Description
The Blackstar HT Venue MK III valve amplifier offers class-leading clean and overdrive tones in a sleek, boutique design. Built for gigging musicians and studio professionals, this new generation HT Venue model elevates valve performance with modern aesthetics and versatile features.
Experience stunning valve-driven sound quality with enhanced tonal flexibility across three channels, each featuring two distinct voices. The amplifier’s innovative clean channel delivers pristine tones, while the high-gain overdrive channels offer rich, responsive distortion tailor-made for any musical style.
Main Features
- Powerful 100 Watt valve amplifier head with 2 x ECC83 and 2 x EL34 valves
- Three footswitchable channels for seamless tone switching
- Six unique, footswitchable voices providing a wide tonal palette
- Boutique clean channel featuring Bass, Treble, and Voice controls for ultimate tonal shaping
- Two overdrive channels with patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) to shift from American to British tones
- Power reduction circuit allowing attenuation down to 10% of full output for versatile volume control
- Presence, Resonance, and Master Volume controls for precise sound sculpting
- Digital reverb with Dark/Light switch and adjustable reverb time via Architect software
- CabRig speaker simulation with hundreds of cabinet, microphone, and room options, supporting 3 onboard preset memories
- Professional USB-C output for direct, valve-accurate recording and easy connection to Architect & CabRig software
- Effects loop with adjustable effects level
- Compact and stylish boutique design with premium metal logo plate, high-quality toggle switches, cornerless covering, and classic chickenhead knobs
- 2-way footcontroller included for full stage control
Designed to Inspire Your Performance
Boasting Blackstar’s patented ISF control, the HT Venue MK III lets you dial between classic British warmth and crisp American clarity with seamless ease. The flexible power reduction and comprehensive EQ settings ensure this amplifier adapts perfectly to any environment, from bedroom practice to large venues.
CabRig integration places professional DSP speaker simulations right at your fingertips, making it effortless to craft your perfect tone and record straight from the amplifier via USB-C with pristine valve character.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What is the Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) on the HT Venue MK III?
ISF is a patented Blackstar control that allows you to shift the Overdrive channel’s tone from an American-style crispness to a classic British warmth, or anywhere in between, providing broad tonal versatility.
➤ Can I record directly from the amplifier?
Yes, the HT Venue MK III includes a professional USB-C output which enables you to record valve-driven tones directly to your computer without additional mic’ing gear.
➤ How many channels and voices does the amplifier have?
The amplifier features three footswitchable channels, each offering two distinct voices, resulting in six unique tones in total.
➤ Does the amp have built-in speaker simulation?
Yes, it includes Blackstar’s CabRig DSP speaker simulation with hundreds of cabinet, microphone, and room settings, which can be saved into three presets accessible from the amp.
➤ Is there a way to reduce the power output for quieter settings?
A power reduction switch allows you to attenuate the amplifier’s output down to 10% of its rated power, perfect for low-volume practice without sacrificing tone quality.
Delivery
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout). Please see our international delivery page or contact us for details.
Warranty Information
Blackstar Warranty Information: 1 Year extendable to 3 years except for valves which are 90 days
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
