Higher-gain valve distortion that doubles as a pro recording preamp. The Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Distortion is a real valve distortion pedal and valve recording preamp, with clean and crunch/overdrive voices, ISF, low-latency USB, XLR DI and CabRig.
Why customers choose it
- Real valve tone: an ECC83 triode valve at its heart.
- Flexible: 2 channels with 2 voices per channel and Blackstar’s patented ISF tone control.
- Cab sound built in: CabRig DSP speaker simulator with 3 save slots, editable in free Architect software.
- Record and gig: USB recording output and XLR DI output; stereo 1/4″ headphone out.
- Backup amp: effects loop plus XLR DI makes it a flexible backup rig.
Who it is for
Guitarists who want valve drive on a pedalboard, home recording players and gigging guitarists needing a backup.
Specifications
| Type | Valve distortion pedal / preamp |
|---|---|
| Valve | ECC83 triode |
| Channels | 2, with 2 voices each |
| EQ | Patented ISF tone stack |
| Outputs | XLR DI, USB recording, stereo 1/4″ headphones |
| FX loop | Yes |
| Cab sim | CabRig (3 save slots) |
| Power | 9V PSU |






























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