UADx Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier

The British Invasion – now in a plug-in

The native UAD Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier plug-in gives you the quintessential British valve amp tones beloved by artists and producers for over 60 years, from Queen to U2 to Radiohead.

Based on the award-winning UAFX pedal, the Ruby '63 plug-in serves up choirboy cleans, complex overdrive, and classic vibrato effects — just like a prized vintage Top Boost amp. Plus you'll get classic boost effects, room sound, and a collection of perfectly mic'd speaker cabs:

• Get the world's most accurate emulation of a vintage Top Boost amp — no Apollo required.
• Capture ace studio amp tones with legendary mic/speaker pairings and famous boost effects.
• Stay inspired with three flavors of Top Boost tone (Normal, Brilliant, Vibrato).
• Get classic boost emulations including a '60s Dallas Rangemaster and the preamp of a Maestro EP-3.

The UAD Ruby '63 plug-in gives you the inspiring, album-ready tone of an expertly miked "golden unit" Top Boost amp, within seconds. Based on the award-winning UAFX pedal, you get all the controls that make this amp a must-have for recording pop, rock, metal, country, and more.

Ruby '63 packs emulations of classic boost pedals, right onboard. Namely, we've included the legendary '60s Dallas Rangemaster germanium treble booster and the preamp of a '70s Maestro EP-3 tape delay.** Just flip the Boost switch for searing layered tones that add even more character to the amp.

Dial in classic tones fast with a curated collection of presets that cover genres from rock, pop, country, funk, and more. Use them to start recording quickly, or tweak the controls to dial in the perfect sound that fits your playing style.

Explore Famous Mic & Speaker Pairings

UAD Ruby '63 gives you six classic speaker cabinet setups, as heard on generations of hits, with perfectly placed studio mics and dynamic room sounds.

Silver

• Rare 15W Celestion Silver Bulldog speakers in a 2x12 combo cabinet, mic'd with a 57.
• Great for: High end warmth and sheen, with open midrange.

Blue

• Original Celestion Blue Bulldog speakers in a 2x12 combo cabinet, mic'd with a 57.
• Great for: Classic speaker with more high end and chime.

Green

• Modern Celestion G12Hs speakers in a 2x12 combo cabinet, mic'd with a 160 ribbon mic.
• Great for: More midrange honk and tamer highs, thicker when used with distortion.

Blue Mod

• 2x12 cabinet with modern Blue Bulldog speakers, mic'd with a 57.
• Great for Brighter and with more chime, clarity, and jangle than vintage blue.

Match

• 2x12 Matchless cabinet with Celestion G12Hs, mic'd with a 57.
• Great for: More muscular, modern take on the Ruby sound. Great with an overdrive or distortion pedal in front of the amp.

Gold

• 1x12 Two-Rock cab with Celestion Gold, mic'd with a 421 dynamic mic.
• Great for: Narrower sound, midrange forward, thicker with less high end.