Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2 Bundle
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Blackstar
Dept. 10 Amped 2 Bundle
Product Info
Article Number:
578978
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
Dept. 10 Amped 2 Bundle
Category:
Pedalboard Amps
Price:
$689.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dept. 10 Amped 2 is a clever little powerhouse. It's a fantastic solution for players wanting a full range of amp tones and effects in a compact pedalboard format – perfect for studio work, practice, or smaller gigs where portability is key. The range of preamp options and the quality of the built-in effects really elevate it above basic amp-in-a-box solutions.
Product Description
Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2 Bundle
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- Thon Case Blackstar Dept 10 Amped 2
- *Pedalcase*
- Custom made for Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2 and Amped 3
- Made of 6.8 mm Multiplex
- phenolic resin coated
- 22 x 22 mm aluminium edge
- 2 Small butterfly latches
- 1 Case handle
- 4 Rubber feet 38 x 10 mm
- 8 Small rounded ball corners
- Unit can be operated in the lower part
- Min. 10 mm foam padding
- Cable duct behind the unit
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 350 x 145 x 295 mm
- Weight: 2.9 kg
- Colour: Brown
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Versatile preamp voicings (USA, UK, Classic) offer broad tonal palette.
- • Excellent built-in effects – shimmer delay and modulation are surprisingly good.
- • Multiple power reduction options (100W, 20W, 1W) suit various playing environments.
- • Footswitchable effects and 'Emphasis' mode provide gig-ready control.
CONS
- • The compact size might limit low-end response at higher volumes.
- • Effect routing can feel a bit complex initially, requiring some menu diving.
- • While versatile, the preamp voicings are emulations, not true vintage circuits.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
100W (switchable to 20W & 1W)
Class
Class A/B (6L6, EL34, EL84 selectable)
Speaker Output
Speaker Emulated Output (no onboard speaker)
Impedance
4/8/16 Ohms
Connections
Footswitch Input, Power Supply Input, Speaker Out, Line Out, USB
Weight
16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Emphasis boosts the mid frequencies, creating a more aggressive and focused sound, especially useful for cutting through a mix.
The Dept. 10 Amped 2 is designed to be used with a separate speaker cabinet; the speaker output is an emulation, not a direct speaker connection.
Yes, each effect has adjustable parameters, allowing you to tweak the delay time, modulation rate, reverb decay, and more via the onboard controls and software editor.
