Picked a Blackstar ID: Core 40 (http://fave.co/2jql9FE) up a few days ago, and must say I'm very impressed. Apart from the noise gate on OD1 and OD2 which damps a bit to much for my liking, even when set to low via the insider software, I had to turn it off. Anyone else had this noise gate problem?
Got more usable tones out of this thing than I ever have out of my THR10, which now will remain a iPod dock. lol..
I actually got the ID Core 20 about a month ago. And yes I think the noise gate is a bit too aggressive, cuts off way too soon. Sometimes when just softly picking the string it doesn't do anything... Didn't know it came with a noise gate at first so thought it was faulty. I should turn it off but not experimented with the software yet. Hope to do some recordings soon.
But yeah apart from that, sounds great! Had a 50w Laney before and this ID core sounds much better. The effects sound pretty good too. Really did improve my tone by quite a bit.
Hi Mark. Yep you should try the Insider software, it gives you some extra controls for the amp, plus some other cool stuff. Some of the downloadable patches are excellent too. :tup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEm5vYoakmA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSH6s35Q_Dg
Yeah I'll definitely try it. Not used to connecting my amp to my laptop haha. I actually bought the USB cable to connect them a few days ago as mine didn't come with one.
Quote from: SpartanMusic on April 18, 2015, 06:43:05 PM
I actually bought the USB cable to connect them a few days ago as mine didn't come with one.
Mine didn't either, I just assumed it was an optional extra. fortunately I had one. ;)
Mick, are you trying to make me buy one to replace my Mustang 3 V1?
They do look like a lot of fun . . .
Quote from: Hinfrance on April 20, 2015, 12:11:02 PM
Mick, are you trying to make me buy one to replace my Mustang 3 V1?
They do look like a lot of fun . . .
H, I think you should try one out, and see for yourself. 8)
What I love is the sounds you can get out of this thing at any volume, even sounds great through my headphones. Haven't had a chance to see how it handles pedals yet though, not that you really need any. Also doubles up as a useful interface with the USB connectivity, so you can record through your favourite DAW.