Blackstar ID:X 100
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Blackstar
ID:X 100
Product Info
Article Number:
622496
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
ID:X 100
Category:
Modelling Guitar Combos
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ID:X 100 is a solid modeling amp offering a ton of features for the money. It's a great all-rounder for gigging musicians or home recordists who want a wide palette of sounds without needing a rack full of gear; the Anthem speaker really helps it cut through. A bit plasticky, but surprisingly capable.
Product Description
- Blackstar ID: X 100
- Modeling Combo for Electric Guitar
- Power: 100 watts
- Equipped with: 1 x 12“ BLACKSTAR Anthem 100 speaker
- Selectable power modes: 100 W
- 10 W
- Three tube emulations: EL84
- EL34
- Controls: Gain
- Volume
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Master
- Cabrig Level
- Switches: Manual
- Bank
- CH1-CH3
- Pre FX
- Power
- Response
- Cabrig Select
- Dynamic display
- Voices: Clean warm
- clean bright
- crunch
- super crunch
- Over 35 effects
- all editable directly on the amplifier
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 61.7 x 33.7 x 52.3 cm
- Weight: 16.6 kg
- Colour: Black
- *Connectors: *
- Effect loop
- Line Out
- Footswitch
- Line In / Streaming
- USB C
- MIDI
PROS
- • Anthem 100 speaker delivers surprising clarity and punch for a combo.
- • ISF control offers genuinely useful tonal shaping beyond simple EQ.
- • USB-C connectivity simplifies recording and streaming workflows.
- • Multiple power modes cater to both bedroom practice and gigging needs.
CONS
- • The plastic enclosure feels less premium than competitors in the price range.
- • Effect routing can be a bit convoluted and less intuitive than simpler amps.
- • While versatile, the 'voicing' can sometimes feel a bit generic and lacking character.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
100
Speaker
1 x 12 in BLACKSTAR Anthem 100
Amp Models
EL84, EL34, 6L6 tube emulations
Effects
Over 35 effects, editable directly on the amp
Presets
35+ Voices & Effects
Weight
16.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Anthem speaker is designed for clarity and projection, offering a more neutral response than some of the darker-sounding Celestion models, which can be a plus for modern styles.
It's a dual-function connection; it allows for both audio streaming/recording and MIDI control, expanding the amp's capabilities significantly.
While the direct editing is convenient, creating complex custom tones can be a bit fiddly, requiring some patience with the menu system – it’s not as streamlined as some more recent, dedicated tone-modeling platforms.
