IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. 8.
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Condensation can form on the inside of an amplifier if it is moved from a cold environment to a warmer location. Before switching the unit on, it is recommended that the unit be allowed to reach room temperature. Unauthorised modification of this equipment is expressly forbidden by Blackstar Amplification Ltd. 1½...
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If you like what you hear and want to find out more about the Blackstar range of products please visit our website at www.blackstaramps.com. Deep editing and storing of patches is simple using Blackstar’s free INSIDER software.
The Voice control selects the instrument type and preamp voicing. There are twelve off, then the operation is cancelled and the amplifier will remain unaffected. Blackstar Voices which are accessed in two banks of six; simply push down the Voice control to toggle between the two Voice banks: IMPORTANT NOTE: Red LED –...
4. Volume 9. Effect Type This controls the instrument volume. High levels of volume will introduce the effect of This changes the effect type and edits a parameter of the currently ‘focused’ effect valve power amp distortion and compression. This is a global setting and not saved (modulation, delay, or reverb/bass distortion).
Manual Mode will be turned off. Always use a good quality screened lead. While in Manual Mode any of the controls can still be modified by the Blackstar INSIDER software but this means that the sound will not represent the positions of Turning the Volume knob (4) will control the Emulated Output level of your instrument.
You will hear an audible tone from the amplifier to indicate that a device has been successfully reconnected. 3. Footcontroller Connect a Blackstar FS-11 footcontroller (not supplied) to control your ID:Core in If you have previously paired any Bluetooth Devices to your ID:Core BEAM amplifier one of the following modes: it will power on in Scanning Mode.
As stated in the USB Audio section (see page 16), the output level of the USB audio The output of the audio over USB can be changed via the Blackstar INSIDER signal from your ID:Core BEAM amplifier can be controlled independently of your software, and can be one of the following: amplifier’s speaker volume by holding down the Tap switch (11) whilst turning the...
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Firmware updates are initiated via the Blackstar INSIDER software. A new version of the Blackstar INSIDER software will be released whenever an update is available. When the amplifier is connected (via USB) to a version of the Blackstar INSIDER software containing newer firmware, a message will be displayed prompting you to install the latest files.
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ID:CORE BEAM Front Panel VOICE GAIN VOLUME EFFECTS DIST LEVEL LEVEL TYPE LEVEL HOLD: STORE B • E • A • M ID:CORE BEAM Rear Panel...
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For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.