All user reviews for the Blackstar Amplification HT-Metal

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has reviews it seems a fan of ocd Overtone has decided to spam the site to convert to his religion down the blackstar. it is time to have a normal review.

for short, is a pedal overdrive / distortion a lamp 12AX7 I think.

6 knobs, 2 channel, a clean / OD button ... heuuu ... it's already not bad? and ben when y'en more y'en yet. 2 knobs are multi, base running and the upper is independent. ca therefore has 11 buttons grind.

gain1/gain 2
clean button / OD
Bass / middle / treble
ISF
Level1 / 2

emulated output input.pour stick on the mixing desk.

UTILIZATION

No, not when we get information simple.mais a minimum, that a little itchy and we understand what it means OD, distortion, bass / treble / medium ca is now playing with.

the ISF knob is unreleased. it acts as a kind of its drive. in blackstar, they explain that it feels left fender, marshall and right.

ca and feels the output is not to look pretty. a dirty side, draft, and another while medium distorted. frankly, between ca has no interest, the variation is small, inconvenue following his guitar leaning.

SOUND QUALITY

ahh effects.

METAL all it is, it is extremely versatile. she can breathe a slight crunch as loud distortion, which would ruin any speaker. METAL concept is misleading, it is far from being confined to this genre, it just barely electrify a subtle clean to scream as the power chord palm mute dear to metalheads. Simply turn the knobs ...

it is the lamp connected to a fender champion with either an Epiphone or a Gibson Les Paul.

OVERALL OPINION

3 months that I have fun with.

I tried a big muff> too dirty, not versatile.
a badass MXR distortion> blah, it's an overdrive than anything else.
a boss OD2> too common.

I like:

the sensation of heat from the lamp.
full settings.
the ISF knob which characterizes the sound.
the DI output.
Its ability to trituration.

I do not like:

Its power supply 22 V con. any pedalboard power supply only supports ca.
It heats donf.
Size obese on the PB.
Its output level. Ca moderate to 7/10, and after ca screams. not enough delay.

nine is a sacred investment! OCCAZ ca becomes more affordable and better justified.

if I had the choice again?? I would take a non O. .. I kidding. I am fully satisfied with this choice. Not being metalheads I use anyway for its subtle adjustments crunch / OD, which gives the impression of even more discount lamps on the amps available, I do not spend.

a double system clean / od channels (1) od / distortion (2)

clean / od
od / distortion

bass / mid / treble

2 concentric knobs and level gain for channels 1 & 2

Yes a lamp 12AX7

in / out and emulated output

UTILIZATION

yes enough, the panel is clean enough off to the large distortion

For metal grain is not too suitable, the mxr Fullbore is more characteristic of this type of sound dug

This is a non-limited version of the series blackfire Gus G limited, it seemed that crunch, the blackfire had a little more personality and tone, beyond that, it is identical

you turn the knobs and that makes

SOUND QUALITY

the clean and crunch are not bad at all

Isf is a corrector nickname tone that never convinced me, it is not enough light or dark, it would change the grain it also even between uk / us!

I'm more skeptical about the bcp large distortion, which is when the gain augemente was a bit of a fuzz side and nothing really happens

Guitar only

OVERALL OPINION

2 months ago, initially it seemed not bad after I have a little disillusioned

The ambitious side od the metal seemed attractive

THE grain is fairly mid (like all products ht) not too defined, but not at all in swig restitution, which remains for me the same marketing scam that celèbres ToneLab vox,
some say it is even connected to anything!!

Large distos are those my least favorite
THE crunch is not bad, but frankly all take zvex band of rock and jam for genuine musicality and personality

R / p / q: say frankly that the massive food box 22v (300v voltage) and lamp suggests big arsenal, he did nothing of it must be noted that it remains pure and simple marketing and for 200 € this is not the model that will make me change my mind about the blackstar ht, but I (wanted to judge, but nothing has changed, on the contrary
THE good news is that the less than € 160 but it does not change the view!

no I do not do it again this choice is on again and I'm pretty amazed that most reviews are glowing except for a completely negative, and especially opinions .... so complacent, but no qualitative analysis ultimately ...

For the high gain must go ds heavy serious Effectrode eg.

A distortion pedal lamp is actually serves tube!
I changed the original lamp (SOVTEK 12ax7wa) for a 12AX7 SYLVANIA "JHS" Long Black Plates 1959 and honestly it sending the splint!
The ISF feature is very effective, all the knobs are active at 100% and gives you extraordinary flexibility, especially with the ability to select three different modes (two foot) which is very well seen from the designers .. .

UTILIZATION

The different editions of the distortions are very effective, the grip is super fast and fairly quickly found his SON! 'Cause you have to be honest, this pedal has THE sound ...

SOUND QUALITY

The grain of the distortion is a real treat, I personally have not used the effect with the original lamp with a lamp but OUR sound quality is worthy of the best distortions on the market!
With this small block of plain metal you have under foot and it feels happily!
The lamp change is simply super directly in front, opening the guard, by blowing the security metal lamp and bringing out the tube with the tip of a knife, all delicately sour well , but it is doable without any technical difficulty! Do not go above board to dismantle printed on the back of the pedal circuits, it would be completely stupid ...

OVERALL OPINION

My overall rating for this effect is 4.5 / 5! The only thing I could fault it is the absence of a power supply with ground (useful when you start to get into the win with a powered 300V HT! Tube!) And the inability to control the switch clean / od foot ... But without it it's still a perfect effect at any point! It will fill all the big metalheads that anyone looking for a good distortion without wanting to sound mesa ... It is perfectly possible with this pedal to get a good sound Bluesy warm, or a dripping well Grunge distortion, not to mention sour sound favored by the Neo-metalheads!
A TRUE FASHION!

Effect available on this metal, distortion and even distortion!!

They are editable game, you play mostly on the tone of the distortion

This is a pedal lamp

UTILIZATION

The configuration is very simple

No need to book a youth alim the guitar is plugged and roll

SOUND QUALITY

No effect itself, but the distortion kicks ass and shows exemplary

I use my electric guitar, epiphone futura and Shecter demon 8 and the result is fantastic

OVERALL OPINION

I use it only for one day but the quality is

yes I used the X in blackstar dist equally excellent but the metal is one that must be taken

the advantage of this pedal is what is a lamp and the ISF setting that allows to adjust its sound has leisure

Very good value online report can even find a 145 euros.

And with the experience I would do without hesitation that choice because I had already had one.
Blackstar is of excellent quality and

Overdrive distortion
2 channels
3 modes
ISF tone
amp output
emulated output
Supply

UTILIZATION

Simple, like a distortion pedal

SOUND QUALITY

If you like mushy and confused sounds that give the impression of knowing play better, ill-defined notes, grimey harmonics cheaps lamps it does, used the pod and zoom, you'll be in your element.
If you like well-defined notes, go your way.

OVERALL OPINION

Excessive price
Manufacturing quality "who mocked?" Dice buying, plastic paper floating on the lamp in the grid.
For crunch I prefer the Fulltone OCD, 1000 times
FOr the metal I prefer the MXR Fullbore metal much cheaper and 10,000 times or Bogner Uberschall
these three pedals with a big sound, warm, high quality manufacturing, no lamps to change cheaps

Pedal (large) distortion.
Tube technology.
Two footswitchable channels plus a manual switch clean / OD on channel 1.
An instrument input.
An output amplifier.
Emulated output.
It's heavy, it's stable, it's metal.

UTILIZATION

For use almost no complaints.
The manual is very concise but requires no more. In fact, the settings are simple and classic:
- Gain level and independent for each channel
- Bass, middle, treble and ISF common

The rest is conventional and known, let's look at the ISF. This knob is supposed magic we are to navigate between Rican and his English. Personally I have no ear to confirm but in any case, it acts as a very effective voicing can sculpt the sound right.

Negative (and if there is ...)
The markings around the knobs are very brief, which may interfere with the precision settings or if you want to write some for later.
Potentiometers double (concentric) to level and gain seems a bit fragile. More, but it may be the case that on my pedal when I turn one of the knobs for gain, it leads to another.

SOUND QUALITY

So the sound quality ... A killing!
Start from the beginning, channel 1. I plug my Les Paul Studio and it's gone.
Position in clean, let's be honest, it does not stay clean for long. It happens quickly crunch warm and round (the Les Paul there surely not for nothing). It's beautiful, musical, short sounds good. More you turn the gain and the sound hardens (normal you might say). At the end of the race, we are left with an overdrive good for rock / hard rock well hairy!
Come gain always thoroughly, I switched the switch OD. And then, bang in the face. Head rolling on the floor. Powerful, warm, responsive, well-defined. As stated in the ad: "The sound in your head." The sound I've always wanted without knowing it (and much more given the quality and accuracy of settings.)
Here, we are in serious, modulating cleverly gain, almost anything goes, heavy, thrash, power, black, death ... Good for the last two, it will be more old school, it is not his area of ​​expertise. But it also depends on the shovel that you plug in and amp behind.
Go! Channel 2!
Opening the gates of hell! We climb another step up in power and distortion. You lose definition what is gained by biting. The sound is a little dirtier. Very well suited for a big dirty rhythm or solo.
As for the other settings, it is a joy responsiveness and musicality. Almost all the settings will be exploited in one way or another, the knobs are useful on almost all of their race.

emulated output makes taf no more. For the sound, it will be better to use the output amp and amp and speakers to emulate software or raising the sound out of microphone amplifier.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this pedal for 2 months and I am far from having discovered all, this is a gold mine. I try more or less expensive models, large or small manufacturers, pedals shops ... but in the end this is the one the chosen of my heart.
It shows a huge versatility from the clean not quite clean up the distortion and untameable wild through endless crunch / overdrive blues / rock / hard rock. It's simple, I found myself separated from my English Muff'n, what I thought was impossible.
The price / quality ratio is excellent and I would do this choice without hesitation.

That thing promised I give my opinion as objective as possible on this pedal very well made but there are things to know anyway!

2 channels with switchable one hand Clean / Overdrive, three sounds available but only two foot.
1 classic EQ Bass / Treble / Middle common to both channels.
Each channel has its own volume knob and dedicated gain.
1 knob working in mediums ISF blackstar.
2 jack for standard input / output and an output jack also for classic amp emulation output.

1 lamp ECC83 / 12AX7.

Dimensions: 160 x 119 x 80
Weight: 1.2 kg.

Power 22V DC 1.1A maximum intensity
Charger provided.

I put 8:
-The apparent solidity of the pedal, it seems very sturdy
Knobs-solid, having a stroke and fluid acting on its well
-The switches that work very well
-The look is nice especially with the little light that illuminates the lamp even if it is useless!
Ground-stability

The EQ-common is the black point of the pedal
-Knobs gain / volume bunk and it is unclear which the small black dot adjustment
-Small flexible Plexiglas protecting the lamp was peeled off, just received I had to remove the grill to pick the plate, unacceptable for a pedal at this price
Tag it "Metal" on the bottom of the pedal is a vulgar adhesive seller
-Even if the buffering of very good quality at this price you could put true bypass.



UTILIZATION

Use could not be more simple and classic, plug it up the volume and the gain and play!

Knobs turn freely and evenly, no cracks.
They are effective and work well on the sound, the ISF can work intuitively distortion.
The volume and gain knobs are superimposed to gain obvious place, it does not bother me but it can be full concert boring.
The small black dot is very visible on the knobs because of the brightness of these at home it goes in concert in a poorly lit area it breaks.

Pressing the switch to connect a channel, a second bypass supports (not true!) Channel and therefore the pedal. Obviously, if a channel is activated pressing the switch next channel intersects the first and second active!

The equalizer (which explains my note 7) even if it is of very good quality is common to both channels and it is a shame, but at this price it's understandable. If you want to play heavy metal ryhtmique with little medium and send a big solo with this medium is cooked!

Channel 2 acts as a boost is very noticeable and effective.


SOUND QUALITY

Haaaa! So good or bad?!

I am very happy with the sound it delivers. The distortion is warm and well adpaté pushed the rock / metal and solos. The notes are linked with the attack and sustain very pleasant.

I tested it with my fender champion 110 amp, ibanez RG series for my gain and my Mexican Stratocaster for clean / overdrive.
Champion 110 saturates at low, an HP 12-inch would be better suited for this type of pedal, works very well with strato we have a great update on the clean / overdrive, the Ibanez sends a good distortion (micro V7 / V8) although I think that would be more suitable active pickups in the program of this pedal.

The clean channel is alive and warm, it takes a good crunch when you push the gain which allows for sounds close to my boss SD1 playing with the knobs. The question of the resale of the SD1 because it actually raises by switching between positions Clean / OD I can highlight all the sounds of it, even though the two pedal grain is still a little different.

Channel 1 leaves us a stockade distortion very hot and natural equalizer work in conjunction with the ISF can scan a good repertoire of distortion.

Channel 2 as a boost is very noticeable and not be used either as a boost for solo or just for a game high gain, also playing with the knobs was a beautiful palette of distortion.

I love the texture of the distortion but has a personality and still can not type in all registers.
This gives much distortion in the medium, I particularly like to play heavy metal riffs and solos send with superb sustain and a lot of momentum in the game
However anyone who wishes distortion cold, aggressive and very cut will be very disappointed. I keep my Boss Metal Zone in addition precisely because it overcomes this gap by offering a typical distortion ideal for playing Black, Thrash, a little dry or riffs kind Rammstein (their debut!) Very broken.

Distortion is important, but not exaggerate it is quite usable except the last 1/10th of the knob or it gets a bit messy.
Fishing at it in the belly but there are more powerful, Metal Zone out bigger sounds to play Death Metal that will not lack a little something I found on the Metal Zone, use active pickups would be everybody okay ...

So to summarize the sound quality is excellent!
The clean / crunch is very good, the distortion is really hot and dynamic equalizer with isf and what was poking and build a beautiful color palette. However, there are distos more aggressive on the market most brutal typed more.
I think this pedal is most suitable for amplifiers with HP 12-inch and guitars equipped with micro active especially when you push the gain. It also works well with simple micro channel clean / crunch and overdrive.







OVERALL OPINION

I received this pedal recently.

I compared,
the boss SD1: it's a little duplication
Boss MT2 Metal Zone: dynamic distortion warmer but the metal zone distortion fate of most typed, it complements the other.
The Lead Champion 110: hum hum ... incomparable!
The distortion of the H & K Vortex (from memory because I never saw) close enough with his ISF knob knob reminds me of the Character of the vortex, but the blackstar is more versatile, the distortion is better and more dynamic invoice.

What I like most about this pedal is the quality settings, solidity, simplicity, Charger, distortion of very good quality with many colors.

What I like the least common equalizer, price, lack of radicalism in particular extreme records. Also 2 small details that make cheap: the small plate lamp protection plexiglass (which in my case had jumped ...) and stickers "Metal" would have preferred nothing or a painted relief.

In the end I found the value for money snug. 3 sounds clean / crunch and distortion and boost two footswitches, an equalizer / isf good, gain settings and separate volumes for both channels, a lamp, charger provides. He just lacks a separate equalizer to make it a "must have" but I paid € 184 new and at this price do not dream ...

In the end I would do if I had the choice to reproduce because in addition to my metal zone I type a directory distortion result.

Disto lamp, ECC83/12AX7
Fury mode Grrrr .... but can also color your sound in preamp clear sound.

UTILIZATION

Not necessarily easy to find SOUND, but the sound palette is such that when you've found it touches perfection!

SOUND QUALITY

Sound quality on top, emulated output direct, otherwise turn your vox 70 '5150 version saturax X'treme.
A little expensive, but you will be able to transform your poodle rottweiler ...

OVERALL OPINION

This is the ultimate pedal High gain, high quality, indestructible, supplied with high voltage 300v/1.1A is a real value to your set.
Limited Edition it seems, in any case, 25 years that I play, I never had the opportunity to play with such a tool, simply enormous.
My set: Blackstar HT TC ELECTRONIC NOVA METAL + + Balckstar HT5 stack lamps (2 separate HP).

- Dual Channel Distortion Pedal lamp (Sovtek 12AX7 WA Basic) to two channels: first "clean / od" internally switchable by small additional switch (which acts as a gain boost, in fact), a second dedicated high gain
- Three band EQ common to both channels with additional semi-parametric filter (ISF choice of the center frequency of the band medium) for voicing from good to downright british U.S.
- Additional output jack emulation hp (potentially useful for recording live in silence, plugged into a console / sound card for example ...)
- Gain knobs per channel concentric, same for the two corresponding volumes. graduations summary hardly visible from afar against: perhaps one of the only few spots of this little gem that was big!
- Owner provided food (yes, because the lamp is supplied with 300V ... it Is not it beautiful, a pedal with a light that is not just for decoration? ^ ^). Râlez step: at least you do not have to buy
- Metal frame (rigid plastic base) dimensions (mm) 160 x 119 x 80, weight: 1.3 kg (yes, it's heavy on all fronts ...)
- Not true bypass, but very suitable buffer. Electronic switching (ie silent) switches. Forget plocs in Mechanical & amp: there is more that is all
- Delivered in cardboard box stamped serious as it should, with instructions

Access to the lamp can be unscrewed from the upper grid, but once removed this very inconvenient to get to fix her replacement (because yes I hacked when there are lights and we know as good as the WA ..-_-&#39, over the support of the lamp is mounted on a PCB welded vertically to one of the two flat boards on which is the remainder of the electronics (dense, it is necessary open to believe it ...) or the PCB has a bit restless and I doubt not that forcing the proper way by placing a new tube ... you understand me.

So, more radical but much safer: complete dismantling: 4 outer screws two (or one? Doubt ...) on the large map below, in order to allow access to the top card on which the aforementioned PCB is fixed. It should also unscrew the nuts switches and outputs for the bowels are released (miam. .. forgiveness). Manip a bit tedious and time consuming and a bit stressful when you put your balls on 200 mimine beautiful electronic work done so yet so sensitive to both.
In short, little stress at the beginning but eventually no problems and very satisfied with my replacement by Mullard (new prod, yes I know, sorry ...) ECC83, and you should know that this family has already received pedals tutorials (videos or not) to perform this little DIY not so complex that you think if you are careful and that takes time.


Hence my 8 the creature does not have to be ashamed because of the excellence of the rest of the bill. And apart from the scale of summarizing knob is extruded to a point therein that does not play very easy depending on conditions, you do not need to change the original lamp. Not immediately anyway.

UTILIZATION

Config is a classic, both full, clear and effective, all is well now, tidy, efficient and at the same time.

Manual, multilingual, reviews each technical specifications and features, offers suggestions for setting short, we do not care even if we no ease of access of the beast would almost consultation latter a tad narcissistic ( oh ben say so, I bought it all myself so ...). But I digress

"Editing sounds is easy?" Ben is nothing to do, I tried everything, not a single knob that does react the infernal machine. Boudiou sacred, it leaves nothing to spend and therefore reacts like clockwork ... It's easy. Too easy. Cheesy! : P-

History of rambling a bit, the only downside is these knobs, whose position can be difficult to determine in some situations (dark scene, lighting, etc.). After that, if you determine your sounds in advance, there are already two different ... but I agree that it can be a hindrance.

Compared to the common EQ ... I think that this level of quality, it would be the nitpicking, though, admittedly, it would have been a plus size (and space too ...). However, it is quite possible to find very satisfactory easily balances between the two channels.!

SOUND QUALITY

POUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH ....

YES ...! Here the last cry of the heart that you've all been waiting after having (or not?) the (very) holy patience to type my two novels above including reading, let's be honest, was only intended for your eyes give you good conscience may still slam crisis satisfy your GAS for a new little toy tempting, but a bit expensive, anyway ...


Ben and morfler you after a drink, I savagely attack the flat and the devil appetizer:


Channel 1: it's beautiful, it's good, it's hot, it's Philippe Brejean (I promise I'll stop ...). Wide dynamic playing on the ratio of gain / volume, the crunch is biting and beautiful when we wish to position clean, pushing a little gain, it was a thick sound that fills the space well now. In OD boost activated ben ... it's rock, modern or not, depending on how the seasonings together, playing rhythm, it lives, it is crystal clear, while having a very strong personality.

Channel 2: attention, potentially nasty dog
I've never revealed as beautiful harmonics with a pedal ... and in view of my test hack, I can again confirm that no, the lamp is not here to decorate ... it colors, it "warms up", it gives a beautiful grain, it's really a response comparable to the tube amp high-gain! So, do still careful to not crush the fungus on the gain, it has a large reserve, probably more than right! And then all the excess is a defect, as would the other ...


I have a weakness for the U.S. register with the unit (refer also to the rest of the gear component audio see my profile), I prefer the low end tighter and more natural, as there is a bump in the low- mid and a kind of roundness that develops towards the British. Not uninteresting at all, bodily pain, all of it all ... Personality, she has made several facets, everyone should find something!



Bonus: the emulated output defends altogether, I tried quickly in direct, not bad, treating everything, there is a way to make good, although obviously, I prefer a true plug in a real cab. HOWEVER, this output plugged into a moo box set "line" that can be a VOX miniThree (it is at this point that you have the right to despise me), well, she can even warm up all that and to pierce the grain, just adjust the balance between the two gears!

[redneck] Even that first I have the best custom box Moo metol world now ... and if there were schukos in the fields, I do not care much for the health of moles. [/ Redneck]




OVERALL OPINION

As the date may indicate, I use it for a little over two months, it was enough to fill me!

I think I got my money (and then, the fantasy of the chain's "all tube" passskeu is good, m'voyez ...), and I consider multifunction and not just confined to the metal hairy is just to find the subtle proportion gain relative to the volume, not to mention your amp, which will handle the rest to sing your / your hp (s)
It has its own character, admittedly, so have fun in different registers, but it still paste an amp any less consistent (between my laney lionheart and my Egnater Tweaker, there is no photo, she prefers the company second, class AB and especially less typical basic than the first). Finally, it is just a hint ...

I also had to try several times on a Hot Rod (if I'm not mistaken, the amp models and Fender guitars, it's like different flavors / versions of Apple products in my eyes .. . they get lost in it has not). The big hearts, nothing more ...


I do not have to redo this choice for the simple reason that now is a gem for me and my ears (I think it is clear ^ ^)!

The investment is worth it in my opinion. However, if you think too nasty oriented basis, consider other models of the HT series is really something other than standard Boss ... (Sorry for the fans! ^ _ ^)

Nothing is ever perfect, but it is a large 9 I put!