The Blackstar ID:X Floor One is a Blackstar multi fx pedal, currently around $184.85. Close alternatives include the Blackstar ID:X Floor Two and the Boss RC-5 Loop Station. It pairs well with the Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited and the EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo.
Blackstar ID:X Floor One
Blackstar · pedal
The Blackstar ID:X Floor One is a compact multi-effects floorboard featuring twelve component-level amp models including six original Blackstar designs and six iconic amp voicings, plus 35 premium effects with an OLED display for live editing. Stores up to 99 patches. USB-C connectivity enables use as an audio interface and deep editing via the free Architect software. Powered by a pedalboard-friendly 9V 500mA supply. Stereo XLR outputs and headphone output included. The most compact variant in the ID:X Floor range.
What stands out
“usb-c connectivity enables use as an audio interface and deep editing via free architect software”
— from the listing
“Stereo XLR outputs and headphone output included”
— from the listing
“In the signal chain it can serve as the sole signal processor going direct to FOH via the stereo XLR outputs”
— from the community notes
“OLED display makes on-stage editing practical”
— from the reviews
“The ID:X Floor One tone covers a massive range from clean acoustic simulation to searing high-gain metal thanks to twelve amp models including bass voices and acoustic sim”
— from the community notes
- usb
- stereo
- xlr
- expression pedal
- bass
- home studio
- studio
- headphone
Good for
- Live
- Practice
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Blackstar ID:X Floor One is commonly used in
- Metal
- Acoustic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hip Hop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Blackstar ID:X Floor One
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchAguilar SL110 Fawn Limited leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchEBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 410 leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchWhat Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 210's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchWhat Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchWhat Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Phil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Pedals that stack with the Blackstar ID:X Floor One
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchWhat MXR CAE Wah brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
tonal matchJAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4 leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Hologram Electronics Microcosm
Hologram Electronics
tonal matchWhat Hologram Electronics Microcosm brings here leans toward ambient — that's worth building a pairing around — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Screamer V2
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Screamer V2's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Suhr Koko Boost
Suhr
tonal matchWhat Suhr Koko Boost brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Hologram Electronics Dream Sequence
Hologram Electronics
tonal matchWhat Hologram Electronics Dream Sequence brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Browne Amplification Gritador Classic Overdrive
Browne Amplification
tonal matchBrowne Amplification Gritador Classic Overdrive leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Catalinbread SoftFocus
Catalinbread
tonal matchCatalinbread SoftFocus leans toward ambient, and that's a real, usable character to pair with — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alternatives
Blackstar ID:X Floor Two
Blackstar
75% similarity“which is only available on the larger Floor Two and Floor Three models”
Boss RC-5 Loop Station
Boss
50% similarityShared character: stereo, studio, stage
IK Multimedia ToneX Cab
Ik Multimedia
49% similarityShared character: stereo, gig, high gain settings
Orange Teleport
Orange
42% similarityShared character: signal chain, studio
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blackstar ID:X Floor One?+
The closest matches in character are the Blackstar ID:X Floor Two, the Boss RC-5 Loop Station, the IK Multimedia ToneX Cab.
What pairs well with the Blackstar ID:X Floor One?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited, EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo, Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 — Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Blackstar ID:X Floor One cost?+
Around $184.85 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).