SSL® 4000 E Channel Strip Collection
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SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection
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P. Giacalone
Spectacular! A leap forward (again) from UA.
I had the legacy version of this plug which I liked but I had stopped using it over time. I've worked on real SSLs here and there, not an expert by any means but I have some knowledge of what the real deal sounds like. This plug-in is phenomenal. All the components sound great but the really indispensable one is the input transformer. I have....a LOT of plug-ins. I have nothing can do what this one does for low end material. Bass in particular. Slate was giving UA a real run for their money, particularly with their recent 1176 addition. This plug in another leap ahead of the pack for UA. I only wish I could run more of them, but at least I feel like I'm getting the commensurate quality for the amount of DSP it's taking up. Do yourself a favor, this one is definitely worth owning.
M. Iuliano
Cannot get much compression
To get some compression the threshold needs to be completely down...and sometimes is not even enough. Very weird nobody mentioned it.
d. longo
Love it!
The updated eq and compressor are fantastic!
k. Flowers
SSL 4000 IS BACK IN MY STUDIO!!!!!!!!
I've been using this mixer for years, and then I went all digital but something was always missing in my mixes. The first time I used this plugin I could not believe what I was hearing! My sound was back and better than ever!!!!!!!!!!
K. Vrijsen
SSL 4000 E
Nice preamp, close to the original
M. Vaz
Drum heaven
Loving the new SSL CS a lot! Doing new mixes with it at the drum channels and all sounds amazing and with a nice tone! Cheers for this UA team!
P. Jonsson
WOW
PUSH IT - AND BE HAPPY
J. Caputo
This one really shines.
So much for preconceptions. I'd read enough about why, and for what purposes, people love the real unit to think this probably wouldn't be a great choice for the acoustic-based singer/songwriter stuff I do exclusively. I was dead wrong. This plugin really does a nice job. Guitar tracks have a lovely sheen with this and I really wasn't expecting that. Well done, UAD!!!
B. Hastings
I am All set!
Between this and the API Vision, I am all set! Do I need the Neve? No. Will I buy it? Hell yes! I have never regretted getting my Apollo Twin not for one second and this plug is amazing! Subtle, clean and every bit as great as the SSL boards I have used before!
S. Griffin
Great Plugin. Heavy on DSP though.
I love this channel strip, but it eats up a lot of DSP and is limited to how many tracks it can be used on.
R. Jacobi
Pure Tone and Character
The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip is a stunning piece of software. The tone carries the SSL legacy. The plugin adds that sought-after character and sharpness you get from working on a vintage E series console. For rock productions or anything that needs a certain bite this is exactly what you need. The option to switch between the brown and black knob EQs opens up even more options to achieve a beautiful tone. Personally, I love adding the channel strip just for coloration. By switching to mic input using the -20dB pad on line level sources you get beautiful coloration and tone during mixing. Without the pad engaged you get gnarly distortion tones. The SSL channel strip exceeds the options for tone and character compared to the API and Neve strips. I love this thing! Next, the VHD preamp from the SSL Duality please! The VHD is a godsend during mixing.
A. Hollman
Better than the Real thing
Universal Audio's recreation of the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip is perfect. All the warm, sheen and over-all response is what I was hoping for when I purchased this plugin and it came in Spades.
I know I am relatively new to the Universal Audio products but being work in my studio for the past 10+ years they are the very best thing to happen to my work flow.
Universal Audio, I give you a (*******) 7 star rating, keep up the excellent work.
m. hardy
So authentic!!!!
If you've ever worked on one you know what I mean.
D. Sokolov
cool!!!!
I really loved the first version of the plugin, I was always sure that sooner or later there will be support for unison. 4000 E stunning plugin! Recommend.
A. Sims
Now the ability to build an SSL 4000 of my own!
To record, edit and mix with the SSL 4000 is a dream come true! Now to get two more Octo Cord Cards and I'll conquer the mix world one song at a time... LolLolLol
C. Bell
Best recreation of an SSL Channel Strip yet
I've mixed on SSL for over 20 years. This is by far the most realistic of all plugins replicating an SSL Channel Strip.
r. gottardi
Transient detail
Transient detail
N. Nelson
Best plugin ever!!!
My new main plugin channel strip. Been waiting for a plugin like this and UAD nailed it.
Great job guys. I´m very impressed. Sounds Great.
Nate Pierre Nelson Productions
N. Nelson
Best plugin ever!!!
Great job UAD, this plugin sounds like the real deal SSL console. Wow, I was pleasantly surprised. This is a game changer.
Nate Pierre Nelson Productions
N. Nelson
Best plugin ever!!!
Great job UAD, this plugin sounds like the real deal SSL console. Wow, I was pleasantly surprised. This is a game changer.
Nate Pierre Nelson Productions
