Blackstar Department 10 Valve Dual Distortion Pedal

Blackstar's Dept. 10 represents a breakthrough in valve pedal engineering, where a team of musician-engineers has crafted the world's most sophisticated valve-driven effects units. At the core of each pedal sits an ECC83 triode valve operating at over 200V internally, providing the authentic organic tone, natural dynamics and musical breakup that only genuine valve circuitry can produce. This innovative approach combines traditional high-voltage valve design with cutting-edge technology and premium components.

Understanding that many guitarists now build their sound around pedal setups, Blackstar developed these compact units to integrate seamlessly into any rig while maintaining the sonic characteristics of a full valve preamp. The Dual Distortion stands as both an exceptional valve distortion pedal and a professional-grade recording preamp, featuring three distinct crunch/overdrive voices plus a clean channel, the patented ISF control, and low-latency USB connectivity.

The inclusion of Dept. 10's proprietary Cab Rig simulator technology sets these pedals apart from conventional offerings. This next-generation DSP speaker simulation reproduces the authentic sound and response of a mic'd guitar cabinet with remarkable accuracy. Players can explore these tones in depth using the free accompanying software, capturing studio-quality recordings through USB, XLR output, or headphones for silent practice sessions.