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Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp
Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp

Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp

4.9 (89)

Get the legendary sound of a rockstar-approved bass amp.

  • Record your bass through a spot-on emulation of one of the all-time classic bass amps
  • Run two Recording Chains and independently select dual cabinet/mic combos
  • Shape your tone with Gallien-Krueger’s voicing filters and 4-band EQ
  • Track with authentic bass‑amp feel through your Apollo interface using Unison™ technology

Runs on macOS or Windows. Requires an Apollo audio interface or UAD Accelerator. View full system requirements.

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Get the Legendary Sound of a Rockstar-Approved Bass Amp

Used on countless hit records by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, No Doubt, Guns n’ Roses, and more, the Gallien-Krueger 800RB quickly became the industry standard with its punchy articulation. Developed by Brainworx, the Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp plug-in provides an exacting emulation of the original amp, along with versatile modern features.

Track with the Industry Standard

Like the original hardware, GK's patented voicing filters give you classic EQ profiles in the low, mid, and high frequencies, and its 4‑band active EQ lets you dial in your ideal tone with precision and ease.

Fine Tune with Two Power Amps

The Gallien‑Krueger 800RB plug‑in emulates the original hardware’s bi‑amplified architecture, providing two different power amps ‑ one for the lows and one for the highs. An adjustable crossover allows you to control which frequencies go to which power amp, and each has a master volume knob, making it easy to dial in.

Play "Through" a Legendary Bass Amp with Unison™ Technology for Apollo

Harnessing UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology for Apollo interfaces, the Gallien‑Krueger 800RB Bass Amplifier plug‑in gives you the impedance, gain staging, and circuit behaviors that make this iconic tone machine one of the most recorded bass amps in history.

Take your Tones Further with FX Rack

The FX Rack features an onboard noise gate, Power Soak, and EQ filter controls, allowing you to put the finishing touches on your tones. Plus, its 64 Recording Chain presets give you the ultimate in flexibility, with an endless combination of vintage mics, cabinets, and outboard gear.

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89 reviews
  • AM
    Anthony M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 hours ago
    Great plug-n for bass.

    Lots of options for great sounds if like me, you're not really a bass player and you've only got one bass to play anyway.

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  • BT
    Bruce T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Excellent

    Definitely a good purchase, great clarity, tone and inspirational for tracking live bass through the Apollo

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  • JD
    James D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Very good

    This amp sounds really really good with the unison preamp. I’ve had a real 800RB and it has a warm clear quality that has depth and balls to it like a tube amp. I am kind of shocked at how good the UAD2 amp sounds, I really wasn’t expecting it to sound this good. I put my old amp setting on bass - dimed, low mids - dimed, high mids - dimed, highs - about 10:30, mid scoop - engaged - it’s pretty freaking close. And when I really smacked it with a distressor - it is very metal - and extremely responsive.

    It also made me feel kind of dumb - wondering why I accumulated outboard gear instead of getting an Apollo first. The unison preamp really really floored me on this amp. I had a Neve 88m and it sounds good, but the drivers are so bad that I couldn’t really use plugins while recording. This is a 5/5 amp for me and the best bass offering in UAD2 format in my opinion. But I want more UAD - bass players need more love from you.

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  • TW
    Terry W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Very Close

    When my band became a 3 piece I went from rhythm guitar to bass. It was recommended that I try this amp. I played this through. a 2 x 15" Mesa Cab. then later added a 4 x 10" Mesa Cab. It was great. There are so many options with this amp. I loved it. Time moves on and I quit music for years. I was forced to sell my gear due to medical bills. I recently started music again and after trying this plugin, I bought it. I usually don't print a sound when tracking but with this plugin, I do it all the time. I set it up to how I had it set and it just feels natural and sound natural to play. I am so old I was playing through this amp before it was a classic. Ha. :)

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  • JP
    Juan Pablo B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Great sound

    This plugin gave my ebass a sound that is big and easy to mix, also adds a lot of character and mids and highs, recommended

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you’ll need an Apollo audio interface, UAD-2 Satellite, or UAD-2 PCIe card to run these plug-ins, using the onboard DSP. The plug-ins run on the hardware itself, without adding strain to your computer’s CPU. In an Apollo, onboard DSP processing allows you to run realtime UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, and even record that processing directly to your DAW.

Yes, you can start a fully functional 14-day demo from any plug-in bundled with the UAD software. Simply click “Start Demo”, and start using it in your DAW.

UAD-2 licenses follow the hardware, it does not matter which computer they are connected to. You can have up to six UAD-2 devices registered to a system in your Universal Audio account, which share those licenses. See UAD-2 Plug-In Licensing Explained for full details. Authorization of UAD-2 hardware is managed by the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application.

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