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
H. Mann
December 30, 2020
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...
Read MoreD. Vogel
November 15, 2020
Bass heaven
Amazing sound with this desired portion of bite and dirtiness. Embedding nicely into mixes. Excellent job, UA!
Read MoreM. Moses
October 28, 2020
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...
Read MoreS. Karlsson
October 18, 2020
800RB Bass Amp
this bass amps is a very similar hardware, with this I get the bass track fixed quickly, and the setting option is very good
Read MoreJ. ALMANZA
August 27, 2020
Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp
This is probably the best amp simulation I have ever heard. I was trying to find Duff Mckagan from Guns n' Roses sound and I nailed it with this pluging. It sound really well and has many...
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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
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!!
S. Karlsson
800RB Bass Amp
this bass amps is a very similar hardware, with this I get the bass track fixed quickly, and the setting option is very good
J. ALMANZA
Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp
This is probably the best amp simulation I have ever heard. I was trying to find Duff Mckagan from Guns n' Roses sound and I nailed it with this pluging. It sound really well and has many options about speaker selection.
D. Adlington
Sits in the mix very well
I paired the Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp with the Suhr PT100 Guitar amp on several songs now and I love how well the Gallien-Krueger 800RB sits in the mix with the drums and Guitar without too much work. If you are someone who loves the sound of a full and defined bass sound you will love this bass amp emulation. I have mainly used this on rock and heavy guitar songs but this will work great on Funk and pop as well.
H. Kakizawa
great!
It is easier to handle than a real machine!
D. St.Blaine
The sound of rock bass
I now have almost all the UAD bass amps. This was the latest and it really fulfills the last of my needs. For a strong focused bass tone that will fit perfectly between rock drums and a wall of electric guitars this amp really hits the sweet spot.
C. Park
It' amazing bass sound!
I think it's better than Ampeg Series
S. Roefs
Definition!
What a great amp! The sound is so focussed and detailed, it's amazing! Great when you need that well-defined bass guitar sound.
m. tatem
Back in time! Nailed it!
This takes me back to great times when I owned the real amp! I can now get those great tones again with out all the fuss! Ua once again exceeds my expectations! Great Job!!
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D. Crespo Raimundo
Muy buena calidad
Muy buena calidad
M. Campbell
True to the original.
From my experience with the GK amp, this model has the same feel. It is a great tool to make your bass cut through the mix. This amp always had a very fast attack that gives your tracks punch that you can't get with the Ampeg style amps. The GK (along with the Ampeg SVT model) plugins are must-haves in your bass recording arsenal.
B. Wright
Great plugin for a latin bassist
This is the amp I use for all my latin/salsa gigs and it’s great to know I can get that same sound for my recordings via this plugin. Thanks UA!
D. Pezzati
Amazing tool for ITB recording
Perfect tool to monitoring your bass guitar (better than a DI sound) during recording session and to post edit while mixing and producing
H. Mendez
Super usefull
Awsome plug in, very diffenent from ampeg, nice to have options
J. Johansson
Massive!
Most definitely one of the best bass amp simulations available! It has a lot of clarity and depth and works very well for most types of music. The only downside is that I find it a bit hard to control, as this is wild and crazy (not a bad thing though)!
B. Hardin
I really love it!
Has the GK growl... very nice.
