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Get authentic British tube amp tone in your DAW
The UAD Ruby ‘63 plug-in brings the timeless sound of a “golden unit” Top Boost amp directly to your DAW. Known for its bright, chimey cleans and nuanced overdrive, this amp defined the tones of British pop and rock throughout the ‘60s and beyond. Based on the award-winning UAFX pedal, the Ruby '63 gives you all the essential controls and settings to recreate the iconic Top Boost tones that have powered countless hit records. This plug-in makes it simple to capture the unique presence and character of a classic British amp setup for any style, from rock to country.
Push the limits
The Ruby '63 includes emulations of legendary boosts, like the Dallas Rangemaster germanium treble booster from the ‘60s and the Maestro EP-3 tape delay preamp from the ‘70s, each adding depth and edge to your sound. Just engage the Boost switch to unleash these vintage effects and experiment with tones ranging from subtle grit to saturated overdrive. These built-in boosts add distinctive character and sustain, expanding your tonal palette with sounds inspired by some of the greatest guitarists in rock history.
Find your sound fast with expert presets
To get you recording as quickly as possible, the Ruby '63 plug-in comes with a curated set of presets that offer instantly usable tones across a variety of genres. From rock and pop to funk and country, these expertly crafted presets allow you to dive into recording with classic sounds, or you can tweak them to refine your personal tone. Designed to deliver professional-quality tones in seconds, the presets make it easy to explore the possibilities of the Ruby '63 and discover settings that complement your playing style.
Explore famous mic & speaker pairings
The Ruby '63 plug-in offers six meticulously captured speaker cabinet setups, each with hand-picked mic and room placements to recreate the authentic sound of studio-grade British amps. From the crisp tones of close-miked setups to the added dimension of room sounds, these speaker cab pairings provide a variety of classic amp tones with detailed, three-dimensional quality.
- 2x12 Silver Bulldog: A rare 15W Celestion Silver Bulldog speakers in a 2x12 combo cabinet, mic'd with a 57. Ideal for delivering high-end warmth and sheen with an open midrange.
- 2x12 Blue Bulldog: An original Celestion Blue Bulldog speakers in a 2x12 combo cabinet, mic'd with a 57. Perfect for classic speaker tone with more high-end and chime.
- 2x12 Green G12Hs: Modern Celestion G12Hs speakers in a 2x12 combo cabinet, mic'd with a 160 ribbon mic. Produces more midrange honk and tamer highs, with a thicker sound when used with distortion
- 2x12 Modern Blue Bulldog: 2x12 cabinet with modern Blue Bulldog speakers, mic'd with a 57. Delivers a brighter sound with more chime, clarity and jangle than a vintage Blue.
- 2x12 Match G12Hs: 2x12 Matchless cabinet with Celestion G12Hs, mic'd with a 57. More muscular, modern take on the Ruby sound. Great with an overdrive or distortion pedal in front of the amp.
- 1x12 Celestion Gold: 1x12 Two-Rock cab with Celestion Gold, mic'd with a 421 dynamic mic. Narrower sound, midrange forward, thicker with less high end.
Reviews
"UAD guitar amp plugins respond to my inputs as naturally as a tube amp. All I have to do is tune up and hit record." - Jack Griffiths
Features
- Get the most authentic emulation of a vintage British Vox-style amp sound in your DAW, no external hardware required
- Recreate the signature British valve amp tones that have defined rock, pop, and alternative music for over 60 years
- Choose from three classic Top Boost tone variations: Normal, Brilliant, and Vibrato, for versatile tonal options
- Includes faithful recreations of the iconic ’60s Dallas Rangemaster treble booster and Maestro EP-3 preamp for added character and drive
- Achieve studio-quality recordings with perfectly mic’d speaker cabinet setups designed to match the classic Top Boost amp
- Access pristine cleans, warm overdrive, and rich vibrato effects inspired by the legendary UAFX pedal of the same name
- Quickly find your sound with expertly crafted presets that suit a wide range of genres from rock to funk
- Explore six meticulously captured speaker cabinet options, each with legendary mic pairings for authentic studio tone
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: macOS 10.15 or later
- Windows: Windows 10 or later
- Processor:
- Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
- Windows: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher
- RAM: 4GB
- Format: AAX, VST3, AU
- Product code: 1172-124