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bx_console SSL 4000 E

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The bx_console SSL 4000 E is an EQ and dynamics plugin that emulates the legendary SSL 4000 E mixing console at the component level, featuring 72 different channel emulations with Tolerance Modeling Technology to replicate the subtle variations found in analog hardware. It delivers the tight, smooth, and assertive tone of the original console with its musical 4-band parametric EQ, flexible dynamics section, and high-pass/low-pass filters, all enhanced with digital-only features like parallel compression and switchable black/brown EQ modes.

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Key Features

0172 different TMT channel emulations with individual character variations
02Tolerance Modeling Technology (TMT) replicating component tolerances from original hardware
03Switchable EQ modes: black knob (surgical) and brown knob (musical) versions
04Complete dynamics section with compressor/limiter, expander/gate, switchable between E and G series VCA
054-band parametric EQ with high-pass and low-pass filters
06Continuously variable THD and V-Gain controls for saturation and analog noise
07Mix control for parallel compression (0-100%)
08External sidechain support for dynamics

Things to Try

  • 01Use Fast Attack mode on lead vocals and percussive instruments for punchier, more aggressive sound with less gain reduction
  • 02Raise the Compressor's dedicated HPF on room mics to let the kick drum breathe while squashing snare and cymbals
  • 03Shift High Pass and Low Pass filters by factor of three to create midrange bandpass, then crank V-Gain and THD for classic old telephone speaker effect on lead vocals
  • 04Use Hysteresis control in Gate mode up to 25 dB below open threshold to prevent gate chatter on sustained notes

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