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Description

Experience professional-grade mixing with the Solid State Logic SL 4000. As a staple in the world of studio recording gear, this mixer is renowned for its transformative impact on music production. Featuring the legendary SSL 4000 E/G console circuitry, this mixer delivers unparalleled sound quality and precision. The SL 4000 is ideal for both seasoned professionals and aspiring audio engineers looking to elevate their sound.

With its intuitive interface, this mixer offers seamless integration with both digital and analog setups, providing versatility that can adapt to any studio environment. The SL 4000 is equipped with VCA group technology, allowing for dynamic control and flexibility during live sessions or studio recordings. Its robust build promises durability, ensuring that it remains a cornerstone in your studio for years to come.

Musicians and producers alike will appreciate the SSL 4000's ability to handle complex mixes with ease, thanks to its comprehensive range of inputs and outputs. The mixer’s precise EQ and dynamics control allow for detailed sound shaping, empowering you to craft the perfect sonic landscape.

Key Features:

  • SSL 4000 E/G console circuitry for superior sound quality
  • VCA group technology for advanced dynamic control
  • Intuitive interface compatible with digital and analog setups
  • Extensive inputs and outputs for versatile connectivity
  • Precise EQ and dynamics control for detailed sound shaping
  • Robust build designed for durability and long-term use
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Chad B

The SSL 4000 Recording Console - Part 1 - The Channel Strip Tutorial

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The SSL 4000 Recording Console - Part 1 - The Channel Strip Tutorial

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Solid State Logic SL 4000.

Comparisons

  • UAD's SSL plugin is favored for its midrange clarity and mixing capabilities, especially on drums and rhythm guitars, compared to Waves and Plugin Alliance versions.

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  • While similar plugins are available, users note that variations between emulations from different manufacturers offer unique tonal qualities, mimicking real console channel differences.

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  • The SSL 4K B is unique with no other emulation available, offering a warmer, vintage feel likened to a Neve console.

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User experience

  • Owners frequently use the UAD SSL as a mixing tool rather than a preamp, citing its aggressive sound profile as beneficial for drums.

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  • Acustica Audio's Sand plugin is highly praised for sound quality but criticized for high CPU usage, making it demanding on systems.

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Features and functionality

  • The UAD SSL version now supports native use, relieving previous DSP limitations for users with Apollo hardware.

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  • The SSL 4000 channel strip plugin replicates EQ, compressor, gate, and filter functions from the original SSL 4000 console, providing comprehensive sound shaping in one tool.

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  • The SSL 4K B includes a preamp drive knob and a de-esser within the dynamics section.

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Software and compatibility

  • The UAD SSL plugin integrates with UC1, with hopes for future Luna console and summing extensions by users.

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  • The free SSL 360° software integrates all SSL Native channel strips into a single interface, similar to Harrison Mixbus or Waves’ CLA MixHub, enhancing workflow.

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Value and pricing

  • Users found value in UAD's pricing bundles, enabling acquisition of multiple high-end plugins at reduced costs.

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  • Prices vary significantly between brands, with Waves offering it at $30 and others up to $400, reflecting perceived differences in quality and features.

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  • SSL 4K B is free for UC1 controller owners, while the 4K G is discounted at $49 for UF8/UC1 owners.

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Use cases and applications

  • It's commonly applied after recording and before final mastering, often used on each channel for analog flavor and dynamic control.

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  • The SSL 4000 is valued for its routing flexibility, supporting tasks like sidechaining, de-essing, and band-selective compression, making it versatile for various mixing needs.

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Other

  • Kiive’s KStrip offers a competitive alternative, combining SSL, Neve, and API modules with linked settings and additional features like auto-gain and a transient shaper.

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sonounexcapellone

Use it for nearly everything I do in the studio

Well actually I do not own a whole SSL console (def don't have that kind of money...) but I have a channel strip unit with 2 channels from the original console. I use it for recording but also for summing stems or entire songs during my mix sessions. I use its eq and comp a lot, but even if you bypass everything and just track something after sending it through this beauty you will enrich it significantly. Can't say anything less than "amazing" for SSL. It's just great

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See how Arno Cost uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Arno Cost

Music Producer

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Verified via Photo

In this picture arno is working in the studio in new york and he is using ssl desk and yamaha hs80m

See how Alan Moulder uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Alan Moulder

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

Tapeworm

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Verified via Soundonsound

Assault & Battery is graced with a 72-channel SSL G+ 4000-series desk, which is still crucial to Moulder's way of working. "It sounds better, and also… I'm old! It's what I'm used to. It feels right. And I like being able to immediately go to several buttons at once and change things. I bought this desk from Trent Reznor, who had it in his studio in New Orleans, and when I worked on it, I really felt that it had something about it. All desks sound different, and I really like the sound of this one. All the music passed through the desk, but in terms of how I worked, I did rides on the desk for more general 'feel' moves and in the box for detailed things, like picking out the drum hits in 'Good Times, Bad Times'.”

See how Manny Marroquin uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Manny Marroquin

Audio Engineer

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Audio engineer Manny Marroquin is confirmed to have used the Solid State Logic SL 4000, as detailed in a source from Solid State Logic. Marroquin stated, “I was a fan of the J, but not as much as the G. The G has the best compressors on any console by far – there is nothing that comes close to it. To this day, this is my favourite compressor.” The source notes that Studio Two initially featured a 4000G console, which was later replaced by a 9000J, underscoring Marroquin's preference for the SL 4000G's sound and compression capabilities.

See how Ronni Le Tekrø uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Ronni Le Tekrø

Guitarist

Vagabond

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Verified via Studiostudio

Article about Ronni's studio "Studio Studio Nyhagen"

Her he talks a good deal about his SSL 4000E Console. (article is in Norwegian)

See how Philippe Zdar uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Philippe Zdar

Composer, Music Producer

Cassius

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Verified via YouTube

Philippe Zdar's studio revolves around a 4000 series SSL console

See how DJ Yella uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

DJ Yella

Rapper, Music Producer

World Class Wreckin' Cru

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Verified via Photo

In this photo a Solid State Logic SL 4000 can be seen behind DJ yella

See how Chris Lord‐Alge uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Chris Lord‐Alge

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

Beatmaster

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Verified via YouTube

Console can be seen throughout the video. Chris Lord-Alge has been using SSL 4000s since the 80s.

See how Mad Professor uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Mad Professor

Music Producer

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Verified via Tapeop

In this 2021 interview, Mad Professor is seen over an SSL 4000 and it is also mentioned in the article: TapeOp: "You mix now on an SSL [SL 4000 E] console, is that correct?" Mad Professor: "Yeah, one of the studios has an SSL. We have had SSL since 2003." and "Everything is in the right place; it’s a great desk."

See how Elon Musk uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Elon Musk

Composer, Music Producer

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Verified via Twitter

In the third photo on this Tweet, Elon can be seen pretending to do some bullshit by fucking with the faders of an SL 4000 console, that he used to record and monitor a bad song with in 2020.

See how Jerome Price uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Jerome Price

Music Producer, DJ

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Jerome Price uses this item, as it can be seen in his Instagram post

See how Sir Jinx uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Sir Jinx

Music Producer, DJ

Da Lench Mob

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In a user-uploaded photo, Sir Jinx is shown using a Solid State Logic SL 4000 mixer.

See how Cold 187um uses Solid State Logic SL 4000

Cold 187um

Singer, Rapper

Above the Law

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The Solid State Logic SL 4000 is confirmed to be utilized by Cold 187um in the productions of Above the Law, as evidenced by the provided image showing the equipment in use.

Album Usage

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Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Solid State Logic SL 4000, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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