Video summary
Blackstar has announced a significant new feature for both the Beam Solo and Beam Mini guitar amplifiers, which is now available completely free of charge. In partnership with Moises, the industry leader in real-time stem separation technology, this upgrade allows users to isolate individual instrument tracks from any song instantly. By simply connecting a smartphone or tablet to the Beam Mini or Beam Solo via a USB cable, players can access a powerful suite of tools without needing to pay for subscriptions or make one-off payments. This integration transforms the Beam app into a versatile practice environment where musicians can separate vocals, drums, bass, and guitars from virtually any audio file stored on their device or streamed online.
The primary benefit of this technology is its ability to facilitate focused learning and improvisation in real-time. Users can completely remove specific instruments, such as the guitar track, allowing them to step into that role within the band and practice playing along with the original recording. Alternatively, musicians can isolate a single instrument, like the guitar, to hear exactly how it fits into the mix, which is incredibly helpful for learning new parts or analyzing solo structures. The process is designed to be simple and intuitive, requiring no complicated setup beyond plugging in the USB cable, making it accessible for anyone looking to improve their skills by playing along with their favorite artists.
This free update marks a major step forward in turning the Beam series into even more powerful practice amps. The feature is currently available on iOS devices and will be rolling out to Android users starting on September 30th. Blackstar emphasizes that this addition brings immense value to the ecosystem without adding any cost or complexity, ensuring that all existing Beam users can immediately benefit from the enhanced capabilities. Whether used for dissecting complex songs, practicing specific solos, or simply having fun experimenting with different arrangements, the new Moises integration offers a seamless way to elevate the practice experience. Ultimately, this upgrade ensures that the Beam Mini and Solo remain at the forefront of affordable, feature-rich guitar amplification solutions.
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Okay, this is seriously cool. [music]
We've just added something huge to both
the Beam Solo and Beam Mini and it's
totally free. We're excited to announce
that we have partnered with Moises, the
industry leading real-time stem
separation [music] technology. This
incredible feature is now built into the
Blackstar Beam app all as part of a
completely free upgrade. No
subscriptions or one-off payments.
Simply connect your phone to the Beam
Mini or Beam Solo via the USB cable.
Using the Moises section of the Beam app
means I can take virtually any song I'm
listening to and in real-time I can do
this.
>> [music]
>> And take out the guitar completely.
>> [music]
>> Which means I can now jump in and become
the guitarist in the band.
>> [music]
[music]
>> I can even isolate the guitar to hear
exactly what's going on to help with
learning new parts.
>> [music]
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>> And [music] the best bit, there is no
complicated setup and no additional
subscription to Moises. Just plug in
your USB cable between your device and
your Beam Mini or Beam Solo and it
simply works with streamed or stored
music on your device. It's very simple
and intuitive.
Perfect for learning songs, practicing
solos, or [music] playing along with
your favorite artists.
It's a free update for all Beam users
and available now on iOS and coming to
Android on the 30th of September.
Beam just became an even more powerful
practice amp, and trust me, you're going
to have a lot of fun with this. It's
play time.
>> [music]
>> Yeah, I'm learning
cuz the same