The Rolling Stones '69 tour. Van Halen advanced AC/DC to the Dave Matthews Band. Motown sounds and that fabulous "round" bass tone. The gear behind the AmpliTube SVX defined — and continues to define — the sound of the electric bass.
Funny story... during the first phase of testing with the original engineers, one particular software model was being driven so hard that it "shut down". It completely stopped working. But the chief engineer approved the model on the spot.
You see, there was a small design flaw in the actual amplifier that would cause a power outage if the amplifier was driven too hard for too long. The software model was so accurate that it even replicated this design flaw!
The AmpliTube SVX has 18 models, including 4 amps, 6 cabinets and 8 stomps, offering the "Greatest Hits" amps, from the booming Rock & Roll bass sound of the SVT — the Grandaddy of them all, to the smooth groove. making B-15 rolls. The boldness of the 4Pro. Plus, a full set of bass-specific pedals to give you unprecedented tone-shaping options.
SVX-500
Based on the Ampeg® BA-500, a high-quality solid-state bass amplifier with a sonic fingerprint that will deliver big, detailed sound. Thanks to its powerful sound shaping controls, this amplifier model will be great in all musical genres and styles.
SVX-15R
Based on the improved and improved Ampeg® B-15R from the 1960s. This limited production all-tube model features the “classic” tube preamp combined with a 60W/100W tube selectable power amplifier for the most sought-after vintage bass sound ever.
SVX-CL
Based on the Ampeg® STV-Classic, this tube bass head delivers a warm, harmonically rich and fragrant sound that is a hallmark of rock bass sound both live and in the studio. The amplifier that created the rock bass sound.
SVX-PRO
Based on the Ampeg® SVT-4PRO, a high-quality bass amplifier. It combines a tube preamp with a narrow solid-state power amplifier for a wide, rich sonic spectrum, from extremely neutral, transparent tones to powerful, unique tones.
SVX-500
Based on the Ampeg® BA500® cab model.
SVX-15R
Based on the Ampeg® B-15R® Portaflex “Flip Top” cab model.
SVX-410B
Based on the Ampeg® BXT 410H® cab model.
SVX-212
Based on the Ampeg® PB-212H® cab model.
SVX-410S
Based on the Ampeg® SVT-410H® cab model.
SVX-810E
Based on the Ampeg® SVT-810E® cab model.
SVX-OD
Based on the Ampeg® SCP-OD Overdrive pedal. It recreates the original distortion circuit, adding higher octave harmonic content to the direct signal to create a unique overdrive effect.
SVX-OCT
Based on the Ampeg® SPC-OCT Octaver pedal. Moving the octave knob will double your direct signal an octave lower than the direct signal, making your melodic lines richer and fuller and expanding the frequency range.
Analog Choir
A model of a classic analog Chorus/Vibrato. In Chorus mode, the modulation is lush and slow, and in Vibrato the modulation is faster and more noticeable.
Analog delay
This model is based on a classic analog delay with stomp modulation pedal.
Bass Wah
Modeled after a classic Wah pedal used by many top players in the 60s and 70s. The "auto" option produces the Wah effect automatically, meaning there is no need for manual intervention in pedal position.
Compressor
This effect is modeled after a vintage compression pedal and can deliver strong sustain and powerful compression with lots of character.
Envelope Filter
A highly developed filter effect, it uses the envelope of the incoming signal to control a synthesizer-style filter. The range of this virtual unit's sound palette is wide and rich.
Volume
A traditional volume pedal.
