Blackstar St. James EL34

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Harness the power of the St. James EL34 Amp Simulator Plugin and dive into a realm where rich, authentic guitar tones meet cutting-edge digital precision. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this plugin is a testament to Blackstar’s decades of world-class amplifier design experience. It captures the essence of classic valve amplifiers, offering the warmth and organic feel that defined iconic sounds of the '60s. Perfect for both studio and live settings, the St. James EL34 delivers a seamless blend of British crunch and pristine U.S. cleans, making it an ideal pedal platform that truly shines when pushed to its limits.

Experience the revolutionary CabRig technology, Blackstar's advanced DSP speaker simulator. With it, you can recreate the sound and feel of a mic’d up guitar cab with stunning accuracy. This unique feature includes nine classic Blackstar speaker cabinets and six industry-standard microphones, ensuring unparalleled flexibility and zero-latency performance. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding musician, the CabRig offers outstanding results with minimal hassle, capturing every nuance and detail of your performance.

Key Features:

St. James EL34 valve amp simulation
CabRig advanced speaker simulator
Supports Standalone, VST, AU, and AAX formats
Integrated noise gate for cleaner sound
Compatible with Windows 8 or later and Mac OSX 10.15 (Catalina) or later
Requires iLok License Manager and an internet connection for authorization

Product specs

Software Type	Guitar/Bass Amp Modeling
Platform	Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full	Full
Download/Boxed	Download
Bit Depth	64-bit
Format	AAX Native, Standalone, VST, AU
Hardware Requirements - Mac	Intel Core i3 or higher, 8GB RAM or more recommended
Hardware Requirements - PC	Intel Core i3 / AMD Quad-core or higher, 8GB RAM or more recommended
OS Requirements - Mac	OS X 10.15 or later
OS Requirements - PC	Windows 8 or later

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Blackstar St. James (EL34) Demo | First Look

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Blackstar St James 50 EL34 Combo Demo

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BlackStar St. James EL34 Head and 2X12 - Clean & dirty, quiet & loud, pedals & without, + Architect.

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Blackstar St. James EL34 Head | The perfect mix of Fender Cleans and Marshall Crunch? Review & Demo

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The amp includes a "switch mode" power supply, allowing usage with different global voltage systems, unlike traditional transformers.
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The CabSim feature does not accurately model the internal Celestion Zephyr speakers, lacking specific speaker choice options in the Blackstar CabSim app.
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The EL34 version is described as sounding more like a Vox or Hiwatt, whereas the 6L6 is suggested for heavier rock tones similar to Marshall or Orange.
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Users compare the reliability concerns of the St. James EL34 to the more robust Studio 10 EL34, influencing purchasing decisions.
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Replacing the stock speaker with a Celestion can significantly improve tone, especially for crunch and clean settings.
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For heavier rock tones, pairing the EL34 with a tube screamer, blues driver, or fuzz pedal is recommended for stoner and doom styles.
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Users have noted that channel 1 works better with pedals for high gain, while channel 2 is less favored.
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Some owners report persistent after-note noises developing over time, like a noisy thud, which was unresolved even after service from Blackstar.
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Owners report issues with preamp tubes within a few months, suggesting potential defects with the initial batch rather than typical wear.
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Problems noted in-store models of the amp, hinting at consistency in quality control issues across multiple units.
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There's no dedicated knob for adjusting the line-out signal, complicating sound balancing during live sound checks without connecting to an editor.
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Some users experience a loud buzz around C# notes, especially noticeable on channel two, indicating potential preamp tube issues not covered by warranty.
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Several users have experienced failures with the switched-mode power supply (SMPS), raising concerns about its reliability in new or minimally used units.
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