SSL® 4000 E Channel Strip
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SSL 4000 E Channel Strip
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D. BUITRON
Oh yeah, this is the real deal.
I've never owned a real SSL board, but compared to the SSL emu's I have, this one just feels authentic. From the harmonics, the clipping, the way you can push the compressor to absolutely SMACK a transient source, the way it starts to gradually get into compression before showing up on gain reduction meter like I've seen the real ones do... Make no mistake folks. If you're looking for the dead nuts SSL channel strip emulation, quirks and all, this is the one. I've since put all my other SSL emus away.
F. Coletti
Truly a classic
I’ve worked for years on a SSL 6k E (with half channel 4K E) and I’ve tried all the possible plugin recreation. I must say this is the only one that really conveys my that sound (especially on the dyn part!!). Talking specifically about the E series, some other manufacturers did great jobs, but compared to the hardware UAD gets the best results.
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A. Nicklin
Worth the wait for Native
Having 14 DSP’s in total spread across an Apollo and two Satellites I was still limited to a relatively small number of instances that I could run - not anymore, on my M1 Max Mac Studio, I’ve literally put the native plugin on every audio channel in Pro Tools (at least 16 instances) and along with the other UAD Native plugins I’ll have in the session (Distressor, LA-2A, 1176, EMT140, Sunset Studio and more) I’m still only hitting around 65% CPU.
Prior to the native versions, I had to compromise - and it is a compromise - by using other vendors emulations which quite frankly don’t compare (not naming names, but one of them does charge for an update plan which you can choose not to take up, but you wonder sometimes what are you getting for your money).
Ok, let’s address the elephant in the room - existing DSP owners of the original plugin.
I was expecting this to appear in my UA Connect itinerary as with previous plugins , but adding in external sidechain functionality is not a simple case of adding a button to the UI, so $9.99 is a small price to pay for a feature that works flawlessly.
Bottom line, and this is what it boils down to, it is hands down the best sounding SSL emulation I’ve used, and having an Apollo also allows you to record using the preamps.
s. ermolaev
Very good!
Well, finally.)) Thank you very much! 10 dollars is not a pity.
A. Husaini
The Greatest of All Time
I owned Brainworx SSL 4000 E Console. I owned Waves SSL E Channel Strip. I also owned Waves CLA Mixhub and Waves SSL EV2. I have used Solid State Logic's channel strips and Slate Digital VMR.
Still, nothing beats this.
G. Girard
great channel strip
best ssl channel strip, very faithful, now in native
U. Sabiniewicz
Better than SSL
In comparison with the SSL Plugin version, very good. How can a 3rd party emulation be better than the Original manufacturer? I cancelled my SSL subscription finally because all the Plugins sounds so bad, and, since I listen to the UA version, yes nearly perfect.
A. Lau
Still the best SSL 4K in the box
UA's DSP plugin has always been the best way to mix with the classic SSL 4000 E channel strip in the box. Now the plugin is also available natively and even with external sidechain. The seamless switching between native and DSP-based plugin in LUNA also works flawlessly - a dream come true.
J. Davy
The best SSL Channel Strip plugin
The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip is hands down the best SSL 4kE plugin! The iconic sound is there, and now the flexibility of Native is off the charts! The biggest win for me is that you no longer need a ton of DSP power to run just a few instances. You can have as many as your CPU can handle, opening up a world of possibilities for larger sessions and more complex mixes. Highly recommended
C. LAURENT
I love this channel strip
Excellent slice, I like the sound of the SSL, the Channel strip is superb, much better than some developers.
The native version now lets you put more in mixes. That's great, thanks UAD
a. toth
THE BEST SSL 4000
It’s my favorite Plugin. The sound is incredible. I Have All ssl 4K Plugin and this is the Best emulation.