UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp is a native guitar amp plugin that captures the rich tube character and dynamic response of a classic mid 60s American combo amplifier. Designed for expressive playing and organic breakup, it delivers warm cleans, edge of breakup tones and smooth tube driven saturation that sits naturally in modern mixes.
🎛️ What’s Inside
| Component |
What it does |
Perfect for |
| Vintage Tube Amp Circuit |
Models a classic tube driven amplifier with responsive dynamics and natural harmonic richness. |
Clean guitar tones, edge of breakup sounds and expressive rhythm parts. |
| Gain and Tone Controls |
Simple controls that shape drive, brightness and midrange character while preserving touch sensitivity. |
Quick tone shaping during tracking or reamping. |
| Cabinet and Mic Voicing |
Integrated cabinet response designed to sit naturally in a mix without additional processing. |
Recording ready guitar tones straight out of the plugin. |
🎯 Why Producers Choose It
💡 Key Benefits
- Authentic tube amp tone with natural breakup and dynamics.
- Responsive feel that reacts to picking strength and guitar volume.
- Simple controls for fast, musical results.
- Mix ready sound without heavy processing.
🎨 Best Use Cases
- Clean and edge of breakup electric guitar tones.
- Vintage inspired rock, blues and pop tracks.
- Recording guitars silently with a direct input setup.
- Layering warm rhythm guitars in dense mixes.
📋 Technical Specs
| Plugin Type |
Guitar amp simulator |
| Plugin Formats |
VST3, AU, AAX, 64 bit |
| Windows Requirements |
Windows 10 or later, Intel or AMD processor |
| macOS Requirements |
macOS 10.15 or later, Intel or Apple Silicon |
| CPU Load |
Low to medium |
| Tested DAWs |
Ableton Live 11 and 12, Logic Pro, FL Studio 21+, Cubase 13, Studio One 6+, Reaper |
| Apple Silicon Native |
Yes, native support for Apple Silicon M1 to M4 |
🚀 What You Get Right Now
✅ Instant Access – premium digital download delivered directly via ShopAllPlugins
✅ License – one time purchase with full version access
✅ UAD Native Plugin – no DSP hardware required
✅ Activation – UA Connect provided for native activation
💡 Pro Tip
Set the gain just before breakup and control saturation using your guitar volume knob. This brings out the natural tube response and keeps the tone expressive and dynamic.
❓ FAQ
How is this plugin activated
Activation is handled natively using UA Connect, which is provided with your purchase.
Does it require UAD hardware
No, it runs natively on your computer without DSP hardware.
Is it compatible with Apple Silicon
Yes, it runs natively on Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3 and M4 systems.
Can I use it for direct recording
Yes, it is designed for direct input recording with realistic amp response.
Which styles does it suit best
It works well for blues, rock, pop and vintage inspired guitar tones.
🏁 Final Word
UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp delivers classic tube amp feel and tone in a native plugin format, making it an excellent choice for guitarists and producers who want expressive, mix ready sounds inside their DAW.
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