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Channel Strip

SSL 4000 E

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.

Key Features

01Jensen input transformer emulation with switchable bypass
02Type E "black" and "brown" four-band EQ circuits with shelving and parametric modes
03VCA compressor with continuously variable ratio (1:1 to ∞:1) and automatic make-up gain
04Expander/gate module with three modes (Expand, Gate 1, Gate 2)
05High-pass and low-pass filters with selectable 18 dB/octave (Black) or 6 dB/octave (Brown) slopes
06PRE-DYN and DYN-SC routing for EQ and filters before dynamics or sidechain control
07dbx output VCA circuit modeling with clipping emulation
08Unison integration for Apollo hardware impedance and gain staging behavior

Things to Try

  • 01Engage Fast Attack (F.ATK) on the compressor for 3 ms attack time on drum overheads for room-expanding character
  • 02Route EQ or Filters before dynamics (PRE-DYN) to shape the signal before compression for different timbral responses
  • 03Use DYN-SC with the high-pass filter to create frequency-dependent gate control for removing rumble while preserving transients
  • 04Disable the input transformer (XFMR) in mic mode when more clarity is desired over warmth

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