Blackstar released a significant upgrade to its popular HT tube amp line, the MK III Series. These amps pack many features and classic tube tones into compact packages. Let’s explore what’s new and why you should get excited.
Blackstar HT MK III
Blackstar’s HT amps (HT stands for high tension) deliver that rich, powerful tube amp sound guitarists love. The MK III series pushes that tonal quality even further, making it ideal for recording or practising at home.
Next-Level Customization with CabRig
A standout feature of the MK III Series is Blackstar’s patented CabRig DSP technology. This gives you incredible flexibility by simulating different cabinets, microphones, and room setups. Plus, you can save three of those custom tones as presets right on the amp!
More Features to Love
- Adjustable Reverb: Tweak your sound with the new digital reverb.
- Infinite Shape Feature (ISF): Shape your tone from American crunch to British classic and everything in between.
- Two Voices Per Channel: Get more sonic options with foot-switchable voices that offer distinct gain and EQ characteristics.
- Premium Look: The MK III series boasts a sharp new style that screams boutique quality.
Shift seamlessly from pristine American Clean to classic British warmth. Crank up the gain and choose between the smooth sounds of Classic Overdrive or the aggressive bite of Modern Overdrive.
Recording
It’s nice to have USB-C as a recording out, and on the larger models, it’s paired with a balanced line out, speaker outs, and an effects loop. Overall, the new series has some excellent specifications, and they could be decent amps to check out this year, especially if you need something flexible.
Model Lineup
The Blackstar MK III Series offers plenty of options:
- HT-1R MK III combo
- HT-1RH MK III head
- HT-5R MK III combo
- HT-5RH MK III head
- HT-20R MK III combo
- HT-20RH MK III head
- HT-212VOC MK III cabinet
- HT-112OC MK III cabinet
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