Blackstar is thrilled to unveil the BEAM: SOLO Headphone Amplifier, a compact, dynamic device designed to bring professional Blackstar tones directly to your headphones.
Blackstar Amplification has partnered with TONE3000 to deliver NAM A2 capture support to the Beam Solo headphone amp, making it the first headphone amp in the world to natively run Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) technology. The update arrives as a free firmware upgrade, available via the Beam app.
Powered by TONE3000’s NAM A2 engine, Beam Solo users can load NAM A2 Lite captures directly into their Beam Solo, accessing the accuracy and detail of neural amp modelling in a compact, plug-in-and-play format. It’s a significant technological step for the headphone amp category, and a clear differentiator for players who demand more from a practice and recording tool.
Features:
- Natively runs Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) via firmware update through the free Beam App!
- Unrivalled App Experience for both iOS and Android – Intuitive design with superior control over tone.
- Premium Blackstar Tone – Best-in-class sound for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars.
- Ergonomic & Portable – Designed for ultimate convenience and comfort.
- SpeedDial - A quick and easy way to dial in your tone.
- Onboard Editing Controls – Adjust Patch, Gain, EQ, FX, and Volume with ease.
- XpressFX – Dynamically adjust the tone of your FX chain with a simple turn of the SpeedDial.
- Bluetooth Connectivity – Enables app control and high-quality audio playback.
- Patented ISF Control – The ‘Infinite Shape Feature’ control can take you from a ‘American’ sounding amp all the way through to a classic ‘British’ amplifier and anywhere inbetween.
- USB-C Port – For charging and use as a high-quality audio interface.
- Extended Battery Life – Approx. 6 hours of continuous use.
Step into a world-class studio - anytime, anywhere. The BEAM: Solo redefines the headphone amp experience, delivering Blackstar’s signature tone in a compact, intuitive package. Designed for electric, acoustic, and bass guitar, it sets a new benchmark in sound quality, ease of use, and app integration.
Unlike basic alternatives, our best-in-class mobile app puts photo-realistic amp heads, cabinets, mics, and pedals at your fingertips. Access and contribute to an active online community, where you can download, share, and showcase patches with friends and fellow musicians via social media. Built-in tuner and metronome features ensure you’re always in tune and on time, helping you make the most of every session.
The dynamic light beam provides real-time feedback, making tone adjustments clear and precise - with or without the app. The SpeedDial control wheel offers effortless access to core settings for adjusting on the fly, while our XpressFX control streamlines FX adjustments for seamless performance.
Additionally, the BEAM: Solo is the only headphone amp that allows vocal recording, making it a game-changer for musicians looking to capture both their guitar and vocals with ease.
Blackstar BEAM App:
- 6 Head distinct amplifier choices from clean and chimey to high gain insanity.
- Access 6 Cab and 6 Microphones options using our CabRig DSP to unlock hundreds of variations.
- Over 35 effects to further enhance your sound
- Ability to save and recall custom presets and patches
- Photo-realistic displays for Blackstar Amplifiers, cabinets and effect pedals
- Tone Control manually or on the app in real time via Bluetooth phone connectivity
- Direct recording capability for capturing ideas on the go
- Intuitive user interface for easy navigation and tone customisation
- Firmware updates for continuous feature enhancements
- Built-in tuner and metronome