Apollo

Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp

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.

Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp

$149

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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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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

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Total 5 star reviews: 77 Total 4 star reviews: 8 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1

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Terry W.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 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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Juan Pablo B.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 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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R. G.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 months ago
This covers a lot of ground
Very flexible plugin, will help you get clean uncompressed undistorted bass sound quick. You get to select two IRs at the time which along with all the controls gives you a ton of options. I am still looking for a dirty bass amp, if you are also looking for one this one is not it. I highly recommend this pluggin
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P. H.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9 months ago
Brilliant bit of Kit
A colleague of mine recommended Gallien Krueger Bass Amp software. It has the sound characters that I have been looking for and is now my main go to plugin for all my guitar recording needs. In my opinion UAD and their products are brilliant. If you are working in the box or any live or studio environments you must include UAD in you arsenal.
Simply brilliant
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S. S.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11 months ago
Blown Away!
I am really digging this plugin. I have never really been a fan of most amp plugins but this has really brought my bass to life. You can get smooth and clean or down right raunchy with this thing.
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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. Authorisation of UAD-2 hardware is managed by the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application.

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Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp

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

Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp

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Get the Legendary Sound of a Rockstar-Approved Bass Amp

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