NAMM 2018: Blackstar announce the new Unity Pro Bass Series

NAMM 2018: Blackstar announce the new Unity Pro Bass Series

Blackstar has announced the new Unity Pro Bass series of amplifiers, a 5-strong range that they believe is the “new face of bass”. Here’s all the details from Blackstar…
Unity Pro Bass are the result of countless hours of technical research and benchmarking against the most iconic historic references. Designed from the ground up by bass players, for bass players they are straight forward and powerful. The new Unity Pro Bass System’s deceptively simple controls allow you to quickly and easily create your tone, with rock solid bass, detailed dynamics and innovative features in a compact package from 30 Watts to 500 Watts.
Blackstar’s unique Response control allows the player to choose between the sound and feel of three classic power amp stages, shaping compression, natural drive and dynamics. Combined with three distinct preamp voicings and a 4-band semi-parametric EQ, Unity produces in nitely exible bass tone and exceptional feel, whatever your playing style.
The Unity 250ACT powered cabinet can be linked to any model in the line to add 250W or more of active power to your rig; taking you from the studio or rehearsal room to the gig with ease and portability.
From the organic response of classic valve amps, to a transparent clean platform, Unity brings together the ultimate in bass tone.
Unity Pro Bass Series key features:
Ultimate tonal flexibility – from valve grind to high-headroom clean
Unique Response control – 3 power amp stages to shape compression and feel
Drive section – 3 overdrives (Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz) with user-controllable blend
Compressor and effects – Chorus and Sub-Octave
Pro connectivity – balanced XLR, jack or USB are perfect for live, studio and home use
Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet – connect to any amp in the Unity Bass Series for 250W of extra power
U30 features

30 Watts
Custom designed 8″ Speaker
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Overdrive
4-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid
Footswitchable Overdrive and Chorus
Compressor
Input Gain with clip indication
Pad Switch for active / passive instruments
Master Volume
Link to Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet
MP3 / Line in
XLR + 1⁄4″ Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
U60 features

60 Watts
Custom designed 10″ Speaker
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Overdrive
4-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid
Footswitchable Overdrive and Chorus
Compressor
Input Gain with clip indication
Pad Switch for active / passive instruments
Master Volume
Link to Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet
MP3 / Line in
XLR + 1⁄4″ Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
U120 features

120 Watts
Custom designed Eminence 12″ Opus Speaker
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Overdrive
4-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid
Footswitchable Overdrive and Chorus
Compressor
Input Gain with clip indication
Pad Switch for active / passive instruments
Master Volume
Link to Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet
MP3 / Line in
XLR + 1⁄4″ Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
U250 features

250 Watts
Custom designed Eminence 15″ Opus Speaker
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Flat
3 Footswitchable Drives with user controllable blend – Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz
4-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid
Unique Response control – Linear, 6L6 and 6550
Footswitchable Chorus and Sub-Octave with adjustable level control
Compressor
Input Gain with clip indication
Pad Switch for active / passive instruments
Master Volume
Link to Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet
USB audio out for direct recording
Series effects loop
MP3 / Line in
XLR + 1⁄4″ Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
D.I. / cabinet emulated line outputs
U500 features

500 Watts
Custom designed Eminence 2 x 10″ Opus Speakers
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Flat
3 Footswitchable Drives with user controllable blend – Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz
4-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid
Unique Response control – Linear, 6L6 and 6550
Footswitchable Chorus and Sub-Octave with adjustable level control
Compressor
Input Gain with clip indication
Pad Switch for active / passive instruments
Master Volume
Link to Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet
USB audio out for direct recording
Series effects loop
MP3 / Line in n XLR + 1⁄4” Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
D.I. / cabinet emulated Line outputs
Active Extension Cab features
250 Watts
Custom designed Eminence 15″ Opus speaker
Independent volume control
Combined XLR + 1⁄4″ input allowing use with external preamps
Passive 1⁄4” input for use as a standard extension cabinet
XLR Through to chain together multiple Unity active cabinets
Pricing and Availability:
There’s no word from Blackstar yet as to the pricing for the Unity Pro Bass series, however, they are expected to become available in June 2018. For further information head to the Blackstar website.The post NAMM 2018: Blackstar announce the new Unity Pro Bass Series appeared first on The Guitar Magazine.

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