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Description

Revolutionize your studio recordings with the legendary SSL 4000E channel strip plugin, a tribute to the classic mixing console that has shaped countless hits. This authentic emulation captures the signature SSL sound, offering you a direct line to the sonic characteristics that have defined music production for decades. Designed with precision, it integrates seamlessly with SSL hardware controllers, giving you a tactile experience akin to the original hardware.

Dive deep into sound sculpting with the meticulously modelled EQ section, presenting options reminiscent of the brown, black, or rare orange poti cap sound variants. The dynamics section, inspired by revision 4, features a soft knee characteristic and logarithmic release circuitry, while the emulation of the DBX 202 Gold Can VCA faders adds a touch of vintage saturation. The compressor offers mix control for parallel compression, ensuring your tracks maintain the perfect balance of punch and clarity.

Whether you're a seasoned producer or an aspiring engineer, the SSL 4000E provides a scalable user interface that adapts to your workflow. With advanced settings like configurable compressor level control and switchable VCA modelling, this plugin is as versatile as it is powerful. Elevate your mixes with the HQ mode featuring intelligent oversampling, delivering pristine sound quality that meets the demands of modern production.

Key Features:

  • Authentic emulation of the SSL 4000E mixing console
  • Signature SSL sound for vintage warmth and character
  • Seamless integration with SSL hardware controllers via SSL 360° and Plug-in Mixer
  • Modelled microphone input with Jensen JT-115K-E transformers
  • Choice of EQ sound variants: brown, black, or orange poti caps
  • Dynamics section with soft knee characteristic and logarithmic release
  • Emulation of DBX 202 Gold Can VCA faders for saturation
  • Compressor with mix control for parallel compression
  • HQ mode with intelligent oversampling
  • Scalable user interface with advanced settings and switchable VCA modelling

Product specs

Available since November 2023
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Delay No
Dynamics Yes
Effect Filter No
Encoder/Decoder No
Equalizer Yes
Guitar amps/-effects No
Channel Strip Yes
Metering / Analysis / Correction No
Modulation Effects No
Multieffect / Plugin-Host No
Overdrive/Distortion No
Preamp / Saturation Yes
Psychoacoustic tool / Enhancer / Exciter No
Restauration No
Reverb No
Special FX No
Summer / Mixing Consoles No
Tape Simulation No
Pitch Shifter / Harmonizer / Timestretching No
Transient Processing No
Vocoder / Vocal effect No
Mastering Tools No
Hardware Controller No
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FAQs

What are the main features of the SSL 4000E channel strip plugin?

The SSL 4000E plugin emulates the iconic channel strip of the SSL 4000E console, featuring dynamics processing and a versatile equalizer. It is designed to provide the bold and aggressive sound that characterized many classic rock and pop recordings.

Is the SSL 4000E plugin suitable for mixing high-energy tracks?

Yes, the SSL 4000E plugin is ideal for mixing high-energy tracks due to its bold and aggressive sound, which helps elements stand out in dense mixes.

Does the SSL 4000E plugin include dynamics processing?

Yes, the SSL 4000E plugin includes dynamics processing, allowing you to control the dynamics of your mix with precision.

Can the SSL 4000E plugin be used for equalization?

Yes, the SSL 4000E plugin features a built-in equalizer, allowing you to shape the tonal balance of your tracks effectively.

Does the SSL 4000E plugin offer preamp or saturation effects?

Yes, the SSL 4000E plugin provides preamp and saturation effects, adding warmth and character to your audio tracks.

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Mixing on the SSL 4000E console at the legendary, Studio 4 Recording

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Mixing on the SSL 4000E console at the legendary, Studio 4 Recording

Mixed by RDS

Mixed by RDS

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See how Dr. Dre uses Solid State Logic 4000E

Dr. Dre

Rapper, Music Producer

World Class Wreckin' Cru

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You can see Dr. Dre using SSL 4000E on a lot of pictures, he had been using it since early days in Death Row Records. This SSL was used to enhance beats created by Scott Storch, to produce masterpeice tracks, such as; "Still Dre" and "California Love"

He sold it in 2014, as detailed here.

See how DJ Yella uses Solid State Logic 4000E

DJ Yella

Rapper, Music Producer

World Class Wreckin' Cru

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You can see DJ yella using SSL 4000E in the nwa studio, which was also used by Dre. he had been using it since early days when ruthless records was made This SSL was used to perfect beats , to produce masterpiece tracks, such as; "Eazy duz it” and more.

See how Cold 187um uses Solid State Logic 4000E

Cold 187um

Singer, Rapper

Above the Law

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Cold 187um is pictured using an SSL 4000E, a key component in his production process.

See how Mike Elizondo uses Solid State Logic 4000E

Mike Elizondo

Bassist, Music Producer

The Shady Band

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Verified via Billboard

Elizondo-a confessed “Star Wars” fanatic–has a talking Yoda figure overlooking his mammoth 48-channel SSL 4000 E mixing board.

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