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To faithfully recreate the extraordinary SSL sound, Waves engineers
spent more than a year analyzing and modeling the distinctive sonic
characteristics of SL 4000 factory reference consoles and components
provided by Solid State Logic. Extensive testing reveals that the Waves
SSL 4000 plug-ins sound virtually identical to their hardware
counterparts. Now, the classic sound of the SSL 4000 Series can be your
sound.
Waves SSL 4000 Plug-in Bundle at a Glance:
- Three incredibly accurate models of SSL 4000 console functions
- Master Buss Compressor
- 4-band Equalizer
- SSL E-Channel
Three incredibly accurate models of SSL 4000 console functions
Developed under license from Solid State Logic, The Waves 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.
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 its IC input and twin VCA gain-reduction amplifier design.
This compressor has long been prized by top engineers for its ability
to "glue together" tracks, and is considered by many to be the ultimate
finalizer that transforms a mix into a finished record. It's also ideal
for taming piano dynamics or adding punch to drums and percussion.
With gain reduction meters that mirror the originals, the SSL G-Master
Buss Compressor displays levels in dBu rather than in dBFS and includes
SSL's coveted Autofade feature, with an adjustable fade rate from one
to sixty seconds. You can even switch the Analog modeling feature on or
off to suit your needs.
SSL G-Equalizer
This 4-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 slight dip before a boost as well
as a slight rise before a cut, which contribute to its incomparable
sound, and its broader Q allows 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.
SSL E-Channel
The SSL E-Channel delivers the characteristic sound of the original's
all-discrete design and its Class A, VCA chip. The equalization section
of the SSL E-Channel is based on the renowned Black Knob equalizer,
developed in 1983 by SSL in association with legendary producer George
Martin. The Black Knob equalizer featured enhanced cut and boost ranges
and a steeper 18dB/octave high pass filter for tighter control of low
frequencies, as well as a smoother curve. Features include a High-pass
filter, low-pass filter, and a 4-band parametric equalizer. The Split
feature lets you position the low-pass and/or high-pass filters before
the dynamics processors and put the filters in a dynamics sidechain for
simple de-essing.
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. The
compressor's adjustable attack lets you choose between the default
auto-sensing function which responds to your source material or a fixed
1 ms. attack time.
