Ampeg B-15N

Add a must-have bass amp combo to your studio

The Ampeg B-15N has practically defined the sound of electric bass. You’ve heard it on countless hit records for generations, from Motown cuts with James Jamerson to classic Stax records with Donald “Duck” Dunn and beyond. This 30-watt, 15” all-tube bass amp is filled with character. It delivers the thick fundamental tone that’s been responsible for huge bass sounds on records from the '60s up until today.

Get two iconic Ampeg bass tones in one

Based on the limited edition Ampeg “Heritage” B-15N, the B-15N plugin replicates the classic sounds of the 1964 and 1966 models at their best. The 1964 circuit features a 25-watt cathode-biased design, delivering a soft and gentle feel. In contrast, the 1966 option uses a 30-watt, fixed-biased circuit, offering a more assertive tone with increased headroom and midrange. Drive the amp less forcefully for a thick and smoky tone, or crank it up for a roaring growl that’s rich with harmonics and grit.

Make your bass sound rich, beefy, and warm

Brainworx has expertly recreated the Ampeg B-15N's authentic tone, mirroring its unique dual 6L6-powered circuit and Baxandall EQ. The result is a rich, beefy sound that faithfully reproduces the classic bass tones heard in countless records. Its depth and warmth make it a reliable bass amp plugin in various recording and mixing situations.

Unlock the power of a Brainworx FX rack

A built-in Brainworx FX rack lets you refine your sound with precision. This rack hosts a noise gate, Power Soak feature, and pre/post switchable high-pass and low-pass filters. You can also use this rack to control an exacting cabinet emulation.

• Fully endorsed Ampeg B-15N emulation
• Choose between soft (1964) or assertive (1966) tones
• Baxandall bass and treble EQs
• Brainworx FX Rack that includes a noise gate, Tight and Smooth filters, a Power Soak knob, and a Horn switch
• 42 premade recording chains created in a Neve-equipped studio

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  Lex Price

  Producer, Mixer, Bass Player (Neko Case, k.d. lang, Rodney Crowell, Shemekia Copeland)

  My go-to studio amp is my Ampeg Heritage B-15N, so I’m very familiar with it. This plugin captures it beautifully. It’s a fantastic mix tool.

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  Philipp Wilhelm

  Musician, Bass Player, Producing Student

  Ampeg’s are some of the most reliable and versatile amps on the market. No matter what kind of style or genre you are aiming for, an Ampeg is the perfect starting point!

• My favorite PA bass sim

  ★★★★★

  by smili

  April 16, 2023
  I think I have all of the PA bass amp sims, and this one turns out to be the one I use most of the time. It's hard to describe sounds, but I'll describe it as having an easy richness and thickness… Read More

• Perfect

  ★★★★★

  by MS

  May 6, 2022
  Perfect for solid, sit-in-the-mix bass, including some serious attitude if wanted. But its not the in-your-face-epic-huge sound of the SVT-VR and SVT-3. For me that makes B-15N a really nice… Read More

• Legendary!

  ★★★★★

  by Faydit

  April 1, 2022
  Legendary amp, very convincing, authentic simulation!
  Great for bass, of course, the perfect companion for every Precision, Jazz Bass or Rickenbacker, of course, but also does a great job in… Read More

• B-15N

  ★★★★★

  by PMT Studio

  January 6, 2022
  Used the analog version in the 70's hard to tell if is analog or plugin when closing eyes . It also has many added options that did not exist on the analog one.

• decent...

  ★★★★☆

  by Vlad

  December 29, 2021
  I've got a hardware of this amp - the plugin sounds kinda similar but not as good as a real one.

Supported Plugin Formats
AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems
macOS 14 down to macOS 11
Windows 11 down to Windows 10

Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon

PC
x64-compatible CPU

System Requirements
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM