The Blackstar ID:CORE V4 Stereo 10 is a 10-watt digital guitar combo engineered to deliver full stereo imaging through its dual 3-inch speaker configuration. Designed by the same R&D team behind Blackstar's professional amplifier range, this compact combo routes 2x5W through a Super Wide Stereo architecture that creates an immersive soundstage far wider than its footprint suggests. Six distinct voices span Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, and OD2, each shaped by Blackstar's patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) that continuously blends American and British tonal characteristics.
Effects processing includes four delay types, four modulation algorithms, and four reverb programs, all accessible via guitarist-friendly front-panel controls that balance immediacy with programmability. Power scaling reduces output from 10 watts down to 1 watt, maintaining tonal integrity at bedroom volumes. Built-in USB-C connectivity enables direct recording to computer, while TRRS input facilitates smartphone live streaming using a standard cable. The included Architect software unlocks CabRig Lite advanced cabinet simulation alongside deep patch editing and management, extending the amplifier's tonal range beyond its hardware interface. Note that channel switching is not footswitchable.
Features
- 10-watt stereo output configuration with dual 5-watt power amplifiers
- Two Blackstar 3-inch speakers in Super Wide Stereo arrangement
- Six voice channels from pristine clean to high-gain overdrive
- Patented ISF tone control for American to British voicing sweep
- Power reduction scales output down to 1 watt for low-volume use
- Four delay, four modulation, and four reverb effects onboard
- USB-C connection for direct computer recording and software integration
- Free Architect software with CabRig Lite cabinet simulator and patch management



