Waves SSL 4000 VST DX RTAS v1.2

Developed under license from Solid State Logic, The
Waves SSL 4000 Collection includes three
meticulously modeled plug-ins based on the legendary
SSL 4000 Series: the SSL E-Channel, the SSL G-Master
Buss Compressor, and the SSL G-Equalizer.

Waves engineers spent more than a year analyzing and
modeling the distinctive sonic characteristics of SL
4000 factory reference consoles and components
provided by Solid State Logic. These plug-ins sound
so close to the original consoles, even experts who
work with SSL boards day in and day out can╞t tell
the difference.

SSL G-Master Buss Compressor

Based on the renowned master buss center compressor
of the SL 4000 G console, the Waves SSL G-Master Buss
Compressor captures the unique sound of its IC input
and twin VCA gain-reduction amplifier design. This
compressor has long been prized by top engineers for
its ability to ⌠glue together÷ tracks, and is
considered by many to be the ultimate finalizer that
transforms a mix into a finished record. It╞s also
ideal for taming piano dynamics or adding punch to
drums and percussion. With gain reduction meters that
mirror the originals, the SSL G-Master Buss
Compressor displays levels in dBu rather than in dBFS
and includes SSL╞s coveted Autofade feature, with an
adjustable fade rate from one to sixty seconds. You
can even switch the Analog modeling feature on or off
to suit your needs.

SSL G-Equalizer

This four-band equalizer, modeled on the SSL G Series
EQ292, offers greater gain change than the E-Series
EQ, and a slightly different curve. The SSL G
-Equalizer includes a slight dip before a boost as
well as a slight rise before a cut, which contribute
to its incomparable sound, and its broader Q allows
for more extreme equalization. That╞s why many
leading engineers use the E Channel╞s equalization
for detailed problem-solving and mixing, and the SSL
G-Equalizer to shape and give character to the sound.

SL E-Channel

The SSL E-Channel delivers the characteristic sound
of the original╞s all-discrete design and its Class
A, VCA chip. Equalization The equalization section of
the SSL E-Channel is based on the renowned Black Knob
equalizer, developed in 1983 by SSL in association
with legendary producer George Martin. The Black Knob
equalizer featured enhanced cut and boost ranges and
a steeper 18dB/octave high pass filter for tighter
control of low frequencies, as well as a smoother
curve. Features a High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter,
and a four-band parametric equalizer. The Split
feature lets you position the Low Pass and/or High
Pass filters before the dynamics processors and put
the filters in a dynamics sidechain for simple de
-essing. Dynamics The dynamics section features a
soft-knee compressor/limiter and an expander/gate
modeled on the SSL LS611E. Like the original, it can
be placed before or after the equalization section,
and makeup gain is automatically applied to maintain
a steady output level. The compressor╞s adjustable
attack lets you choose between the default auto
-sensing function which responds to your source
material or a fixed 1 ms. attack time.