabRig
softwareCabRig features Blackstar's next-generation DSP speaker simulator that recreates the sound and feel of a mic'd up guitar cab in incredible detail, deep dive into the free Architect software and capture incredible tones using USB/XLR out.

pedalboard
partnerThe AMPED 1 features an effects loop, 2x PV DC outputs and MIDI control for easy integration into your pedalboard or rig.

power
reductionAn integrated power reduction switch allows you to select between 100 watts, 20 watts or 1 watt to easily get the perfect balance of power and response for and studio or stage setting.

perfect for modellers
preamps and profilersThis pedal can turn any pedalboard, modeller or multi-effector into a performance ready amp.
Versatile Feature Set

Reverb With Freeze EffectThe reverb type, time and tone can be customised using Blackstar’s Architect deep-editing software and saved to the Dept. 10 AMPED 1 in place of the default reverb. When the Reverb is active, holding the Reverb footswitch will activate the ‘Freeze’ effect.
Universal VoltageDept 10. AMPED 1 is universal voltage so can be used anywhere in the world from 100V to 240V ~ 50/60Hz. Just place it in your gigbag and jump on that plane.
Footswitchable PresetCreate and save your favourite settings to the amped by holding down the “preset’ footswitch. Disengaging the preset will return the settings to the physical state of the controls, giving you two channels at your feet.
Authentic Valve Amp FeelThe unique power amplifier design uses current feedback which mimics a valve amplifiers interaction with a speaker cabinet. This very high headroom design delivers the thump and presence of a valve amp with 100W power, into any speaker cabinet at 8 or 16 Ohms.
Dept. 10 AMPED | Overview and Tones | Blackstar

The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | POWER | 100W |
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TYPE | Digital with Class D Power Amp |
VOICE | USA, UK, Flat |
EQ | Bass, Middle, Treble |
POWER REDUCTION | 100W, 20W, 1W |
RESPONSE | KT88, 6L6, EL34, 6V6, EL84, Linear |
REVERB | Yes (more settings via Architect) |
REVERB FREEZE | Yes |
USB AUDIO | Yes (4 channel) |
XLR CABRIG OUTPUT | Yes |
EFFECTS LOOP | Yes (series or parallel selectable in Architect) |
FOOTSWITCHABLE PRESET | Yes |
MIDI CONTROL | Yes |
SPEAKER OUTPUTS | 8 Ohm, 16 Ohm |
9V DC OUTPUTS | 2 (maximum combined current 500mA) |
VOLTAGE | 100V to 240V ~ 50/60Hz |
WEIGHT | 1.57kg |
DIMENSIONS | 200 x 81 x 149 (mm) |