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The Only End-to-End SSL Bus Compressor Emulation
The Universal Audio SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor plugin is a complete, end-to-end emulation of the iconic SSL G Bus Compressor, designed to deliver all the sonic characteristics of the original console and rackmount models. Engineers painstakingly recreated every nuance, capturing circuit behaviours and control voltage (CV) summing for the authentic SSL sound that has shaped countless hits. This emulation offers users the same powerful, transparent punch and stereo imaging capabilities, creating a mix that feels cohesive, lively, and ready for any genre.
Original Recipe
With a straightforward control set and SSL-voiced Attack and Release settings, the SSL G Bus Compressor plugin makes it easy to dial in exactly the right amount of dynamic control. Whether you need a gentle “glue” to bring a mix together or a harder compression for impactful textures, the program-dependent Auto Release function and continuous Threshold control give you the tools to add presence and energy to any mix. Use the compressor to achieve anything from subtle dynamic enhancement to full-on character compression.
Custom Enhancements
Tailored for modern mixing, this plugin includes enhancements designed to suit today’s production needs. The Side Chain Filter allows for precise control over low-frequency response, reducing low-end pumping to maintain mix clarity. Additionally, the Mix control lets you blend compressed and uncompressed signals directly within the plugin for easy parallel compression, while the Headroom control offers seamless adjustment of the plugin’s operating level, letting you shape your mix dynamically with minimal setup time.
Fade to Black
The plugin also includes SSL’s original Auto Fade feature, letting you create signature fade-outs up to 60 seconds with SSL’s characteristic taper. With this fade functionality and the added DSP-lite SSL G Bus Compressor Legacy plugin, you have access to a professional mix polish that captures the SSL sound, preserving the classic warmth and depth SSL is known for while giving you modern workflow advantages. Achieve commercial-ready sound that brings together the best of analogue and digital mixing worlds.
Reviews
"The new SSL G Bus Compressor allows me to direct the listener's attention to the important elements of a song in a fluid and musical way. It's a fantastic tool for mixing." - Chuck Zwicky (Prince, Soul Asylum, Reggie Watts)
"My favourite bus compressor reborn in plugin form - the new SSL G Bus Compressor captures all the punch and the vibe of the hardware." - Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beach House, Future Islands)
"The new SSL G Bus Compressor is expertly modelled with useful enhancements. It's my go-to punchy drum compressor." - Peter Mokran (Christina Aguilera, The Flaming Lips)
Features
- Achieve the perfect mix balance, designed to deliver the iconic "glue" effect on your mix bus
- Experience a full emulation of the legendary SSL G Bus Compressor for authentic sound and control
- Use external sidechaining for enhanced dynamic control with UAD Native, no Apollo interface needed
- Add signature SSL punch to your mix, individual instrument buses, or any audio source
- Enjoy precise control with features like Side Chain Filtering, Mix, and Headroom adjustments
- Get inspired with artist presets from industry pros like Just Blaze, Peter Mokran, and Ian Boxill
- End-to-end re-creation, taken from original golden units
- Dial in dynamic range easily with SSL's fixed Attack and Release controls, including program-dependent Auto Release
- Use the Side Chain Filter to control low-end response and minimize unwanted low-frequency pumping
- Blend dry and processed signals seamlessly with the Mix control for parallel compression effects
- Adjust Headroom for optimal sound levels and added control over your mix
- Utilize the Auto Fade feature to create a smooth, gradual fade of up to 60 seconds for a classic SSL finish
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: macOS 10.15 or later
- Windows: Windows 10 or later
- Processor:
- Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
- Windows: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher
- RAM: 4GB
- Format: AAX, VST3, AU
- Product code: 1172-128