Blackstar IDX: FLOOR ONE Guitar Multi-effect

Blackstar ID:X Floor One — Compact Floorboard Amp Modeller with Valve-Amp Feel

The Blackstar ID:X Floor One is a high-performance DSP floor modeller designed for electric, bass and acoustic guitarists who want valve-amp character without the size or weight of a real amp. Using component-level digital modelling, it captures the behaviour of classic valve circuits so notes feel alive under the fingers rather than frozen in a static snapshot. The ID:X Floor One is the right choice for players who want a single pedalboard unit that can move between home recording, silent practice and a full live rig without compromise.

What Sets the ID:X Floor One Apart

Two technologies give this floorboard a feel most modellers struggle to match. Blackstar's exclusive In The Room processing recreates the air movement and dynamic response of a speaker pushing air in a room, while the patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) blends British and American voice characteristics into a single sweep. Combined with selectable EL84, EL34 and 6L6 power-valve Responses, the unit lets a guitarist dial in anything from a Class A combo breakup to a tight high-gain stack.

Amp Modelling and Patch Architecture

The modelling engine is the heart of the ID:X Floor One, and Blackstar has packed a serious amount of content into a compact chassis. Players get twelve component-level guitar amp models, three bass amp models, two dedicated acoustic voices and an acoustic sim, plus Blackstar's Ampton recreations of iconic historic amplifiers. Patch storage is generous enough for an entire working setlist.

• Number of Presets: 99 patches across 33 banks with 3 channels each
• Amp Models: 12 guitar + 3 bass + 2 acoustic voices for stage-ready versatility across genres
• Power Valve Responses: EL84, EL34, 6L6 — switchable to recreate the feel of different valve classes
• ISF Control: patented Infinite Shape Feature sweeps between British and American voicing

Effects, Connectivity and Studio Integration

Beyond the amp engine, the ID:X Floor One ships with 35+ premium effects editable directly from the front panel, including modulation, delay, reverb and a built-in noise gate that runs without consuming an effect slot. The OLED display keeps editing visible on dim stages, and the USB-C port turns the unit into a full audio interface for direct recording into a DAW alongside the free Architect software for deep editing and patch sharing.

• Effects: 35+ premium effects directly editable from the panel, with a permanent noise gate
• Outputs: stereo XLR, 6.3 mm TRS headphone/line, USB-C — covers FOH, stage monitors and silent practice
• Inputs: AUX IN and mono instrument input plus MIDI In for preset switching from external controllers
• USB-C Audio Interface: built-in for direct DAW recording and use with the Architect editor
• Tuner: built-in — accessible from the front panel without breaking a patch

Who the ID:X Floor One Is Built For

The ID:X Floor One is the right choice for guitarists and bassists who need a single compact unit that covers live performance, home recording and silent practice with equal confidence. Bedroom players benefit from the USB-C audio interface and headphone output, while gigging musicians get the stereo XLR outs, MIDI preset switching and 99 patches ready to scroll through on stage. Players who prefer hands-on knob tweaking over touchscreen menus will appreciate the intuitive control layout that mirrors a traditional amp — no app required to get a great sound.