Guitar effects pedal Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1

The Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 1 is a compact pedal-format guitar amplifier that turns any pedalboard, modeller, or multi-effects unit into a full stage-ready amp. It’s the perfect solution for guitarists seeking real valve tone, portability, and versatility in any scenario.

Its unique high-headroom design delivers consistent output even at 16 Ohms. The patented Response control simulates five classic power amp types (KT88, 6L6, EL34, 6V6, and EL84), recreating their dynamics, sag, and feel. The Linear mode provides transparent amplification, ideal for pairing with external modellers.

CabRig™ is an advanced speaker simulator with detailed cabinet, mic, and room settings and three storable presets. The USB-C interface delivers four audio channels to your DAW: clean, preamp, and stereo cabinet simulation. Using the Architect software, you can customize cabinet tones, reverb type, time, and character. Holding the reverb switch triggers the “Freeze” effect.

AMPED 1 supports global voltages (100–240V) and features an effects loop, two 9V DC pedal power outputs, MIDI input, XLR D.I. out, and a power switch (1W / 20W / 100W) for adapting your tone from studio to stage. Save your favorite settings with a footswitch for instant recall.

Features

• Guitar amp in compact pedal format
• Turns any pedalboard, modeller or multi-effects into a full performance amp
• Stable operation with 8 or 16 Ohm speaker cabinets
• Patented Response control with 5 valve amp simulations: KT88, 6L6, EL34, 6V6, EL84
• Integrated CabRig™ — advanced DSP cabinet simulation with Architect editing
• USB-C audio interface with 4 channels: clean, preamp, stereo cab sim
• Studio-quality reverb with editable parameters and “Freeze” effect
• Effects loop (series/parallel), 2x 9V DC outputs, MIDI control
• Low latency audio over USB and XLR for pro studio/live use
• Power switch: 100W, 20W, or 1W
• Save presets and switch channels instantly with footswitch