Experience the bass amp sound loved by guitarists, man
It’s no exaggeration to call the classic bass amps designed by Leo Fender the “mother of rock and roll guitar amps.” Originally intended for bass players, these amps became an enduring hit with recording guitarists for generations, inspiring Jim Marshall’s later iconic head and cabinet designs. Today, the authentic tone of coveted classic bass amps live on in plugin form, thanks to the engineers at Brainworx.
Choose between clean or complex tube amp tones
The original Bassman amps have evolved significantly, ranging from the 1950s tweed combos to the late 1960s Silverface units. Many tone enthusiasts favor the early 1960s Blonde models for their diverse vintage tones. These pioneering 'piggyback' models, separating the amp from the speaker cabinet, are known for their warm, clean sounds at low volumes and a distinct transition to a rich, harmonically complex tube overdrive when the volume exceeds 4.
Sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tomy Petty, and Brian Setzer
The bx_bassdude is a precise emulation of an early 1960s original, capturing the classic amp's tone and nuances. It reacts like the real hardware when you run a DI guitar recording through it. Cycling through presets offers a glimpse into rock history, echoing tones from decades of hit records. bx_bassdude brings the iconic sound of legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tom Petty, and Brian Setzer to your studio.
Add vintage effects and high-end recording chains
Crafting an outstanding electric guitar recording goes beyond a great amp tone; it also requires a harmonious combination of the right room, microphones, effects, and preamps. The bx_bassdude plugin addresses this by offering 35 recording chains created using a real Neve console, including impulse responses from various guitar cabinets, high-end microphones, and studio gear.
Use bx_bassdude on guitar and bass
While the bx_bassdude, like the original amp, is primarily known and loved as a guitar amp, it sounds great on basses too. Switching the plugin to Bass Instrument mode lets you warm up bass tracks quickly and easily. This mode delivers a round but defined retro tone that’s deliciously satisfying.
Legal Disclaimer: Fender and Bassman are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Inc. bx_bassdude was developed by Brainworx Music and Media GmbH based on its own modeling techniques. Fender has not endorsed nor sponsored the bx_bassdude in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.
