SSL® 4000 G Bus Compressor Collection
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The ultimate “glue” for your mix bus,
re-modeled with stunning accuracy.
Integral to the hit-making SSL sound, the G Bus Compressor is legend for making mixes bigger, more powerful, and punchy, all the while enhancing cohesion and clarity. Fully endorsed by Solid State Logic, Universal Audio proudly unveils the SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor Collection for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces — an expert end-to-end circuit emulation that goes further than UA’s original standard-defining SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in.
Mix with a jaw-dropping update of the iconic SSL G Bus Compressor
Give power, cohesion, and drive to mixes, buses, or any source
Harness new features like Side Chain Filtering, Mix, and Headroom controls
Mix with artist presets from Just Blaze (Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar), Peter Mokran (The Flaming Lips, Mary J. Blige), Ian Boxill (Prince, Tupac), and more
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The Only End-to-End
SSL Bus Compressor EmulationEmbarking on a ground-up re-design of the original SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in, UA’s team of engineers meticulously remodeled every nuance of the in-console and FX G384 rackmount specimens, including their unique CV (control voltage) summing. By capturing all of its circuit behaviors, the new SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in gives you all of the famed SSL hallmarks — punchy, transparent glue, and an ultra-accurate stereo image.
Original Recipe
From subtle and transparent dynamic control to more aggressive textures with peak limiting, the SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in’s simple, intuitive control set lets you quickly dial in what you need. The fixed Attack and Release controls are SSL-voiced for bus functionality, including the program-dependent Auto Release function. Conjure "barely a wiggle" 2-bus glue, or "bury the needle" full dynamic crush with the continuous Threshold control.
Custom Enhancements
New workflow features make the SSL G Bus Compressor Collection even more vital for the modern producer/engineer. The internal Side Chain Filter allows you precise tailoring of low frequency response to reduce low-end “pumping,” while the Mix control provides inline dry/wet processing — perfect for quick parallel compression on a drum or vocal bus. The Headroom control lets you adjust the overall operating level of the plug‑in.
Fade to Black
Just like the console units, the new SSL G Bus Compressor features the original Auto Fade feature, providing the signature SSL fade taper, up to 60 seconds. With the new SSL G Bus Compressor, plus the included DSP-lite SSL G Bus Compressor Legacy plug-in, you can craft your projects with Platinum‑selling sound.
“The new SSL G Bus Compressor allows me to direct the listener's attention to the important elements of a song in a fluid and musical way. It’s a fantastic tool for mixing.”
– Chuck Zwicky (Prince, Soul Asylum, Reggie Watts)
“My favorite bus compressor reborn in plug-in form — the new new SSL G Bus Compressor captures all the punch and the vibe of the hardware. ”
– Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beach House, Future Islands)
“The new SSL G Bus Compressor is expertly modeled with useful enhancements. It’s my go-to punchy drum compressor. ”
– Peter Mokran (Christina Aguilera, The Flaming Lips)
“There are several plug-in versions of the SSL G Series Bus Compressor. But I always go with the UAD emulation because it sounds just like the hardware.”
– Phil Tan (Mariah Carey, Ludacris, Rihanna)Watch The Reviews
Customer Reviews
J. ter Borg
March 25, 2023
For DJ's that use their Apollo live!
DJing with rekordbox Pioneer, I send my output to the virtual channels in Console so I can add some low latency bus compression...
Read MoreW. Pires
December 29, 2022
UAD SSL Bus Comp, Well worth the investment!
SSL G BUS Comp we use to use this heavily during the hardware era! Many have tried to emulate it. Nothing comes closer than UAD SSL G BUS, It matches the hardware 90 -95 % I love to use...
Read MoreA. Shreds
December 27, 2022
The G.O.A.T
I used to think a lot of SSL Bus Comp emulations sounded adequate until I entered into the UA world and demoed this product....
Read MoreA. Neto
December 26, 2022
A must have plugin
I love to use the SSL G BUS to give that ‘glue’, specially on my main bus.
Read MoreP. Radivojevic
December 25, 2022
For real SSL "glue" look no further
Amazing emulation of famous SSL Bus Compressor. It's now permanent part of my master chain and works & sounds brilliant on mixes!
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Features
Painstakingly modeled by Universal Audio's plug-in design team, licensed and authenticated by Solid State Logic
Beloved 4000 G era compressor design, measured from the all-discrete hardware
Specially tailored dynamic characteristics ideal for compressing full mix or subgroups
Provides the entire circuit path and control set of the stereo dual-VCA compressor
Signature 4000 G features include fixed range Attack and Release including program-dependent "Auto" release, and Auto Fade
Plug-in exclusive features include SC Filter, Dry/Wet parallel processing and Headroom for user-customizable operating level
Includes low-DSP Legacy SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in
Includes presets from Just Blaze (Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar), Peter Mokran (The Flaming Lips, Mary J. Blige), Ian Boxill (Prince, Tupac), and more
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Customer Reviews
SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor Collection
J. ter Borg
For DJ's that use their Apollo live!
DJing with rekordbox Pioneer, I send my output to the virtual channels in Console so I can add some low latency bus compression to help with volume control and upward levelling. This one rocks for most pop and house, together with the Elysia alpha!
F. Peter
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A. Chichester
Annoying DRM doesn't work
The SSL plugins I bought did not show up in my UA Connect. This is an annoying waste of time. This company cares more about DRM and money than being reliable.
W. Pires
UAD SSL Bus Comp, Well worth the investment!
SSL G BUS Comp we use to use this heavily during the hardware era!
Many have tried to emulate it.
Nothing comes closer than UAD SSL G BUS, It matches the hardware 90 -95 %
I love to use the SSL G BUS to give that classic glue to the mix!!
Well worth the investment!
Thank you UAD!A. Shreds
The G.O.A.T
I used to think a lot of SSL Bus Comp emulations sounded adequate until I entered into the UA world and demoed this product. Lasted 2 days on demo and purchased. Sounds noticeably more 3D and "gluier?" then others out there. No pumping or plastic sounds here! Do yourself a favor and give it a go!
A. Neto
A must have plugin
I love to use the SSL G BUS to give that ‘glue’, specially on my main bus.
P. Radivojevic
For real SSL "glue" look no further
Amazing emulation of famous SSL Bus Compressor. It's now permanent part of my master chain and works & sounds brilliant on mixes!
L. Spilger
Lives on my mixbus
Glues my vocal bus and/or mixbus together nicely, therefore I use it all the time!
A. Acharya
SSL 4k
It matches to the 90 % of hardware emulation ❤️
C. Doud
Professional results, spoken here.
A simple, intuitive, time-tested compressor gives punch and stability to bring together individual tracks and final mixes.
D. Jackson
Best Sounding Emulation
This is easily the best sounding emulation of an SSL Bus Compressor I've ever heard!
A. Gorobets
Best Glue SSL
Is for my opinion best version of ssl comp
c. rosario
Just like the real thing
Unbelievable compression
Glues every mixJ. Garcia
Great on groups or the entire mix!
This compressor adds so much to the character of my drums or mix! Just loads of ooey gooey goodness! Another great emulation by UAD!
R. Gregor
GLUE for drum and master buss
The 4000 G Buss comp glues my drums and mix together like no other compressor.
By far the best version that I've ever used.N. Cucharo
The Perfect Glue for a master
The G Buss Comp is compression your mix is missing. Adds glue to your vocals and the track you didn't think you need.
E. Kushch
it's the glue for my mixes
I knew about this plugin for a long time, put it on the wish list and finally bought it, very cool presets, to understand you need to activate the trial period. Glues all the tracks together and the song sounds harmonious, do not forget to add Ampex ))
J. Metzger
Not so fast
I own the 500 series ssl g comp and I can attest that it has a way of reducing the width of a mix so I don’t use it as a master bus compressor , but instead use it on stereo sources where I want the stereo width to be less .
E. Alexander
Best SSL G Bus Comp Emulation
Love UAD for making this plugin a solid beast - sounds better than some other emulations - and does a great job of dialing in with ease. Always use it on my drum bus and sometimes on the master if I am going for the SSL sound - more glue, but with sacrifice on the sides (M/S).
J. Szeszel
Glue legend!!!
Must have for master bus.
