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Blackstar Amplification is a British company which produces and manufacturers guitar amplifiers and effects units. The company was founded by a group of ex-Marshall employees, most notably Bruce Keir, the current technical Director at Blackstar and former Chief Design Engineer at Marshall, Ian Robinson. In 2009 the company began operations in the United States.
The majority of the research and development for the company is carried out in the UK. Blackstar is endorsed by major artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Kurt Viehdorfer, Neal Schon, Opeth, Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi. Blackstar has been consistently ranked amongst the best amplification brands by leading guitarists.
Blackstar FLY 3 – Mini Guitar Amp – 3 watt
A battery powered mini guitar amp and portable speaker
The FLY 3 is an innovative, cutting edge 3 watt mini amp which combines two channels, tape delay and the Blackstar patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) to create the perfect compact and portable guitar amplifier. It's advantageously small and packs a punch with big TONE, even at the lowest volumes.
The ISF allows you to infinitely change the sound of your FLY 3, which gives you endless possibilities on the tone of your amp. The FLY 3 also features tape delay effects, allowing you to make your amp output resonate during play.
The FLY 3 also comes with an MP3 / LINE IN jack built in, allowing you to connect to your MP3 player, mobile phone, laptop, tablet etc. and jam along to your favourite tracks; the Emulated Output jack can also be used with headphones. Capable of being battery powered, you can take the FLY 3 with you wherever you go as a set of portable speakers.
Blackstar FLY 3 – Mini Bass Amp – 3 watts
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 – 2x10W Stereo Combo for guitarr
The ID:Core Stereo 20 is a 2x10W ultimate entry level guitar amplifier. Incredible tone and flexibility is accessed by a simple and intuitive control set and delivered in SUPER WIDE STEREO to give an immersive playing experience that will have you hooked on playing guitar.
ID:CORE represents the culmination of more than seven years’ technical Research and Development. These amps have an intuitive control set like a traditional amp, but have the versatility of programmability. The unique controls allow you, the guitarist, to custom design your own sound. The Voice control has six different settings – Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2. When used together with Blackstar’s patented ISF control you can get the exact tone you’re thinking of. The effects section delivers studio quality modulation, delay and reverb effects simultaneously that you can store with your sound.
Deep editing and storing of patches is simple using the Blackstar INSIDER software. Patches can be shared, uploaded and downloaded via the online community. The USB connector also allows you to record from your amp directly to your computer. An emulated output and MP3/line input complete the package. By using the unique Voice control and the patented ISF, ID:CORE Series amplifiers allow unparalleled flexibility and ease of use, enabling you to design the sound in your head and deliver it at home, in the studio or in rehearsal.
ID:Core Stereo 20 Overview:
2x10W programmable combo
Super Wide Stereo
EQ with patented ISF
Voice - select from 6 classic channels
12 Stereo Effects
Store up to 6 of your sounds
Free INSIDER software
USB audio for pro recording capability
Stereo MP3/Line In for great sounding jamming or listening to music
Speaker Emulated Line Out for silent practice or recording
Stereo speaker configuration
Mains powered via a separate PSU (Included)
Blackstar FLY 3 Bluetooth
A battery powered mini guitar amp and portable speaker
The FLY 3 is an innovative, cutting edge 3 watt mini amp which combines two channels, tape delay and the Blackstar patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) to create the perfect compact and portable guitar amplifier. It's advantageously small and packs a punch with big TONE, even at the lowest volumes.
The ISF allows you to infinitely change the sound of your FLY 3, which gives you endless possibilities on the tone of your amp. The FLY 3 also features tape delay effects, allowing you to make your amp output resonate during play.
The FLY 3 also comes with an MP3 / LINE IN jack built in and a bluetooth connection, allowing you to connect to your MP3 player, mobile phone, laptop, tablet etc. and jam along to your favourite tracks; the Emulated Output jack can also be used with headphones. Capable of being battery powered, you can take the FLY 3 with you wherever you go as a set of portable speakers.
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 V2 – 2x5W Super Wide Stereo Combo for guitar
The ID:Core Stereo 10 is a 2x5W ultimate entry level guitar amplifier. Incredible tone and flexibility is accessed by a simple and intuitive control set and delivered in SUPER WIDE STEREO to give an immersive playing experience that will have you hooked on playing guitar.
ID:CORE represents the culmination of more than seven years’ technical Research and Development. These amps have an intuitive control set like a traditional amp, but have the versatility of programmability. The unique controls allow you, the guitarist, to custom design your own sound. The Voice control has six different settings – Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2. When used together with Blackstar’s patented ISF control you can get the exact tone you’re thinking of. The effects section delivers studio quality modulation, delay and reverb effects simultaneously that you can store with your sound.
Deep editing and storing of patches is simple using the Blackstar INSIDER software. Patches can be shared, uploaded and downloaded via the online community. The USB connector also allows you to record from your amp directly to your computer. An emulated output and MP3/line input complete the package. By using the unique Voice control and the patented ISF, ID:CORE Series amplifiers allow unparalleled flexibility and ease of use, enabling you to design the sound in your head and deliver it at home, in the studio or in rehearsal.
ID:Core Stereo 10 Overview:
2x5W programmable combo
Super Wide Stereo
EQ with patented ISF
Voice - select from 6 classic channels
12 Stereo Effects
Store up to 6 of your sounds
Free INSIDER software
USB audio for pro recording capability
Stereo MP3/Line In for great sounding jamming or listening to music
Speaker Emulated Line Out for silent practice or recording
Stereo speaker configuration
Mains powered via a separate PSU (Included)
BlackStar Silverline Special – Guitar Amplifier – SILVERSPCL50
SILVERLINE SERIES GUITAR AMPLIFIERS
True boutique character, tone and response from our most powerful digital amplifiers ever.
Silverline guitar amplifiers marry boutique character, effortless tonal tweaking and next-level digital processing power to create the most attractive, best sounding and most responsive digital amplifiers available today. Finally, a boutique, digital amp without compromise. Forget gear that claims ‘real-amp tone’ and get back to playing real amps, the Silverline series.
YOUR SILVER BULLET
From effortless control over an array of classic tones to their gig-ready power sections, the Silverline Series will be your go-to amp for every situation. Whether bathing in the boutique-level tone powered by the incredibly powerful SHARC® processor and dual-patent design, recording via the onboard USB interface or dialling in the perfect blend of boutique, studio-grade effects, Silverline delivers.
SILVERLINE SPECIAL
When it’s time to push some air, you want the Silverline Special. With 50 Watts of power emanating out of a 12” Celestion V-Type speaker, the Special boasts enough volume and headroom to equal any similarly powered valve design. Ideal for live players that need a wealth of tones on demand, it’s loaded with six easily adjustable voices, six Response settings, and 12 studio-grade onboard effects ready to answer the call. Pair it with Blackstar’s FS-10 4-button footswitch (optional), and swing from ambient cleans to sustaining leads in an instant.
Blackstar ID30 TVP
The ID:Series represents the culmination of more than seven years technical research and development by the same team that designed Series One, Artisan and HT Venue. The unique controls allow you to custom design your own sound, store it and then have the confidence that the amp will perform in a live environment.
BlackStar Silverline Deluxe Head – SILVERDLXH10
SILVERLINE SERIES GUITAR AMPLIFIERS
True boutique character, tone and response from our most powerful digital amplifiers ever.
Silverline guitar amplifiers marry boutique character, effortless tonal tweaking and next-level digital processing power to create the most attractive, best sounding and most responsive digital amplifiers available today. Finally, a boutique, digital amp without compromise. Forget gear that claims ‘real-amp tone’ and get back to playing real amps, the Silverline series.
YOUR SILVER BULLET
From effortless control over an array of classic tones to their gig-ready power sections, the Silverline Series will be your go-to amp for every situation. Whether bathing in the boutique-level tone powered by the incredibly powerful SHARC® processor and dual-patent design, recording via the onboard USB interface or dialling in the perfect blend of boutique, studio-grade effects, Silverline delivers.
SILVERLINE DELUXE HEAD
Onboard the Silverline Deluxe Head, you’ll find the same next-level SHARC processing power, array of Voice and Response settings, and studio-grade effects as the combo. But the Deluxe’s head format allows you to combine it with your venue-filling 4x12, travel-friendly 2x12, or any other electric guitar speaker cabinet. Simply pair it with your favourite, and let the Silverline Deluxe Head handle the rest.
BlackStar Silverline Standard – Guitar Amplifier – SILVERSTD20
SILVERLINE SERIES GUITAR AMPLIFIERS
True boutique character, tone and response from our most powerful digital amplifiers ever.
Silverline guitar amplifiers marry boutique character, effortless tonal tweaking and next-level digital processing power to create the most attractive, best sounding and most responsive digital amplifiers available today. Finally, a boutique, digital amp without compromise. Forget gear that claims ‘real-amp tone’ and get back to playing real amps, the Silverline series.
YOUR SILVER BULLET
From effortless control over an array of classic tones to their gig-ready power sections, the Silverline Series will be your go-to amp for every situation. Whether bathing in the boutique-level tone powered by the incredibly powerful SHARC® processor and dual-patent design, recording via the onboard USB interface or dialling in the perfect blend of boutique, studio-grade effects, Silverline delivers.
SILVERLINE STANDARD
If you’re on the hunt for the ideal grab-and-go combo, the Silverline Standard is the perfect choice. This 20 Watt, 1 x 10” combo boasts all of the processing power, tonal options, and connectivity of its bigger brothers, but in a form factor that's ideal for musicians on the move. And don't let its compact demeanour fool you. With six preamp voicings, six Response options, and 12 studio-grade effects onboard, the Silverline Standard holds its own in any genre and on any stage.
BlackStar Acoustic:Core 30 – ACOUSCORE30
ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 is the new benchmark in compact easy-to-use acoustic amplification for all singer/songwriters: 'The Way You Play Today'
- THE MOST NATURAL SOUND POSSIBLE WITH PROPRIETARY SUPER WIDE STEREO EFFECTS PLUS PRO SOUND USING OUR EXCLUSIVE ENHANCE AND VOCAL CLARITY CONTROLS.
- SIMPLE, HIGH QUALITY LIVE STREAMING VIA A TRRS CABLE.
- FEATURE PACKED: MULTI-INPUT (MICROPHONE, INSTRUMENT, LINE IN), 4-CHANNEL USB AUDIO, D.I. OUTPUT AND MORE.
Blackstar Studio 10 EL34
The elegant Studio 10 EL34 is a low gain, classic British crunch amp with an EL34 in the power amplifier and an ECC83 in the preamp stage, resulting in a flawlessly boutique, sultry crunch. This model includes a footswitchable pre-amp Boost for an authentic classic rock and indie rhythm tone and articulately powerful blues leads.
Front Panel Features:
Input Sockets
Volume
Boost
Tone
Reverb
Master
Standby
Power
Rear Panel Features:
Emulated Output (Mono, taken after the power amp)
Series effects loop
Effects level switch
Footswitch (Supplied 1-button to activate boost feature, or use an optional 2-button for boost or overdrive and reverb)
Mains in
3 speaker outputs - 1 x 16 Ohm, 1 x 8 Ohm and 2 x 16 Ohm
Blackstar HT-20R Head MkII
EL84s are at the tonal heart of the HT-20R MkII combo and head. We have used our decades of valve amp design experience to combine the response and character of this classic British valve with a carefully voiced preamp to create wonderfully lush valve tones. From pure boutique cleans, to mild overdrive that cleans up by backing off the guitar volume control, right up to saturated distortion, this amp does it all.
For at home or in the studio the Power Reduction switch takes you down to 2 Watts without any compromise in tone: perfect for driving the EL84 power stage.
Simple and intuitive controls, combined with pro features like our patented ISF control, studio quality reverb, effects loop, XLR D.I. out and USB speaker emulated output, make them perfect for any performance situation – whether you’re in the studio, gigging in front of a small crowd, or playing to thousands.
From chiming ‘boutique’ cleans, to on the edge crunch, or full-on distortion, HT-20 MkII deliver ‘the sound in your head’
20 Watt head
2x ECC83 preamp valves
2x EL84 power amp valves
2 Channels
Footswitchable Voices for Clean and Overdrive
Power reduction to 2 Watts
USB audio out
XLR D.I. Out
Newly voiced studio quality reverb
2-button footswitch included
Unique tilt-back design head
Blackstar Studio 10 6L6
Studio 10 6L6 deploys a 6L6 output valve and an ECC83 in the preamp stage to give this amp a distinctively American bright clean sound and searing lead tone. The built-in overdrive circuit - inspired by our renowned HT-Drive pedal - takes the lead tone from dynamic crunch to a singing, smooth legato and remains composed and graceful.
Front Panel Features:
Input Socket
Gain
Drive
Tone
Reverb
Master
Standby
Power
Rear Panel Features:
Emulated Output (Mono, taken after the power amp)
Series effects loop
Effects level switch
Footswitch (Supplied 1-button to activate boost feature, or use an optional 2-button for boost or overdrive and reverb)
Mains in
3 speaker outputs - 1 x 16 Ohm, 1 x 8 Ohm and 2 x 16 Ohm
Blackstar HT-20R MkII
EL84s are at the tonal heart of the HT-20R MkII combo and head. We have used our decades of valve amp design experience to combine the response and character of this classic British valve with a carefully voiced preamp to create wonderfully lush valve tones. From pure boutique cleans, to mild overdrive that cleans up by backing off the guitar volume control, right up to saturated distortion, this amp does it all.
For at home or in the studio the Power Reduction switch takes you down to 2 Watts without any compromise in tone: perfect for driving the EL84 power stage.
Simple and intuitive controls, combined with pro features like our patented ISF control, studio quality reverb, effects loop, XLR D.I. out and USB speaker emulated output, make them perfect for any performance situation – whether you’re in the studio, gigging in front of a small crowd, or playing to thousands.
From chiming ‘boutique’ cleans, to on the edge crunch, or full-on distortion, HT-20 MkII deliver ‘the sound in your head’
20 Watt combo
2x ECC83 preamp valves
2x EL84 power amp valves
1x12 Blackstar designed speaker
2 Channels
Footswitchable Voices for Clean and Overdrive
Power reduction to 2 Watts
USB audio out
XLR D.I. Out
Newly voiced studio quality reverb
2-button footswitch included
Blackstar Unity 60
60 Watts
Custom designed 10" Speaker
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Overdrive
3 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 + ¼" Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
Blackstar Unity 30
30 Watts
Custom designed 8" Speaker
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Overdrive
3-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 + ¼" Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
Blackstar Unity 250
250 Watts
Custom designed Eminence 15" Opus Speaker
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Flat
3 Footswitchable Drives with user controllable blend – Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz
3-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 + ¼" Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
D.I. / cabinet emulated line outputs
Blackstar Unity 120
120 Watts
Custom designed Eminence 12" Opus Speaker
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Overdrive
3 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 + ¼" Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
Blackstar HT Stage 60 112 MKII
The Blackstar STAGE601MKII (also known as HT Stage 60 112 MkII) guitar amp's selected duet of EL34s deliver 60W of glorious valve power through a high quality Celestion speaker, making for a combo that will deliver every night, even in the most testing live environment. The 'boutique' style clean channel is extremely versatile with two modes - 'British Class-A' and 'dynamic US'. Each of the two ISF equipped overdrive channels allows a further two modes. The Power Reduction feature allows further flexibility, by allowing the guitarist to attenuate to 10 percent of the 60 watts of power also making the HT Stage 60 MkII perfect for the home and studio use.
Blackstar ID:260 TVP
The ID:260TVP is a 2 x 60 Watt stereo, programmable amp. With 2 x 12" speakers, this combo has a broad immersive sound and really packs a punch live.
The ID: Series represents the culmination of more than seven years technical research and development by the same team that designed Series One, Artisan and HT Venue. The unique controls allow you to custom design your own sound, store it and then have the confidence that the amp will perform in a live environment.
By using the unique Voice control, patented ISF and patent-applied-for True Valve Power, these amplifiers allow unparalleled flexibility and ease of use, enabling you to in effect, design the sound in your head and deliver it live as LOUD as valve. Individuality is power!
Blackstar HTV-112 MKII
The HT Venue Series has four outstanding speaker cabinets that are all equipped with Celestion drivers and have been voiced to work with the HT Venue amplifiers, as well as a wide range of other products. All the cabs have finger-locked (comb) joints, heavy duty wiring and a cool vintage styling.
The HTV 112 speaker extension cabinet features one 12" speaker.
Blackstar HT Club 40 Mark II
Take the stage with Blackstar's versatile HT Club 40 MK II, and you'll have all the tones you need. The HT Club 40 MK II's updated clean channel sings with a truly boutique tone. Kick in the overdrive channel, and you're able to conjure inspiring British edge-of-breakup grit to tight and punchy American high gain, thanks to Blackstar's Infinite Shape Feature (ISF). And around back, you'll find two different textures of reverb and a speaker-emulated output that makes direct recording easier than ever.
Blackstar Artisan 10 AE
In celebration of 10 years of glorious Blackstar tone, three new 10W single-ended valve amplifiers have been developed drawing on the sound and innovation of iconic Blackstar lines - Artisan, Artist and Series One.
Each product is honed for home and studio use and has a wealth of features and a super cool retro look.
The Artisan 10 AE is a low gain, classic crunch amp that uses an EL34 in the power amplifier and an ECC83 in the preamp stage for superlative, warm British crunch. In this model we have included a hot pre-amp Boost for authentic classic rock / indie rhythm playing and vocal Billy Gibbons inspired leads.
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V2
2x20W Super Wide Stereo Combo for guitar
The ID:Core Stereo 40 is a 2x20W ultimate entry level guitar amplifier. Incredible tone and flexibility is accessed by a simple and intuitive control set and delivered in SUPER WIDE STEREO to give an immersive playing experience that will have you hooked on playing guitar.
Voice Control
6 Classic Blackstar Voices
The unique Voice control has six different channels - Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2. When used together with Blackstar's patented ISF control you can get the exact tone you're thinking of.
Super Wide Stereo
Immersive Stereo Sound
Blackstar’s unique Super Wide Stereo technology gives you an immersive sound experience that will have you playing along to your MP3 backing tracks for hours.
12 Effects
12 vintage style studio quality effects - 3x modulation, 3x delay and 3x reverb effects, specially voiced for electric guitar and delivered in massive SUPER WIDE STEREO.
EQ via ISF
Our Patented ISF control
The patented ISF control gives you access to infinite new sound possibilities from the USA to the UK and everywhere in-between. This fully interactive control allows you to infinitely adjust the response of the tone control network between any of the traditional voicings. In this way you can design your own sound and truly find the sound in your head.
MP3 / Line Input
Jam along to your tracks
Stereo MP3/Line In - for great sounding jamming or listening to music in SUPER WIDE STEREO.
USB connectivity
Connect the amp to your computer
USB audio for pro recording capability - easily get great tone recorded.
Speaker Emulated Line Out
For silent practice/recording
Speaker Emulated Line Out - for silent practice or recording.
INSIDER GUI
Free INSIDER software
INSIDER software gives you more - deep editing of your amp, exchanging sounds with the Blackstar Online Community and downloading artist patches: all for free.
Share Patches
Download and share patches
Store your CORE ID sounds - 6 internally or more via free INSIDER software. Download or share patches online using the INSIDER community pages.
Blackstar LT Echo 10 watts
Blackstar’s design philosophy has always been to deliver the ultimate playing experience for guitarists no matter what their ability or budget. The LT-ECHO 10 and LT-ECHO 15 are two channel practice amps targeted at guitarists who are just starting out, but want great tone.
The inclusion of ISF and a digital ‘tape’ delay means they will significantly outclass and outperform the competition.
The LT-ECHO’s amazing tone, feel and features will inspire beginners to play and help generate the next generation of loyal Blackstar users!
Use your LT-ECHO as an MP3 speaker or as a general speaker for your computer. Also use it to play along to backing tracks while practicing.
The Blackstar emulated output design is a new benchmark for pro direct recording. This no-compromise design makes it easy to get your tone to disk and tape. You can also use it to run a line out to a PA.
Blackstar FLY Stereo Pack – Mini stereo guitar amp for guitar – 2×3 watts
A battery powered mini guitar amp and portable speakers
The FLY Stereo Pack includes the FLY 3 mini amp, a FLY 103 extension cabinet and a power supply. Combined together, the FLY 3 and FLY 103 make a 6 Watt stereo amp for guitar or music playback - perfect as a set of portable speakers or for using at home as pc speakers.
FLY Stereo Pack Overview
Pack contains FLY 3, FLY 103, plus power supply
6W stereo set-up perfect for use as PC speakers and MP3 playback
Blackstar ID:Core BEAM – 20 Watts Stereo guitar/bass amp with Bluetooth
The ID:Core BEAM is a Super Wide Stereo guitar amp with Bluetooth functionality and channels for electric, bass and acoustic guitars, and hi-fi quality music playback, styled for the home.
Blackstar are proud to introduce the new ID:Core BEAM. Based on the control set of the critically acclaimed and best-selling ID:Core series of guitar amps, the ID:Core BEAM takes incredible guitar tone into the home and becomes the central hub for instruments and stunning music playback.
The ID:Core BEAM is the first Blackstar product with Bluetooth functionality, allowing you to stream your music to the amplifier. The hi-fi quality playback of your MP3s through the ID:Core BEAM will redefine what you can expect from a multifunctional product and with Super Wide Stereo the sound will fill the room.
With two bass, six electric guitar, two acoustic and two acoustic simulator Voices, and with a sealed and ported cabinet construction for optimum bass response and stereo definition, the ID:Core BEAM is the ultimate musicians amp for the home.
The retro-cool design means ID:Core BEAM will look at home in any room in the house.
Blackstar Series One 412 PRO Cabinets
Blackstar ID FS-10 Footcontroller
Blackstar ID60H TVP
Blackstar ID60 TVP
Blackstar Angled Cab HTV 412
The HT Venue Series has four outstanding speaker cabinets that are all equipped with Celestion drivers and have been voiced to work with the HT Venue amplifiers, as well as a wide range of other products. All the cabs have finger-locked (comb) joints, heavy duty wiring and a cool vintage styling.
The HTV 412 speaker extension cabinet features four 12" speakers.
Blackstar HT-1R
The HT-1 is the perfect studio and practice amp, packing all the great tone and innovative features of the award-winning HT-5 valve amp into a 1 Watt format.
The patent-applied-for ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) circuit gives you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of the tone control network and takes you from the USA to the UK and anywhere in between. Add a fully specified speaker emulated output, MP3/ Line Input, plus an 8Ω speaker output and you have everything you need for recording or practicing.
Blackstar SERIES ONE 45
By switching both preamplifier and power amplifier parameters the Series One 45W delivers both Class A style tones with a bell-like ring and classic push-pull crunch depending on the mode selected. The ISF control removes the limitations of traditional designs allowing you to tune the tone to exactly the sound you are looking for.
DPR can reduce the power down to 4.5W and MIDI switching and a series effects loop make this the ultimate pro’s combo.