Best Plugins: The Great SSL Channel Strip Roundup
SSL is one of the most iconic names in the recording industry, often credited with revolutionizing the mixing process with their innovative 4000 E Series consoles.
Known for its bright, punchy sound, the SL 4000 E has been used on countless hit records and practically defined the sound of the ’80s. Over the years, the 4000 E console has become one of the most emulated units of all time, and today almost every professional mixing engineer has used an SSL signal processor in one form or another.
In this roundup, we’re going to break down the best of the best SSL 4000 Channel Strip emulations to help you determine which plugin is right for you. But first, let’s talk about the difference between the 4000 E Series and 4000 G Series consoles.
First Came the SL 4000
There are countless plugin iterations of the classic SSL channel strip. Which is best for your toolkit?
Solid State Logic was founded in 1969 by the late great Colin Sanders, but it wasn’t until 1975 that they would introduce their first console—the SL 4000 A Series.
The following year, SSL introduced the SL 4000 B Series console, which garnered the attention of studios all around the world. They continued to release revised editions of the SL 4000 console until 1979 when they released the classic “E” Series console.
This is an excerpt from an article originally posted on SonicScoop. Read the rest of the Round-Up here!
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