Product Detail
Unlock the legendary sound of the SSL 4000 console with the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip, now available as a UAD Native plug - in. This British channel strip brings the warm, punchy, and distinct analog character heard on countless hit records. With precise EQ, dynamic control, and a classic VCA compressor, it offers unmatched versatility and sonic quality. Whether you're mixing vocals, instruments, or entire sessions, you'll get that unmistakable SSL sound. It comes in UAD Native (runs on Mac or PC without UA hardware - AAX, AU, VST3) and Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2 (accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD - 2 hardware - AAX, AU, VST2, and VST3) versions. UA engineers modeled the original preamp's Jensen input transformers and dbx 'gold - can' VCA output section. The plug - in features both Type E 242 'black knob' and 001 'brown knob' four - band EQ and filters. The E Series' compressor provides various dynamics control. UAD - 2 owners can also use it. With Unison technology on Apollo, you can track through a perfect SSL modeled preamp. It also has external side - chaining, artist presets, and more.
Using the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip is easy. First, decide which version suits your needs - if you don't have UA hardware, go for the UAD Native version that runs on your Mac or PC. If you have Apollo interfaces or UAD - 2 hardware, the Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2 version will give you an accelerated experience. When mixing, start by experimenting with the Type E 'black' and 'brown' knob EQ and filters to shape your sound. The 'brown' EQ is musical and easy to set, while the 'black' is more precise. Use the compressor for different dynamics control, like making guitars more present or vocals 'pop'. If you're using an Apollo audio interface, take advantage of Unison technology to get the hardware's mic/line preamp impedance. Just insert the plug - in into the Apollo's Unison preamp slot for real - time tracking. As for maintenance, keep your software up - to - date to ensure smooth performance. And always back up your presets so you don't lose your favorite settings.
