The Blackstar AMPED 3 100 Watt Pedal Multi-Channel Amplifier features one of the highest gain circuits that Blackstar has ever developed and the ability to recall your favorite tones via presets. The AMPED 3 is capable of delivering the tone and feel of traditional valve amps. You can use it in the front end of a traditional amp, power a cabinet at 100 watts, or go direct, ensuring you can take your sound with you anywhere. Power reduction down to 1W and USB-C connectivity ensure it’s equally at home in the studio or on the stage.High Headroom Power Amp DesignThe power amplifier’s unique, high-headroom design does not compromise on output, even at 16 Ohms. Get maximum power and optimum tone with any cabinet set-up at 8 or 16 Ohms.Response ControlBlackstar’s patented Response Control offers distinctly different and authentic power valve responses and guitar amp dynamics. Response control delivers three distinctly different and authentic power valve responses: EL34, 6L6, and EL84. Each set delivers the response, dynamics, sag, and break-up characteristics of the selected valve power amp.Speaker Simulator and Direct OutputsFine-tune your cabinet, mic, and room simulations with CabRig technology and output via XLR or stereo jack. Alternatively, connect via USB for effortlessly simple recording to your DAW without the need for an interface. It has an effects loop, 2x 9-volt DC outputs, and MIDI control for easy integration into your pedalboard. You can do pro connectivity and integration into your setup using low-latency USB audio as an interface for recording, TRS stereo line out, and XLR Mono D.I. for live use.User Programmable PresetsYou can create, store, and recall your favorite clean, crunch, and overdrive presets directly from AMPED 3.ChannelsYou can choose from Clean Bright, Clean Warm, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, and OD2 voicings to dial in your perfect tone.