AmpliTube SVX bass amp and effects plugin interface by IK Multimedia

AmpliTube SVX: Bass Amp and Effects Collection by IK Multimedia

AmpliTube SVX is a bass amp and effects collection from IK Multimedia, with 4 amplifiers, 6 cabinets, 8 stompboxes and 3 microphones modeled for electric bass. It runs as a plugin in VST3, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

AmpliTube SVX focuses on electric bass tone. It bundles 18 models split between amps, cabinets and effects, built with IK's DSM modeling technology. The collection covers amps the developer describes as the gear behind classic bass sounds, including the SVT, the B-15 and the 4Pro. Because it is designed for the AmpliTube Custom Shop, the gear works with the Custom Shop updates and does not require a previous version of AmpliTube.

Best for

Rock bass tones
Motown-style bass
Funk envelope filter bass
Recording electric bass
Live bass rigs

Developer: IK Multimedia
Category: Amp Simulators
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

18 models split between 4 amps, 6 cabinets and 8 stompboxes
Three microphone models for cabinet tone shaping
Powered by IK's DSM modeling technology
Bass-specific stompboxes including envelope filter and octave
Works with the AmpliTube Custom Shop gear collection
No previous version of AmpliTube required
Runs as VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS

03In depth

Amp, cabinet and pedal models for bass

The collection includes four amplifiers: the SVX-15R, SVX-500, SVX-CL and SVX-PRO. Six cabinets cover configurations from a single 15-inch speaker up to an 8x10 setup, including 2x10, 2x12 and several 4x10 options.

The eight stompboxes are bass-specific and include an analog chorus, analog delay, bass wah, compressor, envelope filter, volume pedal, an octave effect (SVX-OCT) and an overdrive (SVX-OD). Three microphone models, including a Dynamic 421 and a Vintage Dynamic 20, let you shape the cabinet sound.

Sound character and what it is built on

IK Multimedia says the models were captured from the original bass gear and that the developer's DSM technology reproduces the amps' behavior closely. The developer also notes that the models reproduce a known design flaw in one amplifier, which caused a power fault when driven too hard for too long.

The bass is the focus throughout, so the collection suits players who want recognizable vintage and modern bass tones rather than a general-purpose guitar rig.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	IK Multimedia
Type	Plugin
Category	Amp Simulator
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is AmpliTube SVX?

AmpliTube SVX is a bass amp and effects collection from IK Multimedia. It includes 18 models of bass amps, cabinets, microphones and stompboxes for recording and performance.

What formats and operating systems does AmpliTube SVX support?

AmpliTube SVX is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS. The plugin is 64-bit.

What do I need to use AmpliTube SVX?

You need a computer meeting the minimum requirements: on Mac, an Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 processor with 8 GB of RAM and macOS 10.15 or newer (macOS 11 or newer for Apple Silicon). On Windows, an Intel Core i5 or equivalent, 8 GB of RAM, Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer, and an ASIO-compatible sound card. Both require 3 GB of hard drive space, an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter and an internet connection to authorize the application and access ToneNET.