Blackstar Beam Mini 18-watt Desktop Combo Amplifier (Pre-Order Only)

Dynamic Take-anywhere TonesBlackstar’s Beam Mini reimagines the desktop amp as a true everyday companion, blending genuine guitar performance with the convenience of a portable Bluetooth speaker. Whether you play electric, bass, or acoustic guitar, you’ll find a deep library of component-modeled amps and studio-quality effects ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, plus native support for Neural Amp Model captures, opening the door to one of the largest virtual tone libraries in existence. Twin full-range drivers and dual passive bass radiators deliver a Super Wide Stereo sound that genuinely fills a room, equally at home pumping out your guitar tone or streaming your favorite album. Featuring an all-day battery, a weatherproof build, and a lightweight footprint, you can take the Beam Mini just about anywhere, and when inspiration strikes, you’re a single cable away from recording into your DAW or jamming with a friend over Bluetooth. And dialing in your sound is just as simple, with intuitive top-panel controls for quick adjustments and a companion app that lets you go deeper with sound editing, access artist presets, and connect with a global community of fellow Beam players. A world full of bold sounds that fits in the palm of your hand — that’s the Blackstar Beam Mini.Modeling that captures more than just soundThe Beam Mini draws on decades of Blackstar amp design, using component-level modeling to capture the dynamic response of a real valve amp across original Blackstar voices and the new Ampton Series of classic re-creations. You’ll have access to over 50 amps, cabs, and effects, all crafted with studio-grade aural architecture and modern flexibility, further enhanced by Blackstar’s patented ISF control to shape your tone from American to British voicings. You’ll also have access to CabRig speaker and mic simulation with In The Room technology, which delivers lifelike IR-based cabinet presence, whether direct or through headphones, for a truly authentic playing experience. Furthermore, native NAM compatibility unlocks Tone3000’s library of over 200,000 community-built captures — the world’s largest virtual tone library, in fact — putting nearly any rig you’ve ever dreamed of within reach. Lastly, Moises AI stem separation, slated for a late 2026 update, will soon let you isolate or remove individual instruments from any song for enhanced play-along practice.An amp for the practice room and beyondThough it’ll surely look great on your desk, dresser, or countertop, the Beam Mini was not designed to stay tethered. Take it everywhere you listen with an 18-hour battery, USB-C charging, and an IP66 weatherproof rating that shrugs off dust and the occasional rain shower. Sonically, dual full-range drivers and passive bass radiators deliver a Super Wide Stereo sound, benchmarked for an expansive, immersive tone that stands up as a serious portable music player when you want to give the guitar a rest. City Music players find the Beam Mini a permanent fixture in their gig bag, ready for late-night practice on the couch or a quick jam in the backyard.Controls that get out of the wayThe top panel of the Beam Mini is built around speed and accessibility, featuring a SpeedDial control wheel for fast edits and a dynamic Light Beam display with guiding visuals. Likewise, XpressFX puts effect changes within instant reach for shaping a sound mid-song without breaking your flow, and when you’re ready to dig deeper, the Beam mobile app for iOS and Android opens the full editing suite, complete with artist signature patches, community tone sharing, curated backing tracks, video lessons, and a built-in tuner.A home studio in your backpackWhen it’s time to capture a riff, a song sketch, or a complete track, the Beam Mini is at your command. A first of its kind, you can directly track multichannel guitar into your favorite DAW via USB-C or use the TRRS headset mic input to record your vocals. You can even track guitar and vocals together, both monitored through a single set of headphones. You’ll also get access to Ableton Live Lite, so you can start recording the moment you connect to your laptop or computer, making the Beam Mini one of the few desktop amps that also doubles as a complete portable songwriting and demo rig.Blackstar Beam Mini Features:Compact 18W desktop amp designed to blend genuine electric, bass, and acoustic guitar performance with the convenience of a portable Bluetooth speaker and a bold sonic architectureComponent-level modeled amp voices, including 6 original Blackstar designs and 6 Ampton Series classic amp re-creationsNative Neural Amp Model (NAM) capture support with access to 200,000 captures via Tone300035 studio-quality FX with XpressFX for instant on-the-fly adjustmentsBlackstar’s patented ISF control sweeps tone from American to British voicingsCabRig IR-based speaker and mic simulation with In The Room technology for a lifelike cabinet feelTwin full-range drivers and dual passive bass radiators with Super Wide Stereo soundBluetooth audio streaming with high-quality playback18 hr. battery life with USB-C chargingIP66 dust-tight and weatherproof constructionUSB-C audio interface for direct multichannel DAW recording3.5mm headphone output for quiet practiceTRRS headset mic input for recording vocalsSpeedDial control wheel and dynamic Light Beam display provide intuitive top-panel controlBeam mobile app for iOS and Android with deep editing, artist patches, community sharing, backing tracks, video lessons, tuner, and metronomeAbleton Live Lite is included for recordingMoises AI stem separation is coming in a 2026 firmware update