Firmware feedback loop
Can’t connect. Can’t upload firmware. Can’t do anything. Purchased 9/24/26 and likely on newest iOS
BBigNerdEnergy
Moises update, good audio quality with poor UX
This is a review for the update that added Moises stem separation. The one positive first; the quality of stem separation is very good, and you can indeed use it on any audio coming from your phone!
However, the UX for this process is abysmal. To use Moises you need to install Moises’s app first, which of course also requires signing up for a new account with them. AFAICT The Beam Mini has to be connected to your phone via USB-C to while using Moises, meaning it can’t be done wirelessly.
Next you launch Moises through the Blackstar Beam app, which opens in a second window. Then you also start your music player separately, meaning that when using stem separation you’re juggling at least 3 apps; Beam, Moises, and the player. Finally, stem separation can only be used to mute or isolate the guitar (possibly bass) line. If you want to touch the other stems you need to pay separately.
The Beam Mini stands on its own, but I would absolutely not buy it for its stem separation feature.
Unrelated to Moises, it’s ridiculous that you’re still forced into a firmware upgrade whenever the app is updated to even use basic features. I’ve found the upgrade process to be flaky in the past and usually have to try more than once.
However, the UX for this process is abysmal. To use Moises you need to install Moises’s app first, which of course also requires signing up for a new account with them. AFAICT The Beam Mini has to be connected to your phone via USB-C to while using Moises, meaning it can’t be done wirelessly.
Next you launch Moises through the Blackstar Beam app, which opens in a second window. Then you also start your music player separately, meaning that when using stem separation you’re juggling at least 3 apps; Beam, Moises, and the player. Finally, stem separation can only be used to mute or isolate the guitar (possibly bass) line. If you want to touch the other stems you need to pay separately.
The Beam Mini stands on its own, but I would absolutely not buy it for its stem separation feature.
Unrelated to Moises, it’s ridiculous that you’re still forced into a firmware upgrade whenever the app is updated to even use basic features. I’ve found the upgrade process to be flaky in the past and usually have to try more than once.
Show more
TTealRaccoon223
OK bass amp. But they don’t care about us.
Another product that ignores the existence of bass players.
It’s a good mini amp for sure. Even for bass.
But bass players won’t be able to use 2% of what it’s capable.
And no. The Moises integration does not apply to bass.
Don’t pay the extra dollars. Get a normal mini amp and be happy with it because this is just an expensive mini amp for us.
It’s a good mini amp for sure. Even for bass.
But bass players won’t be able to use 2% of what it’s capable.
And no. The Moises integration does not apply to bass.
Don’t pay the extra dollars. Get a normal mini amp and be happy with it because this is just an expensive mini amp for us.
Show more
HLHawaiian Leprechaun
Worked once
At least I was able to set some tones before it never worked again, updates and all it just wont let me change anything.
JJlwwlt
Not good for blind guitarists.
I’m a blind guitarist and the app is not fully accessible with VoiceOver. It is also hard to contact customer support with screen readers. The app does not need much work to be voiceover accessible. Some buttons labeled and sliders added to adjust the parameters of FX and amps. Please help with this.
Show more
B3BWSB 33
