Blackstar Dept 10 AMPED 2 100-watt Guitar Amplifier Pedal

Description

100W Amp + FX in a Compact Pedal

The Dept. 10 AMPED 2 is a powerful floorboard amplifier that delivers 100 watts of authentic Blackstar tone in a compact stompbox-sized design, perfect for your pedalboard. Engineered to emulate the feel of a traditional tube amp, the AMPED 2 offers three distinct preamp voicesUSA, UK, and Classicproviding maximum sonic versatility. With three different power amp responses, you can expect an authentic amp-like feel that complements the impressive tonal range.

This versatile amplifier pedal features four pedal-style effects: Drive, Modulation, Delay, and Reverb, along with a high-quality effects loop, MIDI control, and 9V power outputs. Enhanced with Blackstar’s next-gen Cab Rig DSP speaker simulation, the AMPED 2 allows you to connect to an 8- or 16-ohm speaker cabinet or route a studio-quality mic’d cab tone directly to your DAW via USB-C. It’s the ideal solution for guitarists seeking a robust, portable setup without sacrificing tone.

Features

• Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, and Master knobs give you basic sound-shaping options
• 3-way Voice switch (USA, UK, and Classic) changes the sound of the preamp
• 3-way Response switch tailors the feel of the power amp with EL84, EL34, and 6L6 characteristics
• 3-way Power switch selects between 100W, 20W, and 1W
• 4 footswitchable pedal-style effects: Drive, Modulation, Delay, and Reverb
• Tap footswitch synchronizes effects to the tempo or bpm of a song
• Cab Rig speaker simulation re-creates a speaker, cabinet, mic, and room with zero latency or phase mismatches
• Architect software allows you to deep dive into Cab Rig’s features
• Balanced mono XLR output, stereo TRS headphones output, and built-in 4-in/2-out USB-C audio interface
• 3-way Cab Rig selector switch and Level knob offer even more flexibility
• 2 x 9V DC outputs allow powering external pedals up to a combined 500mA
• 8- and 16-ohm speaker cabinet outputs
• Effects loop for integrating your pedalboard and rackmount gear
• MIDI I/O for sending and receiving MIDI CC messages
• Built-in tuner

Specs

• Type:Solid State
• Number of Channels:2
• Total Power:100W
• Reverb:Yes
• Effects:3 x Drive, 3 x Modulation, 3 x Delay, 3 x Reverb
• EQ:3-band EQ
• Amp Modeling:Yes
• Number of Models:3 x Valve Response, 3 x Preamp Voices, 3 x Cab Rig Presets
• Inputs:1 x 1/4″
• Outputs:1 x 1/4″ (out), 1 x XLR (cab sim out), 2 x 1/4″ (8 ohm, 16 ohm)
• Headphones:1 x 1/4″ TRS (line out/headphone)
• Effects Loop:2 x 1/4″ TS (+4dB, -10dB)
• MIDI I/O:2 x 1/8″ (in, thru)
• USB:1 x Type-C (4-channel recording)
• Computer Connectivity:USB
• Software:Architect, CabRig
• Features:USB Audio Interface
• Construction Material:Aluminum Housing
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable, 2 x 9V 500mA Power Outputs
• Height:3.14″
• Width:11.22″
• Depth:5.9″
• Weight:3.88 lbs.