Blackstar AMPED 2 Pedalboard with Built-in 100W Amplifier User Guide

Blackstar AMPED 2 Pedalboard with Built-in 100W Amplifier

CONGRATULATIONS ON BUYING THIS DEPT.10 AMPED 2 AMPLIFIER PEDAL Your new AMPED 2 gives you unparalleled versatility and the power to fill any venue, in an all-in-one package that fits in your backpack. Dial in the sound in your head, with a wide range of voices and effects at your feet. Effortlessly craft your tone with built in drive, modulation, delay and reverb.

GETTING STARTED

1. Connect the mains lead to the amplifier MAINS INPUT.

2. Plug your guitar into the IN socket. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.

3. Connect a suitable guitar speaker cabinet to the matching impedance SPEAKER OUTPUT: either 8 Ohms or 16 Ohms. Always use a good quality speaker cable for speaker outputs.
   WARNING : Do not use both speaker outputs at the same time, doing so will damage your amplifier. Connect the speaker cable to your cabinet first, then your AMPED pedal.

4. Connect to an audio interface or full range active speaker using the Cab Rig outputs.

5. Switch your amplifier on using the Power Switch.

WARNING : The power lead should only be connected to a power outlet that is compatible with the voltage, power and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. If in doubt get advice from a qualified technician.

SETTING UP

1. DRIVE
   The DRIVE pedal is placed before the AMPLIFIER section in the signal chain. Select from BOOST, DRIVE, or FUZZ and engage with the footswitch.

2. AMPLIFIER
   Choose a preamp voice from one of 3 options, then adjust the controls to shape your tone. A good place to start is with all of the controls at 12 o’clock.

3. POWER AMP
   Choose your power amp RESPONSE and output POWER rating, then set your MASTER volume level. These controls affect your speaker output

4. FX CONTROLS
   Turn on the MODULATION, DELAY and REVERB effects using the footswitches. Fine tune your sound using the MODULATION, DELAY and REVERB control sections. Use the TAP footswitch to set the rate/time of the DELAY effect. Press and hold these footswitches for a freeze/swell effect.

5. CHROMATIC TUNER
   Activate the chromatic TUNER on the integrated OLED display by pressing both the DELAY and REVERB footswitches simultaneously. Press any footswitch to deactivate the tuner. The output will be muted while the tuner is active.

6. FX LOOP
   Use the return level to switch FX LOOP level between +4dBu or -10dBV. Set your FX LOOP routing to series or parallel and pre or post the onboard effects using Architect.

7. OUT
   Use the OUT socket to connect your AMPED 2 to the input of an amp. The signal is taken after the master volume control

8. USB AND ARCHITECT
   Connect your AMPED 2 to a PC or Mac and use our free Architect software to manage multiple presets and deep edit our state-of-the-art Cab Rig emulator DSP. Architect is also used to program the 3 quick access Cab Rig presets using the 3-way toggle switch. Use the USB-C Cab Rig output to record high quality tones straight into your computer without the need for a separate audio interface.

9. MIDI
   Use the supplied TRS MIDI to 5 pin MIDI adaptor to control features via MIDI. The MIDI channel will default to 1 and can be set via Architect.

10. DC OUTPUT
    Use the 9V DC outputs to power any compatible pedals up to a maximum of 500mA. Do not exceed a combined total of 500mA from the two outputs.

VOICES

USA VOICE
A clean, high-headroom classic American style channel perfect for using with effects.
Tip : Hold DELAY footswitch down for an ambient ‘freeze’ effect.

UK VOICE
Built around a vintage tone stack and gain structure, producing a shimmering top-end and a great crunch sound when used with higher gain settings. Use with a low gain drive pedal for a solo boost.

CLASSIC VOICE
Perfect for big chords and crunchy rhythm playing with clear note separation. Boost the input with the DRIVE pedal and add some delay and reverb for lead breaks

Suggested setting – Boosted Classic

CONNECTION GUIDE

Welcome to AMPED 2 Let’s get you started

www.blackstaramps.com/amped2-welcome

Warning!
Important safety information!READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product! Clean only with a dry cloth. switching the unit on, it is recommended that the unit be allowed to reach room temperature. Never push objects of any kind into ventilation slots on the equipment casing. Do not expose this apparatus to rain, liquids or moisture of any type. Do not place this product on an unstable trolley, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product or to persons! Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or similar. They must be disposed of according to local environmental guidelines. Do not place the equipment in a confined space such as book case or similar unit. Don’t cover the ventilation openings items such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc Only use at an altitude not exceeding 2000m. Only use in non-tropical climate regions. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. The equipment shall be used at maximum 35 degree C ambient temperature. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, then refer the product to a noise level exposures:

Duration Per Day In Hours

• 8
• 6
• 4
• 3
• 2
• 12
• 1
• V2
• 4 or less

Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

• 90
• 92
• 95
• 97
• 100
• 102
• 105
• 110
• 115

ACCording to OSHA, any exposure in exceSS OT tne above permissidle limits cOuld resut in some nearing loSs. Ear plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order toprevent a pemanent hearing loss it expOsure is in excess of the limits as set forth above. lo ensure against poterntially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit Is in operaton. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for Iong periods.

References

• AMPED 2 - Welcome - Blackstar

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