Blackstar Dept. 10 Valve-Powered Dual Distortion Pedal

£229.00

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Blackstar Guitar Pedals are fresh in, this is a New one & the Just Pedals team think it is a very nice one too. Good news ! This can be delivered straight to your door, quickly and securely, anywhere in the UK & Europe. For more info on this New Guitar Pedals, please read on for full details, demos, videos, reviews and order online.

Blackstar labels its Dept. 10 stompboxes as "the world’s most advanced valve pedals", by combining traditional high-voltage design with their latest technology. A bold claim indeed, but when you hear one of these in action — it's hard to disagree! All equipped with an ECC83 (12AX7) preamp tube, these incredible units deliver the organic dynamics, tone and break-up of a real valve amp from a compact chassis that integrates easily into any setup.

Dual Distortion — A High-Gain Beast!

The Dual Distortion is the "most metal" model in the Dept. 10 lineup, capable of dishing out fire-breathing high-gain sounds. But it's not just a versatile distortion pedal, it's also a world-class valve recording preamp that can act as the tonal centrepiece for your pedalboard! With 2 footswitchable channels and 3 crunch/overdrive voices alongside a crystal-clear clean mode, there's also Blackstar's patented ISF tone-shaping control, a 3-band EQ, low-latency USB & XLR outputs and Dept. 10’s proprietary 'Cab Rig' simulator technology. It does a lot!

Key Features

  • Driven by an ECC83 triode valve running at more than 200V internally; allowing the pedal to provide organic tone, huge dynamics and exquisite break-up.
  • Versatile 2-channel design, with 2 voices per channel. Channel 1: Clean & Crunch, Channel 2: Overdrive 1 & Overdrive 2.
  • Blackstar's patented ISF control allows you to shape the overall tone for a more British or American character, working in conjunction with the 3-band EQ.
  • Effects loop for easy integration with your existing pedalboard rig. Perfect for routing your time-based and modulation stompboxes through.
  • Equipped with Blackstar's 'Cab Rig' technology, their next-generation DSP speaker simulator that reproduces the sound and feel of a mic’d guitar cab in incredible detail. Deep-dive using the accompanying free 'Architect' software and capture the tones via the USB/XLR outputs or headphones.
  • Pro connectivity and integration into your setup using low-latency USB audio as a valve interface for recording, and XLR D.I. for live use.
  • Compact design, running at 9V for compatibility with most pedal power supplies with a 500mA output. Dedicated PSU is included with the pedal for standalone use.

How Can I Use the Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Distortion Pedal?

The Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Distortion pedal is incredibly flexible and can be used in a variety of ways:

  • Valve overdrive or boost pedal into your amp's front-end.
  • Valve preamp, used in your amp's effect loop to give it a totally new voice.
  • Valve recording interface via low-latency USB.
  • Valve preamp stage to warm up an anaemic-sounding digital amp.
  • Backup amp via D.I. output using 'Cab Rig' into a PA system.

What is Blackstar's Dept. 10?

Dept. 10 is the Blackstar R&D team responsible for "blue sky" innovation and design. This team of engineers are all musicians and are constantly researching new ideas to help create the perfect guitar tones!

Specifications

  • Valve: ECC83 (12AX7)
  • Channels: 2
  • Voices: Clean, Crunch, Overdrive 1, Overdrive 2
  • EQ: Bass, Middle, Treble
  • Patented ISF: Yes
  • Cab Rig DSP: Yes
  • XLR Cab Rig Output: Yes
  • USB Audio Interface: Yes
  • Effects Loop: Yes
  • Footswitches: 2
  • Voltage: 9V
  • Current Draw: 500mA

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Tasty Pedals made by Blackstar

Blackstar Amplification is a British manufacturer of guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets, and effects pedals, known for their innovative designs, versatile tones, and high-quality sound. Founded in 2004 by Ian Robinson and Bruce Keir, both former Marshall Amplification employees, Blackstar has quickly gained recognition and popularity among guitarists worldwide. Blackstar’s product lineup includes a wide range of guitar amplifiers, ranging from compact practice amps to powerful high-gain heads and combo amps. One of their notable series is the HT (Venue Series), which combines tube-driven warmth with modern features like built-in effects, USB connectivity, and versatile tone shaping options. In addition to amplifiers, Blackstar produces a variety of effects pedals designed to complement their amplification systems. These pedals offer guitarists a range of tonal options, from classic overdrive and distortion to modulation and delay effects. The HT-Dual and HT-Delay pedals are particularly popular among players for their versatility and sound quality. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and performance, Blackstar continues to be a trusted name in the guitar amplifier industry, providing guitarists with reliable and versatile amplification solutions that deliver exceptional tone and performance in a variety of musical genres and settings.

Just Pedal Ingredients.

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