Our friends at Blackstar Amplification recently released a group of three valve-powered effects known as the Dept. 10 Series. We’re bringing you in-depth coverage and demos over the next three days, starting with today’s pedal, the aptly-titled Boost. Referred to as the “ultimate high voltage valve boost pedal”, this one sports not only signal boosting abilities, but a wonderful EQ section as well. And we’re off…
The Dept. 10 Boost combines a Class A gain stage and natural sounding passive James-Baxandall EQ, for a myriad of tones from a usually one-trick pony of an effect. This class-leading pedal is like adding two extra hot valve stages to your amp to ensure the maximum delivery of precious dynamics and tone. An all-valve cut and boost Tone section provides Low and High parameters, while high level output has been specially designed to drive your valve amp hard.
The Boost control itself has gorgeous range, from a slight signal enhancer to really down-and-dirty, but not too overdriven, amp-pushing gusto. Add in the EQ section to dial in the perfect sound, and you’re off to the races. The tube guard is a nice touch as well, ensuring any missteps won’t result in a broken signal chain or effect. We’re loving this Dept. 10 Series of pedals, and can’t wait to bring you more tomorrow. Check back for that, visit the Blackstar website for more info on these gems, and watch our demo below to hear this Boost in action as we dig deep to find out what it’s all about…cheers!
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