It is widely accepted that a valve guitar amplifier with a 100 Watt power rating will sound considerably louder than an equivalent non-valve amplifier. Blackstar’s patent-applied-for TVP technology allows for the first time the combination of the tonality, distortion characteristics and crucially, the perceived sound pressure levels, of an equivalent valve power amplifier. TVP delivers six distinctly different power valve responses – EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66, 6L6, KT88. When engaged it delivers the response, dynamics, sag and break-up characteristics of a valve amp. 

What are the benefits of TVP?

1. TVP generates the same output volume as an equivalent rated valve amp – True Valve Power means LOUD as valve™. 
2. TVP accurately delivers the responsive ‘feel’ of a valve amplifier. 
3. TVP offers a choice of six different power valve responses, from tight and dynamic to compressed and spongy. 
4. Mix and match Voice, ISF and TVP settings to achieve ‘the sound in your head’.