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Amp Sim

VST Bass Amp

Steinberg

Where to get itIncluded with Cubase. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.steinberg.net

VST Bass Amp is a bass amp simulator that models real-life amplifiers and speaker cabinets, offering six distinct amp models that can be freely combined with cabinet choices and up to six stomp box effects (pre and post amp). It delivers versatile bass tones ranging from vintage tube warmth to modern clarity, with comprehensive EQ shaping and microphone modeling for authentic cabinet capture.

Key Features

016 amp models: ValveAmp300, Greyhound, GreenT, Paradise, Tweed, iTech
024 cabinet types: 4x10", 8x10", 4x12", 1x15" with microphone modeling
03Up to 6 pre-effects and 6 post-effects slots with 21 total effect types
048 microphone types with on-axis/off-axis positioning and mic/line blending
05Full amp EQ control: Gain, Bass, Lo Mid, Hi Mid, Treble, Master, Shape 1 and Shape 2
06Master section with 3-band EQ, built-in Tuner, and input/output level metering
07Stereo/mono mode configuration with tempo-sync parameters on Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, and Delay effects

Things to Try

  • 01Use 10" speakers on 4x10" cabinet for clean, punchy tone suitable for Slap bass and regular playing styles
  • 02Apply Tape Ducking Delay post-amp to maintain clarity during loud passages while adding effect during quiet moments
  • 03Combine DI Driver pre-effect with Blend control set between 0 and full to blend tube emulation with dry signal
  • 04Select off-axis microphone positions and adjust the Mix control to crossfade between microphone characteristics for tone shaping
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