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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.

Features

  • 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

Sound Examples

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Product Information

Specifications

Supported Plugin Formats

AAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems

macOS 15 down to macOS 12
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

Downloads

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Changelog

B-15N Changelog

Ampeg B15N - Changelog

Version 1.5.1 (Oct 9, 2023)
- General: fixed CPU spikes on Mac OS

Version 1.5.0 (Aug 15, 2023)
- General: added native Apple Silicon compatibility for AAX
- General: added macOS Ventura support
- General: improved plugin loading time in the DAW
- General: fixed issue causing Logic to crash when closing the plugin UI
- General: improved font drawing behavior

Version 1.4 (Mar 15, 2022)
- General: added native Apple Silicon compatibility for VST3, VST2 and AU
- General: added macOS Monterey support
- General: added Windows 11 and Windows 10 21H1 support
- General: discontinued Windows 7 support
- General: discontinued macOS 10.9 and 10.11 support
- General: fixed metering behavior in block sizes of 2048 samples and higher

Version 1.3 (Mar 22, 2021)
- General: Compatibility with Logic on Apple Silicon devices via the Rosetta-2 layer
- General: Fixed possible artefacts when freezing or bouncing tracks in Pro Tools
- General: Fixed automation highlighting disappearing in Studio One
- General: Improved license dialog visibility in dark mode

Version 1.2 (May 27, 2020)
- General: Qualified for use with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update
- General: VST3: Fixed potential hangs in a DAW upon loading
- General: Fixed logical issues in undo / redo behavior
- General: Fixed UI resizing issues in Ableton Live on Windows
- General: Fixed audio processing initialization issues on amp and delay products

Version 1.1 (Nov 06, 2019)
- General: Qualified for use with macOS 10.15 Catalina
- General: Qualified for use with Windows 10 November 2019 Update
- General: Fixed plugin validation in Logic under macOS Catalina
- General: Fixed preset name restore in Logic when reopening a session
- General: Fixed opening authorization dialog triggering automation
- General: Improved instantiation times for plugins
- General: Improved license functionality and branding for subscription
- General: Removed 32-bit support on macOS and Windows

Version 1.0 (Jul 31, 2019)
- Initial Release