Universal Audio SSL 4000 Series E Channel Strip Standard

The Universal Audio SSL 4000 Series E channel strip plug-in brings the iconic sound of SSL's legendary analog console to your digital audio workstation. With precise equalization, dynamic control and the classic VCA compressor, this virtual channel strip provides unparalleled versatility and sonic quality for mixing vocals, instruments and full sessions. Whether you're looking to add depth and clarity to drums, presence to guitars or make vocals pop, the 4000 E channel strip delivers the classic SSL sound.

Transform Your DAW Into a Classic SSL Console

The SSL 4000 Series E channel strip plug-in faithfully emulates the original preamp's Jensen input transformers and dbx VCA output section. By modeling the preamp's signature nonlinear behaviors, you get the hallmark SSL sound—big, punchy and bold character for all your tracks. The plugin gives you the full channel strip in a single interface, allowing you to craft pro-quality mixes with the signature SSL sound, all within your DAW.

Dial in Famed British EQ

The 4000 E channel strip features both the Type E "black knob" and "brown knob" four-band equalizers. The "brown" EQ is musical and easy to adjust, while the "black" EQ is more surgical. Both provide the iconic SSL filter interactions and amplifier modeling, adding punch to drums, air to vocals and low-end to bass. With the plugin's precise emulation of the original analog circuits, you have full control over the equalizer's character and tone-shaping power.

Shape Dynamics With Ease

From subtle control to aggressive compression, the 4000 E compressor gives guitars clarity, makes vocals cut through the mix and can add punch and depth to drums. PRE-DYN buttons let you place the equalizer before the dynamics section for a variety of timbres. DYN-SC buttons provide frequency-dependent compression with the equalizer filters for dynamic tone-shaping. With a perfect model of the original VCA, you have full command over the compressor's ratio, attack, release and gain.

Harness the Power of Unison Technology

The 4000 E channel strip plug-in integrates with Universal Audio's Unison technology, giving you the hardware's exact preamp impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and circuit behaviors. When used with an Apollo audio interface, simply insert the plugin into the Unison preamp slot to track vocals, guitars, bass and more through a stunning emulation of the SSL preamp in real time. The result is an exceptional recording experience with the authentic tone and feel of SSL's renowned analog console channel strip.