AMPED 3 is a 100 Watt pedal multi-channel amplifier. It features one of the highest gain circuits that Blackstar has ever developed and with the ability to recall your favourite tones via presets. AMPED 3 is capable of delivering the tone and feel of traditional valve amps. You can use it in the front end of a traditional amp, power a cabinet at 100 Watts or go direct, ensuring you can take your sound with you anywhere. Power reduction down to 1W and USB-C connectivity ensure it’s equally at home in the studio or on the stage.
The power amplifier’s unique, high-headroom design does not compromise on output even at 16 Ohms. Get maximum power and optimum tone with any cabinet set-up at 8 or 16 Ohms. Blackstar’s patented Response control offers distinctly different and authentic power valve responses and guitar amp dynamics.
Fine-tune your cabinet, mic, and room simulations with our IR based CabRig technology and output via XLR or stereo jack. Alternatively, connect via USB for effortlessly simple recording to your DAW without the need for an interface.
Create, store and recall your favourite Clean, Crunch and Overdrive presets directly from AMPED 3.
The AMPED 3 is a complete, all in one, gig-ready solution for guitarists looking to transport their tone from studio to stage with ease.
The Response switch delivers three distinctly different authentic power valve responses - EL84, EL34, 6L6. Each setting delivers the response, dynamics, sag and break-up characteristics of the selected valve power amp.
Pro connectivity and integration into your setup using low latency USB audio as an interface for recording, and XLR D.I. for live use.
Includes our next-generation IR based speaker simulator that reproduces the sound and feel of a mic’d up guitar cab in incredible detail. Deep-dive using the accompanying free Architect software and capture the incredible tones via USB / XLR.
Effects loop, 2x 9V DC outputs and MIDI control for easy integration into your pedalboard or rig
Power Reduction switch allows you to select 100 Watts, 20 Watts or 1 Watt to easily get the perfect balance of power and response for any situation from studio to stage.
The built-in Boost can be set to either Pre or Post, allowing you to drive the front end of the amplifier harder for a tighter, more saturated, tone. Alternatively, set it to post to get a level increase for that extra push when needed for leads and solos.
The built-in Reverb has 2 modes which are switchable directly from the unit, Dark and Light. The Reverb's tone can be further edited with Architect software.
Featuring Blackstar's patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature). This control will take your sound from a more US style tone stack, through to the UK and anywhere in between. Use this to fine tune your sound and set your own tonal signature.
User Programmable Channel Presets
Channel Presets can be set, and saved to AMPED 3 directly from the unit or via Architect software. Presets are quick and simple to set up and store to the device allowing you to recall your favourite Clean, Crunch and OD tones on the go.
Universal Voltage
Dept 10. AMPED 3 is universal voltage so can be used anywhere in the world from 100V to 240V ~ 50/60Hz. Just stick it in your gigbag and hop on that plane.
Authentic Valve Amp Feel
The unique power amplifier design uses current feedback which mimics a valve amplifiers interaction with a speaker cabinet. This very high headroom design delivers the thump and presence of a valve amp with 100W power, into any speaker cabinet at 8 or 16 Ohms.
| Power | 100W |
| Type | Digital with Class D Power Amp |
| Channels | Clean (Clean Bright, Clean Warm), Crunch (Crunch, Super Crunch), Overdrive (OD1, OD2) |
| EQ | Bass, Middle, Treble, ISF |
| Power Reduction | 100W, 20W, 1W |
| Response | EL84, EL34, 6L6 |
| Reverb | Level, Type (Dark, Light), 'Freeze' function |
| USB Audio | Yes (4 channel) |
| XLR CabRig Output | Yes |
| Effects Loop | Yes (series or parallel selectable in Architect) |
| MIDI Control | Yes |
| Speaker Outputs | 8 Ohm, 16 Ohm |
| 9V DC Outputs | 2 (maximum combined current 500mA) |
| Voltage | 100V to 240V ~ 50/60Hz |
| Weight | 1.96kg |
| Dimensions | 288 x 80 x 149 (mm) |
