Blackstar Tone in Your Ears, Phone, and Backpack
BEAM Solo packs the power and excitement of Blackstar’s acclaimed amp catalog into an ultra-versatile headphone amp for electric, bass, and acoustic guitar that goes wherever you do. You'll tap into a vast array of sonic potential with the BEAM app, providing an intuitive display with six different amp styles, six cabinets to choose from, and six mic options to customize your tone in any environment. You also get access to over 35 different effects, not to mention quick access to core functions directly on the BEAM Solo itself via its SpeedDial and corresponding controls on the side of the device. Also, you can join Blackstar's user community to share your sonic creations and download other fan-created presets. Add in a USB-C audio interface and Bluetooth playback, and the BEAM Solo equates to the ultimate all-in-one tool for practicing and recording.
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The BEAM App: precise control at your fingertips
While core settings such as presets, gain, volume, and EQ can be adjusted directly on the BEAM Solo, you can unlock its full potential via the BEAM App for iOS and Android. Paired to your smart device via Bluetooth, the app leverages Blackstar’s CabRig DSP speaker simulator to deliver the hyper-realistic tone and feel of a mic’d cabinet. With six cabinets and six microphones to choose from, you can fine-tune your sound with impressive accuracy. You’ll also have access to 35 effects — chorus, delay, reverb, and more — to polish your tone into track-ready perfection. The streamlined interface makes dialing in inspired sounds quick and intuitive. And if you’ve left your tuner or metronome behind, the BEAM App has you covered with built-in versions of both.
A recording studio in your pocket
Not only is the BEAM Solo fantastic for practicing and tone chasing — it’s also record-ready. Sweetwater's guitar technology buffs are quick to remark how quickly the USB-C port interacts with your DAW as an audio interface, allowing you to record any new guitar tracks the moment inspiration strikes. What’s more, the 1/8-inch jack is TRRS-enabled, meaning you can also record vocals with any mic-attached headphone set. Singer/songwriters, podcasters, live streamers, and recording artists alike will find the BEAM Solo to be a catalyst for unlocking creative freedom amid any environment.
Blackstar BEAM Solo Features:
- Powerful, portable headphone amp for electric, bass, and acoustic guitar with an adjustable 1/4-in. jack
- Rotary SpeedDial control with quick access buttons adjusts core sound parameters in real time
- BEAM app unlocks 6 of Blackstar’s most popular amp models that range from chiming cleans to high-gain meltdown
- 6 cabinets and 6 mics available to customize your guitar tone
- 35+ effects to choose from to add dimension and complexity to your tone
- Photo-realistic app display of chosen amps, cabinets, and effects provides an intuitive, user-friendly interface
- 1/8-in. jack used both for headphone output and for recording vocals with a TRRS-equipped headphone set
- Bluetooth streaming is available to play back music or backing tracks to jam with
- Built-in tuner and metronome keep your tuning and rhythm accuracy on point
- USB-C port recharges the internal battery, acts as an audio interface, and allows future firmware updates
- Blackstar's online music community allows sharing, downloading, and showcasing user-created patches
