IMPORTANT NOTE: The protection sensing is at the speaker output jacks on the
unit. Do not disconnect at the speaker end only. Disconnect at the amp!
26. Outputs
Use the two isolated 9V DC outputs to power your external pedals up to a
maximum combined current of 500mA. Both isolated outputs are centre negative.
WARNING: Do not exceed a combined total current of 500mA from the two
outputs. Do not connect pedals that require a centre positive power connection.
27. USB Audio - CabRig Output
Use the supplied USB-C cable to connect your AMPED 3 directly to your
computer. This is for USB digital audio output and for connecting to Blackstar's
Architect software.
Standard audio drivers are used to connect the amplifier to a PC, Mac or other
applicable recording device. No specific drivers are required. For a guide on low
latency USB recording visit: www.blackstaramps.com/usbrecording
NOTE: Always connect the amplifier via a main USB port, often found on the
rear of the computer.
CabRig
CabRig is a next-generation advanced speaker simulator that reproduces the
sound and feel of mic'd up guitar speaker cabs in incredible detail. The sound
is dependent on the position of the CabRig switch. The CabRig switch has
3 positions to choose between three presets, these presets are completely
customisable in the CabRig section of the Architect software.
Your AMPED 3 is capable of multiple simultaneous inputs and outputs via USB.
The amplifier will appear as an audio capture device within recording software.
The audio output via USB from your amplifier directly to your computer is carried
across four independent, simultaneous channels:
Channel 1: CabRig, left channel – The fully processed guitar sound, with
power amp and speaker cabinet emulation. This will include the left channel of
the CabRig Room. This signal is taken from after the Master volume control.
Channel 2: CabRig, right channel – The fully processed guitar sound, with
power amp and speaker cabinet emulation. This will include the right channel of
the CabRig Room. This signal is taken from after the Master volume control.
Channel 3: Preamp output – The sound of the preamp voices and EQ
stages, taken before the reverb and without any speaker or cabinet emulation.
Ideal for use with your own effects and power amp/cabinet emulation plugins
within your recording software/DAW. This signal is not affected by the Master
volume control or any controls within CabRig, but it can be attenuated by up to
20dB using the CabRig Outputs 'Level' control on the rear panel.
Channel 4: Unprocessed dry guitar signal – This is the direct signal
from your guitar as received by the input stage of the amp. This signal is ideal for
reamping. This signal is not affected by any of the amplifier's controls.
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These audio streams can be recorded simultaneously within your chosen
recording software/DAW. Control the output levels of Channels 1 and 2 using
CabRig within Blackstar's Architect software.
TIP: To record a stereo Room sound, pan the stereo CabRig left channel 100%
left in the mix and pan the right channel 100% right.
Your AMPED pedal can also receive audio input from your computer:
Channel 1: Line input, left channel – Used for audio monitoring or
backing track playback via the Balanced XLR and Line Out CabRig outputs.
Channel 2: Line input, right channel – Used for audio monitoring or
backing track playback via the Balanced XLR and Line Out CabRig outputs.
28. MIDI In
To receive MIDI messages, connect your MIDI device here using the supplied TRS
MIDI to 5 pin MIDI adaptor. Always use a good quality MIDI lead. The default for
receiving MIDI messages via the MIDI In is channel 1. The MIDI channel can be
changed using Blackstar's Architect software.
Please refer to the MIDI table at the end of this manual for more details.
29. MIDI Thru
MIDI messages received at the MIDI In port will be passed, unaffected, to the MIDI
Thru. Use this output to chain multiple MIDI devices together.
NOTE: The path from MIDI In to MIDI Thru is a software pass-through.
30. Balanced – Mono XLR CabRig Output
Use a 3 pin XLR cable to connect this output to an audio interface, stage box or
mixing desk. This provides a low noise, low impedance, high quality connection
for recording or live use.
The signal from this output is the fully processed guitar sound, with power amp
and CabRig speaker cabinet emulation.
This signal can also be attenuated by up to 20dB using the CabRig Outputs 'Level'
control. The USB stereo line input will also be affected by the Level control when it
is monitored through the XLR output.
NOTE: This signal is taken after the Master volume control.
31. Line Out – Stereo CabRig Output
This ¼" TRS jack socket provides a stereo connection to a recording device,
mixing desk or headphones. Always use a good quality TRS (stereo) type lead or
TRS to 2 x TS (mono) lead (see diagram below).
The signal from this output is the fully processed guitar sound, with power amp
and CabRig speaker cabinet emulation. The sound is dependent on the CabRig
switch (34) setting and the more in-depth settings within the CabRig section of
Blackstar's Architect software.
The CabRig signal level can also be attenuated by up to 20dB using the Level
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