People's experiences with the ID:30 & 60

[Tcrumpen]

I jammed on the ID:60 at a music store today and loved the tone, however i don't have the money right now to afford one, so i just thought i'd ask people experiences with this series of amps

Current Gear:

Tokai SG
Roland 20XL

Genres i like to play: Metal, Classic Rock, Love Songs, Thrash Metal
Artists that inspire me: Metallica, Iron Maiden, The Who, Van Halen, Bryan Adams, Def Leppard, Social Distortion, Orianthi, Evlis, Theroy of a Deadman, Poison, KISS, Twisted Sister, Guns N' Roses

[MistaSnowman]

Hi, I have the ID:30 and I recommend this amp to anyone willing to listen! In your case OP, the ID:30 can do the Metallica sound (6L6, American setting on the ISF), the Slash sound (EL-34, British), and anything in between...it is THAT versatile!!! Also with the firmware update that came out today, you will have access to Mid, presence, and resonance controls available on the ID:30 (same as the ID:60).

Good luck with what you decide!!!

[RedHotFuzz]

So now that the mid, presence and resonance controls are accessible on the ID:30, what other significant differences are there between it and the ID:60 aside from the physical size and amount of power?

As a learner playing strictly in my home "man cave" right now, the ID:60 is probably overkill in both the features and sound output departments. But are there any major feature improvements in the ID:60 I may regret not spending extra for a year or two down the road?

[Tcrumpen]

Hi, I have the ID:30 and I recommend this amp to anyone willing to listen! In your case OP, the ID:30 can do the Metallica sound (6L6, American setting on the ISF), the Slash sound (EL-34, British), and anything in between...it is THAT versatile!!! Also with the firmware update that came out today, you will have access to Mid, presence, and resonance controls available on the ID:30 (same as the ID:60).

Good luck with what you decide!!!

In which case the 30 might be the best bet, as far as i know you can control the mids through Blackstar's modelling software thing am i right

[MistaSnowman]

In which case the 30 might be the best bet, as far as i know you can control the mids through Blackstar's modelling software thing am i right

You are correct.

[Tcrumpen]

Well i think i've found my new amp, now am i'm gonna be able to get my parents to go halves on it with me as a graduation present to myself

[MistaSnowman]

Well i think i've found my new amp, now am i'm gonna be able to get my parents to go halves on it with me as a graduation present to myself

Awesome!! Enjoy your new amp!!!

[otter5555]

i own the 15 and 30
i both practice and gig with both (smaller rooms)

they are BOTH louder than i ever need
both sound GREAT
both cover everything but the hardest metal
both take pedals like a tube amp

i have zero gripes and only praise for these 2 amps

[frettfreak]

I have a 60 (for about a week) and i cant hep but smile every time i play this thing. Its EXTREMELY satisfying to play. and the 30 or the 15 should have all the same tone with just a little different access panel. I would say get whatever one you can and upgrade later when its a possibility. You wont be disappointed!

[Tcrumpen]

i own the 15 and 30
i both practice and gig with both (smaller rooms)

they are BOTH louder than i ever need
both sound GREAT
both cover everything but the hardest metal
both take pedals like a tube amp

i have zero gripes and only praise for these 2 amps

By hardest metal we talking like Disturbed here or stuff even heavier? cos if it's like scremo style thats ok, never liked screamo anyway or as a friend of mine calls it "proper heavy metal"

Also thought the ID amps had no effects pedals loop?