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The legendary all-tube bass behemoth for UAD hardware and UA Audio Interfaces.

Developed by Brainworx, the Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier plug-in offers an exacting emulation of the classic 300-watt all-tube behemoth and its equally legendary 8x10 cabinet for UAD hardware and UA Audio Interfaces.

The legendary SVT bass amp is the result of Ampeg’s desire to create the, “biggest, nastiest bass amplifier the world has ever seen.” Mission accomplished. The SVT has righteously stood the test of time, regardless of genre, with unmatched power and tone.

Track and reamp with the burly, unmistakable tube tone of the immortal SVT bass amp

Harness the power of the SVT’s classic 8x10 cabinet

Harness the power of the SVT’s classic 8x10 cabinet

Audition 23 different high-end Recording Chains with a selection of mics, cabinets, and outboard gear

Take A Listen

Take A Listen
High-Powered History

High-Powered History

Introduced in 1969, the Ampeg SVT (Super Valve Technology) has remained the reigning king of high-powered tube bass tone. Featuring six 6550 power tubes and a monstrous, back-breaking speaker cabinet, the SVT quickly found favor with players who needed to fill arenas with thunderous low end, punishing mids, and musical high end. From Bootsy Collins to Tony Levin, Chris Squire to Robert Trujillo, hundreds, if not thousands of bassists have called on the SVT to deliver huge, unmistakably rugged bass tones.

Tons of Tones

Tons of Tones

The Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier plug-in provides all of the raw power and punch of the hardware, putting a raging beast directly into your DAW. Whether you’re tracking through the SVT with an Apollo interface, or reamping an existing bass track with any UAD-2 hardware, the SVT-VR plug-in offers myriad tones for any genre.

SVT FX Rack

SVT FX Rack

The Ampeg SVT-VR plug-in features tools that greatly add to its versatility when tracking bass guitar. The FX Rack features an onboard noise gate, Power Soak, and pre/post switchable EQ filter controls, allowing you to put the finishing touches — before or after mixdown — on your tones. But it’s the SVT-VR plug-in’s 23 Recording Chain presets that give you the ultimate in flexibility. Captured through Brainworx’s ultra-rare Neve VXS72 console, these presets let you audition your sounds through a variety of vintage mics, cabinets, and outboard gear. It’s akin to an engineer patching you through various chains and mic placements.

Unison<sup>™</sup> Technology for Apollo Interfaces

Unison Technology for Apollo Interfaces

Harnessing UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology, the Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier plug-in gives you the impedance, gain staging, and circuit behaviors that have contributed to making this iconic tone machine one of the most recorded bass amps in history.

Key Features

Faithful model of the world's most beloved tube bass amp, endorsed by Ampeg
Unison™ technology for the tone, touch, and feel of the classic SVT preamp section
The classic tone and simpler operation of the classic Ampeg SVT-VR
Great for enhancing DI bass tracks using the internal amp simulation, the recording chains and the FX Rack
Instantly recognizable world-class bass tone sound right on your desktop
23 Recording Chains with multiple speaker cabinets recorded in a state of the art room with stellar gear
Feels like a real amp when played through Apollo's low latency monitoring

Customer Reviews

Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier

Overall Rating

4.9/5
(286)

B. rogers

October 20, 2024

i Had one!!

Impressive!! i owned one back in 1982. sounds like im in a time warp!!

s. so

October 19, 2024

bass amp?

g.o.a.t

A. Speziale

September 13, 2024

Gran bel Plugin

Ottimo simulatore di ampli per basso con suono caldo ed una notevole versatilitá

M. Gangalanti

September 6, 2024

Much like the original

I must say that it is amazing that the sound of this plug is very close to my Ampeg SVT-VR.

D. Gill

August 23, 2024

Fine bass amp

Nice amp sim for 70’s Steely Dan sounding bass

F. WIOROWSKI

July 14, 2024

So powerful

Absolutely a must have, that s incredible sounding !

B. Spence

May 29, 2024

Finally broke down and purchased

Why did I wait so long? Been using the SVT that came with my Apollo twin (it’s been at least five yearsago) and finally. purchased the entire package during the last promotion that UAD Ran, glad I did!

A. Gerosa

May 6, 2024

Astonishing sound

As bassist I pay so much attention to the bass sounding and the mixing of it, Ampeg has the real mixing hole effect everybody need, not just the bass sound wise but the result that bass gets out of the mix no matter the volume is . Perfect and mandatory to have for a high level production

D. Chevalier

January 22, 2024

This is THE sound, albeit without the gusts of air from the 8x10 cabinet

I have tenure on the planet and remember very well the volume and the air punch of the real SVT into an 8x10 cabinet. I also remember lifting them out of a van. This SVT has all the right sounds, without the weight, but so far no plugin pushes you across the room like an 8x10 cabinet

A. Pasco

January 15, 2024

Great sound

Great sound from this plugin!

K. Arvai

January 3, 2024

Ampeg SVT-VR

I didn’t try yet, but my bass player friends said: good choice! I believing them.

P. Polanski

January 1, 2024

Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier

Classic vintage vibe and soul. Amazing sound!

T. Degude

December 14, 2023

A real amp!


As an Ampex user, this is the most realistic emulation plug in!!!

T. VELLY

December 10, 2023

Complementary to the SVT PRO…

… all very musical and realistic to quickly change the ambiance of your Bass tracks.

A. Zerbi

December 7, 2023

For serious fun

Well balance presets. What I needed to have a good tone out of the box.

G. Johannessen

December 4, 2023

Perfect Ampeg emulatiion

Finally I got this on sale. I use it together with Toontrack EZ-bass When composing. Gives an instant good sound and vibe as I stribe to make arrangements that consist of a regular pop/rock band.

j. paredes

November 28, 2023

Una gran emulación

Una gran emulación con un tono increíble

R. Schudel

June 21, 2023

Great sounding Amp

With awesome overdriven tone !!

J. Heffron II

February 9, 2023

Smooth but Rough

Excellent plugin! Just warm and cozy low end.

J. Tofte

February 2, 2023

Awesome low end definition!

I love this plugin. Shape your low end exactly the way you like it. Great tone and vibe. UA delivers as always.