UAD 4K Buss Compressor Plug-In

Exacting Circuit Emulation of Hit-Making SSL 4000 G+* Compressor

The SSL 4000* is famous as the console behind more platinum records than any other—the UAD 4K Buss Compressor emulates the console dynamics from the 4000* in all its hit-making glory. With its simple control set and wonderfully transparent compression characteristics, UA has captured this undisputed icon of record production with exacting accuracy. The UAD 4K Buss Compressor is a circuit emulation of the 4000 G+* and a companion to the UAD 4K Channel Strip.

• UAD 4K Buss Compressor emulates hit-making sound of SSL 4000*
• UAD circuit emulation of the 4000 G+* compressor
• Specially tailored dynamics ideal for compressing the full mix
• Requires a UAD DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide.
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The simple control set of the UAD 4K Buss Compressor comprises fixed Attack and Release controls with an Auto Release, which incorporates a program dependent response. Three fixed ratio settings are available: 10:1, 4:1 and 2:1. Continuous Threshold Control and Make-Up Gain round out the features along with a compressor bypass.

*UAD, UAD-1, UAD-2 and UAD 4K are trademarks of Universal Audio, Inc. All other names are trademarks of Solid State Logic, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Universal Audio, Inc. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose circuits and sounds were studied during the sound development of the UAD 4K products. Use of third party trademarks are for informational purposes only and do not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of Universal Audio’s products.

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UAD 4K Buss Compressor Plug-In

Features:

• The UAD 4K Buss Compressor emulates the hit-making sound of the SSL 4000*
• UAD circuit emulation of the 4000 G+* compressor
• Specially tailored dynamic characteristics ideal for compressing the full mix or subgroups
• Fixed Attack, Release and Ratio settings
• Continuous Threshold and Make-Up Gain settings
• Analog-style metering and Compressor bypass
• Requires a UAD DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide.

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Parameters:

• Threshold -15dBu to +15dBu
• Make Up Gain 0 dBu to +15dBu
• Attack 0.1ms, 0.3ms, 1ms, 3ms, 10ms and 30ms
• Release 0.1s, 0.3s, 0.6s, 1.2s or Auto
• Ratio 2:1, 4:1, and 10:1
• Compression VU Meter 0 to 20dB
• Bypass In/Out

*UAD, UAD-1, UAD-2 and UAD 4K are trademarks of Universal Audio, Inc. All other names are trademarks of Solid State Logic, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Universal Audio, Inc. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose circuits and sounds were studied during the sound development of the UAD 4K products. Use of third party trademarks are for informational purposes only and do not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of Universal Audio’s products.

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