The Blackstar Dept. 10 AMPED 2 is a revolutionary 100-watt guitar amplifier pedal that delivers authentic tube amp tone and feel in a compact, pedalboard-friendly enclosure. Designed for guitarists seeking versatility and portability, it offers three distinct preamp voices—USA, UK, and Classic—alongside a suite of high-quality effects and advanced Cab Rig speaker simulation. With MIDI control, a built-in USB-C audio interface, and multiple output options, the AMPED 2 is ideal for live performances, studio recording, and home practice.
Sonic Versatility: The AMPED 2’s 3-way Voice switch lets you toggle between USA (clean, dynamic ’60s American amps), UK (warm, overdriven British Class A tones), and Classic (Blackstar’s signature cascaded tube overdrive with a British passive tone stack). Its 3-way Response switch mimics the feel of EL84, EL34, or 6L6 power tubes, while the 3-way Power switch (100W, 20W, 1W) adapts the amp for any setting, from gigs to quiet practice.
Pedal-Style Effects: The AMPED 2 includes four footswitchable effects: Drive (Boost, Drive, Fuzz), Modulation (Chorus/Flanger, Tremolo, Phaser), Delay (Linear, Analogue, Shimmer), and Reverb (Room, Spring, Plate). A dedicated Tap footswitch syncs effects to your song’s tempo, and comprehensive controls ensure precise sound shaping. These studio-quality effects make the AMPED 2 a complete, lightweight solution for fly gigs.  Â
Cab Rig Speaker Simulation: Blackstar’s next-gen Cab Rig DSP eliminates the need for a physical cabinet by replicating a mic’d guitar cab with zero latency or phase issues. Choose from various cabs, mics, and room settings via Blackstar’s Architect software. Route your sound through a balanced XLR output, stereo TRS headphones, or USB-C for direct DAW integration.
Additional Features: The AMPED 2 includes Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, and Master knobs for intuitive tone shaping, an effects loop for external gear, and MIDI I/O for advanced control. It powers external pedals via two 9V DC outputs (up to 500mA) and supports 8- or 16-ohm speaker cabinets. A built-in tuner adds practicality for stage and studio use.
