Blackstar

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The Blackstar ID:CORE 10 V4 Bluetooth combo amplifier packs studio-quality tone and Bluetooth connectivity into a compact, portable package. Designed for guitarists on the go, the ID:CORE 10 V4 Bluetooth lets you craft your sound with six onboard voices, patented ISF control and a variety of effects. Once you've dialed in your tone, you can stream audio from your mobile device and jam along wirelessly. For recording, the ID:CORE 10 V4 Bluetooth features a USB audio output to capture your playing. Overall, this versatile little amp gives you big tone and modern convenience in an affordable, travel-ready design.

Studio-Quality Tone and Modern Connectivity

The Blackstar ID 10:CORE 10 V4 is a marvel of compact design, delivering studio-quality tone and modern connectivity in a portable package. Despite its small size, this amp boasts a 10W power setting that produces a surprisingly robust and full-range sound through its single 6.5" speaker, allowing guitarists to achieve excellent tone without needing a larger setup. For quieter practice sessions, the ID:CORE 10 V4 offers a 1W power reduction mode, providing cranked tube-like overdrive or high-gain saturation at lower volumes. With its versatile 10W output, this amp delivers enough power to enjoy your favorite tunes or crank up your guitar for a powerful performance, ensuring you get high-quality sound whether you're practicing, recording, or just enjoying music.

Intuitive Controls Shape Your Sound

Familiar knobs give you direct access to volume, gain and Blackstar's patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) control. ISF lets you smoothly transition between American and British-style tones and everything in between. Hold down the reverb button to activate the built-in tuner, with illuminated effects LEDs showing if you're in tune. Download the free Architect software to unlock deep editing and share patches online.

Effects Enhance Your Sound

The ID:CORE 10 V4 Bluetooth provides a variety of studio-quality effects to enhance your tone. Add modulation with chorus, flanger or phaser. Thicken up your sound with delay and reverb. To engage the built-in tuner, simply hold down the Reverb button. The effects LEDs will show if you're sharp, flat or in tune and the six voices represent each of your strings.

Stream and Record with Modern Connectivity

With Bluetooth connectivity, you can stream songs, backing tracks or play-along videos from your mobile device through the ID:CORE 10 V4 Bluetooth. Jam out wirelessly without cables. For recording, a USB-C connection turns the ID:CORE 10 V4 Bluetooth into a simple recording interface with low latency. Track your guitar and re-amp the signal through different amp models. The on-board CabRig Lite cab simulator lets you shape tone by adjusting virtual mic placement and cabinet style. A single cable allows direct recording and streaming to your smartphone for sharing your creations online.

Blackstar ID:CORE 10 V4 Bluetooth 10W Guitar Combo Amp Black
Blackstar ID:CORE 10 V4 Bluetooth 10W Guitar Combo Amp Black
Blackstar ID:CORE 10 V4 Bluetooth 10W Guitar Combo Amp Black

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  • Studio-quality tone and Bluetooth in a portable amp
  • 10W power with 1W mode for cranked overdrive at low volumes
  • ISF control transitions between American and British tones
  • Stream and record via Bluetooth and USB-C with CabRig Lite
  • Built-in tuner with illuminated effects LEDs
  • Modulation effects: chorus, flanger, phaser, delay, reverb

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Power
  • Power: 10W (1W power reduction mode)
  • Volume: Louder than previous models for enhanced volume
Configuration
  • Controls: Guitarist-friendly with programmability
  • ISF Control: American and UK amp tones
  • Tuner: Reverb button engages tuner with effects LEDs
  • Software: Free Architect for deep editing and patch sharing
  • Cab Simulator: CabRig Lite next-generation
  • Effects: Re-voiced studio quality for Super Wide Stereo
  • Speakers: Full range linear
  • Cab Controls: CabRig Lite with user-configurable controls
Construction
  • Design: Compact amp with modern design
Connectivity
  • Audio: 4-channel USB-C for low-latency recording and re-amping
  • Recording: TRRS 3.5mm cable for direct-to-device recording and livestreaming
  • Bluetooth: Connectivity for playing along to favorite songs
  • PowerBank: PB-1 for portable power
  • USB Outputs: For charging other devices
  • USB-C: Connectivity for recording

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