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SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor
The Only End-to-End SSL Bus Compressor Emulation
The Universal Audio SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor plugin is a complete, end-to-end emulation of the iconic SSL G Bus Compressor, designed to deliver all the sonic characteristics of the original console and rackmount models. Engineers painstakingly recreated every nuance, capturing circuit behaviours and control voltage (CV) summing for the authentic SSL sound that has shaped countless hits. This emulation offers users the same powerful, transparent punch and stereo imaging capabilities, creating a mix that feels cohesive, lively, and ready for any genre.
Original Recipe
With a straightforward control set and SSL-voiced Attack and Release settings, the SSL G Bus Compressor plugin makes it easy to dial in exactly the right amount of dynamic control. Whether you need a gentle “glue” to bring a mix together or a harder compression for impactful textures, the program-dependent Auto Release function and continuous Threshold control give you the tools to add presence and energy to any mix. Use the compressor to achieve anything from subtle dynamic enhancement to full-on character compression.
Custom Enhancements
Tailored for modern mixing, this plugin includes enhancements designed to suit today’s production needs. The Side Chain Filter allows for precise control over low-frequency response, reducing low-end pumping to maintain mix clarity. Additionally, the Mix control lets you blend compressed and uncompressed signals directly within the plugin for easy parallel compression, while the Headroom control offers seamless adjustment of the plugin’s operating level, letting you shape your mix dynamically with minimal setup time.
Fade to Black
The plugin also includes SSL’s original Auto Fade feature, letting you create signature fade-outs up to 60 seconds with SSL’s characteristic taper. With this fade functionality and the added DSP-lite SSL G Bus Compressor Legacy plugin, you have access to a professional mix polish that captures the SSL sound, preserving the classic warmth and depth SSL is known for while giving you modern workflow advantages. Achieve commercial-ready sound that brings together the best of analogue and digital mixing worlds.
SSL 4000 E Channel Strip
Turn Your DAW into a Classic SSL Console
The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection lets you work with the unmistakable sound of the SSL 4000 E console, a fixture in professional studios since the late 1970s. Every detail of the hardware’s tone was precisely modelled, from the Jensen input transformer to the dbx VCA output section, so you get that bold SSL punch that has defined countless hit records. This end-to-end emulation means you can produce the rich, dynamic sound SSL is famous for without ever leaving your DAW.
With this plug-in, you can track and mix your vocals, drums, guitars, and more with the same precision and energy as top studios. This isn’t just a simulation; it’s an opportunity to experience SSL’s storied tone in a flexible, digital format, accessible to anyone who wants to capture the best of analog warmth and character.
Get Famed British EQ in Spades
With the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip, you have two classic EQ types: the “black” and “brown” knob options. Each offers a distinct style to tailor your sound, whether you’re going for a smooth, musical curve or something more precise and detailed. The “brown” knob EQ provides rounded, natural adjustments ideal for vocals and general balance, while the “black” knob EQ offers pinpoint accuracy for powerful adjustments on drums, bass, and guitars.
These EQs aren’t just functional—they bring a signature SSL tonal quality to your mix. Dial in deep lows and airy highs, sculpt mids, and create the professional sound that’s earned SSL its place as an industry staple. Whether you’re subtly adjusting frequencies or transforming a track’s character, these EQ types add that sought-after SSL presence.
Expansion, Compression & More
The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip’s compressor and gate deliver the punch and dynamic range control SSL is renowned for. The VCA compressor is excellent for adding clarity to vocals, enhancing guitar presence, and controlling drums with precision. With the unique PRE-DYN controls, you can place EQ and filters before or after the dynamics section, allowing you to experiment with different tones and dynamics processing orders to achieve a tailored sound.
The DYN-SC feature offers frequency-dependent compression, enabling specific frequencies to trigger compression for extra control over tonal dynamics. These options provide everything from subtle shaping to bold dynamics control, making it easy to get professional, polished results no matter what style you’re working in.
Add Depth and Openness with any UAD hardware
The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection provides flexible use across any UAD platform, bringing SSL console sound to your projects even if you’re not working with an Apollo interface. With complete channel emulation, you can use it across multiple tracks without sacrificing DSP, letting you create fully mixed projects in the SSL style. This includes the DSP-lite SSL E Channel Strip Legacy plug-in, allowing even more versatility for users with varied hardware setups.
Now, producers and engineers with UAD-2 or Apollo can access SSL’s renowned sound with a simple plugin, capturing that famous console warmth and clarity in any mix. This makes the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection ideal for achieving a polished, industry-ready sound on every track.
Features
SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor
- Achieve the perfect mix balance, designed to deliver the iconic "glue" effect on your mix bus
- Experience a full emulation of the legendary SSL G Bus Compressor for authentic sound and control
- Use external sidechaining for enhanced dynamic control with UAD Native, no Apollo interface needed
- Add signature SSL punch to your mix, individual instrument buses, or any audio source
- Enjoy precise control with features like Side Chain Filtering, Mix, and Headroom adjustments
- Get inspired with artist presets from industry pros like Just Blaze, Peter Mokran, and Ian Boxill
- End-to-end re-creation, taken from original golden units
- Dial in dynamic range easily with SSL's fixed Attack and Release controls, including program-dependent Auto Release
- Use the Side Chain Filter to control low-end response and minimize unwanted low-frequency pumping
- Blend dry and processed signals seamlessly with the Mix control for parallel compression effects
- Adjust Headroom for optimal sound levels and added control over your mix
- Utilize the Auto Fade feature to create a smooth, gradual fade of up to 60 seconds for a classic SSL finish
SSL 4000 E Series Channel Strip
- Transform your DAW into a professional SSL console, bringing the legendary SSL sound to your mixes
- Experience a detailed emulation of the iconic SSL 4000 E analog channel for tracking and mixing
- Enjoy external side-chaining in the UAD Native plug-in, available without an Apollo interface
- Capture the full, warm character of SSL’s Jensen transformer-based preamps for richer audio
- Fine-tune your sound with the vintage Type E “black” and “brown” knob EQs and advanced filters
- Achieve dynamic control with the famous SSL VCA Compressor and Gate, perfect for punchy mixes
- Use artist presets from top producers like Just Blaze, Ryan Hewitt, and Ian Boxill to refine your sound
- Bring your projects to life with precise EQ adjustments, ideal for adding clarity to vocals and depth to instruments
- Take advantage of Unison Technology with Apollo interfaces to recreate SSL’s exact preamp circuit response
- Access DSP-lite SSL E Channel Strip Legacy plug-in for complete console channel emulation
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: 1172-129