I purchased a blackstar I'd core 10 v2 from musicians friend and I have to say its absolutely the best amp I've ever owned it does everything and the wide stereo sound you get from it makes you just fall into to playing for hours on end it sounds so good it inspires you to play better it's crazy to explain I havnt had a chance to connect it to my laptop yet my wife's going to help me with that process I'm not much of a pc person so to speak ,but yes the blackstar I'd core 10 v2 is really the absolute best little practice amp I've even owned for sure theres endless possibilities of tones and patches you can make with when I save more money I'm going to purchase the 40 watt model I just love the sound and you right I order to really get the stereo effect if these amps you have to try one ,when you do I promise you will get lost in it and it will inspire you to play better and you just cant stop,I recommended these amps to anyone
Ive only started, ive bought anibanez gio gsa and i this amp from PMT and i love it!!! Highly recommend for beginners from a recent beginner 👍🏻👍🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
I've got a 10v2 in white.... I've had it for a couple of years, it's usually the one I turn on first. I've used it as a speaker syrup for my laptop (via USB) and I've used it with my Rockman X100 (via the aux input). When I travel, it is my grab and go amp. I love it! Thinking about getting a 20 or 40 with more power and larger speakers, just so I can crank it up some more. Cheers.
Awesome video! Only thing is - you could have one part of video just playing all types (10,20,30) so we could see if there is any difference in sounds from 10W to 30W. But your videos are great
I have the 100, and the 40. The 40 is the V3. Love them both. My only issue, is some people have complained about hissing. Now, the new ones have an adjustable noise gate, which you can tweak, to find your sweet spot. The 100, just has the off, low or high. It works, however it does cut sustain abruptly. For that one, I turn off the gate, and add my own if I need it. Of course, backing off the gain usually helps with hissing anyways.
This video makes me want a trem setup like on that Kramer. Full floating but he just grabs that D-Tuna and suddenly he's in drop D and no retuning all the other strings.
Great stuff! Dagan is awesome! Just discovered this page last week. Now I click like before even watching the videos-as I know it will be great. I’m just wondering, and I could easily figure it out, but is there somewhere I can check the prices for your equipment American dollars? Thank you!!! 🎸👍🏻
The sound is actually really good (on the recording) Bright and punchy. I just wonder how it sounds live, and it it's loud enough to play along with a drummer.
What if they get rid of the effects from the amps, and use that space for more control on the amp sounds, like cabinet type, 3-band EQ and leave the effects for the pedals? I'd like to see more these kinds of low-wattage amps, and less everything-in-the-box-in-basic-level.
There are many amps that does just that. Much more in fact to those id cores. Id core is different in that sense cuz of its flexibility. I actually think that this amp line transforms ur guitar in something more than it originally is. Gives much more Space to experiment and create something unique while also being simple at the core.
I want 3 band EQ if ISF is on there. Seems like such a loss. Thanks for always doing a marvelous job Dagan. But please be our spokesperson for 3 band EQ. Thanks, mate.
What you're wanting is alternatively already available. The ID:Core range just like the Fly 3 range are designed and targeted at a specific niche and demographic with specific purpose intended to be price point segment appealing. In a nutshell, look outside the box you've chosen to confine yourself to.
What happened there? Video went private with all the comments with it! I recently bought a Core V2 40W....didnt know the new one was around the corner. Oh well - learnt that you can get a battery kit for the core series, so im happy anyway
Could you please tell me how quiet the amp can be? like, I want to play it in my house so I really want it to be quiet while still being able to controll my tone well
I love this amp I only got the 10 watt but I don’t play out..but I LOVE IT. I’m not really sure what they mean American or English do we Americans play differently AND this software is SO MUCH BETTER than the other software...I never got the other one working...it kinda sucks when because you have the 10 watt some of the patches don’t work The Company should be more engaged with people.. I am not sure you. An talk to a live person...but regardless a fantastic amp.
Hi would you say that this v3 is perfect for thd acoustic guitar or would you advise the I'd core 20 for the acoustic for a richer sound especially via chorus. Ian 👍🏻👍🏻
Hello, thank you for the video you made, but I still can't choose between two amplifiers. Please help, you or anyone who knows. Marshall mg15gfx or blackstar id cor v3?
I had and performed with the V2 100w and it was great! for the 40w I think the speakers are FRFR and not guitar speakers, so a condencer might had given us more idea of the actual sound, while the SM57 colors it too much since it's made for guitar speakers..
The SM57 wasn't made for guitar speaker recording. It was made in the 30s. It was however made for clear, quiet (as in noise floor, not instrument volume) acoustic recording. I think it was originally intended for orchestra recording.
I'm a Stereo guy so I have a Blackstar ID Core 40. If Stereo ain't your thing then the Kat 50 might be better but then also checkout the new Blackstar Debut 50R, it looks very interesting.
When I plug my headphones in through The headphones out, there is so much hissing. Do I have a faulty product or is it something else. I plugged my headphones into the Blackstar fly and it is fine.
Wow a Kramer.... I owned a Kramer American deluxe stage master 1987 when I was living in New Zealand, it was a real beautiful guitar although the condition was average. Just seeing your guitar head stock smashed me back to when I owned it.... I have an ESP (The Mirage) lawsuit that I'm keeping now, the blonde with seymour duncans also 1987 I think, Jackson won the lawsuit through the headstock shape issue but this is one tht survived as they are neck throughs they couldn't just unbolt them so they all got destroyed.
I own an original version (V1) ID Core stereo 40 which I bought used for $100 USD a few years ago at my local Music-Go-Round. I don't really need the newer features for recording or streaming .I can use the new software with my amp as well. a year after the amp I bought a Starcaster Strat electric guitar By: Fender (said that on the head stock) the guitar got a total extreme upgrade/mod with custom stars and planets space theme paint on the body and head stock the Hand made extended Brushed Stainless Steel Pick Guard loaded with 3 quad rail/coil humbuckers retaining the Fender 5-way blade selector switch and I wired it like a 50's les Paul with coil splits and a P/P also in the bridge tone pot to activate the bridge and neck pick ups togehter regardless of any other controls. the bridge gor new roller saddles and a solid brass full size trem block the head stock is graced with a titanium nut, roller string tree and locking tuners. all together I have a cool looking guitar that feels, plays and sounds out of this world. those humbuckers have 4 small coils with very strong ceramic magnets between, measure at an average of 18,6k ohms each and even coil split are essentially still humbuckers but sound like single coils. as I wired them to have the active coils closer to the bridge to get a brighter tone when coil split yees the Les Paul style wiring means that it has 3 each tone and volume pots. the tome caps are .047 orange drop type and I reduced the wire size since you don't really need the large size wired traditionally used. pickups only produce mere millivolts so much smaller gage wires will do the job. I stripped a computer VGA cable for the small stranded wires in multiple colors. saves space in the control cavity even though I extended it 6 pots and the 5-way switch take a lot of room add a 9v batt. .for the LED indicators for coil in circuit and the wires for that circuit as well. soldering all those connections was a real adventure... This extreme guitar that I named the "Stellarcaster" is just out of this world. ... Wanna Play???
I own the Id core 2 20w and the Blackstar HT 1w ... And the Id core is in the basement because no matter how many sounds you take out of this shit... when you hear the HT1 ... oh man ... I can't even describe the difference of the feel... and if you crank up the volume of the Id then is when the things get really shity ... I had the Id Core as main practice amp for a year and my ears get use to it and I thought it sound great... If you buy it stay away from HT1's and valve amps hahahaha
@@nesto9889 Technically these amps are built the same but, i would like to hear him play each amp, at high volumes. I have the 20, and it kicks, I'm not sure the ten can match it. That's why I said, I'd like to hear all of them.
I dont know about the V3 but for the V2 its hardware is the same as the 10W but the speakers are smaller. I dont think there are any other differences.
Your best bet is to hear them in a store because You may he listening to this video on your speakers and they may sound different compared to the amps If you are asking about effects, software then yes If you are asking about speakers then the sound will be louder and fuller because of the speaker size as you go from 10 then 20 to 40 I have the ID Core 10 V3 and I am really happy!
I had the V2, and traded for the V3, I love it, although only minor changes, like the handle in back instead of a strap, and the noise gate is more user friendly. It can be adjusted to your liking. The cab rig light feature I thought could be used with the amp, but it works in different ways like with external speakers, or a laptop. One last thing, it does add presence, and resonance adjustments you can tweak on the software.
Dagan is the only dude who I trust when giving reviews, he just is that guy. Keep rocking
Dagan is always brilliant at presenting gear videos. He is so full of energy and enthusiasm, and theses Blackstar V3´s are amazing.👍🏻
This guy could sell me air.
And the amp has plenty of that sound hehehe
...or russian tank as well!
Thats funny 😂
Yep.
He's convincing enough to sell me a music theory guide
Dagan's enthusiasm always makes me feel like picking up my guitar :)
At this point I don't think there is anybody cooler than Dagan's ego it is frickin rad
My grandad surprised me with one of these today I love it
I purchased a blackstar I'd core 10 v2 from musicians friend and I have to say its absolutely the best amp I've ever owned it does everything and the wide stereo sound you get from it makes you just fall into to playing for hours on end it sounds so good it inspires you to play better it's crazy to explain I havnt had a chance to connect it to my laptop yet my wife's going to help me with that process I'm not much of a pc person so to speak ,but yes the blackstar I'd core 10 v2 is really the absolute best little practice amp I've even owned for sure theres endless possibilities of tones and patches you can make with when I save more money I'm going to purchase the 40 watt model I just love the sound and you right I order to really get the stereo effect if these amps you have to try one ,when you do I promise you will get lost in it and it will inspire you to play better and you just cant stop,I recommended these amps to anyone
just got the v3 10 and returned my marshall mg10. the versatility and features of this amp for $14 more was absolutely worth it
He is one of the faces that makes me happy... please continue to rock on and do more review!
Super demo as always, Dagan! Bought the V2 20 a year ago but can hardly use it because it scares the neighbours, even on v low volume. Beware!
I bought this (20W) today and it was great.👍
Ive only started, ive bought anibanez gio gsa and i this amp from PMT and i love it!!! Highly recommend for beginners from a recent beginner 👍🏻👍🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
I've got a 10v2 in white.... I've had it for a couple of years, it's usually the one I turn on first. I've used it as a speaker syrup for my laptop (via USB) and I've used it with my Rockman X100 (via the aux input). When I travel, it is my grab and go amp. I love it! Thinking about getting a 20 or 40 with more power and larger speakers, just so I can crank it up some more. Cheers.
Awesome video! Only thing is - you could have one part of video just playing all types (10,20,30) so we could see if there is any difference in sounds from 10W to 30W. But your videos are great
There isn’t just the volume, bigger the amp bigger the sound
Playing like crazy and talk like a pro. Nice presentation.
This is now my go to amp got it at the pawn shop for 149 what a steal 😀
I just bought this amplifier. Haven't had a chance to play with it yet. I plan to here soon.
Why do so many people hate Blackstar, I have been a Blackstar player for over 10 years and I love them.
I have the 100, and the 40. The 40 is the V3. Love them both. My only issue, is some people have complained about hissing. Now, the new ones have an adjustable noise gate, which you can tweak, to find your sweet spot. The 100, just has the off, low or high. It works, however it does cut sustain abruptly. For that one, I turn off the gate, and add my own if I need it. Of course, backing off the gain usually helps with hissing anyways.
This video makes me want a trem setup like on that Kramer. Full floating but he just grabs that D-Tuna and suddenly he's in drop D and no retuning all the other strings.
That guitar looks really badass!
Great stuff! Dagan is awesome! Just discovered this page last week. Now I click like before even watching the videos-as I know it will be great. I’m just wondering, and I could easily figure it out, but is there somewhere I can check the prices for your equipment American dollars? Thank you!!! 🎸👍🏻
Just bought the 20 watt with the PB 1 battery pack. Will be here tomorrow
Did you like it? How’s the distortion?
I have V2 and these are kickass
PMT has gone crazy and invented the 77th second in a minute
The sound is actually really good (on the recording) Bright and punchy. I just wonder how it sounds live, and it it's loud enough to play along with a drummer.
Excellent demo! I'm sold.
What if they get rid of the effects from the amps, and use that space for more control on the amp sounds, like cabinet type, 3-band EQ and leave the effects for the pedals? I'd like to see more these kinds of low-wattage amps, and less everything-in-the-box-in-basic-level.
There are many amps that does just that.
Much more in fact to those id cores.
Id core is different in that sense cuz of its flexibility. I actually think that this amp line transforms ur guitar in something more than it originally is.
Gives much more Space to experiment and create something unique while also being simple at the core.
I want 3 band EQ if ISF is on there. Seems like such a loss. Thanks for always doing a marvelous job Dagan. But please be our spokesperson for 3 band EQ. Thanks, mate.
What you're wanting is alternatively already available. The ID:Core range just like the Fly 3 range are designed and targeted at a specific niche and demographic with specific purpose intended to be price point segment appealing. In a nutshell, look outside the box you've chosen to confine yourself to.
Try something like the debut line from blackstar, the orange crush line, or that stage right tube amp thing
Dagan can make a Danelectro battery amp sound awesome lol..
great video, i just got this amp..again..recently lol..
Bought V2 few years ago...and now he is selling V3 instead. Sould I wait until V4?
Between this V3 with katana which one the best for rock,metal and heavy metal
10 and 20 seem to be so similar in size. Do they sound drastically different? Which one should I get for home practicing and recording?
get a 20. Tried both. 20 helps if your guitar pickup is not top of the line
Great demo thank u so much
What happened there? Video went private with all the comments with it! I recently bought a Core V2 40W....didnt know the new one was around the corner. Oh well - learnt that you can get a battery kit for the core series, so im happy anyway
We had to make a quick change to some of the content as we uploaded an incorrect image! Doh! Thanks for watching. -Lee
Could you please tell me how quiet the amp can be? like, I want to play it in my house so I really want it to be quiet while still being able to controll my tone well
Can you use multi effects pedals with the id core range ?
i just bought the 40w version today! i already have a mustang gtx 100 but need something more simple to practice.
How did you like it?
Good or weak for what it is?
This or boss katana 50mk2????
Will there be a 100/150w big version again?
Can each patch have its own volume to balance them out or are they all tied to the same master volume wherever that may be set at any given time?
Um... I guess 2 yrs ago they didn't see headphone jacks not being on phones? Are there adapters for the cables to live stream?
Will the ID Core V3 improvements be applied to the 100 and 150 watt versions of the ID Core line?
Ok, the telltale question.....tone wise, is this a boss katana killer?
@bassplyr13 - you posted this Q 3 years ago. No one replied - what do *you* think??
I love this amp I only got the 10 watt but I don’t play out..but I LOVE IT. I’m not really sure what they mean American or English do we Americans play differently AND this software is SO MUCH BETTER than the other software...I never got the other one working...it kinda sucks when because you have the 10 watt some of the patches don’t work The Company should be more engaged with people.. I am not sure you. An talk to a live person...but regardless a fantastic amp.
English amps like marshall and vox or American amps like mesa or fender
Can you monitor while you use the live out line? And if you can, how?
Can i use multi effect processor with this amplifier?
Love the Kramer guitar!
Dagan what’s up brother bottom line ID core or boss katana if you could only choose one
How is the live stream jack any different to a headphone jack? Cause it doesn't cut out the speaker maybe?
Hi would you say that this v3 is perfect for thd acoustic guitar or would you advise the I'd core 20 for the acoustic for a richer sound especially via chorus. Ian 👍🏻👍🏻
Dagan is HARD.
Hello, thank you for the video you made, but I still can't choose between two amplifiers. Please help, you or anyone who knows.
Marshall mg15gfx or blackstar id cor v3?
which did u end up getting?
For metal stuff this is better than the boss katana? it appears that yes
Hello folks does it have a fx loop?
Thanks
Any idea on how I get a deathcore sound out of it ?
Compared with micro cube gx which is better?
How do you use the tuner
blackstar id core 20 vs marshall mg15-- which sounds better????
Hi Dagan, what brand is the strat on the right of the screen, your left? A Fender or other? Btw is the 40W version giggable?
im having trouble chosing b/w this or line 6 spider mk2 . i would like one thats versatile n has good tones ,any suggestions for the 20w range?
Can you save as presets? How do you choose your presets you've saved?Is there a true EQ you can adjust from the control panel?
Download Architect software from blackstar website
You can theirs a button called manual just put in your preset and hold it down for a second
@@joelambert1075 Thanks...figured it out eventually.
I had and performed with the V2 100w and it was great!
for the 40w I think the speakers are FRFR and not guitar speakers, so a condencer might had given us more idea of the actual sound, while the SM57 colors it too much since it's made for guitar speakers..
FYI sounded pretty close to my V2 40W (though I havent got a trained ear to tell the difference)
The SM57 wasn't made for guitar speaker recording. It was made in the 30s. It was however made for clear, quiet (as in noise floor, not instrument volume) acoustic recording. I think it was originally intended for orchestra recording.
@@NeoRichardBlake Well either way it found its way into high gain guitar amp recording way back and it's the standard today :)
guys, I am a newbie and I grabbed v2 one and a half week before. Should I refund it or there is no difference between v2 and v3?
This will be perfect with my hd500x!
❤ from India
Sir Boss katana mk2 50 watt Vs Blackstar ID core 40
Which is better?
Want to buy but cofused pls reply
I'm a Stereo guy so I have a Blackstar ID Core 40. If Stereo ain't your thing then the Kat 50 might be better but then also checkout the new Blackstar Debut 50R, it looks very interesting.
Does it offer aux in?
Blackstar id core 10 v3 or vox valvetronix vtx20
Now i dont know if i should get this one 10w or katana mini.. its a firt amp and idk which one would be the best as a practice amp 😅😅
I'm having fun with the amp but is anyone else getting a lot of hissing? especially when headphones are plugged in...
When I plug my headphones in through The headphones out, there is so much hissing. Do I have a faulty product or is it something else. I plugged my headphones into the Blackstar fly and it is fine.
mine does that too, I'll probably be taking it back to the store on monday
@@1o7oMaRcIn1o7o may I ask, is yours the 40 w version? I gave mine back yesterday, will receive a new one on Wednesday.
@@Mr-Safology no, it's the small 10 w one, I got it to either play silently or with the headphones so the hiss is a pretty big deal
@@1o7oMaRcIn1o7o yes,.send it back. I guess we are the unlucky one's 😌
Mine does it too. Sigh.
Wow a Kramer.... I owned a Kramer American deluxe stage master 1987 when I was living in New Zealand, it was a real beautiful guitar although the condition was average. Just seeing your guitar head stock smashed me back to when I owned it.... I have an ESP (The Mirage) lawsuit that I'm keeping now, the blonde with seymour duncans also 1987 I think, Jackson won the lawsuit through the headstock shape issue but this is one tht survived as they are neck throughs they couldn't just unbolt them so they all got destroyed.
Id core 10 can use padle sir??
I own an original version (V1) ID Core stereo 40 which I bought used for $100 USD a few years ago at my local Music-Go-Round. I don't really need the newer features for recording or streaming .I can use the new software with my amp as well. a year after the amp I bought a Starcaster Strat electric guitar By: Fender (said that on the head stock) the guitar got a total extreme upgrade/mod with custom stars and planets space theme paint on the body and head stock the Hand made extended Brushed Stainless Steel Pick Guard loaded with 3 quad rail/coil humbuckers retaining the Fender 5-way blade selector switch and I wired it like a 50's les Paul with coil splits and a P/P also in the bridge tone pot to activate the bridge and neck pick ups togehter regardless of any other controls. the bridge gor new roller saddles and a solid brass full size trem block the head stock is graced with a titanium nut, roller string tree and locking tuners. all together I have a cool looking guitar that feels, plays and sounds out of this world. those humbuckers have 4 small coils with very strong ceramic magnets between, measure at an average of 18,6k ohms each and even coil split are essentially still humbuckers but sound like single coils. as I wired them to have the active coils closer to the bridge to get a brighter tone when coil split yees the Les Paul style wiring means that it has 3 each tone and volume pots. the tome caps are .047 orange drop type and I reduced the wire size since you don't really need the large size wired traditionally used. pickups only produce mere millivolts so much smaller gage wires will do the job. I stripped a computer VGA cable for the small stranded wires in multiple colors. saves space in the control cavity even though I extended it 6 pots and the 5-way switch take a lot of room add a 9v batt. .for the LED indicators for coil in circuit and the wires for that circuit as well. soldering all those connections was a real adventure... This extreme guitar that I named the "Stellarcaster" is just out of this world. ... Wanna Play???
what's the difference between v1 and v3
Is the ID:Core V3 20 or 40 good for bass?
7:12 that riff sounded fkn good is that an actual song??
Panama by Van Halen I know it’s a bit late to actually see this and respond to it
@@_.Nathan_____ never too late my friend, thanks bro!
Just looked in your website, and it said that these are not available?
They're available for pre order now.
Blackstar ID Core V3 20W or the Yamaha THR30ii? Which one has better clean and stereo sound?
Following
@@bassplyr13 Didn't understand your post
@@tiago5a I’m waiting for someone else to comment so I can see their answer.
Does the software have an Ipad app?
Sagan you are the British Phil X
Dagan
Will this work on latest macs ( big sur) INsider didn’t work !!
If ya need all that to make it sound good maybe ya should invest in lessons
@@peyotepete4903 eh?
What is the price pls
Spark 40 or one of these?
When are these V3 expected to be available (in the US)?
They're currently in sweetwater
I own the Id core 2 20w and the Blackstar HT 1w ... And the Id core is in the basement because no matter how many sounds you take out of this shit... when you hear the HT1 ... oh man ... I can't even describe the difference of the feel... and if you crank up the volume of the Id then is when the things get really shity ...
I had the Id Core as main practice amp for a year and my ears get use to it and I thought it sound great... If you buy it stay away from HT1's and valve amps hahahaha
Can i use the new software with my id core 10 v2
yes i think you can, they just updated it!
Do they use the FS-12 foot controller?
Looked in the manual on the website, its the FS-11 if anyone is wondering.
is it included?
I wanted to hear what the other amps sounded like too.
I'm pretty sure they sound identical
@@nesto9889 Technically these amps are built the same but, i would like to hear him play each amp, at high volumes. I have the 20, and it kicks, I'm not sure the ten can match it. That's why I said, I'd like to hear all of them.
Never knew Russell Brand could play guitar 😃
The architect software work on the 10 watt?!?
Will the ID: Core 10 sound as good as the 40 in the video?
Man that's the third time you ask the questions on three different channel...
Take your friggin medication weirdo
I dont know about the V3 but for the V2 its hardware is the same as the 10W but the speakers are smaller. I dont think there are any other differences.
Your best bet is to hear them in a store because
You may he listening to this video on your speakers and they may sound different compared to the amps
If you are asking about effects, software then yes
If you are asking about speakers then the sound will be louder and fuller because of the speaker size as you go from 10 then 20 to 40
I have the ID Core 10 V3 and I am really happy!
Ask how ever many questions on how ever many channels you wish. I will if I want to. No laws. Sometimes too many.
@@martinlahaie6012 behave. He’s only asking a question
will there be difference in tone in 20 and 40?
Volume is not a factor for me
Low end, more on 40 and headroom for cleans.
Whats the guitars name ?
is the footswitch included?
No foot switch included.
I’m curious why they didn’t mention this software?!?I fought the other one for hours.
but it sounds great
Sure wish this could've been mic'd up in stereo :(
Would it be worth upgrading from V2 to V3 and if so why?
did u get ur answer?
I had the V2, and traded for the V3, I love it, although only minor changes, like the handle in back instead of a strap, and the noise gate is more user friendly. It can be adjusted to your liking. The cab rig light feature I thought could be used with the amp, but it works in different ways like with external speakers, or a laptop. One last thing, it does add presence, and resonance adjustments you can tweak on the software.
These or marshall mg?
Blackstar
Thumbs up for the video. Notconvinced about the amp though.