SSL 4000 E

Channel Strip
UAD / Universal Audio

The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip is a faithful emulation of the legendary SSL 4000 E console channel strip, delivering the bold, punchy character and dynamics control that defined countless hit records. It combines Jensen transformer-based preamp modeling with dual EQ topologies (Type E "black" and "brown" circuits), high-pass and low-pass filters, and the famous SSL VCA compressor and expander/gate for end-to-end analog console processing in your DAW.

Available for:VSTAUAAX

Key Features

  • Jensen input transformer emulation with switchable bypass
  • Type E "black" and "brown" four-band EQ circuits with shelving and parametric modes
  • VCA compressor with continuously variable ratio (1:1 to ∞:1) and automatic make-up gain
  • Expander/gate module with three modes (Expand, Gate 1, Gate 2)
  • High-pass and low-pass filters with selectable 18 dB/octave (Black) or 6 dB/octave (Brown) slopes
  • PRE-DYN and DYN-SC routing for EQ and filters before dynamics or sidechain control
  • dbx output VCA circuit modeling with clipping emulation
  • Unison integration for Apollo hardware impedance and gain staging behavior
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