【比較】Blackstar Beam Miniの実力を暴く！Slimmable NAM（実機）vs Full-spec NAM（プラグイン）徹底比較検証 [NAM A2]

In this video, I'm doing a deep-dive comparison into the Blackstar Beam Mini and its native support for NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) A2 Architecture. The biggest question for any hardware-based modeler is: "Does the hardware-optimized version sound as good as the original plugin?" To find the answer, I compared the "Slimmable NAM" (running natively on the Beam Mini's hardware) against the "Full-spec NAM" (running on a PC plugin). 【The Method: Same Full-rig used】 To ensure a completely fair test, I used the Beam Mini as an audio interface and recorded two tracks simultaneously into my DAW: Track 1: Processed sound using the Slimmable NAM A2 engine inside the Beam Mini. Track 2: Direct dry signal (DI), with the Full-spec NAM plugin applied later in the DAW. I used the same rig for both: the "1992 Peavey 5150 Block Letter / Mesa 4x12 Full Rig" from TONE3000. 【The Verdict】 To my ears, the tonal character is identical. The PC version feels a bit more Hi-Fi and wide, while the Beam Mini hardware feels "thicker" and punchier in the mids—giving it a very "real amp" feel. The difference is remarkably smaller than what we've seen with other multi-FX units in the past. Is the era of needing a PC for high-end re-amping finally over? Let's find out. Please listen with headphones or studio monitors to hear the subtle differences for yourself! [Timestamps] 0:00 Intro 0:20 What is BEAM mini? (Hardware & Portability) 1:03 What is NAM A2? (Slimmable Models & Native Engine Architecture) 3:27 Test Setup & Conditions 6:23 [Must-Watch] Side-by-Side Comparison: Slimmable vs. Full-spec NAM 8:55 Conclusion (Analysis & Future Outlook)