Blackstar ID Core 10 V2 (Affordable & Good?)

Blackstar ID Core 10 V2 (Affordable & Good?)
The ID Core is a very popular amp, and the smallest one in the range is supposedly a very good guitar practice amp. It's certainly budget friendly, costing just north of 100€ (roughly the same in dollars I think). As ever, what's really important is sound. Nothing is worth it if it sounds like a pile of dog's droppings. Blackstar make a whole host of different amps, some of which I've reviewed. This is the affordable Blackstar practice amp in their range.
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The gear I most often use.
A Stratocaster of some kind, either an Yngwie Malmsteen Strat, or a custom Strat with a scalloped fretboard. For 7 string stuff I mostly use an Ibanez Universe.
A Marshall 1987x into a Marshall cab.
A Fender Yngwie Malmsteen overdrive, plus a Boss NS-2 noise gate, or a Strymon Sunset.
A Morley Bad Horsie 2 wah, and a delay.
An AKG C-414 mic for the guitar.
For acoustic stuff I use a Taylor 710 short scale thingy.

[@MrPolevaulter]

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[@tonychestnut904]

Love your reviews, and humour. I have this little amp, and love it. Almost sorry I didn't opt for one of the bigger ones for versatility, but the price! Great value for great tones.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thanks man! :)

[@orensomething]

Man, finally, a channel i dig. Loved the honesty :) I got this amp, the delay is shyte, but not only. You helped me decide on moving on, probably to Katana mk2

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thanks :)

[@jerrywhite8810]

Great playing and honest review man!

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cheers!

[@robertclinger7351]

I agree. Before I sold mine I would set it on the dinning room table and sit 20ft away in the living room, all reflective walls, and I would get a "type" of stereo effect.

[@MrPolevaulter]

:D

[@paulreed6822]

I got the 20 watt version of this and it is a capable amp, as you pointed out it could have done without a the Superwide stereo claim plus the dozen or so 'headline' claims it makes on the box & on the top of the cabinet make it sound really cheap and it's not, it makes an excellent home amp with plenty of features for the price I paid £124 last month & was well worth it.

[@dinkeredwards3431]

i bought mine about a month ago and i love mine,,,ive owned quite a few small combo practice amps in my life ,,and this one blows them all away ..im no professional sound man or guitarist but also im not an amp snob either,,i have no problem hearing the stereo in mine i can even hear it behind me to where it damn near freaks me out that it can do this and i think its pretty damn cool how far amps have came in the last 20 or 30 years ,,i havent gotten into hooking it up to the computer yet and not sure when i will or if i will..thanks for the video though

[@shravankulkarniarchive]

Is it worth getting the core:20 over the core:10?

[@jessejafrnd]

I had a 40 and yeah it was trippy sometimes.. really entertaining.

[@richardtimetorock9340]

Thank you for having an opinion when you review products. Too many videos I watch leave it up to the viewer to form their own opinion.

[@MrPolevaulter]

I appreciate that!

[@cliftongardner4367]

I have one, and I think I was the one who suggested this amp a while back (so thanks for that!) and I think this one suits my style (higher gain, primarily rhythm) better than the Micro Cube, but I completely understand why someone would prefer that. It’s down to personal taste, but this has been my go-to recommendation for a “first beginner amp” for a while because it’s simple to use, feature filled, and even when you graduate to a bigger, better amp, its still something that fits on a coffee table next to a couch - which is where I have mine. It also doubles as a surprisingly nice stereo with the auxiliary input. Is it better than my Marshall DSL40C pushed with a Klon KTR? Absolutely not, no way, not in a million years. Do I still like jamming on the couch with it? Yes! Good demo, even if you came away with a different opinion of it (I’m so offended, btw). :P

[@MrPolevaulter]

Haha :D Thanks :)

[@BeyondVexing]

Well I enjoyed another vid from this guy! As a first time beginner amp it sounds fairly versatile so I think it would be a viable option. Side note, it would be interesting to hear you demo gear using a guitar with an HSS set up. Though I know single coils are more your style. Just a thought.

[@MrPolevaulter]

I have done a couple of videos with a humbucker guitar, but I always just prefer the Strat.

[@GabrielNacu]

Hey Elmo - I hope you have been keeping ok with the world as it is (Corona Virus, etc.)! I started my teaching with one of these amplifiers (I forget which exact model), and the tone was not the thing that put me off : it was the user interface. ONLY by using a laptop (yes - its one of those amps), can you access 2 important features : the 3 band EQ and the Noise Gate! EQ'ing the amp out of the box was not enough for me, as a single tone/ISF stack goes from left (sounding usable, but quite bright and scooped) to right (like a bag of farts). After the ID core, I switched to many other "affordable amps" for teaching (Marshall Code, Fender Mustang, Boss Katana, etc. ) before finally stopping the excessive swapping with a Spider Line 6 V30 (which currently lives in the boot of my car!). After I realised that choosing a budget amplifier was like choosing your favorite piss flavoured ice cream (cat, dog, human etc.) in regards to tone, I just went with the one that had the features I needed, a reasonable sound and was fully acessible without using a laptop. I can undertand why you are feeling tired half way ; its all the same sh**! So keep your sanity mate! I hope the cultic fanbases of many of these products are not triggering and preparing you to be sacrified... Kind Regards, Gabe

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thanks Gabe! I hope you're well too. You're mostly right about that piss flavoured ice cream thing (had a good laugh at that too :D). I find it odd that Roland did the Micro Cube ages ago, and it's still the best thing out there (for me at least). One would think that the advancing technology would mean that we'd get something slightly better than what we're getting.

[@GabrielNacu]

@@MrPolevaulterAppreciate the reply :) It is the inevitable "Upgrade" to everything; no business would stay afloat if they couldn't find a new way for us to keep buying their products. But I don't think its simply about making a "Better Sounding" product, as I think these companies are consistently trying to find cheaper and more efficient ways to , design, manufacture and market there products. The reality is things sound "Different" from year-to-year ; a word I think is more believable than "Better". Seeing trade prices fluctuate from year to year (from my time working at a guitar shop) due to inflation of materials and workforce costs, I have seen more and more budget guitar amplifiers ditching tactile and traditional Input/Output options (like FX Loops), analogue reverb (spring/tanks), and standard EQ (3 Band EQ, Presence, etc.) before replacing them with a small LCD screen and a mandatory USB/laptop connection to access everything ; simply because it is cheaper to produce! So lets just use whatever we can that actually allows us to make music ; tone chasing in the budget price range is madness. Even if its Line 6 Spider, Marshall MG, Peavey Bandit, Fender Mustang, Roland Micro Cube - its all the same s*** buddy! :)

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@GabrielNacu True :)

[@metal441]

I love that you don't love everything. Well done.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cheers! Yeah, I'm a bit suspicious of people who just love everything.

[@SteveMavronis]

I had one, the original ID:Core 20. After a while I got tired of fiddling around with the software to produce tones and effects. I was doing more of that nonsense instead of playing. It wasn't bad as a practice amp but just not quite there with overdriven tones but barely almost. So I sold mine and replaced it with a Blackstar HT-1R tube combo. I replaced the stock preamp tube and replaced the stock speaker with a Celestion. I use my pedalboard with it and things have been good.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cool stuff :)

[@brianm9902]

interesting I am looking for a home practice amp, but without the fuss and bs of searching, I have been reading the Blackstar HT-1R how is the sound boxy ? 1 watt tube amp would be perfect for home use how do you find it ?

[@brianm9902]

@@lucid_delirium976 I have a VOX VTX 20 brilliant amp but the usb connection to the tone room broke, it was pretty straightforward and the Dumble Amp model was brilliant I miss that and also the Soldano Model, I like the idea of recording which is not on the VOX but yes you make a very good point of being possibly too much where I am now, but there is plans in the future to sound proof this room as much as possible, but I have been in contact with a local amp repair shop he will look at the vox it was the metal part that came off, but there is plenty of these HT1R used so that's another option

[@Federicorivada]

Hello! Great video. Im most interested in the clean channels. Do you recommend this one over other amps? My budget is around 100-150 usd. Thanks a lot! EDIT: I forgot! its for bedroom use. It doesnt need to be very loud. In fact. Quite the contrary. It must sound good at very low volume.

[@magnethomewood]

Thank you for your honesty

[@aaronmaiden3606]

Hey, does anybody know if this amps plays music with all frequencies? Thanks

[@bluesman7119]

I am looking for a good sound low watt amp, my VOX VTX 20 usb is broken but even 20 watts is too loud, but this sounds wonderful for a small room

[@user-cr1hv8gf8d]

kiitos, Elmo!

[@KTVBOSTON]

About the "Wide Stereo".. as it may not sound that way coming from two 3" speakers in the amp, what about when you have it mixed into your DAW? Obviously you'd be able to tell in the mix that the sound was widened, correct?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Depends on how you record it. But if you record it in stereo, then yeah.

[@hauntedgaminguk]

Can you use multi effects pedals with this amp? I heard somewhere that they don’t react well to pedals being plugged in

[@marcoantonio078]

I love your presentation style😎😎

[@BB-pe9fe]

Thanks so much for the review. Appreciate the help. This is perfect for my needs. I just ordered one. Thanks again.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Glad I could help!

[@tonakkie635]

Wonder what you think about the id core 100. Just bought the Silverline special, but i'm not very impressed with base sounds/low end. However, the overdrive sounds are ok to my ears.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Not sure. Haven't tried it.

[@markvincentbernas9946]

can i use my pedal board together with this amp? i have this amp for ages and havent tried it with my pedalboard yet. i wonder if it could handle additional pedalboards

[@ukaszmazur793]

Super Wide Stereo is easy to do, what you will need is get one speaker from ampbox and place in opposite corner of your room in some sort of box. I did this super easy :)

[@MrPolevaulter]

Haha :D

[@xsixinfantryx]

na man, stereo effect is able to do much more than that. its not just simply two speakers playing the same thing. yes, if you DO HAVE two speakers playing the same thing, you can alter it like thaT, but its limited to that. true stereo effect can change the sound stage, cancel things out. put things out of time a little, or a lot, all kinds of things. so your not all THAT slick man lol

[@ukaszmazur793]

@@xsixinfantryx not sure you understand, i was talking how to improve stereo in ID core amps to be "Super Wide Stereo" by placing speakers in room corners, not how to do from mono amp "fake stereo". thx

[@katipunero9928]

Nice honest review.. Try Peavey Vypyr...

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thanks! Probably will at some point.

[@alexgochman6654]

Why on blackstar in cleaned we also use gain control?

[@CarySagady]

I notice in all demo the IFS control does not move...no one uses it...it is a patented tone network that allows the character to change from Fender to Vox....any comments?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Like at 8:28?

[@francisskundaliny1295]

Hey,Elmo the karajan😉-is this strat an ingwie model?this fretboard looks like scallopted. Rockn rolly, elmo👍🎸🔊🎶🌱

[@MrPolevaulter]

Yep.

[@JustAPairofLegs]

I have this amp and god it has some ass tone and distortion but it has nice cleans

[@MusicTutorJay]

Any option to bypass the inbuilt effect? To use od or distortion pedals into it

[@MrPolevaulter]

Don't remember. It's been a while.

[@hauntedgaminguk]

Did you manage to try out any pedals on it ? I’m looking to get this amp if I can use multi effects pedals with it

[@rockhrd108]

Hi there! I'm an amateur and am confused between Blackstar ID and Boss Katana Mini. Could you please help me choose

[@xXEmbracetheMetalXx]

Bojack Horseman I’d say read through the reviews, and then go with what your gut is telling you.

[@LAVAASIAPACIFIC]

Question: o have thus one and play it with Ibanez joe satriani. The sound is very shrill and trebly , I can’t get a warm sound and the tone seems to be chopped off. ( noise gate? I am playing at low volume in the apartment. Any ideas? Can I switch off noise gate? Am I doing something wrong?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Don't know. Sorry.

[@henrytuton9403]

Have you done a review on the vox vx15 gt modeling amp. Could you review it thanks

[@MrPolevaulter]

Haven't, but I might.

[@Jimbowholivesinsoup]

I'm a non overdrive, fingerpicking-struming guy. And I'm thinking this or the Fendr Mustang 25/Champion 8" speaker version. Question is does this amp sound very "boxy" ? Had a Orange Crush 12 and was a bit unsatisfied always. Thanks for Your good reviewing !

[@MrPolevaulter]

Is the Fender boxy do you mean? I don't recall it being that.

[@MikeHansen1970]

It would be an ok practice amp, certainly sounds better than the practice amps I had in early/mid 80s. The small speakers always sound bad with distortion, at least to my ears. Still, for home practice, at a good $, I could see it being something you could get for a teen learning guitar, especially if they liked metal?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Sure thing.

[@matr4724]

Still recommend the Roland Micro Cube over this one for clean tones ? (jazz/ neo soul) :)

[@MrPolevaulter]

Not sure. Sorry I can't be of more help :(

[@vapporiesat3125]

I have both. The micro cube is better. Much more dynamic. Id core also has this permanent noise gate going on, which seems to cut off notes at lower volume, which reduces the sustain

[@BossTweed69]

Stupid question alert, does this amp have a headphone jack and If i plug this into a comp can I make the sound cone through the computer also? The reason I ask is that I sometimes use digital effects with my pc

[@MrPolevaulter]

Don't remember. You can always look it up.

[@BossTweed69]

@@MrPolevaulter cheers mate

[@MusicTutorJay]

U can use the headphones out which is emulated sound of this amp, plus u can also record from the usb out to your pc

[@joaocardoso8780]

yes ypu can plug an practice with your headphones on this one, with the usb you can try to emulate sounds people uploaded to get a certain tone but its not always acurate as this is the cheapest version...but to be honest for this price i think this is a great amp despite all said in this video...people like the OD and thats the one i like the least lol

[@craigC3406]

Is this better than the Marshall MG10?

[@redrocker1055]

I got the id core 20. Plugged into computer with their Architect software is when this thing comes alive. I typically use GuitarRig 5 but wanted something I could use my old pedals on. I've never been a fan of Blackstar amps but this was on clearence so I figured I'd give it a shot. For $100 USD I feel I got my monies worth. That being said, if this were to be my only amp I'd spend the extra cash and buy the BOSS Katana.

[@mikeaustin4138]

This sound muddy to me. I'm looking for a decent sounding amp that I can travel with. I purchased the Positive Grid Spark - it's on the way - but it may not be what I'm after. I want something I can put in my luggage when I travel to SE Asia. My tone preferences are Clapton, Allman, Hendrix, Garcia, Guy, Otis Rush, etc. IOW, I don't care about high-gain tones, but I"d like something with decent OD, reverb and delay, Any suggestions welcome.

[@mikeaustin4138]

@@greattoseayou248 Thanks, I had an early version of this amp. It's too bulky to take on an airplane...

[@MrPolevaulter]

Old Roland Micro Cube?

[@mikeaustin4138]

@@MrPolevaulter I went and got an HX Stomp and sold my Headrush. The Stomp is ~ 3# with the power adapter, it has a headphone jack, and it's got tons of amps and effects. I bought a Nux headphone amp and, although it's worth $70, it's too limited for me. I appreciate the suggestions.

[@samain1804]

In that case I'd go with the blackstar fly 3. Cheap af, light weight af, small af, and the tone is....okay

[@johannessilver8653]

My first amp was this on 40W version...second Micro Cube....I like both and have not found better ones in that price range. By the way...if you do not like effects...this is not suitable...but if you like...those are really nice. With Micro Cube or Katana Mini you can not get those - specially reverbs and delays - to do the same as this. I like the "stereo" even though it is not so wide as they claim.

[@atharvasinnarkar4285]

Is ibanez grx 22 ex a good guitar for beginner?

[@MrPolevaulter]

I haven't tried it, so I don't know.

[@hairnation68]

I had the 20 watt V2 enjoyed it for a small travel amp but bought a Yamaha for that and sold it.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cool!

[@shelo0828]

Hey bro, so THR10 is better than this?

[@dnipllr4057]

@@shelo0828 I don't know about the IDCore but I have a thr10 ii (20 watts). It doesn't run on batteries (unless you pay 150$ more for the "better" version), it sounds fairly good with some tweaking and a lot of reverb. The price is way to high for what it is, unless you want to use it as an interface and get a free CuBase Lite version. I suggest you go with a Katana mini for good basic tones, portability and fair price. I'll be selling my thr to finance a marshall dsl1.

[@thedumbshitpodcast5901]

Ended up getting this and a PRS se standard in a silver finish for 950$ canadian

[@Xero6969]

Why not try the insider software. you might edit the sounds for a good distortion since you can adjust the eq in there,.

[@MrPolevaulter]

I hate connecting amps to computers or mobiles. I spend enough time staring at a screen. If they didn't bother putting it on the panel, it isn't all that important.

[@D4veJap4n]

@@MrPolevaulter yeah but let's be honest they didn't have to put a thousand settings on the top and couldn't due to the size. The idea is you spend time dialing in a tone via the software and then store it.

[@aymanF655]

Amazing review for both the v2 and v3 of this amp. I've got a question- in 2023, which Version of this amp should I go for if I'm into GNR, Metallica type of music?

[@jayeezus]

Okay ,I'm going to buy my first electric guitar. Do you think it will be a good beginner amp?? Also I'm Damn confused what to buy..

[@MrPolevaulter]

Personally I really like the Roland Micro Cube. Very good, and affordable.

[@jayeezus]

@@MrPolevaulterI'll check it out!! Thank you man , you saved me

[@westleya111]

Every time I hear a solid state amp I hear this immediate thunk sound when picking. The tone is fine but i feel like there is missing some kind of compression.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Yeah, I've noticed that too with some gear.

[@Eresajena]

is this amp good with effect pedals

[@MrPolevaulter]

Don't remember. Didn't I try it with an overdrive?

[@javierrs5156]

Do you preffer fender champion 20?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Don't know. Haven't tried it.

[@carlosps9612]

I was thiking to buy this amp as opposed to the Orange Crush 20RT than I had in mind at first because it looks much more versatile. However, I've heard a lot of people complaining about this amp hissing... is this still an issue?

[@Xero6969]

Its noticeable but not really annoying IMO but there are some that hisses like crazy but i haven't heard one that hisses like crazy, you won't regret getting the blackstar (unless you got a defective one) than the orange because the id core is more versatile.

[@MrPolevaulter]

I haven't tried the Orange, so I can't be sure, but I'd ask, do you need versatility? Sure it's fun, but stuff that does a lot of things is usually not that good at any of those many things.

[@Xero6969]

@@MrPolevaulter yeah thats a nice opinion and btw love your content dude❤️

[@Xero6969]

Made me subscribed hehe

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@Xero6969 Thanks!

[@manishkarki5892]

How to get distortion sound??

[@MrPolevaulter]

Not sure I understand. How to get a distorted sound from the amp?

[@thomsonthokchom1755]

How is it compared to blackstar lt echo 15 their other entry level beginner practice amp ?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Haven't tried that one, so I don't know.

[@felipepinto4608]

Is there any difference in sound quality between id core 10, 20 and 40??

[@MrPolevaulter]

Dunno.

[@timajed]

bigger watt and speaker. there should be difference

[@utkuyazc560]

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[@timajed]

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[@devanggiri8482]

i m confused with boss katana 100 vs blackstar idcore 100.....which best?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Don't know. Haven't tried the 100's.

[@samain1804]

I'd go with the Katana 100 head if that what you're asking. It's amazing for the $

[@iamsynth2704]

the stereo gets real when the amp is used with speakers or when recording with the aux cables

[@MrPolevaulter]

So it should say "Not so stereo, unless used with speakers or when recording with the aux cables"?

[@user-be9ey4jb3c]

@@MrPolevaulter You need stereo input to have stereo output.

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@user-be9ey4jb3c Not necessarily. Delays and reverbs can be in stereo despite the guitar itself being in mono.

[@afrinataaa]

Could it be powered by battery?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Can't remember. Google it.

[@patricknelson1471]

you would pick this or fender champion 20?

[@MrPolevaulter]

I don't know. Can I pick a Roland Cube? :)

[@xXEmbracetheMetalXx]

Elmo Karjalainen 😂

[@isabellaflorez]

would you recommend it to play metal, rock, etc?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Not sure.

[@RythmicIntentions]

All said and done one can rest assured of 3 things...great guitar playing and an honest review. And if you don't like that I don't care. Oh yeah, the 3rd thing...a sense of humor...lol

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cheers 😊

[@nicksigalas4498]

I need your help. This or Fender Champion 20 or Marshall MG15FX or something else??

[@MrPolevaulter]

What type of music do you play?

[@samjf1]

I need this help too ?

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@samjf1 What type of music do you play, and what's your budget?

[@samjf1]

@@MrPolevaulter it’s for my son who is 17. He likes varied music. My budget is around £120 and I don’t mind buying a previous owned amp. Something with a good sound but some fun effects. Thank for replying.

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@samjf1 Then this would be OK, although I'd prefer the Roland Micro Cube or the Fender Mustang LT25 (don't remember how much it costs though).

[@quit293]

Is boss katana 50 watt better?

[@MrPolevaulter]

In my opinion, yes.

[@sumitmalakar2017]

Is Esp Ltd MT 130 worth buying for a Beginner?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Dunno.

[@sumitmalakar2017]

@@MrPolevaulter ooh ok

[@MP-8245]

Marshall mg15 fx or blackstar id core 10?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Can't say, as I haven't tried the MG. Sorry :(

[@andreguitarstudio5734]

Marshall MG if you want a marshall tone

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

MG.

[@yasirdawood6039]

Do you recommend any beginner amps that are under £110

[@MrPolevaulter]

You can get a second hand Micro Cube for £50, and that's one of the best practice amps out there. The Katana Mini is good as well. But most new amps that cost less than that aren't good for much.

[@yasirdawood6039]

@@MrPolevaulter Thanks for the advice, also where should i go to buy the roland micro cube

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@yasirdawood6039 You can find them on eBay second hand. I like the old model more, not the GX, although that's quite good as well.

[@shubhmittal6118]

Can it play blues and clean tones well?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Can't remember.

[@shubhmittal6118]

@@MrPolevaulter ok thanks bro

[@kubareszka2210]

I can't open their website to download the Blackstar Insider i get a "HTTP 404" error

[@MrPolevaulter]

Ok. That sucks.

[@giovannipeirone3915]

I use it with an old Boss me 70, and i have all the sounds i need

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cool.

[@Feawar]

Via line in?

[@hauntedgaminguk]

How u connect? I heard multi effects pedals don’t work well with this amp? I want to get this amp and have purchased a zoom g1 four multi effects pedal and want to make sure it will work with it

[@giovannipeirone3915]

@@Feawar yes

[@giovannipeirone3915]

@@hauntedgaminguk it works very well i use the input with a regular cable

[@ng5338]

Can you plug headphones into it?

[@ryanhess8737]

Yes

[@MrPolevaulter]

Yep, what Ryan said.

[@rockpinch5177]

This or katana 50 or micro cube ?

[@cliftongardner4367]

This if you like heavier, “chug” style stuff or want a good clean with a lot of effects. Micro cube if you want something with a much better off-clean or crunch tone (but slightly worse clean and high-gain tones). Katana is kind of a different class of amp, it’s much larger and not nearly as portable, but does everything better than either of these amps (but at twice the price and five times the weight). I like the Blackstar as a couch amp, but I also have a “main” amp. If you were buying your “only” amp, I’d suggest the Katana.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Pretty much what Clifton said.

[@rockpinch5177]

Thank you very much.

[@jotaroshinsuke]

Should i buy id core10 v2 or Boss katana mini? Im too confused

[@MrPolevaulter]

Dunno. Personally I'd get a Roland Micro Cube.

[@feniaceed]

id core 10 v2 and boss katana mini have many differences. Katana mini is an analogue amp, and can run with batteries as well . so u can practice it anywhere. its smaller in size so very portable and easy to carry anywhere. where id core 10 v2 is digital amp and do not run with batteries. being a digital amp, idcore offers usb connection with pc/laptop and act as digital audio interface as well meaning u can use it for recording ur guitar as well. You can install Blackstar Insider software in laptop/pc. It enable EQ tweaking options and access various patches. Look it up. so you can choose as per ur need and ease. Personally i think id core is better amp. comparing katana with Blackstar Fly 3 seems logical than to compare it with idcore 10. idcore 10 provide more features. and its more than just a practice amp. more like beginner to mid-intermediate aamp. hope that clears ur doubt :)

[@jotaroshinsuke]

@@feniaceed yeahh thanks man ,i bought the id core a week ago but my amp is not getting any firmware updates, so the patches and effects are not working in the insider software :-[

[@feniaceed]

@@jotaroshinsuke patches should work regardless the firmware update, did u save patches inside Documents\Blackstar\Saved Patches?

[@jotaroshinsuke]

@@feniaceed yeahh i did all the correct steps, i downloaded like 20 patches,and they also load in my library but they don't work, it shows "this patch was created using a different amp range" and im not getting any firmware update promp as well, ny amp is on v1.0.2 firmware 😔😭help me if you can

[@plantagenant]

I have this and the Marshall MG 10 which is cheaper. The Marshall doesn't have any effects but the basic rock/overdriven sound is better than the Blackstar.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cool!

[@rkravinderkumar05]

Is fender mustang 1 V2 better ?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Dunno.

[@wetbeans7957]

Mustang fucking ass bro

[@khoroshoorange]

@@wetbeans7957 do you own a Mustang 1?

[@mashrafizaman3894]

This or marshall mg15fx?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Dunno, as I haven't tried the Marshall MG series.

[@mashrafizaman3894]

@@MrPolevaulter I'm depressed

[@sirnigelcogs]

This is the first time I've watched one of your videos. You mentioned your name. Based on your name I'm going to guess you're from Finland? Let me know if I'm correct.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Spot on.

[@sirnigelcogs]

@@MrPolevaulter Hyvä. I have only studied a little bit of Finnish but your name sounded very Finnish to me, especially the -ainen part.

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@sirnigelcogs :)

[@electropentatonic]

For a hundred bucks, this little amp is better than anything teenage me could have dreamed of 20 years ago. Edit* Without a 3 band eq, this little guy sounds a little muffled. Only after a year of ownership did I know the 3 band eq is accessible through the PC app, pretty lame Blackstar... but you can set it for each channel and it will remember even when not plugged into the pc. My THR also has features that are only accessible through the app. I really hope the industry sees how frustrating this is for users

[@MrPolevaulter]

True on both points. Back in the day beginner gear was terrible. This is tons better. And having to use an app to access stuff is a real bummer.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I was going to ask you about the atomic amplifier. I swear. I'm considering it, and the headrush gigboard, and if all else fails I'll break down and get an axeFx 8 or something.. I have to use modeling for a few reasons. I like you prefer a tube amp. The clean sounds were ok on this amp, but like you, I didn't have the feeking I want to rush out and buy it.. I'm like you, I like 3 tones basically. clean, edge of break up, and lead with delay and maybe stereo chorus to thicken up the sound, and of course I love my bad horsie wah. I think you and I my brother are fossils and these digital things are taking over sir. I think features instead of sound seem to rule. Next the amps will make you coffee and find you a girlfriend because the nerds that like this stuff can't get out from in front of the screen long enough ti find a girl. 😂 Please do a review if the atomic. You already have it so easy peasy. 😛😁😀 Take care my friend and stay safe sir.

[@MrPolevaulter]

I already did. It's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4O7hXaXjdeDaqc I'm actually selling that unit now, as I downgraded and bought an Axe FX Standard. It was dirt cheap.

[@mikeaustin4138]

Are you talking about the Atomic FRFR 112 or the 50 watt FRFR amp/speaker combo? I had both and used them with a Headrush. They sounded great, but they were too loud for me. I now use a Blackstar HT-5R Mk II with the headrush using the 4-cable method. I also have a Laney IRT-X if I need more volume.

[@charomie]

This or boss katana 50?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Subjective, but for me Boss.

[@charomie]

@@MrPolevaulter what about zoom g1 four?

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

@@charomie Boss

[@james.kaloki]

play them over a backing track

[@kviratasun]

All way this video EQ (ISF) was on zero... may be this was a reason that this amp not have right sound for you)... this ISF blend sound from more UK to more USA, if i remember right... more universal and may be good sound on 12 o'clock on this amp's...

[@adamtrack]

I had it, then sold and bought blackstar ID Core 20 which I have till now. Today I seen on facebook marketplace someone selling Fender Mustang LT50 for only £90. Without much thinking decided to buy fender as new is £199 in England. But man, omg I just played Fender Mustang LT50 today and I don't like it. Its got plenty fake sounds which I am not fan of. So I will keep my blackstar id core 20 and sell fender mustang lt50. Strange that more expensive amp is just worst in my opinion. Blackstar id core 10 or 20 is good bedroom amp. I just wonder is Boss Katana would by any better than blackstar id core 20...I might try Katana or Fender Mustang GTX 50. Or just buy some more expensive blackstar as they are good.

[@reptilia9043]

I have Mustang Lt25, phaser things just sound too unreal Would you think this Blackstar is far better than Mustang ?

[@nikosmagnisalis6080]

This amp does not have a tone knob (not 3 not even 1), Micro Cube is way better, at around the same money. I have the Core 40, 9 out of 10 I use my Micro Cube.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Yep. Micro Cube all the way.

[@oanafelicio7764]

I have the core 40 too, got it recently and frankly not quite impressed, would you share what is the micro cube?

[@samain1804]

"It's not terrible."

[@workdays8280]

Sounds very fussy but good video

[@xsixinfantryx]

actually your wrong about a small amp not being able to make a stereo sound my man. Stereo effect is more than just two speakers playing the same thing. True stereo effect can change the sound stage, cancel things out. put things out of time a little, or a lot, all kinds of things, stereo chorus. all kinds of things. and the speakers dont need to be on two different sides of the room to do this. it can make sounds from one box with two speakers that a box with one speaker absolutely cannot do because it takes two completely seperate sounds. Its completely different than just simply two speakers playing the same thing

[@MrPolevaulter]

I don't think I said anything about two speakers playing the same thing, because that's really mono from two speakers. If I did say that, then I certainly didn't mean it. What I was talking about was a proper stereo image, ie. speaker distance from each other and the listener.

[@Officer.K.]

Is it good for playing Metallica?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Probably.

[@zephooo9345]

The high gain channels really sound balanced and can get lots of gain if you want. I play metal with that thing myself and I'm surprised how good it sounds for only about 100 bucks.

[@TroyNaumu808]

If one was a ant or maybe a hamster, this would be "super wide stereo". It is better than thier version 3.

[@chnacr2]

Actual playing starts at 2:58

[@MrPolevaulter]

Possibly.

[@khiangtezonuni6493]

Did you use any pedal🙄

[@MrPolevaulter]

Can't remember. If I did, I said so in the video.

[@DaveWestGuitar]

That amp sounded distinctly solid-state. No fault of yours. Just my opinion.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Yep.

[@che2335]

Dont be cro magnon learn bluetooth and downloading user patches and give this the demo it deserves.

[@SalvvOrtiz]

It's cheaper in America, $129 dls.

[@21sungalute.42]

What's the point of reviewing with pedals?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Some people like their pedals.

[@joaocardoso8780]

@@MrPolevaulter i know they do, but its not the real tone to review i think...but i liked your video and i like your cool:) all the best

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@joaocardoso8780 Thanks 😊

[@donalddaley2179]

I liked God only knows in the begining.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cheers :)

[@paulinakalinowska6083]

dude, either talk less or faster coz the vid seems a bit too slow and kinda longish. If not that I'd really enjoyed it. (jump cuts are also an option)

[@MrPolevaulter]

Fairly old video. They've gotten better. But thanks for the suggestion.

[@kmichaelp4508]

It always comes down to the katana doesn't it. Money is an objective. Katana is going to full every time. Your southern accent is pretty good as I'm one myself.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thanks :)

[@kmichaelp4508]

Elmo Karjalainen , late! As you can see, I did it again.

[@workdays8280]

Better off getting the thr10 BlackStar no good

[@JacaboBlanco]

Cube GX sounds way better imo

[@JacaboBlanco]

Clean sounds nice on this tho

[@MrPolevaulter]

Yep.

[@patricknelson1471]

you can give it to me if you dont like it

[@MrPolevaulter]

:D