Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2
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Blackstar
Dept. 10 Amped 2
Product Info
Article Number:
558765
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
Dept. 10 Amped 2
Category:
Pedalboard Amps
Price:
$526.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dept. 10 Amped 2 is a seriously impressive package. It's a fantastic solution for players wanting a high-powered amp head with a full suite of effects in a pedalboard-friendly format, particularly those seeking a modern British amp vibe with lots of tweakability. This is perfect for gigging musicians needing versatility and portability.
Product Description
- Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2
- 100 W Guitar Amplifier with Multi-Effects in Floor Format
- Preamp Voices: USA
- UK and Classic Preamp
- Response control: 6L6 (Tight dynamic Class A/B with extended highs and lows)
- EL34 (Classic British Class A/B crunch full-bodied soft break-up) or EL84 (Bell-like full-bodied Class A with heavy compression)
- Adjustable presence
- 3-Band EQ
- bass
- middle
- treble
- Power reduction 100 W
- 20 W
- Drive: Boost
- Drive
- Fuzz
- dedicated footswitch and knob
- Modulation pedal: CH/FL (chorus/flanger)
- tremolo
- phaser
- Footswitch to hold the "Emphasis" effect
- Delay: linear
- analogue or shimmer
- Dedicated delay footswitch and controls
- Reverb: Room
- Spring and Plate
- Dedicated MOD footswitch and controls
- Footswitch to hold the "Freeze" effect
- Tap footswitch for tempo/BPM input
- Hold: Shift function for accessing secondary functions of front panel controls
- OLED display for instant feedback on parameter changes
- Chromatic tuner
- CabRig with 3 user-programmable presets
- CabRig outputs: 0.25" jack
- USB and balanced XLR
- Effects loop (serial or parallel
- pre or post via Architect)
- Out: Post-preamp/effect and pre-power amp line-level outputs for versatile connectivity
- MIDI input: Amp and effect parameters adjustable via MIDI
- MIDI Thru
- 2 x 9 V DC pedal power outputs
- Full power via 8 or 16-ohm speaker outputs
- Universal voltage mains input
- Blackstar's Architect software for in-depth editing of effect settings and CabRig
- Aluminium cabinet
- Illuminated logo
- Dimensions (W x H x D) 288 x 80 x 149 mm
- Weight 1.98 kg
PROS
- • Excellent preamp voicings offer surprising tonal flexibility.
- • The integrated effects are genuinely usable and well-voiced.
- • Multiple power reduction options cater to practice and stage use.
- • Compact footprint makes it ideal for pedalboards and small spaces.
CONS
- • The EQ, while functional, lacks finesse for precise tone shaping.
- • Build quality, while decent, doesn't feel quite as premium as some competitors.
- • The user interface can feel a little overwhelming initially.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
100W (with reduction to 20W and 1W)
Class
Class A/B (with selectable 6L6, EL34, and EL84 response)
Speaker Output
Speaker Emulated Output (no onboard speaker)
Impedance
4, 8, and 16 Ohms (emulated)
Connections
Speaker Out, Footswitch In, 6.35mm Instrument Input, 6.35mm Line Out, USB
Weight
7.7 lbs (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Emphasis adds a mid-range boost and increases overall gain, providing a more aggressive, focused tone than a typical boost.
No, the Dept. 10 Amped 2 is designed to be used with a powered speaker or direct to a mixing console via the line output, as it doesn't have a built-in speaker.
While the effects offer a good range of sounds, deep parameter editing is limited; you're working within Blackstar's curated presets.
