Blackstar Beam Mini – Big Sound in a Small Package
The Beam Mini is a compact yet extremely powerful desktop amplifier for those who want inspiring sound at home, in the rehearsal room, or on the go. It delivers a responsive, natural, and punchy tone for electric guitar, bass, and acoustic guitar. Here, Blackstar’s decades of amplifier design expertise meet modern AI-driven digital modeling in a lightweight, portable format that’s easy to take anywhere.
Product Description
The Beam Mini is the first in its class to offer full Neural Amp Model (NAM) support directly in the unit. Through a collaboration with Tone3000, you gain access to over 200,000 community-created amplifier profiles—from iconic setups to niche favorites. These profiles load directly into the device, providing authentic, true-to-life tones crafted by musicians worldwide.
Beyond NAM, the Beam Mini includes a wide range of amplifiers and effects designed by Blackstar’s UK-based team, optimized for practice, recording, and creative exploration.
With AI-powered stem separation via Moises AI, you can play along with your favorite music in a whole new way. Remove or isolate instruments in any song, play over classic recordings, or focus on a single instrument to hear exactly how it’s played. A powerful tool for practice, inspiration, and learning (available Q3 2026).
Despite its compact size, the Beam Mini delivers surprisingly big and room-filling sound. Custom full-range speakers, dual passive bass radiators, and Super Wide Stereo create a broad and detailed soundstage that works just as well for guitar as it does for Bluetooth streaming.
Features
- Desktop amplifier for electric guitar, bass, and acoustic guitar
- Neural Amp Model (NAM) support built into the unit
- Access to 200,000+ amplifier profiles via Tone3000
- Amplifiers and effects designed by Blackstar
- AI-powered stem separation via Moises AI (available Q3 2026)
- BEAM app for iOS and Android with full control over tones and presets
- Super Wide Stereo for powerful, immersive sound
- SpeedDial system and Light Beam display for quick adjustments
- USB-C audio interface for recording
- Bluetooth audio playback and headset microphone input
- IR-based CabRig speaker simulation with In The Room technology
- Rechargeable battery with 18+ hours of playtime
- Ready for recording
The Beam Mini also functions as a USB-C audio interface, allowing you to record guitar and vocals simultaneously via the headset microphone input. Blackstar’s IR-based CabRig speaker simulation with In The Room technology provides a realistic cabinet feel for direct recording or headphone monitoring. Ableton Live Lite is included, so you can start recording right away.
The rugged IP66-rated construction makes the Beam Mini suitable for dusty rehearsal spaces and outdoor use.
Specifications
- Electric guitar models: 12
- Bass/acoustic models: 6
- Effects: 35+
- NAM support: Yes (200,000+ profiles via Tone3000)
- AI stem separation: Yes (available Q3 2026)
- Recording software: Ableton Live Lite (included)
- Cabinet simulation: CabRig (IR-based) with In The Room technology
- Speakers: 2 × full-range + dual passive bass radiators
- Stereo: Super Wide Stereo
- Bluetooth: Yes (audio streaming)
- USB audio interface: Yes (USB-C)
- Headphone/line out: 3.5 mm
- Headset microphone input: Yes (TRRS)
- Protection rating: IP66
- Weight: 0.75 kg
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 152 × 89 × 79 mm
