SSL XL 9000 K-Series

Name: SSL XL 9000 K-Series
Price: 299 USD
Author: Softube

by Softube · Channel Strip · SSL K-series console strip

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An emulation of the SSL XL 9000 K console channel strip with EQ and dynamics, developed together with Solid State Logic.

Best for: Vocals, Drums, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: hardware emulation, British console, clean, 80s, bus processing, classic, drums, extreme, full mix, mix bus, mixing, transistor, tube, vintage, vocals.

What it does

An emulation of the SSL XL 9000 K console channel strip, developed with Solid State Logic engineers.

Signal path: Softube describes it as ultra clean, with a capacitor-free signal path.
Bandwidth: extreme bandwidth with minimal phase shift.
Drive: Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) offers tube-like or transistor-like saturation.
Dynamics: extended gate and compressor features.

Source: Softube product page

When to use it

The cleaner, more modern of Softube's two SSL strips, next to the SL 4000 E-Series, which is punchier and more classic. Softube suggests R&B, hip hop, electronic, and audiophile jazz and classical. It is aimed at Console 1 users but works as a plugin in any DAW.

Where to buy

Softube: $299

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