Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp Reviews

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.

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. :)