
Blackstar - 'Dept. 10 Dual Distortion' High Gain Valve Distortion Pedal
Blackstar - 'Dept. 10 Dual Distortion' High Gain Valve Distortion Pedal, 2 Channels With 2 Voices Per Channel, Cab Rig™
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Blackstar - 'Dept. 10 Dual Distortion'
High Gain Valve Distortion Pedal

The Most Advanced Valve Pedals Ever!The Blackstar Dept. 10 series are the most advanced valve pedals in the world, brought to you by Blackstar’s R&D division responsible for blue-sky innovation and design. Designed with extreme detail and engineered by musicians, for musicians. Select from Boost, Dual Drive or Dual Distortion to help you craft your dream tone. At the core of each Dept. 10 pedal is an ECC83 triode valve, running at more than 200V internally like a valve amp, allowing for a more organic tone with dynamics and break up.
Dual Drive and Dual Distortion both include Cab Rig, Blackstar’s next-generation DSP speaker simulator that reproduces the sound and feel of a mic’d up guitar cab in meticulous detail. Continue your quest for tone with the free software and capture the incredible tones using the low latency USB, XLR D.I. out or headphones. The Dual pedals are perfect to be used as a valve interface for recording, or to easily add valve tone and drive to your pedalboard, complete with built-in FX Loop.
At A Glance
• USB Recording Output, XLR D.I Output and Stereo 1/4″ Headphone Output
• 2 Channels / 2 Voices Per Channel with Patented ISF Tone Stack EQ
• Cab Rig™ Speaker Simulator (3 save slots on pedal)
• Distortion Pedal with a ECC83 Triode Valve
• Optional FX-Loop Send/Return
A Multi-Purpose Tone Monster

Valve Recording InterfaceLow latency USB audio connectivity allows the Dual preamp pedals to work as a standalone valve interfaces/sound cards. This allows for a seamless recording experience, allowing you to capture peak performance and get the best possible recording.

Cab Rig DSP Speaker SimulatorUsing state of the art digital processing, Cab Rig reproduces the sound and feel of a miked up guitar cab in great detail. Over 250 mic and cab combinations together with a choice of mic type and axis, room mics and master EQ can be stored into one of the three onboard slots.

Patented ISF Tone StackDept. 10 Dual Drive and Dual Distortion feature an amp style EQ and signature Blackstar ISF (Infinate Shape Feature) control, allowing you to shape the rsponse of the tone control network between any of the traditional voicings like never before.
Unrivalled Tone Shaping

Extended VersatilityFor players needing higher gain, the Dept. 10 Dual Distortion takes it to the next level. A formidable sounding valve distortion pedal and a world-class valve recording preamp is at hand.
Featuring crunch/overdrive voices along with the clean channel, patented ISF control, low latency USB, XLR out and Dept. 10’s proprietary Cab Rig simulator technology, you have all the tone shaping tools needed. You also get a built-in series effects loop for futher flexibility and seamless pedalboard integration.
Cab Simulator Included

Effortless IntegrationDual Distortion includes Cab Rig, our next-generation DSP speaker simulator that reproduces the sound and feel of a miked up guitar cab in incredible detail. Deep-dive using the accompanying free software and capture the incredible tones via USB / XLR out or headphones.
Adding to this, an in-built effects loop allows for effortless integration with your pedalboard which when used with the XLR D.I. makes for a great sounding and flexible backup amp.
Gig-Friendly Features

9V Power Supply IncludedEvery Dept. 10 pedal runs at more than 200V internally just like a valve amp, thanks to clever design they can be powered with a standard 9V adaptor (included). This allows the ECC83 to generate true valve tone and response while staying pedalboard friendly.
Built-in Buffer / Line DriverA built-in buffer / line driver is included in all Dept. 10 pedals, ideal for preserving your tone when using long cables, or large pedalboards, even driving low impedance pedals like wah’s.
Your Backup AmpIf the venue backline fails, simply run the pedal’s XLR DI straight to the desk and connect your other effects via the built-in buffered effects loop. Use your pre-saved Cab Rig speaker simulations and deliver tone that lives up to any miked up rig.
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The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Power | 9V DC |
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Valve | ECC83 Triode |
Channels | 2 |
Voices | 2 Per Channel |
EQ | Bass, Middle, Treble & ISF |
Cab Rig Speaker Simulator | Yes |
USB Recording | Yes |
FX Loop | Yes |
XLR DI Output | Yes |
Stereo 1/4" Output | Yes |