Blackstar Beam Mini

A New Generation of B.E.A.M. Amps: Designed for Modern Playing

The Blackstar Beam Mini fits within the brand's "B.E.A.M." spirit (Bass, Electric, Acoustic, and Music): a device designed to follow today's musician through office sessions, headphone work, and jamming on the go. The idea is simple: to bring together in one box a credible amp, a quality Bluetooth speaker, and an editing ecosystem via app, with a focus firmly on playing enjoyment. In this logic, the Beam Mini goes further by integrating NAM compatibility, broadening access to a wide variety of amp tones alongside the in-house sounds.

An Amp for Guitarists, Bassists, and Acoustic Players Who Want to Play More Often

The Beam Mini targets a broad audience: from the beginner seeking inspiring sound without getting lost in settings, to the advanced musician wanting a quick tool for composing and recording. It feels at home in an apartment (controlled volume and headphone output), in a home studio (direct recording via USB-C), in light rehearsals, or even backstage for warm-ups with true stereo comfort. Style-wise, its versatility naturally covers pop, rock, blues, funk, modern metal, as well as more "hi-fi" sounds for treated electro-acoustic guitars and basses, from solid cleans to more aggressive textures.

Smart Control, Effects, CabRig, and App Editing: A Complete Rig in Mini Format

Blackstar has emphasized ergonomics: you select a patch, adjust gain, EQ, effects level, and volume without navigating submenus. The SpeedDial + Light Beam duo is designed for on-the-fly tweaks, whether thickening a clean tone, tightening mids in rhythm, or boosting delay for a lead. The built-in effects (over 35) cover essentials for modern playing, and the CabRig technology (IR-based cabinet simulator) allows sculpting the diffusion feel, especially with the "In The Room" mode, handy for achieving a more natural sound at low volumes. The mobile app opens access to finer editing, patch management/sharing, and practice-oriented content (including a tuner and playback functions). Finally, the Beam Mini also includes an AI track separation feature announced via software update, to isolate or attenuate elements of a track during playback and facilitate daily work.

Sound: From Detailed Stereo Clean to Precise High-Gain, with Real "Feel" Under the Fingers

This is a modeling amp aiming for an organic feel: reactive attack, clear dynamics with the pick, and controlled compression when pushing gain. The cleans particularly benefit from stereo, with beautiful definition and a sense of space that invites playing even at low volume. The crunch tones remain biting and articulate, while the overdrives maintain clarity thanks to CabRig work and quick access to EQ/FX. The ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) control helps navigate between more "British" and more "US" tonal colors, making the amp highly adaptable depending on guitar, pickups, and register. And if you're looking for a very specific tone, the NAM profiles let you explore a huge library of captures, from vintage warmth to modern metal, provided you choose models suited to your playing style and listening system.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Delay, Multi-effects, Bass	EQ	Yes
Category	Micro-amp	Headphone output	Mini jack, Yes
Technology	Modeling	Color	Black
Category	Amplifier	Finishing	Black tolex

Total number of amplifiers	17	SpeedDial and Light Beam for adjusting settings	Yes
Electric guitar amp models	12 (6 Blackstar creations + 6 legendary amp recreations, as on the BEAM SOLO)	Dynamic Light Beam display	Yes
Bass amp models	3	Patch save and recall	Yes
Electro-acoustic amp models	2	Built-in tuner	Yes
Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)	Yes	Direct multi-track recording (via USB-C)	Yes
Loading and playback of NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) profiles	Yes	3.5mm Jack headphone output with headset mic input	Yes
Number of effects	35+	Integrated and foldable 6.35mm Jack instrument input	Yes
Built-in reverb	Yes	Bluetooth	audio streaming to the device and editor access: Yes
XPressFX (quick parameter changes via SpeedDial)	Yes	Patch sharing via online community and social platforms	Yes
CabRig technology (IR-based cabinet simulator) with "In The Room" mode	Yes	Water and dust protection rating	IP66
Cabinet & microphone combinations	9+	Rechargeable battery (USB-C charging)	Yes
"Room" environment combinations	9+	Approximate battery life	18 hours+
Knobs	Patch, Gain, EQ, FX, Volume