Integral to the hit-making SSL sound, the G Bus Compressor is legend for making mixes bigger, more powerful, and punchy, all the while enhancing cohesion and clarity. Fully endorsed by Solid State Logic, the SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor Collection is an expert end-to-end circuit emulation that goes further than UA’s original standard-defining SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in.
Cook with the Original Recipe
From subtle and transparent dynamic control to more aggressive textures with peak limiting, the SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in’s simple, intuitive control set gives you what you need, quickly. The fixed Attack and Release controls are SSL-voiced for bus functionality, including the program-dependent Auto Release function. Conjure "barely a wiggle" 2-bus glue, or "bury the needle" full dynamic crush with the continuous Threshold control.
Work Efficiently with Custom Controls
Use the internal Side Chain Filter for precise tailoring of low-frequency response to reduce low-end “pumping,” and the Mix control for easy inline dry/wet processing — perfect for quick parallel compression on a drum or vocal bus. The Headroom control lets you adjust the overall operating level of the plug‑in.
Add Professional Fades
Just like the console units, the new SSL G Bus Compressor features the original Auto Fade feature, providing the signature SSL fade taper, up to 60 seconds. With the new SSL G Bus Compressor, you can craft your projects with Platinum‑selling sound.
What They Say
The new SSL G Bus Compressor is expertly modeled with useful enhancements. It’s my go-to punchy drum compressor.
Peter Mokran
Christina Aguilera, The Flaming Lips
My favorite bus compressor reborn in plug-in form — the new SSL G Bus Compressor captures all the punch and the vibe of the hardware.
We provide three activations per license. We support activation on your computer or on an iLok USB key.
For every UAD plug-in that supports native and Apollo/UAD-2 versions, you get a license for both upon purchase, or the option to get it through an upgrade.
Native plug-ins are supported on macOS and Windows systems. See our Native UAD System Requirements article for full system requirements. An iLok account is required for managing your native plug-in licenses. We support iLok USB keys for portability, but one is not required.