Gallien-Krueger® 800RB Bass Amp
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A legendary, rock star-approved bass amp, exclusively for UAD and Apollo.
The Gallien-Krueger 800RB is the legendary solid-state bass amp used on countless hit records by artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, No Doubt, Guns n’ Roses, and more. When it was released in 1982, the 800RB dazzled with its bi-amplified operation and DI output, quickly becoming an industry standard for countless bassists, touring bands, and backline companies.
Developed by Brainworx, and officially licensed by Gallien-Krueger, the Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp plug-in provides an exacting emulation of the original amp — along with indispensable modern features.Now You Can:
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/microphone combos
Shape your tone with Gallien-Krueger’s unbeatable voicing filters and 4-band EQ
Track with authentic bass‑amp feel through an Apollo interface using Unison™ technology
Take a Listen
The Industry Standard
Like the original hardware, the Gallien‑Krueger 800RB Bass Amp plug‑in is a Swiss Army Knife of bass tone. GK's patented voicing filters offer instant access to 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 no matter what type of bass you play.
Two is Better Than One
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 just the right amount of bass or bite.
Unison™ Technology for Apollo Interfaces
Harnessing UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology, the Gallien‑Krueger 800RB 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. Just drop the plug-in into the dedicated “UNISON+” insert in UA audio interface Console software.
GK FX Rack
The Gallien‑Krueger 800RB 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 EQ filter controls, allowing you to put the finishing touches ‑ before or after mixdown ‑ on your tones. But it’s the 800RB plug‑in’s 64 Recording Chain presets that give you the ultimate in flexibility. These presets give you endless combinations of vintage mics, cabinets, and outboard gear ‑ like having an engineer patching you through various chains.
Customer Reviews
T. van Vliet
September 5, 2021
Unique sound
Wanted to ease up creating a good bass sound when recording through DI. This plugin does it for me. Very unique sound: dry, woody and pumping bass amplifier.
Read MoreK. Ikeda
June 22, 2021
It gives “punch” to the naked sound
I had assembled my own fletless bass and tried it out by bypass mode. But no particular feelings came out at all. But things changed after I start using this plug-in. This one changed my...
Read MoreF. San Filippo
June 13, 2021
Does what’s on the tin.
Sounds like a GK! If you dig that sound, you’ll want this. Good to have as an alternative to the indispensable Ampeg.
Read MoreI. Sevruk
June 12, 2021
Wonderful amp
Nice sound, suits perfectly for slap, this emulation is much better than the Line 6 POD HD version
Read MoreS. Winkler
May 4, 2021
Solid. Rich. Defined.
The GK, simply put, gets killer bass tone right from the start. It’s fast, smooth, punch comes to a mix right now and ready. Inspirational!
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Key Features
Legendary tone of the Gallien-Krueger 800RB bass amp heard on countless recordings, officially licensed and authenticated by Gallien-Krueger
Gallien-Krueger's unbeatable Voicing Filters — Low Cut, Mid Contour, and High Boost — for instant shaping of overall bass tone
Four active EQ bands for precise tonal shaping
Full range or bi-amplification with adjustable crossover, allowing high and low frequencies to be amplified separately
Two dedicated Recording Chains for each power amp, each containing 64 Recording Chains with multiple speaker cabinets
Unison™ technology for Apollo interfaces, for the tone, touch, and feel of the original Gallien-Krueger 800RB
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Customer Reviews
Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp
T. van Vliet
Unique sound
Wanted to ease up creating a good bass sound when recording through DI. This plugin does it for me. Very unique sound: dry, woody and pumping bass amplifier.
r. denger
Deep bass
Great sound and very responsive. Easy to use
K. Ikeda
It gives “punch” to the naked sound
I had assembled my own fletless bass and tried it out by bypass mode. But no particular feelings came out at all. But things changed after I start using this plug-in. This one changed my sound no matter who says what.
F. San Filippo
Does what’s on the tin.
Sounds like a GK! If you dig that sound, you’ll want this. Good to have as an alternative to the indispensable Ampeg.
I. Sevruk
Wonderful amp
Nice sound, suits perfectly for slap, this emulation is much better than the Line 6 POD HD version
S. Winkler
Solid. Rich. Defined.
The GK, simply put, gets killer bass tone right from the start. It’s fast, smooth, punch comes to a mix right now and ready. Inspirational!
J. Manness
The bass amp sim to get
I’m not into the Ampeg sims, but this GK sim sounds incredible and you can use an Ampeg cab IR if you want that flavor. Try this and the Softube Eden amp and see which tone you prefer.
D. Montoya
Everyone is here is right. Best bass tone in seconds.
I wish I'd found this before the UAD ampeg suite I purchased.
D. Ironside
Gallien-Krueger 800RB BassAmp
Sounds Great ! Best bass amp so far.
L. St John-Mosse
Sounds just like you want the bass to sound
I found all the Ampeg stuff too woolly and junky - always did for playing live too. This gives me the sound I like from the bass. Does it sound 'a bit 90s'? - Maybe... Prefer that to 'a bit 60s' I guess. No brainer. I was looking to UA for plugins I could 'set and forget' and just get on with tracking. This is the best quality bass sound I've ever got in my home studio and it takes the least effort. Sits in the mix perfectly.
R. Cote
This plugin Rock your bass!
Don't hesitate to bought it.
N. Flores
Muy buen preamp de bass
Felicidades por este maravilloso plugin!!!
N. Flores
Muy buen preamp de bass
Felicidades por este maravilloso plugin!!!
D. Ivanchenkov
Real G&K in my lap top
This is a real Krueger. Very believable texture. Grgrgrrr!
R. Cote
Very good Amp!
Just what I needed. Thank you Universal Audio.
P. Spierenburg
Nice Amp
Sounds good, very versatile lots of sounds.
Use it beside the Ampeg plugins to have more options in the mix.H. Mann
Good
I never owned the original, and I only played on it at Guitar Center once. But in the 90's. this was the amp to get. along with the aluminum cone Hartke cabinets. so may records and live shows with this sound. The plug in has the the right sound. :)
D. Vogel
Bass heaven
Amazing sound with this desired portion of bite and dirtiness. Embedding nicely into mixes. Excellent job, UA!
M. Moses
That Tone
Yup, it sounds and feels like a GK should. All the tones are there from GNR, Tool and a million other tones in between, if you need one bass amp to cover a lot of musical ground, it’s hard to go wrong with this one.
V. Bernardo
Wow!
Great sound!!
