Universal Audio releases the Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier Plug-in as part of UAD Software v8.7

Universal Audio has released UAD Software v8.7, featuring the Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier Plug-In — exclusively for Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware.

The Ampeg B-15 bass amp was said by some to have defined the sound of recorded electric bass. From Motown sides with James Jamerson to classic Stax records with Donald "Duck" Dunn, this 30-watt, 1x15, all-tube combo delivered a warm and fat fundamental note that laid the foundation for '60s and '70s rock, funk, and soul.

Developed by Brainworx, the Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier Plug-In emulates the circuitry, tone stack, and thump of Ampeg's limited-edition Heritage B-15N bass amp.

Owners of UA's Apollo audio interfaces can track in real time with this bass amp. With UA's Unison technology, the Ampeg B-15N plug-in gives the user the impedance, gain staging, and circuit behaviors of the original. Users of UAD-2 Satellite and PCIe DSP Accelerators can harness the legendary tone of the B-15N by adding it to any recorded bass guitar signal in any major DAW (Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Live, and more).

Features:

• Expertly modeled version of the legendary B-15N from Ampeg, exclusively for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces.
• Modern workflow enhancements including an onboard FX Rack and 42 recording chains.
• Two flavors of the iconic B-15 circuit — 1964 and 1966 — each with switchable bias controls.
• Re-Amp previously recorded DI bass tracks to add warmth and depth.

Price: $149.

The Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier Plug-In is also part of the new Ampeg Heritage Bass Amp Bundle, which includes the Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier and Ampeg SVT-3 PRO Bass Amplifier Plug-ins for $299.