Unlock the magic of the legendary SSL 4000E console right from your digital audio workstation with the Waves SSL EV2 Channel Strip Plugin. This cutting-edge software brings the iconic sound of the SSL board into the digital realm, offering you unparalleled control over your audio productions. Meticulously crafted in collaboration with Solid State Logic, every knob and fader of the original console has been faithfully recreated using Waves' Precision Analog Component technology.

The SSL EV2 Channel Strip not only provides the classic EQ options, such as the gritty "Brown Knob" and the clean "Black Knob," but it also enhances your projects with the console's richly saturated mic and line inputs. Whether you're after the clean punch or a bit of analog warmth, this plugin is your gateway to a world of tonal possibilities. With over 600 presets curated by top-tier producers like Jacquire King and Dave Pensado, you can quickly dial in professional-grade sound without the guesswork.

But it's not just about replication; the SSL EV2 lets you experiment with dynamic processing, offering a soft-knee compressor/limiter and gate/expander. Plus, the flexibility to switch dynamics pre or post-EQ means you can shape your sound exactly how you want. If you're ready to add the unmistakable SSL character to your mixes, the Waves SSL EV2 Channel Strip is the perfect tool to elevate your studio productions to new heights.

Key Features:

• Faithful emulation of the SSL 4000E console's channel strip
• Choice between "Brown Knob" and "Black Knob" EQ types
• Newly modeled mic and line preamp inputs for rich saturation
• Dynamics section with soft-knee compressor/limiter and gate/expander
• Over 600 presets by leading producers and engineers
• Flexible signal path with pre/post-EQ dynamics switching
• Authorized by Solid State Logic, ensuring authentic sound quality

Product specs

FAQs

What does the Waves SSL EV2 Channel plugin offer for mixing?

The Waves SSL EV2 Channel plugin offers a comprehensive channel strip with dynamics and equalization capabilities, modeled after the SSL 4000E console. It provides precise control over your mix with features like a 4-band EQ and dynamics section, ideal for shaping sound in any genre.

Is the Waves SSL EV2 Channel plugin compatible with all DAWs?

The Waves SSL EV2 Channel plugin is compatible with most major DAWs, including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro. It supports VST, AU, and AAX formats, ensuring seamless integration into your existing setup.

How does the Waves SSL EV2 Channel differ from the original SSL E-Channel?

The Waves SSL EV2 Channel is a modern recreation of the SSL 4000E console with updated Precision Analog Component technology, providing more accurate emulation of the original hardware's sound. It offers enhanced sonic characteristics and improved modeling of the analog components.

Can the Waves SSL EV2 Channel plugin be used for mastering?

While the Waves SSL EV2 Channel is primarily designed for mixing, its precise EQ and dynamics control can be useful in the mastering process for certain tracks. However, it is not specifically optimized for mastering applications.

Does the Waves SSL EV2 Channel plugin include any special effects?

The Waves SSL EV2 Channel plugin focuses on dynamics and equalization, without additional special effects like reverb or modulation. It is designed to provide high-quality channel strip processing for mixing purposes.