bx_console SSL 4000 E
by Brainworx · Channel Strip · Console channel strip
vst3s Score 8.9/10 · rated #5 of 10 channel strips & consoles
An emulation of the SSL 4000 E console channel strip, with EQ, dynamics and Tolerance Modeling of 72 channel variations.
Best for: Vocals, Drums, Guitars, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: hardware emulation, British console, drums, 80s, bus processing, classic, electric guitar, full mix, mix bus, mixing, surgical, vintage, vocals.
What it does
A channel strip emulating the SSL 4000 E console, officially approved by SSL.
- Channels: 72 Tolerance Modeling channel emulations.
- Signal path: preamp, filters, dynamics and a four-band parametric EQ.
- EQ modes: switchable brown-knob (gentler) and black-knob (surgical).
- Dynamics: switchable between E and G modes, with V-Gain and THD controls for saturation.
Source: Brainworx product page
When to use it
The classic SSL sound for drums, bass, guitars and mix buses, in a full channel strip. Compared with Brainworx's sibling strips, SSL 4000 G and bx_console N, it has different EQ and dynamics voicing.
Where to buy
- Plugin Alliance: $175
Tutorials and reviews
- Plugin Alliance Brainworx SSL 4000 E and 4000 G - THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE
- Full Mix with the Brainworx SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Plugin
- brainworx - bx_console SSL 4000 E&G - Mixing With Mike Plugin of the Week
- Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 E/G
- Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 E & G
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