Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 Cream stereo guitar amplifier combo

General

The immensely popular Blackstar ID:Core stereo guitar amp is now in its fourth generation. This V4 in cream colour is ideal for beginners or more experienced players looking for a high-quality practice amp. You get six different voicings at your disposal, allowing you to easily choose between clean cleans and solid high-gain. Of course, you can make use of the patented Blackstar Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) that allows you to easily adjust the sound to a more British or American style. This new version has a brushed panel for a premium look.

ID:Core V4: everything you need

The Blackstar ID:Core V4 has two speakers on board, allowing you to enjoy impressive Super Wide Stereo sounds. While doing so, you can make use of the built-in modulation, reverb and delay effects. There's even a tap tempo present for the delay. You get space for six presets, so you can easily recall your favourite settings. Nice touch is that you can reduce the power to 1 watt to practice at a lower volume. Of course, there is also a headphone jack for when you want to play in silence. By the way, the full range, linear speakers also lend themselves perfectly to gaming audio or watching movies.

Live streaming and recording

Blackstar has equipped the V4 version of the ID:Core with contemporary improvements that are sure to please modern guitarists. Thanks to a TRRS cable, you can effortlessly stream live to platforms like Instagram via your smartphone. Moreover, the ID:Core V4 doubles as a handy USB audio interface, allowing you to exploit it for recording purposes. The Cab Rig Lite DSP speaker simulation ensures authentic sound reproduction. In addition, you can use the Architect software, available free of charge, which allows you to make in-depth adjustments to parameters and share patches. This software is compatible with both Mac and Windows.