Blackstar IDX 50 50 watt 1x12 inch Digital Combo Amplifier

Blackstar IDX 50 50 watt 1x12 inch Digital Combo Amplifier

ID:X — Where Classic Amp Control Meets Digital Power

Sculpt your signature sound
Drawing on years of expertise from the ID, Silverline, and Amped series, Blackstar designed the ID:X to meet the needs of any player in any situation. It all starts with six versatile voices — two clean, two crunch, and two overdrive — followed by the ability to capture natural tube dynamics with three emulated valve responses: EL84, EL34, and 6L6. From there, you can sculpt your sound using enhanced traditional controls. The Gain knob doubles as a noise gate, Bass doubles as resonance, and Treble boosts presence, while a dedicated Mid control, standard Volume, and Blackstar’s signature ISF round out the intuitive interface.

A pedalboard’s worth of effects, built right in
Loaded with 35 stompbox-style effects — from lush reverbs to gritty fuzz — the ID:X delivers pedalboard-level impact without the hassle of extra gear. Sweetwater guitarists put this amp through its paces and trust its rock-solid patch recall to shift from shimmering cleans to stadium-sized crunch in seconds, no pedal tap-dancing required. Each effect offers real-time parameter control, with room to save up to 99 custom patches and assign them across three programmable channels. For even more hands-free flexibility, add the optional FS-12 footswitch or tap into full MIDI control.

Features:

• 50W digital combo amp with a 12-in. speaker and power scaling down to 1W
• Compact, gig-ready design delivers professional tone without the need for external gear
• 6 versatile amp voices ranging from pristine cleans to high-gain saturation
• Selectable valve responses emulate the feel of classic tube amps
• 35 onboard effects with individual parameter controls — no external pedals required
• Save and recall up to 99 custom patches, with 3 programmable channels
• Optional FS-12 footswitch unlocks full performance control from the floor
• Next-gen CabRig DSP speaker simulation with XLR and USB-C outputs for recording or live use
• Architect software for deep editing, cab/mic selection, and room simulations

1. Type: Solid State
2. Number of Channels: 3
3. Output Power: 50W
4. Speaker Size: 1 x 12" Blackstar Anthem 50
5. Effects: 35 x FX
6. Amp Modeling: 6 x Amp Voicings
7. EQ: 4-band EQ
8. Inputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" (line)
9. Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (cabrig), 1 x XLR (DI)
10. Effects Loop: Yes, 2 x 1/4"
11. Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4"
12. Software: CabRig DSP Simulator
13. Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
14. Manufacturer Part Number: IDX50

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