Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Drive

The Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Drive is engineered to be the best valve drive pedal you will ever own, offering a world-class valve recording preamp experience that delivers unparalleled tone, dynamics, and breakup. At its core is a genuine ECC83 triode valve running at a high voltage (over 200V), ensuring the impressive touch response and harmonic richness of a true tube amp. This two-channel pedal provides four distinct voices for ultimate tonal versatility: Clean and Crunch on Channel 1, and Crunch and Overdrive on Channel 2, allowing for subtle boost all the way to classic rock drive. The cutting-edge connectivity and comprehensive tone-shaping controls, including the patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature), make the Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Drive a standout on any pedalboard or in the studio.

Key Features:

• ECC83 Triode Valve: Runs at high voltage (over 200V internally) to deliver the organic tone, dynamics, and natural breakup of a valve amplifier.
• 2-Channel Design: Provides two switchable channels with two distinct gain modes per channel (Clean/Crunch on Ch. 1 and Crunch/Overdrive on Ch. 2), offering four professional quality voices.
• Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature): Allows for enhanced tone shaping by infinitely adjusting the EQ response between a US (tight bottom, aggressive middle) and UK (woodier, less aggressive) characteristic.
• Cab Rig™ Speaker Simulator: Blackstar's next-generation DSP speaker simulator, which reproduces the sound and feel of a miked-up guitar cab in incredible detail.
• USB Recording Output: Low latency USB audio connectivity allows the pedal to operate as a standalone valve interface/sound card for direct recording to a DAW.
• XLR D.I. Output: Equipped with Cab Rig simulation for sending the sound of a miked-up cabinet direct to a recording interface or mixing board for professional live or studio use.
• FX-Loop: An in-built effects loop for effortless integration with other external effects pedals.
• 9V PSU Powered: Runs on a standard 9V DC power supply (included) for compatibility with most pedal power setups, unlike many other valve pedals.
• Architect Software: Free accompanying software allows for deep-dive editing of the Cab Rig presets, providing access to over 250 virtual cabs and mics.

The Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Drive redefines what a tube drive pedal can be, combining true high-voltage valve tone with cutting-edge digital simulation technology. It functions as a powerful, versatile two-channel overdrive pedal for your amp, a flexible backup amplifier when used with the XLR D.I., and a world-class recording interface, all in one compact unit. This pedal exemplifies the innovation and craftsmanship that sets Blackstar's Dept. 10 range apart, offering exceptional tonal clarity and professional connectivity for the modern guitarist.

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