Gas Can Amp
High-octane grit in a can.
Inspired by the rare, mythical little amp that helped shape the first Foo Fighters record, the Gas Can Amp delivers raw, buzzing character that adds instant fuel to your tracks. From guitars to vocals, it adds overdriven bite, fizzy texture, and just the right amount of chaos to make parts stand out in a mix.
$28.42
$49 Mike's Birthday Sale Pricing
The Story Behind “The Can” Amp
“The Can” amplifier was a small, battery-powered amp from the 1980s that became known for its gritty, buzzing character. Often called the “gas can amp,” it delivered a raw, textured tone that cut through dense guitar layers — most famously on the first Foo Fighters record. The Carve Audio "Gas Can Amp" plugin recreates that unmistakable buzz and aggressive personality inside your DAW. But it goes further. While preserving the original amp’s chaotic charm, we’ve added the control modern productions demand — giving you a gritty guitar amp plugin that works on guitars, vocals, and anything that needs overdriven bite and mix-cutting presence.
High-Octane Grit
Gas Can Amp delivers the raw, buzzing character that made the original “The Can” amplifier famous. This gritty guitar amp plugin adds instant attitude to guitars, vocals, or any track that needs textured fuzz and aggressive presence to cut through a mix.
More Than a One-Trick Can
The original “The Can” amp was known for one iconic setting — everything cranked. We've preserved that chaotic, cranked tone, but we also expanded the EQ controls so this amp sim sits better in modern productions. Shape the low end, dial in clarity, and keep the grit — without losing what made the classic amplifier special.
Tight, Controlled Chaos
Like the original gas can amp, this circuit can get gritty and aggressive. But unlike the classic amplifier, Gas Can Amp includes a built-in noise gate — giving you precise control over threshold and decay for smooth, musical cleanup. Keep the attitude, tame the buzz, and dial in anything from subtle texture to tight, modern chugging without fighting unwanted noise.
"I LOVE IT! It actually does sound very close to the real thing, and I think you've done a great job with the look and controls."
Barrett Jones
Producer/Engineer (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Pearl Jam)
Sound Examples
Disclaimer
Gas Can Amp is not affiliated with or endorsed by Crate, SLM Electronics, or the Foo Fighters. All product names are used for descriptive purposes only.
AAX, AU, VST3 versions
64-bit only
Ableton Live 11+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Bitwig 4+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Cubase 13+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Digital Performer 11+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
FL Studio 23+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Garageband 10+ (AU)
Logic Pro 10+ (AU)
Pro Tools 12+ (Mac & PC: AAX)
Presonus Studio One 5+ / Fender Studio (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Reaper 6+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Cakewalk Next by BandLab (PC: VST3)
AAX is a trademark and software of Avid Technology. Audio Units is a trademark and software of Apple Inc. VST3 is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
AAX, VST3, AU versions included
64-bit only (Mac / PC)
Mac OS X 10.15 or higher (Intel native | ARM native)
Windows 10
At least 4GB of RAM, 16GB is recommended
At least 200MB of free drive space (OS drive)
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