SSL® 4000 Series Console Bundle
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The world's finest emulations of the certified hit-making channel strip and bus compressor.
The SSL 4000 Series is famous as the console series employed on more Platinum-selling records than any other. With its wide range of VCA compression characteristics and intuitive EQs — rich with colorful band interdependencies — it's easy to hear why.
Working in close partnership with Solid State Logic, Universal Audio proudly unveils the SSL 4000 Series Classic Console Bundle for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces — a perfect match of exacting circuit emulations from these certified hit-making machines.Now you can:
Track and mix with an exacting emulation of SSL E Series Console Type E “black” and “brown” knob channel EQ and filters
Harness famous SSL E Series VCA Compression — from transparent to “in your face”
Harness the SSL E Series’ highly responsive Gate including “no-chatter” mode derived from later designs
Easily add G Bus glue and cohesion to drums, strings, and background vocals
Elevate your mix bus with legendary SSL G Bus compression
Use the G Bus’s Auto Fade feature (1-60 seconds) as found in original console
Included Plug-Ins
SSL 4000 E Series Channel Strip Collection
The SSL E Series Channel Strip plug-in gives you everything you need to dial in professional, polished tracks with classic SSL sonics. With the inclusion of both the Type E “black knob” and “brown knob” four-band EQ and filters — hallowed in SSL lineage — you can apply refined punch to drums, presence to vocals, and heft to bass. Other features include high and low cut filters, an expander/gate, and compression.
SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor Collection
An faithful circuit emulation of the legendary SSL 4000 G console's bus compressor, this iconic dynamics processor delivers undeniable drive and punch that helped make the original 4000 G Series the world's most successful production console. Top engineers have come to rely on this master compressor to "glue together" mixes like nothing else, as well as patching into it for stunningly musical results on drums, pianos, and more.
Customer Reviews
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April 15, 2016
The Compressor
I'd held off on demoing or buying this plugin because I had the Waves version but that was a mistake. I got this one in the Apollo promo and after using this it's hard to believe that Waves...
Read MoreT. Calderon
January 14, 2016
Audio Labb loves the SSL E Series Channel Strip Plug-In
This plugin is unique in the way it sounds compared to other plugins, I Like the characteristics of the SSL E Series Channel Strip Plug-In, it sounds very good on drums, that punchy sound...
Read MoreK. DURET
February 12, 2015
Great plugin
Great channel strip with a light DSP usage, a must-have. Only 4stars because it's not unison (yet?)
Read MoreJ. Taylor-wade
December 11, 2014
SSL E Series
Having spent many happy years using the E series ( including the very first one in BBC Maida Vale 3) I can say it certainly has much of the desks character. It would be interesting if UAD...
Read MoreB. Emerson
October 22, 2014
G bus magic
i had a chance to compare a real SSL g compressor across my mixes against the plug in and found the plug in to sound about 90% the same .. the main difference was the threshold on the...
Read MoreA. Gamez
July 14, 2014
The Magic Glue That Was Missing
Ive had the oportunity to work on a SSL desk some time ago and I was always impressed and in love with its buss compressor. It yielded a glue to my mix that is imposible to get without it....
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SSL 4000 E Series Channel Strip Collection
Most authentic SSL 4000 E Channel Strip plug-in, including mic preamp modeling
Developed and voiced in close partnership with Solid State Logic
Record in realtime using Apollo interface with Unison technology for authentic analog input impedance and gain staging
Now includes Jensen transformer Input amplifier and other nonlinear circuit behaviors
Exacting nonlinear circuit emulation of both Type E “black” and “brown” knob channel EQ and filters
Flexible VCA Compressor range, from transparent to “in your face” aggression
Highly responsive Gate including “no-chatter” mode derived from modern SSL designsSSL G Series Bus Compressor Collection
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
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Customer Reviews
SSL 4000 Series Console Bundle
UAD User
The Compressor
I'd held off on demoing or buying this plugin because I had the Waves version but that was a mistake. I got this one in the Apollo promo and after using this it's hard to believe that Waves and UAD are modeling the same console. The EQ on the Waves will get you most of the way there (although the UAD version is definitely superior, particularly in the brown vs black EQ option) but where this thing really shines is the compressor. The Waves compressor isn't even close and this plugin responds exactly as I remember the actual 4000 consoles responding in that it gives everything it touches an added snap and weight. Even with it being a few years old at this point, this is one of the best plugins from UAD that I've used. A real joy to work with
T. Calderon
Audio Labb loves the SSL E Series Channel Strip Plug-In
This plugin is unique in the way it sounds compared to other plugins, I Like the characteristics of the SSL E Series Channel Strip Plug-In, it sounds very good on drums, that punchy sound and adds a nice presence on vocals. This channel strip can make your day and its like an all inclusive go to thing, and not putting to much strain on your Dsp card, you can load about 8 of these on a Solo and you're fine, you got to love UAD and the deals and also game changes they have brought to the new world of evolving music creation and production.
K. DURET
Great plugin
Great channel strip with a light DSP usage, a must-have.
Only 4stars because it's not unison (yet?)J. Taylor-wade
SSL E Series
Having spent many happy years using the E series ( including the very first one in BBC Maida Vale 3) I can say it certainly has much of the desks character. It would be interesting if UAD incorporate the unison technology as much of the consoles sound derives from the mic pre's.
Best software I have tried, although the waves is quite goodB. Emerson
G bus magic
i had a chance to compare a real SSL g compressor across my mixes against the plug in
and found the plug in to sound about 90% the same ..
the main difference was the threshold on the hardware was more sensitive and i had to use less compression to reach the same 4db .
great job UAD ;)A. Gamez
The Magic Glue That Was Missing
Ive had the oportunity to work on a SSL desk some time ago and I was always impressed and in love with its buss compressor. It yielded a glue to my mix that is imposible to get without it.
Due to my lack of budget, I couldnt afford to buy the real thing and for that reason, I used the waves version. A few months ago I decided to give universal audio's ssl buss compressor a go and immediately knew I had to buy it. Waves version doesnt even come close. The warmth, punch, bottom end of this thing... Its amazing. It is my go to glue compressor without a doubt. I love it the most on drums, but i use it as well for many of my stem mixes. It is definitely worth buying, specially if you are looking for that magic glue. Thanks UA!!!Z. Barzilai
Smash that 2buss
Have been using the analog version for a year now. this is so close i had to buy it.
P. Sillaro
PSE Recording Studios/UAD-2 in Pro Tools HD
As a hands on Studio owner I work with my gear every day. I became a fan of the UAD-2 system from the start. My new SSL plug-in is superb. Although I still use hardware, the UAD-2 plug-ins are the only ones I use. There is a real good reason why so many producers and engineers select UAD-2 plug-ins as their first choice. They simply sound great. Thank You.
S. Derose
The Glue
This is the glue that is pasting my mix's together!
J. Cabrera
Glue For My Mixes
I love mixing with this compressor on my Master Bus. The SSL G Compressor seems to bring up instruments that were previously tucked away, and adds more presence to the entire mix. It gels all the instruments together pretty nicely with just a touch of it (1dB or 2dB of gain reduction at most). But be gentle with this, since the effect is not subtle. Too much of it and the mix will start to choke!
T. Gee
one of my fav UAD plug-ins !!!
I didn't expect to be blown away by this one - and hadn't heard people praising it like Ampex tape plug-in for instance. i already have the waves SSL, so i did not expect this one to be a favorite. But i was pleasantly surprised, and very impressed by how much better this one sounds to Waves SSL. Compressing with UAD SSL E Channel strip gives me a sonically much more solid sound, than with waves SSL comp and as a direct result helps me giving my mixes much more impact. AWESOME plug-in !!!
T. Carr
SSL E Series C Strip
I mix into SSL X desks and, so all that was missing from my sound was the channel EQ and dynamics, to say I am impressed with this plugin is an under statement.
As usual, amazing likeness and wonderful differences.V. Lehmann
SSL G Series Bus Compressor
Let me start by saying that I love this plug-in. I've been using the SSL Buss Compressor across my master buss for years and just love the way it makes my mixes sound huge, but the new SSL G Series Compressor has really taken master buss compression to the next level. When compared side by side the new G Series seems to slam the mix more without getting out of control. So over all you end up with more volume and more clarity. This plug-in is a must have for anyone looking for a master buss compressor to mix into.
C. Testolini
Excellent as always
I also own the Neve channel strip. I have to say I absolutely love the SSL E series and would recommend it to anyone looking for an analog sound.
Both the Neve and the SSL channel strips are great but I found myself favouring the SSL E.
Enjoy have fun mixing.M. Buchbinder
My Goto Channel Strip
I'm a mix engineer I own a private project studio. Work primarily with Pop, Rock, Blues, Hip Hop, World Music and Techno. I mixed a record in a SSL room for the first time little while ago and wanted wanted to recreate that same feel. When I got this plugin I had high expectations. Let me tell you I was not disappointed, this plugin did precisely that. It is my goto channel strip.
L. Roccatagliati
very good
I'm using on groups, and it's great great on the drums and on bass
J. Mendoza
Yep.......found the gap
Mixes are more breathable an transparent now......you need this plug
E. Grech
Ssl sticky glue
This is a great plugin!
It's great on the master to glue everything together!
Nice!L. Lesage
Great Compressor
Everything has being said about this fabulous plugin. As a master insert, it gives a tremendous dynamic while glueing all tracks together. A must have.
M. Production
This plugin has the look & the Magic!!
I have never use a SSL Console before but, with this plugins i can.
Thanks UAD Team for a great Emulation of the SSL 4000.
