The Blackstar ID:X Floor Three is a multi-effects pedal and amplifier modeller designed for guitarists seeking a comprehensive solution for live performance, studio recording, and practice. It features amplifier models for electric guitar, bass, and acoustic guitar, over 35 effects, ISF technology to shape the tonal character between American and British-inspired sounds, selectable tube responses, and CabRig speaker simulation.

Its floor format includes an expression pedal, dedicated footswitches, OLED display, effects loop, stereo XLR outputs, headphone output, audio input, MIDI, and USB-C connection, providing a highly versatile tool for playing connected to an amp, FRFR system, PA, or recording interface.

• Type: Multi-effects pedal and amplifier modeller
• Series: Blackstar ID:X Floor
• Model: ID:X Floor Three
• Electric guitar models: 12 amplifier voices
• Bass models: 3 amplifier models
• Acoustic voices: 2 acoustic models and acoustic simulation
• Effects: Over 35 integrated effects
• Tube response: Selectable EL84, EL34, and 6L6
• Tone control: Blackstar's patented ISF
• Cabinet simulation: Built-in CabRig with speaker and microphone modeling
• Technology: Component-by-component digital modeling
• Patches: 99 user memories
• Display: OLED
• Expression pedal: Built-in
• Footswitches: Expanded control for presets and effects
• Effects loop: Built-in, exclusive to the Floor Three model
• MIDI: MIDI In and MIDI Thru
• USB: USB-C with audio interface functionality
• Software: Compatible with Blackstar Architect for patch editing and management
• Outputs: Stereo XLR and Line Out
• Headphone output: Built-in
• Audio input: Streaming In for external audio playback
• Power supply: 9 V DC / 500 mA
• Dimensions: 397 x 195 x 68 mm
• Weight: 2.88 kg
• Color: Black

Our Opinion

If you're looking for a complete pedalboard for live playing, recording, or practice without the hassle of a complex pedal chain, the Blackstar ID:X Floor Three is a very serious option. Its strength lies in combining amp models, effects, CabRig, ISF, and extensive connectivity in a format designed for easy foot control.

We find it especially appealing for guitarists who want a versatile unit with XLR outputs, MIDI, USB-C, effects loop, and an integrated expression pedal. Additionally, including models for electric guitar, bass, and acoustic voices gives it an extra edge if you need to cover multiple applications with a single pedalboard. While it's not the smallest in the range, its slightly larger size is advantageous when you need real control on stage.