A sleeker editor, a powerful new cab simulator, and even more-immersive stereo effects make the third generation of Blackstar's ID:Core 20 combo the ultimate practice amp and an essential single-handed session tool. Choose from six inspiring amp voices that run the gamut from classic cleans to scorching leads. Dial in the perfect blend of American and British character with Blackstar's patented ISF control. Add gloss and dimension to your playing with built-in modulation, delay, and reverb effects as Blackstar's Super Wide Stereo technology envelops you in immersive sound. There's even an onboard TRRS Line In/Streaming jack so that you can film guitar covers and capture performances directly onto your phone using sounds from the amp. Blackstar's ID:Core line of modeling amps have persisted as some of Music Experience's best sellers among beginning guitarists and light-traveling session artists. And with the Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3, the best just got better.

Loaded with six inspiring amp voices

• Clean Warm: A classic clean amp with ample dynamics
• Clean Bright: A boutique-voiced amp that breaks up when pushed hard
• Crunch: A rowdy amp that delivers classic medium-gain overdrive
• Super Crunch: A muscular-sounding amp that yields more gain and punch than Crunch
• OD 1: A hot-rodded amp with plentiful overdrive
• OD 2: A juiced-up amp with raunchy mid-boosted overdrive

Packed with all the effects you'll need

• Modulations: Phaser, Chorus/Flanger, Tremolo, and an Envelope Filter infuse your sound with tonal color
• Delays: Linear, Analogue, Tape, and Multi delays offer everything from vintage to modern time-based effects
• Reverbs: Hall, Spring, and Plate reverbs add immersive stereo dimension to your

Infinite Shape Feature dials your drive from American to British tone

The Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3 is packed with a massive spread of tones, by virtue of Blackstar's Infinite Shape Feature (ISF). When turned fully counterclockwise, you'll lend an American characteristic to your voice, with a tight bottom end and aggressive middle. Turned all the way to the right, you'll enjoy more of a British vibe, with a woodier sound that's less aggressive. However you dial in the ID:Core 20 V3 between the two, you'll enjoy a musical response that just asks to be taken onstage or into the studio.

Super Wide Stereo technology envelops you in immersive sound

Playing through the ID:Core 20 V3 is an immersive experience, on account of Blackstar's Super Wide Stereo technology. Not only do its 12 effects sound amazing in stereo, but plugging your mobile device into the ID:Core 20 V3's Line In/Streaming jack results in a multidimensional jam session that's a whole lot of fun.

Classic combo performance

With its function-per-knob control scheme and familiar combo roar, the ID:Core 20 V3 delivers big as a stage monitor or studio platform.

Tailor-made for recording

The Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3's USB functionality makes recording and re-amping a breeze. Record directly from your amp to your computer while enjoying Blackstar's onboard cab simulation. Or, capture tones straight off the preamp and re-amp through your ID:Core 20 V3 down the road.

Great for live streaming

Ready to go live? The Black ID:Core 20 V3's phone-ready bidirectional TRRS streaming jack lets you connect audio from your media library, jam along, and capture performances directly onto your mobile device.

Clean, modern interface

Blackstar's single-pane Architect editor for Mac and PC is the picture of simplicity. Within this one screen, you'll find all the controls you need to craft your stage and studio tones remotely.

Easy preset access and backups

A searchable cloud-based preset list equips the Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3 for any sound you can conceive in your mind — and even some you can't. Here you can quickly back up entire sets' worth of your own presets and reload tones at will.

Tone shuffle tramples creative walls

Want to roll the dice on your next solo? Architect's Shuffle button randomizes every part of your signal chain. It's perfect for stumbling across that secret sauce in your next track.

Cab Rig Lite

Architect for ID:Core includes a free version of Cab Rig Lite: Blackstar's powerful new cabinet emulator. Here you can cycle between Tweedy 12s and British half-stacks and audition endless virtual mic placements to achieve the tone in your head — no mics or stands required.

What Blackstar Says...

Whether a beginner or a pro when you play we want you to have the best possible playing experience. That’s why the same R&D team responsible for our professional amps also designed the ID:Core V3. Unique innovations and connectivity give guitarists the best possible sound from the first time they plug in. Incredible tone and immersive Super Wide Stereo sound will inspire your playing. Guitarist-friendly controls combine with the power of programmability for an amazingly versatile tonal range from pristine clean to high gain. Live streaming to your smartphone is easy using a common TRRS cable and built-in USB connectivity allows you to easily record directly to your computer. Our free Architect software gives you access to our state-of-the-art Cab Rig Lite advanced cabinet simulator, along with deep editing and patch management.

Architect for free

Our free Architect software gives you access to our state-of-the-art Cab Rig Lite advanced cabinet simulator, along with deep editing and patch management.

Next-gen cab simulator

User-configurable Cab Rig Lite is our next-generation Cab Simulator, with user controls for elements such as cabinet, mic and room environment.

Super wide stereo sound

Immerse yourself in sound. Blackstar’s unique Super Wide Stereo technology gives you an immersive sound experience that will have you playing along to your MP3 backing tracks for hours.

Infinite Shape Feature

Get the exact tone you’re looking for, from USA to UK and everything in between. The patented ISF control allows you to choose the exact tonal signature you prefer. Fully counter clockwise has a more American characteristic with a tight bottomend and more aggressive middle, and fully clockwise has a British characteristic which is more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.

Convenient portability

A unique recessed handle on the rear allows for easy carrying from practice to gig to studio.

Intuitive Controls & Deep Editing

• Guitarist-friendly controls combined with the power of programmability for an amazingly versatile tonal range from pristine clean to high gain.
• Patented ISF control allows you to infinitely adjust the response of the tone control network.
• Hold down the Reverb button to engage the tuner. The effects LEDs show if you’re sharp, flat or in tune and the 6 Voices represent each of your 6 strings.
• Free Architect software for deep editing and patch sharing online.

Incredible Sound

• Re-voiced and enhanced studio quality effects create beautiful sonic textures in stunning Super Wide Stereo.
• ID:Core V3 amps use full range, linear speakers, so they’re perfect for gaming audio or watching movies. ID:Core V3 is an amp you can use every day.

Easy Recording

• 4-channel USB audio makes low-latency recording and professional re-amping simple, turning your amp an audio interface.
• Small in size, but delivers huge tones from a cool-looking compact amp.
• Cab Rig Lite is our next-generation Cab Simulator, with user-configurable controls for elements such as cabinet, mic and room environment.
• Direct to device recording and livestreaming made easy using a TRRS 3.5mm cable for input/output live streaming to a compatible device (i.e. iPhone, Android phone)

Take Anywhere

•  PB-1 Power Bank compatibility so you can use your ID:Core V3 anywhere, perfect for busking or jamming on the go.
• There’s a unique recessed handle on the rear for easy carrying.