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These new releases, which are available separately, are essentially stripped-back versions of the original Blackstar St James Plugin.
The Venue MK III Series retains the versatile dual-channel design that made the range popular, but introduces built-in cabinet simulation and some technical improvments.
Blackstar have an enviable track record in building genuine valve amps. Can their first modelling plug‑in maintain those lofty standards?
Created by the team behind Blackstar's Artisan, Series One, ID:Series and St. James product ranges, the Blackstar St. James Plugin promises to set a new standard in the amp simulation world.
These two stompbox amps may look superficially the same and do have quite a lot in common, but each one seems to have been optimised for a different type of user.
Blackstar's latest amplifier offers three channels, CabRig modelling technology, a boost circuit and a reverb processor, all in a compact pedalboard-friendly format.
The past few years have seen sophisticated amp‑in‑a‑pedal products from several companies, so it comes as...
Blackstar aim to take the weight out of valve amplification, without compromising on tone.
These valve‑based pedals offer DSP speaker emulation, USB audio interfacing and comprehensive EQ.
British amp brand launch powerful overdrive pedal that combines valve drive with DSP speaker modelling.
