Blackstar Beam Mini

Blackstar Beam Mini - Big amplifier in a small format

Beam Mini is a compact yet extremely powerful desktop amplifier designed for 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 long experience in amplifier design meets modern AI‑driven digital modeling in a lightweight, portable format that is easy to love from the first note.

Product description

Beam Mini is the first of its kind to feature full support for Neural Amp Model (NAM) directly inside the unit. Through the collaboration with Tone3000, you gain access to more than 200,000 community‑created amplifier profiles – ranging from iconic rigs to niche favourites. Load them straight into the unit and play with authentic, true‑to‑life tones created by musicians all over the world.

In addition to NAM, Beam Mini includes a wide selection of amplifiers and effects designed by Blackstar’s own team in the UK, optimised for practice, recording and creative exploration.

With support for AI‑based stem separation via Moises AI, you can play along with your favourite music in a completely new way. Remove or isolate instruments from any track, play guitar over classic recordings, or focus on a single instrument to hear exactly how it is played. A powerful tool for practice, inspiration and learning (coming Q3 2026).

Despite its compact size, Beam Mini delivers a surprisingly big, room‑filling sound. Specially developed full‑range speakers, dual passive bass radiators and Super Wide Stereo create a wide, detailed soundstage that works equally well for guitar and Bluetooth streaming.

Features

• Desktop amplifier for electric guitar, bass and acoustic guitar
• Neural Amp Model (NAM) support built directly into the unit
• Access to 200,000+ amplifier profiles via Tone3000
• Amplifiers and effects designed by Blackstar
• AI‑based stem separation via Moises AI (coming Q3 2026)
• BEAM app for iOS and Android with full control over sounds 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 over 18 hours of playtime

Ready for recording

Beam Mini also works 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 delivers a realistic cabinet feel when recording direct or listening through headphones. Ableton Live Lite is included, so you can start recording straight away.

The rugged IP66‑rated enclosure makes Beam Mini ready for both 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 (coming 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 output: 3.5 mm
• Headset microphone input: Yes (TRRS)
• Ingress protection rating: IP66
• Weight: 0.75 kg
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 152 × 89 × 79 mm

FAQ

Question: Can Beam Mini be used without the mobile app?
Yes. The most important settings can be adjusted directly on the unit using the SpeedDial system. For deeper editing, the BEAM app is used.

Question: Can Beam Mini be used as an audio interface?
Yes. Beam Mini functions as a USB‑C audio interface for recording guitar and vocals.

Question: Is Beam Mini suitable for headphone practice?
Yes. The headphone output combined with CabRig speaker simulation provides a realistic and inspiring sound for silent practice.