Developed under license from Solid State Logic, The SSL 4000 Collection includes three meticulously modeled plug-ins based on the legendary SSL 4000 Series: the SSL E-Channel, the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor, and the SSL G-Equalizer. These plug-ins sound so close to the original consoles, even experts who work with SSL boards day in and day out can’t tell the difference.
SSL G-Master Buss Compressor
Based on the renowned master buss center compressor of the SL 4000 G console, the Waves SSL G-Master Buss Compressor captures the unique sound of the original’s IC input and twin VCA gain-reduction amplifier design.
Prized by top engineers for its ability to “glue together” tracks, the SL 4000 G master buss center compressor is ideal for taming piano dynamics or adding punch to drums and percussion. Now, the ultimate finalizer that transforms a mix into a finished record can be yours - in the box.
- Threshold is continuously adjustable from -15dB to +15dB.
- Make Up Gain is continuously variable from -5dB to +15dB.
- Attack offers a choice of six attack rates: 0.1; 0.3; 1; 3; 10 and 30 ms.
- Release time can be set to 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 seconds, or automatic.
- Ratio is switchable between 2:1, 4:1, and 10:1.
- Rate-S sets the Autofade duration, from 1 to 60 seconds.
- Analog allows disabling of analog emulation.
- In serves as a bypass button.
SSL E-Channel
The SSL E-Channel delivers the incomparable sound of the Solid State Logic 4000-series console’s all-discrete design and its Class A, VCA chip. It’s a slice of the world’s greatest hitmaking machine, in your computer.
The equalization section of the SSL E-Channel is based on the renowned Black Knob equalizer, developed in 1983 with legendary producer George Martin. It features a High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, and a four-band parametric equalizer.
The dynamics section features a soft-knee compressor/limiter and an expander/gate modeled on the SSL LS611E. Like the original, it can be placed before or after the equalization section, and makeup gain is automatically applied to maintain a steady output level.
- Equalization
- Low Pass Filter 18dB/octave slope, adjustable from 20kHz to 3kHz.
- High Pass Filter 18dB/octave slope, adjustable from15Hz to 350Hz.
- High (HF) Choose from shelf (16.5dB/octave boost or cut) or bell shape (18dB/octave boost or cut with a fixed Q of 2.5). Range is from 1.5kHz to 16kHz.
- High Mid (HMF) Range is from 600Hz to 7kHz, with an adjustable Q from 0.1 to 3.5. Gain varies from ±15dB when Q is set to 0.1 to ±18dB when Q is set to 3.5.
- Low Mid (LMF) Range is from 200Hz to 2.5kHz, with an adjustable Q from 0.1 to 3.5. Gain varies from ±15dB when Q is set to 0.5 to ±18dB when Q is set to 3.0.
- Compressor / Limiter
- Ratio/Slope Variable from 1 to infinity (limiting).
- Threshold Variable from +10dB to -20dB
- Attack Normally auto-sensing (Slow), switchable to 1ms (Fast)
- Release Variable from 0.1 to 4 seconds
- Expander / Gate
- Range Variable from 0 to 40dB
- Threshold Variable from -30dB to +10dB
- Attack Normally auto-sensing (Slow), switchable to 1ms (Fast)
- Release Variable from 0.1 to 4 seconds
- Gate Toggles from Expander function (default) to Gate function
SSL G-Equalizer
This four-band equalizer, modeled on the SSL G Series EQ292, offers greater gain change than the E-Series EQ, and a slightly different curve. The SSL G-Equalizer includes a pre-boost dip and a pre-cut rise, as well as a broader Q for more extreme equalization. That’s why many leading engineers use the E Channel’s equalization for detailed problem-solving and mixing, and the SSL G-Equalizer to shape and give character to the sound.
- High Pass Filter 18dB/octave, 16Hz – 350Hz. Filter on/off switch.
- Low Frequency EQ Shelving. Range 30Hz – 450Hz. Gain range ±17dB.
- Low Medium Frequency EQ Range 200Hz – 2.5kHz. Q is continuously adjustable from 0.1 to 3.5. Gain varies from ±20dB when Q is set to 3.5 to ±15dB when Q is set to 0.1. The ÷3 button divides the selected frequency by three.
- High Medium Frequency EQ Range 600Hz – 7kHz. As in the LMF EQ section, Q is continuously adjustable from 0.1 to 3.5. Gain varies from ±20dB when Q is set to 3.5 to ±15dB when Q is set to 0.1. The x3 button allows you to multiply the selected frequency by three.
- High Frequency EQ Range 1.5kHz – 16kHz. Gain range ±17dB, shelving.
- EQ In bypasses the EQ section but leaves the filter in if engaged.
- Phase Reverse reverses the phase of the input signal.
- Master Output fader controls overall output of the processor.
- Trim button indicates how much headroom remains before digital clipping.
