Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier

Name: Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier
Price: 75 USD
Author: Universal Audio

by Universal Audio · Amp Sim · Bass amp sim

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Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier by Universal Audio

Emulation of the Ampeg B-15N Portaflex bass amp.

Best for: Bass. Genres: R&B & Soul, Rock & Indie.

Keywords: bass, hardware emulation, 60s, licensed emulation, tracking, tube, wet.

What it does

An emulation of the all-tube Ampeg B-15 Portaflex bass amp, for tracking or reamping.

Two channels: 1964 and 1966 versions, with selectable bias modes.
EQ and FX rack: two-band Baxandall EQ, noise gate, high/low-pass filters and a Power Soak circuit.
Chains: 42 recording-chain presets with four cabinet types and various mics.
Unison: tracking on Apollo.

Source: Universal Audio product page

When to use it

Its range runs from jazzy clean to warm overdrive and heavy distortion. Choose it for a vintage, rounder bass tone (soul, jazz, classic rock, indie). For a bigger, brighter rock/metal sound, the SVT plugins from the same range are the alternative.

Where to buy

Universal Audio: $75

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