SSL 4000 E Channel Strip
The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip is a UAD Native plug-in that enables music producers and sound designers to replicate the iconic SSL console sound in their DAWs. Featuring world-class EQ, dynamic controls, and Unison technology for authentic analog warmth, this plugin enhances any mix with professional quality.
Description
Turn Your DAW into a Classic SSL Console
Unlock the iconic sound of the SSL 4000 console with the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip, now available as a UAD Native plug-in. This authentic British channel strip brings warmth, punch, and unmistakable analog character that has shaped countless hit records from Nirvana’s “Nevermind” to Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic.”
Key Benefits and Use Cases
With precise EQ, dynamic control, and the classic VCA compressor, the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip offers unparalleled versatility for mixing vocals, instruments, and entire sessions, delivering the unmistakable SSL sound.
Technical Highlights
UA’s team of engineers painstakingly modeled the SSL 4000 E hardware, faithfully capturing the preamp’s nonlinear amp behaviors, resulting in expansive, punchy, and deep sounds for all of your sources.
Sound Quality
Famed for its British EQ, the plugin features both the Type E 242 “black knob” and 001 “brown knob” four-band EQ and filters, with each delivering unique sonic characteristics for enhancing clarity and depth.
User Interface Improvements
The interface is designed for ease of use, allowing sound designers and music producers to achieve their desired sound effortlessly. Parameters can be adjusted with precision, ensuring fast workflow.
Integration with DAWs
The plugin supports a wide range of DAWs and can be utilized with Apollo hardware for real-time tracking through a perfect SSL modeled preamp.
Target Audience
This plugin is specifically designed for music producers and sound designers who seek the classic SSL sound, whether they are polishing tracks for radio or crafting unique soundscapes.
Conclusion
The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip is a game-changer, allowing users to elevate their mixes to professional levels with ease.
Key Features
✅ UAD Native plug-in
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✅ Accurate Emulation
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✅ Unison Technology
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✅ Type E EQ
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✅ Dynamics Control
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✅ Creative Sound Design
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✅ Artist Presets
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SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Requirements
🖥️ Hardware & System
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- ⚡ Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
- 🪟 Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit only Editions)
- 🍎 macOS 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma
🎯 Additional
- 🎚️ VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
- 🌐 Internet for activation
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📥 How to Install SSL 4000 E Channel Strip?
Download the Installer
Download the installer package for your operating system (Windows or macOS) from your account or email confirmation.
Run the Installer
Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions in the setup wizard.
💡 Tip: Make sure to close your DAW before installation
Choose Install Location
Select the installation directory for the plugin. The installer will suggest the default VST plugins folder.
Default Locations:
🪟 C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
🍎 /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3
Activate Your Plugin
Launch your DAW and scan for new plugins. Open the plugin and enter your license key when prompted.
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