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by kalseru
Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: Blackstar Amps
Topic: Getting more low end out of my HT60
Replies: 5
Views: 7547

Re: Getting more low end out of my HT60

Quickest fix would be to put a Graphic EQ pedal in the effects loop and boost the frequencies you are missing after the pre-amp. This works well with my HT40 which is also very thin sounding at low volumes in the low mid and bass area. A BBE Sonic Maximiser in the effects loop is another alternative...
by kalseru
Tue Dec 23, 2014 12:00 am
Forum: HT Venue Series
Topic: HT-40 Owners, help with a "Metal" Tone?
Replies: 7
Views: 12462

Re: HT-40 Owners, help with a "Metal" Tone?

One way to get both pre & power amp saturation at low volumes is to use a power soak (aka load box or attenuator) between your amp and speakers i.e. a Jettanuator. You can run your master volume near max and adjust the actual volume with the power soak.
by kalseru
Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: Blackstar Amps
Topic: HT40 no bottom end?
Replies: 8
Views: 11029

Re: HT40 no bottom end?

Solved the bottom end problems by using a powersoak at home practice volumes so the power stage is being pushed (sounds warmer) and also putting an MXR graphic eq in the effects loop to boost the lows. However I'm still disappointed that I've had to do that. I've had both Fender and Marshall tube am...
by kalseru
Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: HT Venue Series
Topic: Club HT 40 any good for Hank Marvin stuff?
Replies: 4
Views: 7618

Re: Club HT 40 any good for Hank Marvin stuff?

Hi The clean channel of the HT40 has 2 settings Vintage (Class A) and Modern. The Vintage (Vox AC 30) setting does break up moderately on high channel volumes however the Modern clean (Fender Twin) setting does not break up at all even with everything maxed out. On the down side there is only a sing...
by kalseru
Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: HT Venue Series
Topic: Blackstar HT 40 Club Overdrive/boosting
Replies: 16
Views: 27940

Re: Blackstar HT 40 Club Overdrive/boosting

I too have been experimenting with a TC Electronic Spark Booster but in the effects loop just boosting the bass which compensates for the lack of bottom end this amp has pretty well.
by kalseru
Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: Blackstar Amps
Topic: HT40 no bottom end?
Replies: 8
Views: 11029

HT40 no bottom end?

Just bought a HT40 the first valve amp I've had for many years. So far I'm fairly disappointed with the tone I'm getting I was expecting a complete revelation. The legendary warm valve tones just don't seem to be there. At bedroom volumes there is no bottom end to the lead channel or the vintage cla...
by kalseru
Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: Blackstar Amps
Topic: HT Club 40 Effects Loop
Replies: 2
Views: 4514

Re: HT Club 40 Effects Loop

I think the 4/-10 switch on the effects loop just alters the attenuation and does not affect any buffering. I can't percieve any loss of top end when using long leads with the effects loop so I'm assuming it's buffered but I can't find any info in the handbook.
by kalseru
Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: Blackstar Amps
Topic: HT Club 40 Effects Loop
Replies: 2
Views: 4514

HT Club 40 Effects Loop

Hi

Anyone know if the HT Club 40 effects loop is buffered ?

Cheers

Andy
by kalseru
Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: ID:Series
Topic: Version 1.4 is Here
Replies: 22
Views: 29764

Re: Version 1.4 is Here

Insider would not install initially for me (error = newer version installed) however after uninstalling the existing version it worked but where is the firmware upgrade ?

Ah!! just found it in the settings menu of Insider.

Andy
by kalseru
Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: ID:Series
Topic: Version 1.4 is Here
Replies: 22
Views: 29764

Re: Version 1.4 is Here

Have found the link to upgrade Insider but where is the link to the firmware upgrade ?

Cheers