Carve Audio has released a guitar amp plugin inspired by the rare amplifier known as “The Can.” The small battery-powered amp became famous for its gritty, buzzing tone on the first Foo Fighters record and has remained one of the more mysterious pieces of gear associated with that sound.
Gas Can Amp is designed to recreate the raw character of the original amplifier while expanding its tone-shaping capabilities so musicians can easily dial in sounds that work in modern productions.
“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.
Gas Can Amp features
- Inspired by the rare “The Can” amplifier used on the first Foo Fighters record.
- Raw, buzzing distortion that adds character and edge to tracks.
- Expanded EQ controls for shaping the tone in modern productions.
- Built-in noise gate for controlling the amp’s gritty character.
- Easy to dial in.
Gas Can Amp for Windows and Mac (VST3, AU, and AAX) is available for an introductory price of $29 USD until April 20th, 2026 (regular $49 USD).
More information: Carve Audio
