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Description

The SSL Complete Bundle features the (updated) classic “Channel Strip 2” and “Bus Compressor 2” plug-ins, putting the renowned SSL sound into your DAW.

The bundle also features an array of precision mixing/mastering tools such as X-EQ 2, X-Comp, X-Saturator, FlexVerb, LMC+, the recently released Fusion Vintage Drive and Fusion Stereo Image, the X-Echo and the Fusion HF Compressor, Violet EQ and Transformer as well as the new X-Delay among others.

The Audio Professor

The Audio Professor

Review: Mixing a Song Using Only SSL (Solid State Logic) Plugins

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Review: Mixing a Song Using Only SSL (Solid State Logic) Plugins

The Audio Professor

The Audio Professor

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SSL X Joe Carrell: Mixing with the 4K E plug-in, SSL 360° and the SSL Complete plug-in catalogue

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SSL Complete | IS IT WORTH IT?

Steve Kinney

Steve Kinney

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about SSL Complete Bundle.

User experience

  • Owners have reported the SSL Native plugins as CPU intensive, suggesting they might be demanding on less powerful systems.

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Use cases and applications

  • The SSL Native channel strip's compressor is noted for its realistic sound, closely resembling the compression of a physical SSL channel, especially effective on percussion.

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  • The bus compressor in the SSL Native bundle is highlighted for its superb performance, often compared favorably to other SSL-style plugins on the market.

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  • The SSL Native bus compressor is favored for its transparency, becoming a primary compressor choice for some, unless a track requires a different character.

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  • The Channel Strip's EQ is noted for its effectiveness in clean boosting, particularly for electric guitars and cymbals.

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  • The Saturator is frequently used on dry guitars, offering a warm, gooey sound ideal for indie music styles.

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Comparisons

  • The Brainworx E channel offers an option to use the compressor from the G model, allowing users to combine features for enhanced flexibility.

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  • Some users find the SSL Native bus compressor provides a 3D depth unmatched by other compressors, even preferring it over The Glue for its top-notch sound.

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  • Some users find the SSL Native plugins clearer than the classic Waves SSL collection, with a preference for the LMC+ and Channel Strip over Waves' offerings.

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  • The SSL Native channel strip is noted for being cleaner and less characterful than the Plugin Alliance version, which some users prefer for its more pronounced character.

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Software and compatibility

  • Users report that running every signal through Acustica Sand preamps significantly enhances session quality, although it demands high CPU resources.

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  • Some plugins, like X-EQ2, can crash in Pro Tools on Apple Silicon, highlighting occasional compatibility challenges.

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  • The SSL plugins provide free compatibility updates, including support for Apple Silicon/M1.

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Features and functionality

  • The SSL channel strip emulates the 9000K console for a clean sound, with an "E" button to alter EQ curves without adding non-linearities.

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  • The FlexVerb reverb offers 3 frequency bands with adjustable reverb application and crossover frequencies, alongside a 6-band EQ, compressor, and modulator.

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  • The compressor on the SSL Native channel strip is considered by some to be less effective compared to the UAD version, which adds desirable glue and saturation.

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  • The X-EQ2 features anti-cramping technology mimicking oversampling without added latency, useful for high-end distortion.

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  • The LMC+ Listen Mic Compressor is a unique SSL plugin with no alternatives mentioned, praised for its distinct sound.

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Other

  • It's noted that SSL might endorse various products for royalties, suggesting potential variability in endorsement significance.

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Value and pricing

  • SSL plugins often go on sale for as low as $20, making them accessible compared to regular pricing.

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