SSL SL 4000 E-Series
by Softube · Channel Strip · SSL E-series console strip
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An officially licensed emulation of the SSL SL 4000 E-series console channel with gate/expander, EQ, compressor and drive sections, also integrated with Console 1.
Best for: Drums, Vocals, Guitars. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: hardware emulation, downward expansion, licensed emulation, British console, drums, 80s, classic, glue, heavy, mixing, subtle, VCA, vintage, vocals.
What it does
An officially licensed emulation of the SSL SL 4000 E-series console channel, built for use with Softube's Console 1 hardware controller.
- Shape: gate/expander with variable release and hard/soft switching.
- EQ: the E242 equaliser with +/-18 dB cut and boost.
- Compressor: VCA compressor with variable attack and release and sweepable ratio.
- Drive: modelled harmonics and distortion for subtle glue or heavier character.
- Console 1 Mk I, Mk II and Channel Mk III.
When to use it
A whole channel strip for the classic SSL sound, for anyone working in Console 1 or wanting one plugin for gate, EQ and compression. Well suited to rock, pop, drums and mix-busy sessions.
Where to buy
- Softube: $199
Tutorials and reviews
- Softube Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E Analog Console Software with Controller Overview by Sweetwater
- Console 1 SSL 4000 E Softube Mixing On The Fly
- Softube Console 1 Solid State Logic SL 4000 E !!!
- Softube meets SSL, pt 1: SSL history
- Softube meets SSL, pt 2: Developing Console 1
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