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Blackstar ID:15TVP

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39 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
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2 editorial reviews
Brit valve amp company goes digital... with a differenceRead more
Can an all-solid-state guitar amp really use DSP to create a convincing tube-like sound and feel?Read more
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Pros

  • config is simple for a programmable and stores all the settings
  • it adds depth and potato sound are pretty amazing in terms of rendering
  • TVP mode is surprising in a good way

Cons

  • Not having a physical mid-range control was a little frustrating
  • seem to restrict the available range of sounds unduly
  • glacially slow
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  • Solid State
  • Straight
  • yes
  • 15 W
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Blackstar ID:15TVP - Pros & Cons

Blackstar ID:15TVP

Pros

  • config is simple for a programmable and stores all the settings
  • it adds depth and potato sound are pretty amazing in terms of rendering
  • TVP mode is surprising in a good way
  • great sense of headroom and touch sensitivity
  • very enjoyable and dynamic
  • Bright Clean: A nice funky clean
  • The effects section on the other hand is very smart

Cons

  • Not having a physical mid-range control was a little frustrating
  • seem to restrict the available range of sounds unduly
  • glacially slow
  • miss having an adjustable presence control
  • Core is pretty hard to ignore at the price
  • the THR which has a somewhat muddy tape emulation
  • quality they sound less artificial than what you find on a lot of low end kit
  • Power lead is stupid short -
  • He does not try to imitate specific models
  • This range is not known and it is a shame
  • it does not replace a 100W stack

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Blackstar ID:15TVP - Full Specifications

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General
Amplification technologySolid State
Cabinet shapeStraight
Fullrange/bass element quantity1
Fullrange/bass element size10.0 in
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
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Audio features
EQ on inputyes
EQ (Rotary controls)yes
EQ controls
ISF
Power (RMS)15.0 W
Type of effects
  • Delay
  • Reverb
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Connectivity
USByes
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Dimensions
Weight33.07 lb

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Blackstar ID:15TVP Blackstar - Editorial Reviews (2)

Blackstar ID:15TVP Blackstar ID:260TVP review
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MusicRadar
Published: 19.03.2013
Blackstar ID:260TVP review

Brit valve amp company goes digital... with a difference

6 minute read
Blackstar ID:15TVP Blackstar ID:30 TVP
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soundonsound.com
Published: 12.08.2013
Blackstar ID:30 TVP

Can an all-solid-state guitar amp really use DSP to create a convincing tube-like sound and feel?

By Paul White
20 minute read

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