The Blackstar ID:X Floor Two is a Blackstar multi fx pedal, currently around $215.33. Close alternatives include the Boss PX-1 Plugout and the IK Multimedia ToneX Cab. It pairs well with the Ceriatone HRM 50 and the Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50.
Blackstar ID:X Floor Two
Blackstar · pedal
The Blackstar ID:X Floor Two is a multi-effects floorboard in the ID:X Floor range, adding a built-in expression pedal to the core platform. Features twelve component-level amp models, 35 premium effects, an OLED display, 99 patch storage, and USB-C audio interface connectivity. Stereo XLR and headphone outputs. The integrated expression pedal allows real-time control over virtually any parameter including volume, wah, and effect depth without an external pedal. Powered by a 9V 500mA supply.
What stands out
“The Blackstar ID:X Floor Two is a multi-effects floorboard in the ID:X Floor range, adding a built-in expression pedal to the core platform”
— from the listing
“In the signal chain the stereo XLR outputs allow direct-to-FOH operation”
— from the community notes
“The integrated expression pedal allows real-time control over virtually any parameter including volume, wah, and effect depth”
— from the listing
“and usb-c audio interface connectivity”
— from the listing
“USB-C audio interface function supports silent home recording direct from the unit”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“Limitations: Expression pedal routing to external units may be , constraining complex hybrid analog and digital rigs”
— from the reviews
- expression pedal
- platform
- stereo
- xlr
- wah
- usb
- crunch
- live
Good for
- Live
- Practice
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Blackstar ID:X Floor Two
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchWhat Ceriatone HRM 50 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchWhat Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchRoland Cube Street EX leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Gallien-Krueger GK Legacy 4x10 Bass Combo Amp
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger GK Legacy 4x10 Bass Combo Amp's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchAguilar SL110 Fawn Limited leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Phil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head
Phil Jones
tonal matchWhat Phil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchWhat Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Pedals that stack with the Blackstar ID:X Floor Two
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchWhat MXR CAE Wah brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Suhr Koko Boost
Suhr
tonal matchWhat Suhr Koko Boost brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchWhat EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp brings here leans toward clean boost — that's worth building a pairing around
Hiwatt WEM Copicat Boost
Hiwatt
tonal matchWhat Hiwatt WEM Copicat Boost brings here leans toward clean boost — that's worth building a pairing around
Morley MDB2 Dual Boost Distortion
Morley
tonal matchWhat Morley MDB2 Dual Boost Distortion brings here leans toward clean boost — that's worth building a pairing around
Tech 21 Boost Distortion
Tech 21
tonal matchTech 21 Boost Distortion's own clean boost character is the real reason this is worth trying
Tech 21 BST-O Boost Overdrive
Tech 21
tonal matchTech 21 BST-O Boost Overdrive's own clean boost character is the real reason this is worth trying
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blackstar ID:X Floor Two?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss PX-1 Plugout, the IK Multimedia ToneX Cab, the Orange Teleport. Budget picks: Blackstar ID:X Floor One, Boss RC-5 Loop Station.
What pairs well with the Blackstar ID:X Floor Two?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ceriatone HRM 50, Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50, Roland Cube Street EX — What Ceriatone HRM 50 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Blackstar ID:X Floor Two cost?+
Around $215.33 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).