How to use SSL E-Channel: Route EQ to dynamics sidechain (Dyn S-C) for simple de-essing without separate plugin?

Route EQ to dynamics sidechain (Dyn S-C) for simple de-essing without separate plugin

How to use SSL E-Channel: Use Bell mode on High Frequency EQ for surgical presence boost or cut up to ±18 dB?

Use Bell mode on High Frequency EQ for surgical presence boost or cut up to ±18 dB

How to use SSL E-Channel: Set Fast Attack (F?

Set Fast Attack (F.ATK) to 1 ms for snappy transient control on drums

How to use SSL E-Channel: Place filters before dynamics with Split mode for clean high-pass filtering before compression?

Place filters before dynamics with Split mode for clean high-pass filtering before compression

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Channel Strip

SSL E-Channel

Name: SSL E-Channel
Author: Waves

Waves

Where to get itAvailable from Waveswaves.com

The SSL E-Channel is a channel strip plugin modeled after the SSL 4000 E Series console, combining a soft-knee compressor/limiter with an expander/gate and the classic 'Black Knob' 242 four-band EQ. It delivers the trademark SSL punchy character with program-dependent dynamics and flexible EQ routing, allowing engineers to achieve the sound of hardware SSL consoles in the digital domain.

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Key Features

01Soft-knee compressor with variable ratio (1:1 to ∞), threshold -20 to +10 dB, and program-dependent attack

02Expander/gate with -30 to +10 dB threshold and 0-40 dB range

03Four-band EQ with High Pass (18 dB/octave, 16-350 Hz) and Low Pass (12 dB/octave, 3-22 kHz) filters

04High Frequency EQ (1.5-16 kHz) with Bell mode switching for ±18 dB gain

05High and Low Mid-range bands (Q adjustable 0.1-3.5) with ±18 dB gain at Q 3.5

06Low Frequency shelf (30-450 Hz) with ±16.5 dB gain or ±18 dB bell mode

07Pre/post-EQ dynamics routing and sidechain access for de-essing

08One sample latency

Things to Try

01Route EQ to dynamics sidechain (Dyn S-C) for simple de-essing without separate plugin
02Use Bell mode on High Frequency EQ for surgical presence boost or cut up to ±18 dB
03Set Fast Attack (F.ATK) to 1 ms for snappy transient control on drums
04Place filters before dynamics with Split mode for clean high-pass filtering before compression

Formats

VST3AUAAX

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