Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier
by Universal Audio · Amp Sim · Chime amp sim
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A UAD guitar amp plug-in modeled on a 1963 Vox AC30 Top Boost-style amp.
Best for: Guitars. Genres: Rock & Indie, Pop.
Keywords: hardware emulation, electric guitar, 60s, glassy, vintage, licensed emulation, tube.
What it does
A guitar amp plug-in modelled on a vintage British tube amp (a 1963 Vox AC30 Top Boost-style design).
- Channels: Normal, Brilliant and Vibrato.
- Boosts: emulations of a 1960s Dallas Rangemaster treble booster and a Maestro EP-3 preamp.
- Miking: mic and speaker pairings for a recorded amp sound.
Source: Universal Audio product page
When to use it
A chimey, jangly amp for pop, rock, indie and country. It is a focused single-amp plug-in, unlike multi-amp suites such as Neural DSP Archetype or AmpliTube. Choose it for AC30-style tones specifically.
Where to buy
- Universal Audio: $99
- AudioDeluxe: $99
Tutorials and reviews
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