Blackstar ID Core 10 - demo/review
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2016
- The Blackstar ID: Core 10 is a modelling amp that features a pair of 3" 5 watt speakers that act in stereo.
For it's size, it's very loud and can fill a room with some great spacial sounds.
Try listening to this video with stereo speakers or through headphones to hear the full stereo effect
In this demo I play through my custom Tele Plus and loop a guitar track to demo all the models and effects.
Official product site:
www.blackstaramps.com/product...
Let me know your experience with the IDCORE series (any model)
Great demo. Just bought the ID:Core 150 and I couldn't be happier. Awesome amp.
Perth Guitar awesome. I hear they are great
lando27music bro yesterday i got my blackstar id core 10w amp its amazing
I think it's a great practice amp. love it!
Great AMP to practice, better with headphones of course. I like it.
I have an id core 10 v2 and I actually really impressed. I love super crunch channel with a little gain. And I think the reverb is really nice. In Turkey everything is gettin more expensive these days. Music devices are realy really expensive ,even guitar strings. We are able to buy just entry model amps and guitars. But I love my squier strat and my id core. I think we will see better days in the future.
Defnitely the best video showing the effects. Great home/studio amp for the money too.
Hey Lando. A wonderful walk through of the capabilities of this little pocket rocket. You made it so clear just what this thing can do. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is one of the best review and demo of the amp. You took us through all the tones 👍👍👍
Definitely helps me to decide in whether to buy it or not.
hey thanks!
Thanks for the loop, really helps hear the difference!!
hey no problem!
Excellent video that really demonstrates what the product can do! Wish all videos were this good.
hey thanks! really appreciate it! if you like that, you might like some of my other videos too. take care :)
Thank you SO MUCH for this review. This is my 2nd day playing with this amplifier and the manual is totally useless for explaining the nuances of increasing the DEPTH of each effect, then increasing or decreasing the LEVEL of effect, so your demo was exactly what I wanted as a starting point to understand how to achieve basic effects. Now need to play with using 2 - or all 3 - of the "Modulation" "Delay" and "Reverb" settings along with the individual effects - then "Saving" them, but that's for another day!
Hey Lando, I got the IDCore 10 v2 with your help for the decision. I am not disappointed. I love the amp... thanks Lando you were a huge help
Hey nice! Isn’t the 3D sound impressive. Amp sounds way bigger than it should
I'm a total beginner. Just got this amp. This video was super helpful. Thx so much.
hey thanks! great choice for a first amp. so many options and sounds good.
Hey I have a question can you use headphones with this amp?
@@raphaelbizot4292 you can put headphones on any amp stupid
I just got this amp and your video was very helpful to understand how to dial in the various effects. The manual was extremely scant in that regard. Thanks 👍🏻
hey cool! it's a fun amp. the stereo effect is really impressive
Thanks for this video. I have this amp. I have mixed feelings about it. I'm here because maybe I don't know what I'm doing or how to get the most out of it. Your video helped, primarily by using the same loop thru the various settings. Other guys demo amps switching the self-indulgent music they're playing, switching pickup settings, and even switching guitars. That's helpful to...??? Yes they can play guitar much better & faster than me, but so what? I just wanna hear the amp! What you did here was relatively brilliant. I also commented on your recent Les Paul v. PRS video. Your sense of humor has a definite place in your vids. Keep it going!!
First I was frustrated but after I figured out the combinations it was great. All I wanted was a good delay and chorus. But found a couple of good almost shimmer like tones with the reverb. Great review thanks.
you nailed it man..Gotta hear it in person.
I played one again recently and ya it's so cool
Great video! I was hoping for a video that could actually demonstrate all the features of this amp. :)
+Pranshu Kumar oh great! glad I could help
I'm not a huge effects person, I mostly got this amp bc it was cheap, portable, and sounded really good for the size. Perfect for practicing in my apartment when a louder amp would just be a waste. I usually run Guitar Rig but I've been pretty pleased with the cleans and crunches on this amp, the reverb and delays are also nice sounding. I'll definitely be looking into Blackstar again when I need to buy something bigger and louder for playing live.
cheers!
Excellent video
hey thanks!
great review
thanks!
Great review...why aren't all amp reviews or even demos done with a looper pedal this way? The stereo effect comes through well in the audio here, and with the delay it sounds like two guitars going. Nice. Since I'm sill loving my Fly 3 after a year, I may have to eventually get one of Blackstar's larger models. (I sooo wish the Core BEAM came with a battery powered version like the Yamaha THR!)
+Michael McIlwrath the looping method is not exciting but it shows how it all sounds without variations on playing. I thought it would be helpful
great video :)
+Baytur Smith hey thanks! Hope it was helpful. Great amp
I bought one of these, used from craigslist, for $50. I LOVE IT. Sounds great, easy to use, USB output, I wasn't expecting much, but was blown away but the sound.
ya the stereo sound is just so 'big'!
How it's holding up after 1 year. I really wanted to buy this amp, found one used with 3 years, but I was concerned after seeing some people talking about some power supply problems and the fuse dying.
Greattes video
Thanks!
+Institutodelasonrisa hey thanks!
This amp is a good fit for me. Small enough to blast in the living room and light enough to carry to another room. I have a small battery pack with an inverter and receptacle just strong enough to run it. If it had a rechargeable battery pack that you could opt or ditch, it would make it amazing.
Hey I have a question can you use headphones with this amp?
I bought one of these about 5 months ago. For the money, you can't beat it. The overdrive sounds are decent, good reverb, good clean tones. My only drawbacks are the software (sorta confusing) and the fact that it has a transformer rather than plugging straight into 110V
rbagel55 isn't yhe stereo effect amazing?!?! I tried one in a store and bought it within 5 minutes. so cool
You need the 40 to gig with, Outstanding amp's! 🤙🤘🔥
that's cool. I didn't know they would be loud enough.
Lando27Music Pub's and Club's!
great it helped me alot thanx
Gary K awesome! great amp. I love the idcore series
Thats awesome thanks for video. I just bought this amp 2 days ago. What setting you think have a good SRV sound.
I absolutely love the Clean Bright Voice on this amp. Still haven't quite found the right distortion setting for my taste yet. It sounds good, but just need to tweak it to sound great. I do wish it had separate B/M/T knobs, but the versatility of this amp makes up for it IMO.
You can get to the B/M/T settings in the PC/Mac app. Plug in via USB and discover far more tones!
@@RocktCityTim I keep forgetting to do that. Will have to check that feature out later today.
@@neckcheese1356 have you tried?
@@DrReinardReihnart Unfortunately, my ID Core crapped out after only like 5 months. It wouldn't power on anymore.
i like its sound but I have a tube screamer od and satchurator pedal, so will I be able to bypass the inbuilt effect of this amp, so that I can connect my pedals and also get emulated output
I know this comment is really late but i was wondering if you knew if a dc power cable could replace the one that normally comes with the amp.
I just bought one of these got it two days ago . I was wondering after I downloaded the Insider software and got it going . I noticed that the TVP section was on and could be turned on or off . So are we getting the TVP function through the Editor Download ?? I had a 15 watt a few yrs back with the TVP function on the Control panel but its been 3 or 4 years so I'm curious are we getting the TVP models as a pre- installed Simulator or is it just there for the Models with TVP . I haven't had time to check it out for myself ?
Hey I have a question can you use headphones with this amp?
I'm considering the ID Core 10 but I'm also going to get a multi effects pedal. Would a non modeling practice amp be a better fit for a multi effects pedal?
depends on the effects I guess. The Id core 10 has a good clean. there's no right or wrong answer, just depends on your needs 😁👍
Hi guys.. Blackstar Id core 10 vs Orange crush 20 which one you prefer? I need to choose before i buy my 1st amp......
Hi, I can’t switch between preset voice modes even when activating & closing the manual button, almost feels like the voice knob is completely dead. What could be the issue?
So long ago, I have no clue
Hello nice review liked it. Does the id core 10 amp is battery powered or can we plug it directly into power output.
only plug power. no battery option for the id core 10 :)
Thanks for great video. I just wanto ask that is the 10w amp version is enough for home use? I started new with e.guitars but try to find the optimum performance/price product to start with amps. I couldt decide to buy a 10w or 20w version of idcore. I think you can suggest the best idea for me. I m going to use it generally at home in my 15m2 room. And i will try classic rock with clean or crunch modes.
fth thkll 10 watt is surprisingly loud because of the stereo speakers. you would probably be ok with 10. 😁
thank you very much ;) buy one at once.
+fth thkll cool let me know what you think
The Effect Type dial appears to have a range for each of the four effects in each type. For example, the first Reverb type (from about 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the dial) is Room Reverb. Does adjusting this range (from 7-9 o'clock) adjust the level of the Room Reverb, etc.? The symbols around the dial on the amp face seem to indicate this as well.
So, if this dial adjusts the level of the effect, what is the point of the Effect Level dial (immediately to the right)? Isn't it redundant?
aa bb hey good question I had to go back and take a look myself. The effects dial on the right is a wet dry mix so it's how much of the effect you actually hear in the overall sound. And each effect has its own amount or intensity level that is represented by that symbol you were talking about. Hope that helps
Thank you for the reply, much appreciated. Could you let me know: when this amp is idle, does it make much of a hissing (or other) noise?
+aa bb I don’t remember any hissing or noise. With the heavy gain channels I believe a noise gate is on by default
Thanks! Really appreciate your review and your feedback. I agree with the other commenters that your style of review--looping a riff and adjusting the amp settings while the same riff repeats--is the most helpful kind of review.
hey thanks appreciate it! ya this type of amp needs that kind of demo. :)
Is it safe to update the firmware on my blackstar id core 10 v2?
Blackstar id core 10 works with bias fx, amplitube or guitar rig? can i play PC audio (mp3,) by USB port? Very good video, thank you!
+Martin Ar I'm not sure, haven't tried using the usb for pc audio
Does anyone know if the usb output on this works with ipad and garageband?
How do you record bro? What mic did you use?
Super great & simple video broo!
hey there! this is an older video and I believe it was an Audio Technica AT2021
@@landonbailey thankyou so much! Youre so kind
no problem!
This one or the Fender frontman? I prefer the bluesy tones in a Fender... But it doesn't have the delay or modulation effects.
I would pick this over a Frontman
great review i like it. is this amp good for metal? without high gain metal distortion pedal? can i get metal tones with this amp. thankyouu in advance :)))
DARK SLAYER6661 ya on the OD1 and OD2 setting you could pull off some great metal tones. it even has a built in noise gate. thanks for the kind words!
lando27music your welcome. thanks for your great response! :))) i will try it!
+DARK SLAYER6661 no problem!
Does anybody know how to factory reset this amp. Out of nowhere I can't change the sounds. Help!!!
Hold down the MOD, DLY, and REV while switching the power on until all voice LEDs are unlit. I'm sure you figured this out by now, but other may find this info useful.
can you open delay and reverb or effects at the same time ?
He doesn't have to if he doesn't want to
use the software and it opens up alot more of the amp for features and programing
Could anyone .. tell how does the isf work? ... The way i see it .. there is almost no change in tone
I can't recall exactly which way, but one direction is supposed to be a British tone and the other more American. it's just a tone knob
can i use both reverb and delay at the same time?
should be able to yes
Can I use microphone with with this thing..?
there's no microphone input
what does tap and manual do?
+Shima Gurung hey there, tap is to set the speed of the effects. like delay. tap tempo. the manual button let's you adjust all the settings to how you like them. when its not enabled, each Voice has preset EQ settings.
For anyone that owns a Line6 Spider, or is thinking about choosing between Line6 and Blackstar (budget/practice amps), everything everyone says is true, spiders are shite compared to these little amps, the tone comparison is actually fucking ridiculous, its miles better in every way, if you own a spider get rid of it and buy this its only £100. FYI I play metal.
How to use tap tempo in it ?
you press the Tap button repeatedly at the rate that you want the tempo
Try using an SG with that amp SG guitars are cool
If I had 100 dollars.... should I get the ID Core 10, the Fly 3 + extension, Katana Mini, or Vox Pathfinder 10
new question... does it sound worse than the Stereo Fly 3?
sounds way better
tough question. tought to say
@@landonbailey thanks Landon... you've really helped me with this. My favorite guitar channel :)
anytime! except 1am to 7am.
Did you recommend this to a beginner?
yes
This one or VOX VX 1 ? Which is better?
What does better mean to you? :) everyone has their own tastes.
@@landonbailey i mean which would be better for some guns n roses and jimi Hendrix maybe?
@@karlomustapic either would be good because they both have so many models built in. I really like the ID Core 10
How is it a modeling amp? There are no "amp simulaters" like you mentioned.
It's not solid state, nor tube. And it's producing a digital recreation of an amplifier. I think that's modeling. There are custom amp simulator files that can be downloaded and installed with their Insider Software. I was just using the built-in voices for the demo.
Can I use headphones with this amp?
yes
@@landonbailey OK NICE im glad thank you
Help. I am on the verge of buying this Id core 10 or the ancient Roland micro cube. Actually this Blackstar is superior in every way (even if all the 4 od channels kinda suck). But that’s ok.
The Blackstar is newer and superior in effects and it’s customizability to the Roland in every way. Except for one major flaw which I feel will will be a deal breaker.
The Blackstar has only one volume knob (global) so it doesn’t save it for any patch. However the Roland has two volumes (one being a global master) and the other volume specifically saved for each patch.
This means with the Blackstar I’ll have to keep manually fiddling with the volume knob every time I change from clean to overdrive!
I hope there is a solution for this, I really want to buy but this non saveable 1 volume knob only is going to be a huge problem I feel.
if you're just practicing with them, I wouldn't be concerned with the volume knob options. but that's just me. I would go for which one sounds better to me.
Yamaha THR10 or this?
+RIJUL CHATTERJEE maybe one day!
lando27music You've played the THR10?
+RIJUL CHATTERJEE I have the Thr5, but no have not played the thr10
lando27music better/worse than the ID core? 😀
lando27music please do make a comparison video!!
Hello Landon and everyone,
Has anyone tried a classical or acoustic guitar with it? I don t want to pay 500$ for the beam. Do not need the perfect acoustic gear. Thanks and cheers from Montréal!
hey over there! haven't tried myself. hopefully someone else can comment
Amplifiers are only for electric guitars stupid
The four O.D.voices are just noise and bad at that.
my buddy just got that one and brought it over for me to try out with him and to me its junk and sounds like crap
Wish you could have played something more interesting
definitely would have if I made it today :)
I'd give anything for you to stop playing that riff.
My going rate is $500 for riff stoppage. :P
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Hope that helps.
ESP guitars are overrated