The Blackstar ID:X 50 is a modern 50-watt digital combo amplifier designed to deliver valve-like tone, flexible digital effects, and effortless hands-on control. Equipped with a custom 1x12" Anthem 50 speaker and an onboard OLED display screen, the ID:X 50 gives guitarists direct access to deep parameter editing without requiring external app menu-diving.
With selectable power modes (50W / 10W / 1W), it transitions seamlessly from bedroom practice levels to high-headroom stage volumes.
6 Core Amp Voices: Includes Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, and OD2.
Power Tube Emulation: Selectable EL84, EL34, and 6L6 valve responses bring authentic dynamic feel and power-stage sag.
35+ Onboard Effects: Access a huge selection of overdrives, distortions, modulations, delays, and reverbs directly from the top panel.
Power Reduction: Scalable power output (50W, 10W, 1W) keeps full tube-like tone intact at whisper volumes.
Patented ISF EQ: Infinite Shape Feature blends between sharp American punch and warm British grit.
Built-in OLED Display & Tuner: Real-time visual feedback for parameter tweaking, patch navigation, and tuning.
Direct Output & USB-C: Features CabRig IR speaker simulation for headphone practice, recording, and direct connectivity.
| Feature | Specification |
| Output Power | 50 Watts (Switchable to 10W / 1W) |
| Speaker | 1 x 12" Anthem 50 |
| Voices | Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, OD2 |
| Valve Responses | EL84, EL34, 6L6 |
| Effects | 35+ Editable Stompboxes & Modulations |
| I/O & Connections | 1/4" Guitar Input, Effects Loop, USB-C, Line/Aux In, CabRig Out/Headphones |
| Weight & Dimensions | 9.6 kg |