Blackstar ID CORE 100 & 150 Demo - Super Wide Stereo Goodness!

[@DerekHartley]

Jesus, that opening jam. Probably the best thing ever.

[@Tcflohr]

A looper for me has been, easily, the best buy I've ever made in terms of guitar playing. I've only been playing 12 or 13 years but once I got a looper, it really makes sense once you start improvising over something. Highly recommended. I felt I really plateaud after a while, but the looper has really been pushing me to get better. Highly recommended for others who feel their playing has stopped improving and don't have one.

[@RedMachineKieran]

love how the camera was showing Lee demonstrate the effects and functions. class video guys

[@thatpeterboy]

Really enjoyed this demo..some great tones from the Capt & Chappers, can I say a big thanks to all for doing these vids, with trolls and haters that the internet seems to generate these days, I just want to say thanks to the lads for doing these videos. There are so many slick "buy this" videos out there.. but the Andertons Vids are like going round to a mates and trying out gear..honest review's and a good laugh :) Always brightens up a day when I see a new Capt & Chappers vid. Thanks doods!

[@figarofeegarrooooo2782]

I gigged with the ID CORE 150 and I was heard! It's a great affordable amp!

[@syduzzamansyd4530]

Have you tried Blackstar ID core with pedals in front? how do they sound and feel like, I'm thinking about getting a 150 and already have overdrive, distortion, fuzz, EQ, delay, reverb pedal in my pedalboard, is there any wiser option I should go for? I love Blackstar amps

[@tylo9269615]

You guys are like the TopGear of guitars , keep living the life 👍🏻

[@johnryan3374]

I own one, and it really lives up to the hype. The wide stereo surround is amazing. Great out-of-the-box sounds also.

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

How did he get that effect at 4 minutes 25 seconds?

[@riversplit8206]

Hey Rob! You should do a challenge with a budget of £1000 you'll go and pick rigs in each others styles. For example Rob goes to pick the rig in his style and after that Lee , who is not allowed to know Robs chosen rig at this point, goes and chooses the rig in Robs style. Next you bring those rigs to the video room and compare them. Then do the same the other way. This an extra if you want to do it: You get points for example if the rig is in Lees style and Rob has picked something that Lee had chosen for himself. You get also points for similar sounds and also you can get points if Lee would prefer the rig Rob chose to Lees style.

[@riversplit8206]

I also suggested this two months ago on your Fender Journeyman Start video and it got over 130 likes!

[@Leonhart72metal]

very nice idea, i think they should do it

[@dannyjonze]

a bit top gearish

[@geecen]

That LP custom is niiiice. Wish they did more models with plain tops.

[@steveozone4910]

I used to be a great guitarist but then I took a line 6 to the knee.

[@offroadkentucky]

I think that was a skyrim reference lol

[@jeffwhitner6637]

I think all Pro's that say Gear does NOT matter should have to play Line 6 for a 1 to 2 year tour and THEN tell me it does not matter!

[@djandrewification]

@@jeffwhitner6637 people like to tallk shit but me and my bud have gigged clubs with a half stack line 6 and it was pretty smooth. Genre is like metalcore / death metal type tones

[@stevegutierrez8679]

@@djandrewification my buddy plays with a line 6 tube head. I think it sounds good, but! Then he let me use a like 50w line 6 he had cuz mine was on the fritz...... Absolute shit.....

[@zsaz4453]

Same D

[@Malleuss]

These sound glorious. "Wow" is all that comes to mind.

[@matnasa8292]

Picked up a 100w id core for £120 2 years ago to play my acoustic through, really happy i bought it

[@jaykayrouz7210]

I just snagged the 100 and I have no complaints. Still figuring everything out but so far I'm impressed. I wanted a bedroom with some options and it does just that. The stereo is pretty sweet. Thanks guys! Nice review!!

[@markinthemix6055]

With the new Blackstar, Boss Katana, and Line 6 offerings you gotta give us a shootout. A good honest comparison.

[@oscarmadslien4853]

Mark Roddy Im feeling Boss>Blackstar>Line 6 but then I may be proved very wrong

[@mackie4397]

Would love to see the THR included

[@SomethingDiabolical2]

Mark Roddy Hi, i've written at the captains Facebook Account with a similar idea. he told me that they're planning on a comparison of the several modelling amplifiers

[@Guitarburt]

I second that. Does Andersons DO "shoot outs?" They are, after all, in the business of selling several lines of product. Doing an honest "shootout" may be tricky when you're in the business carrying and representing several lines of product.

[@pablogriswold421]

Mark Roddy I agree with Oscar. The Boss and Blackstar both sound very good, but the tone studio of the Katana give really fantastic control. I didn't like the line 6 as much. Also, the Orange amps near this range have fewer features but sound great.

[@TUBEMAN192]

That LP Lee's holding looks TO DIE FOR!

[@shoeonhead]

Chappers... that was some beautiful beginning playing! Now to continue the video to see if I want this amp.

[@RighteousRocker08]

Opening jam was my favourite bit of Rob's playing for ages!

[@SoundsandImages]

Lee's delay and tone was amazing. It seems these modelling amps have got a lot better, though once Lee turned off the delay you could hear a more 'digital' sound. These amps also seem to be very good value, maybe we can see an end to some of the awful practice amps parents like to buy while supposedly encouraging their kids to play..

[@TheSammyreynolds]

I think one of the things that they still have a hard time recreating is natural distortion.

[@MB-yw3pv]

PEAVEY VYPYR TUBE 60 NAILS IT

[@SoundsandImages]

I thought the distorted tone sounded ok, just the clean tone sounded like a virtual instrument that had been recorded digitally and brightly. To my ears the Blackstar amps were on par with the Kemper. It is the "warmth" of valves that is hard to replicate but maybe a pedal could do that..

[@dannyjonze]

how ungrateful. buy youre own noisy shit

[@smorphy4]

First of all, your*. Secondly, it only takes half a brain cell to understand that he's talking about parent's buying their children, keyword being "children", shitty amps. Not adults or teens with jobs, children.

[@muzzgit]

Rob's playing in a lot of the guitar demo's is kinda one dimensional (distorted shredding) but with Lee dialing in the various tones and effects on the amp while Rob is playing the guitar we get to see more of Rob's abilities ... AND I LIKE IT.

[@cmonsterz]

I think that Blackstar is making superb amplifiers. I have three of them and will likely add a fourth. I have a Fly for when I need to sound extra small, an ID Core 40...which is a very enjoyable and room-able practice amp...and an ID 100 TVP head. That last one is super enjoyable and actually does get quite loud. It races most of the way with my valve amps (some of which are shamefully expensive). Technology is advancing rapidly enough that it won't be long before the digital amps sound as good as the valve (depending upon brand and type of tone you want, this achievable now).

[@jameswilkins4motion]

My friend got the 100 for Christmas...plugged my ec1000 loaded with emgs and it sounded fucking awesome. Really impressed with this amp

[@danwells3401]

Rob that intro was the most soulful playing I've heard from you! Nice one.

[@toddmichaeljohnson7139]

I got one for Christmas. So stoked!

[@lippymuff1871]

Todd Michael Johnson so how has it held up..? And do you still love it

[@philhunter8263]

Good sound! The stereo effects were pronounced, with sounds jumping around my room. Nice mix.

[@williamsonsam4420]

Thanks for the video. I bought one of these because of the awesome surround sound it creates. I just ordered the bigger pedal to make it easier to change the tones. The 100 is plenty of power for me. Keep up the awesome videos! :) Take care, Sam.

[@travism.78]

I'm actually really impressed with this. Great sounding amp.

About Rob's playing at the beginning: WOW! Even Lee takes a glance at him like "Uh-uh, you go ManChap!". Ha!

[@mpactdesignmedia]

I own the IDCORE20 - absolutely love it. I've gone through several solid state home practice amps and none of them did it for me, then I came across this one. Home practice amp shopping is finally done. This one's a keeper.

[@deadviny]

sounds beautiful through headphones

[@mattsnyder4754]

I laughed WAY too hard at the little "speed hats" bit. Once again, Rory coming through, bringing the laughs.

[@FonDrakon]

This and some Earthquaker pedals would be ambient heaven.

[@bbkanmusicnart]

FonBaron Kapeldudkin Dispatch Maker!

[@syn4258]

Because we love to be INSIDER 😂😂😂 I effing love this channel. The opening jam was some of the smoothest I've heard from an andertons vid. This amp must be super because they don't normally dote over combo amps.

[@ivorharden]

yes, I have £27 for that Les paul

[@mattsnyder4754]

mrj33v3s I'll do 28!

[@JPVRusso]

make a video boss katana vs id core 100 vs marshall code vs yamaha thr

[@mikenorman6697]

That would be really helpful. Please do the comparison for the 100 watt models of these amps,

[@BatuKMan1]

I second this. Please!

[@guitarplayerjacob]

Mike Norman throw into the fender mustang iii for fun too

[@Skunkwerx]

Deffo good to have a solid state practice style amp shootout for those that either cant afford valve or need the tones that solid state can give at very low volumes! Id say do the blackstar id cores, tvp as well, marshall core, boss katana and the new spider 5 as they are all direct competitors with similar features and price ranges.

[@ruassmarkt]

marshall code is bullshit anyways, you can leave that out

[@Letsrideht8806]

Love watching these videos I get so excited to see all the new gear Every time a new video is posted!!

[@b.p.a.n1970]

Been a Marshall guy throughout and recently was having non stop issues with my valve states and tube amps from Marshall and them with pedals was a nightmare. Sold them and bought this. Sad to not be playing a Marshall but this gives the same if not better tones and so much more. Cleaner. Crisper. Modern and reliable. Works every time. Buzzing great buy!

[@ThomasHaynes]

This may be just me and my lackluster speakers, but in all your recent product demo videos, the gear is substantially louder than the presenters' voices. So I have to keep playing the volume knob game where I have to turn the volume way up to even attempt to hear Rob and The Captain speak, and then turn it way down when you're playing because it's blowing my ears out. It's kind of the same for me for all the other Andertons videos too. If I'm the only one that feels this way, then completely ignore me. I'll watch your videos no matter what, but if others are having the same experience as me then I'd like to suggest more vocal mic volume during product demos so that the volume of the presenters' voices are a little closer to the volume of the gear being demoed. Love the videos regardless. Thanks for showing us all this awesome gear.

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

Thomas Haynes I feel that it has always been rather off balance, to be honest. It's not that I can't hear them, but I still have to play the volume button game to enjoy it 100%... The music is way louder, and if it's at the same time I get it, but editing should be able to normalise the sound so it's more balanced when they're not playing.

[@yvonnewood4724]

I wouldn't say substantially but there is definitely a difference in audio levels, even with good quality headphones. I thought it was just me though, obviously not.

[@BV_Beve]

Would agree, it arrived with the switch to lapel voice mics. One problem with these is they are very positional dependent. Noticed the mics often get pinned to the 'wrong side' of the person as in this video they are both on opposing sides to them speaking to each other, so you get a fall off in levels. When turning to the amps to change settings the mic is also away from the speaking direction. Also 'tee's' present the problem of using the convenient placement at the t's neck which is too high up, they need to be further down the chest but that's more difficult if only wearing t-shirt.

[@MStriewski]

I also play the volume game during these videos. Personally I'm jumping from 100% volume on the YT site down to 5-10% when they start playing.

[@ThomasHaynes]

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so. If the levels were even just a little closer, I probably wouldn't have said anything.

[@MrStephenlederle]

That Les Paul Custom tho! Damn!

[@ChunkTheShredder]

Some of the best playing on here for ages in that first jam!

[@supergrizzidentity]

I'm diggin the captains playing! Love that jam in a major key

[@06goughd]

Went straight on Andertons to buy this after this video. So fricking excited!

[@SonovMi]

I plugged in earphones on your say so and wow! Stereo wow! Your voices sound tinny though.... Keep it up Chaps, love this stuff. True inspiration to spend all of my money.

[@stevieburrows3953]

worth the long wait

[@PlaceboTree]

I recently purchased a Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro II (Wine Red). It's my first "proper" guitar. I was looking for a nice amp and now I think I've found it! I'm a beginner/novice player and I think not only can I use this amp right from the beginning but, with all of the features this Blackstar has built in I shall be able to grow into this amp as my playing, talent, creativity, and mastery grow. Again thanks for you time and information.

[@OfficialKevinFox]

One of my favorite Les pauls you've ever played on this show captain ! ❤️

[@MrC9Oh3]

This amp is very underrated, I have the ID Core 100 and the Katana 50. The ID Core doesn't get the credit it deserves! Also the Blackstar software is MUCH easier to use than the Katana software and it also has ALOT more patches!

[@b.gilbertl]

Sean should I get katana or core？which has better sound？

[@MrC9Oh3]

FarCloudElite It depends on what you're looking to play, overall the katana is more versatile and sounds better at high volumes

[@Bladavia]

These amps sound sooo good

[@FoodaFIISH]

I could definitely hear it through my laptop speakers. Really nice!!

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

Sweet Lordy that Les Paul is stunning

[@EradicatedVoid]

They sound awesome! Blackstar's made some really high quality shit, for sure; I've had my HT100 for 5 years now, still love it.

[@tomaszmikinka8681]

Whhoooaah!!! What a soft awsome solo at intro! You're growing up Mr. Chappers 😉

[@azrulaiman1394]

the best intro ever made by mr cap & robb themselve !

[@baadmoon4342]

That's a really impressive amp! Thanks y'all

[@szymonbalcer]

Chapman guitars are really versatile! Beautiful tone! Really emotional playing Rob at the beginning! I can see the Chapman guitars being a big thing at some stage in my life!

[@daikuone]

Nice touch, Lee on that Gibson. I think that one suits you!

[@zenixification]

The shimmer sound rob had reminded me of an early coldplay sound, that alone makes me want this amp

[@jhar9022]

I've got one of these - the smaller 20, and I've got to say, there are no other small solid-state practice amps I'd rather play. It's just so responsive.

[@blackie75]

you'll need four or five slapbacks in the delay to get around chappers if he eats any more pies

[@ashleymerritt9461]

Mox_au Genius m8. Genius.

[@blackie75]

ty sir :)

[@aleaflm4663]

killer opening solo Capt!

[@TheAkilesh12]

Own the little 20 Watt combo which I love. Great video

[@TheAkilesh12]

Wish mine had a looper tho :(

[@idanshahar]

This does not sound like shit

[@Gravstein]

Line 6 crying in the corner

[@tannergoldsmithskates3622]

Gravstein haha for real

[@bradfuller84]

Idan Shchori the distortion tones are amazing as well 💕

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqq9dZKki5x9qcU Here's a quick looper-demo from the same amp, take a look!

[@BobbyDidcott]

My god I can't stop looking at that Les Paul Custom.

[@darrellogilvie]

Bobby Didcott its beautiful man

[@MattiasKarlsson-xv1df]

You rule guys! I absolutely love that you 2 are doing accrual tests. In this video i discovered that -No, that's no amp of mine. But you give it an all in when you try out guitars, amps, effects and give it a go for the money. It's really appreciated amongst musicians to get a honest sound and an honest review about all the gear around. Keep the youtube channel honest as you do and keep giving honest reviews! I absolutely love checking in gear with you guys.... Here's a challenge for the 2 of you. My 2 best setups in terms of amps have been (in an late 80' and 90' metal/hard rock setup) has been: marshall valvestate with a marshall jmp1 preamp (amazing times) and the forgotten crate - bluevodoo head and 2x12 mashall box underneath. What kind of combo would you recomend for home practice that would fill the shoes of them old bastards?

[@PatrickVido]

Jesus, what a beautiful Les Paul!

[@xXjuangarciaXx]

Robs playing in the opening jam was tasty!

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

That LP... Sooooo smoooooth... Loooooove it... =D

[@RandyMassia]

Those were some tasty opening jams

[@c3920]

Got an ID-10 two years ago and love it, can't wait to try one of these out at a proper volume! Thanks again guys!

[@samiam5557]

Nice layed back playing at beginning! I really dug hearing the Capt. and Chappers playing that mellow. I get tired of Chappers shredding riffs, it's a tad too much at times. Very nice effects on that Blackstar, puts that Line6 to shame, more like burys it.

[@EWTMP]

Who else remembers the affordable guitars vid from years ago Thanks for being awesome guys /,,/

[@supergrizzidentity]

Blackstar rocks btw. Just got the fly 3. It rocks for a tiny battery powered amp!

[@Wintersbeauty73]

Great Job guys and suburb amp. I'm getting the 100 series

[@angkit216]

Wow I’m buying this

[@melwynz]

Rob's best bluesy solo ever...

[@dash4786]

I have the blackstar I'd 30tvp, boss katana 50 and a thr 10. I couldn't be happier

[@Vortigon]

Tell us what you think of the katana.. How is the higher gain sounds? better than others or fizzy etc?

[@dash4786]

Richard Clark The katana 50 is definitely the best sounding amp out of the 3. comparing the higher gain sounds to the blackstar? The katana definitely has a better sound and definitely not as bassy as the blackstar which is one of the cons of the id30. Its definitely my least favorite of the three. I would plug my thr in over the blackstar any day. I keep it around just for a different sound also if I need a but more bass when playing with humbuckers.

[@brutalbeetle]

I have an HT1 and now I want an ID core 10 or 20. I ended up testing my guitars on them thinking they were the HT-1 I had at home but they sounded great.

[@boydlake6882]

great sounding amps, might have to purchase one of these come tax time! Rock on dudes!!:)

[@RemoNoronha]

Great Review . Couldn't help noticing resemblance to Alan Alda which made it so much better :). Thanks!

[@JendaHrbac]

Honestly, the first thing I thought while watching was "wow, fancy guitar, Captain! Does Gibson really make something this nice nowadays?" Answer: nope.

[@mattsnyder4754]

Jenda Hrbek that's because everyone lost their minds when they tried to branch out and make stuff that wasn't just a piece for piece copy of a 59. They kind of gave up on innovation and being unique.

[@richardharrold9736]

They made honeyburst customs back in the 50s too.

[@niptodstan]

Love that Les Paul!

[@robertogrady2798]

Blackstar ID Floorboard :D Proud owner of the ID260, ID60H, and HT20 (versatile, small, valve, awesome ) :D ID floorboard... the idea being to get rid of the speaker box, and offer the ID TVP or Core engine in a more transportable format. The response from Blackstar UK was 'no R&D in this department'... which is cool... I can see Blackstar are busy making awesome stuff. Roll on 2018... The ID Core range kicks a*se (let's be honest... it leaves the M@rsh@ll Code and F@nder M@stang for dead... plus B@ss K series have plainly ripped this concept)... Can the brains trust @ Blackstar R&D foresee an ID Core or TVP floorboard?... light in weight, hardy chassis, dual inputs (switchable), stereo out, dual expression pedals built in, loop (sampler), tap tempo, freeze/hold effect on the reverb...all the super, super, extra super cool stuff a working muso can use... Blackstar ID series has supported me in live gig situations since it hit Australia... because it sounds good, and is lighter than a valve amp. I'd pay for, and would love the support of the ID features in a floorboard, that let's me DI to the desk, and decide on how big (if any) an on-stage speaker box I need. Keep on building guys... you're an asset to the industry. Regards Robert

[@Dolphinboy999]

Hey Rob, can you recall the settings you had on the Core 150 to get the Shimmer effect?

[@Derbixrace]

the audio of you two speaking is kinda low compared to everything else, just some constructive feedback :) love the videos!

[@MartinCraneRockbeast]

I have used this amp (150 watt version) on its own and as a powered stereo amp with my Pod HD 500X. Works very well as both. Have more configurations to try.

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

Do the 1s sound thinner than 12" speakers?

[@shanemarcotte2062]

My IFS is always at or very near ten to mimic that British, Marshall tone. Especially with the OD and crunch settings. Kicking little amp that over exceeds my expectations in many ways but dont think I would use it to gig. Simply not loud enough. At least not in south Louisiana USA. But in a bed room..........watch out!! Amazing spacial sound, true stereo unlike anything I have ever heard out of an amp! Really throws it around.

[@anshumansingh3252]

That Chapman was a beauty!

[@JudsonGraham]

yay rob scalllon guitarrr

[@07cosmo1]

Rob Scallon's signature really does sound nice!

[@Dolphinboy999]

Hey guys, what settings were you using to get that Strymon Shimmer emulation? I got a Core 150 and it's stunning with my 88 Strat Plus with the EMG-DMG20 active pickups.

[@playcajon]

The guy on the right can't be arsed with the guy on the lefts humour at all 😂. Great review though thanks!

[@SurShuru]

It definitely takes some tweaking, but good lord does it pay off when you give it time. I almost sold it for an Orange crush pro and I’m so glad that in the end I didn’t.

[@mainenorthwoodshunter3265]

sounds like a great amp

[@connorbalderaz4133]

Love the Rob Scallon signature.

[@michaelcardoso5914]

Lees Les Paul looks great

[@adamb6112]

Lovely intro dudes 👌🏼

[@thomasholloway1627]

probably got the best idea of these amps possible....... listening to an ID: core through a fly 3 stereo set of speakers!! :)

[@jaketorres6670]

oh man old school chappers. the nostalgia is real.

[@samiam9059]

Also use the 40watt stereo head(discontinued) into fender stereo 4x12 cabinet. With one of the best analog distortion pedals no longer made this combo is insane. Pure liquid sustain and detail. I would seriously rethink another higher powered head. Stereo is the future!

[@djstucky7218]

In my opinion the dirty sounds are not as nice as the BOSS Katana (it will keel!), but the clean/ambient tones were gorgeous. That little bend at 5:20 almost brought tears to my eyes! I could see myself losing way to many hours of practice just playing with the nice spacey tones.

[@ktfjulien]

Still cant believe the Seahawks didnt run it.

[@solan417]

ktfjulien HA !!!

[@MB-yw3pv]

HAHAA OH MAN PETE CARROL WHAT WERE YOU THINKING, YOU HAVE BEAST MODE, HE SHOULD OF BEEN DRUG TESTED AFTER THE GAME

[@adanoc]

i had forgotten about it... now im sad again :(

[@iraqattacks]

fuck the chickenhawks