What is it?
The world of digital modeling has evolved from misunderstood ‘compromise’ to cornerstone, and as we enter the second quarter of the century, the market has never been so well catered for, and, at times, confusing. But, while Line 6, Neural DSP and Fractal battle it out at the top end of the market with enough scientific references to make Einstein ditch his EL34s, Blackstar has its crosshairs trained on the other end of the spectrum. If you think that quality valve amp emulations and organic-sounding effects are the reserve of deep-pocketed pros possessing a physics degree in order to get a good tone, the UK amp brand is here to attempt to change your mind. The ID:X Floor series sees Blackstar’s ID:X amps and effects ported into a trio of floor-based units designed to deliver your amp, speaker and effects emulations in a compact and affordable format. They all feature the same headcount of amps and effects, but the hardware expands as you move up the range. Here, the focus is on the mid-level Floor Two, which gains an expression pedal over the Floor One, while remaining smaller than the Floor Two.
