SSL® 4000 E Channel Strip Collection
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The famed SSL 4000 channel strip, exhaustively re-modeled with Unison technology.
Introduced in 1979, the SSL 4000 E console brought a modern sound to the world, powering more Platinum-selling records than any other. Its bold, punchy character and incredible dynamics have made the SSL 4000 E a true industry standard and a bastion of modern recording.
In close partnership with Solid State Logic®, Universal Audio proudly unveils the all-new SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces — an exacting end-to-end circuit emulation that goes far beyond UA’s original standard-defining SSL 4000 E Channel Strip plug-in.Track and mix through a stunning update of SSL’s vintage analog channel
Get the full character of SSL’s Jensen transformer-based preamps with Unison technology
Sculpt your sources with both Type E “black” and “brown” knob EQ and filters
Harness the famous SSL VCA Compressor and Gate for incredible dynamics control
Explore creative sounds by swapping Dynamics routing, and placing EQ/Filters in the Dynamics sidechain
Mix with artist presets from Just Blaze (Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar), Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers), Ian Boxill (Prince, Tupac), and more
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SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection
Turn Your DAW into a Classic SSL Console
In crafting the new SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection, UA’s team of engineers dug deep into the SSL 4000 E hardware, faithfully modeling the original preamp’s Jensen input transformers and dbx "gold-can" VCA output section. By capturing the preamp’s signature nonlinear amp behaviors you get all of the SSL hallmarks — expansive, punchy, deep, assertive character for all of your sources.
Get Famed British EQ in Spades
The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection plug-in features both the Type E 242 “black knob” and 001 “brown knob” four-band EQ and filters. The “brown” EQ is easy to dial in and musical, while the “black” is more surgical and clean. Both offer iconic SSL band interactions and amp modeling, adding punch to drums, presence to vocals, and heft to bass.
Unison Technology for Apollo
Harnessing UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology, the new SSL 4000 E Channel Strip plug-in gives you the hardware’s mic/line preamp impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and exact circuit behaviors. Just insert the plug-in into the Apollo’s Unison preamp slot to track in real time through a perfect SSL modeled preamp.
Expansion, Compression & More
From subtle dynamics control to in-your-face smack, the E Series’ compressor gives guitars presence, makes vocals “pop,” and can add clarity, punch, and depth to your drum bus. PRE-DYN controls let you place the EQ or filters before the dynamics section for tons of different timbres, while the DYN-SC buttons provide frequency-dependent compression using the EQ filters, cut filters, or both.
Add Depth and Openness with any UAD hardware
Of course, the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection isn’t just for Apollo owners. UAD-2 owners can use the SSL E Channel Strip on any source, without going outside the box. With the SSL E Channel Strip's complete console channel emulation, plus the included DSP-lite SSL E Channel Strip Legacy plug-in, you can craft your projects with Platinum‑selling sound.
“The new SSL 4000 E Channel Strip is a remarkable reincarnation of the classic console that introduced me to the world of SSL. Meticulously reproduced including its amazing idiosyncrasies, this plug-in has all the character, grit, and spank you'd expect and more.”
– Richard Chycki (Rush, Aerosmith, Dream Theater)
“The new SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection is by far the most authentic emulation of my favorite console.”
– Chuck Zwicky (Prince, Soul Asylum, Reggie Watts)
“I can treat the UAD SSL 4000 E exactly like the hardware. The channels are perfectly recreated along with the mic and line amps — the gain staging is so realistic, it's eerie!”
– Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beach House, Future Islands)
“My vocal chain is an LA-2A, SSL E Series Channel Strip, an 1176LN, and a Precision De-Esser. They're amazing plug-ins.”
– Hector Delgado (A$AP Rocky, Selena Gomez, Jay-Z)
“The UAD SSL plug-ins are pretty amazing! I use the compressor just as I would on an analog desk, attaining the same results.”
– Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers)
“I've been looking for that perfect SSL sound since I started mixing in-the-box. I've finally found it with the UAD SSL 4000 E Series Channel Strip!”
– Ariel Borujow (Chromeo, Mac Miller, Madonna)
“I learned to mix on an SSL E Console. This plug-in takes me right back to that familiar sound with uncanny realism. It will be living on my mixes from now on.”
– Ian Boxill (Lenny White, Prince, 2Pac)
“With the UAD SSL 4000 E Channel Strip and Unison technology, I can create amazing chains on-the-go and not worry about anything other than capturing a great performance. ”
– Ivan Barias (Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, Estelle)Watch The Reviews
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S. Lenka
2024年7月13日
Jensen
I Only Purchased It For Jensen Transformer. And For Saving DSP, You Can First Insert The SSL Preamp Version, Use The Preamp...
続きを読むJ. Gomez Gill
2024年7月10日
The best
By far it is the SSL Channel Strip that sounds the best. I've never mixed on a real console so I can't say if it looks like the original or not. But I can say with complete certainty that...
続きを読むJ. Gomez Gill
2024年7月10日
The best
By far it is the SSL Channel Strip that sounds the best. I've never mixed on a real console so I can't say if it looks like the original or not. But I can say with complete certainty that...
続きを読むJ. Gomez Gill
2024年7月10日
The best
By far it is the SSL Channel Strip that sounds the best. I've never mixed on a real console so I can't say if it looks like the original or not. But I can say with complete certainty that...
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Key Features
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 designs
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SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection
A. Zeleno
Andrew Zeleno
Once it's ported to Native I will give it 5 stars
G. Spiridion
Very Nice!!
Remembering analogue concepts
S. Lenka
Jensen
I Only Purchased It For Jensen Transformer.
And
For Saving DSP,
You Can First Insert The SSL Preamp Version, Use The Preamp As Per Your Taste & Next Load The Legacy To Eq & Compress.
BTW No Doubt It’s A Real Deal.J. Gomez Gill
The best
By far it is the SSL Channel Strip that sounds the best. I've never mixed on a real console so I can't say if it looks like the original or not. But I can say with complete certainty that it is the best SSL plugin. It sounds deep, clear and crisp. It also has a special tone that I love!
I'm looking forward to having it in UADx, since for now I only use it on lead vocals because I can't open more than two. If they do this it will be on each channel of my mixes to contribute its own.J. Gomez Gill
The best
By far it is the SSL Channel Strip that sounds the best. I've never mixed on a real console so I can't say if it looks like the original or not. But I can say with complete certainty that it is the best SSL plugin. It sounds deep, clear and crisp. It also has a special tone that I love!
I'm looking forward to having it in UADx, since for now I only use it on lead vocals because I can't open more than two. If they do this it will be on each channel of my mixes to contribute its own.J. Gomez Gill
The best
By far it is the SSL Channel Strip that sounds the best. I've never mixed on a real console so I can't say if it looks like the original or not. But I can say with complete certainty that it is the best SSL plugin. It sounds deep, clear and crisp. It also has a special tone that I love!
I'm looking forward to having it in UADx, since for now I only use it on lead vocals because I can't open more than two. If they do this it will be on each channel of my mixes to contribute its own.树. 陈
SSL 4000 E
SSL 4000 E。果然名不虚传，非常棒
E. Mizell
UAD is on top for a reason
I work on a 1978 4064E/G and this is right at home for me. Everything I do, I do with SSL.
A. Fizzotti
THE ONLY SSL CHANNEL STRIP THAT WORTH
So many emulations out there, i recently bought this one and it's very very VERY cool on vocals. the built in compressor sounds amazing on vocals, it's my new go to plugin on the vocal bus
A. Giroux
I’m sure it will be great
I haven’t had the chance to really try this out but what can go wrong with SSL. Only heard great things about SSL
F. Biagiotti
Typical 4000 sound.
Very satisfied with this purchase, exactly what I was hoping from a SSL Channel Strip plugin!
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Excelent channel strip
The perfect sound of a ssl channel strip
M. Santos
One more color for me
The SSL 4000 E is a nice new color for my recordings and mixes. I like the pre amp sound and the ability to have a sharp and beautiful equalizer when I need
S. Allí
Best SSL Channel
Best SSL Channel Strip sounds perfect
l. dorville
magnifique
J'ai l'occasion d'utiliser le SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection et je dois dire que cela a été une véritable plus value pour mes projets musicaux. En tant que passionné de production musicale, je suis toujours à la recherche d'outils qui peuvent réellement transformer et élever mes mixages, et cette collection a fait exactement cela.
a. Silva
Plugin incrível
Sem dúvidas o meu melhor plugin, com ele chegamos ao som desejado muito fácil, a única ressalva é que e um pouco pesado, mas muito bom mesmo
a. Silva
Plugin incrível
Sem dúvidas o meu melhor plugin, com ele chegamos ao som desejado muito fácil, a única ressalva é que e um pouco pesado, mas muito bom mesmo
T. McCleary
PRECISION
There are numerous emulations of the SSL units out there, but what isn’t out there is precision which is important and that is always discerned when you hook up this and any other UAD plugin.
G. Halleron
Great plug in!
I love having this as an option now. It pretty much does make everything sound better. Great plug in!
J. Kelly
Magic!
I love this in Unison with my x4. Classic
