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SSL 4K B

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
87 Reviews
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Description

The SL 4000 B was released in 1976 and was famously used in the -Stone Room- at London-s Townhouse Studios. The console was responsible for countless iconic records, including Phil Collins- -In the Air Tonight-, The Buggles- -Video Killed the Radio Star- and Peter Gabriel-s -Intruder-.

Expertly modelled and with first-class integration with the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer ecosystem, the 4K B plug-in is an authentic emulation of the SL 4000 B channel strip - full of tone, punch and rich non-linear analogue character.

Jensen JE-115K-E transformer mic preamp 

Add rich non-linear harmonics and drive to your tracks using the 4K B-s preamp section. The mic preamp stage is automatically gain-compensated, allowing you to easily dial in harmonics without destructively effecting your levels.

The original 4000-series EQ circuit

A precursor to the 02 -brown knob- EQ, the original 4000-series EQ circuit from the SL 4000 B is every bit as musical and full of character - its constant bandwidth parametric mid-bands make it great for shaping drums and bass.

Channel dynamics based on the SSL Bus Compressor 

The 4K B plug-in features a channel dynamics module unlike the 4000 E and 9000-series channels. The compressor design has a circuit topology based on the legendary SSL Bus Compressor, including peak detection and a sidechain VCA in a feedback loop.

De-ess mode

The unique -ds- mode repurposes the compressor for broadband compression triggered by sibilance, just like the original hardware.

Modelled dbx 202 -black can- VCA fader

The dbx 202 -black can- VCA fader introduces subtle saturation at the output - drive the fader to introduce harmonics and then dial back the output using the output trim control.

HQ mode for enhanced processing and oversampling

Use the High Quality (HQ) mode to turn on intelligent oversampling under-the-hood - applying the minimum amount of oversampling necessary for a closer approximation of a continuous analogue signal.

Total control from the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer 

Mix -n- match the 4K B with Channel Strip 2 and control them all from the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer - your virtual SSL console - including first-class integration with the SSL UF8 and SSL UC1 controllers for hands-on control.

Tech Specs

SSL plug-ins have Native support for Apple silicon (M1-M4/ARM) for the VST, VST3 and AU and AAX formats.

SSL plug-ins have been tested on the following platforms:

  • FL Studio
  • Ableton Live
  • Logic Pro
  • Reaper
  • Pro Tools
  • Cubase
  • Studio One

SSL Native should be compatible with any DAW that supports VST, AU, AAX or RTAS plug-ins. This includes most common DAW applications.

Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 87 reviews
100%would recommend this product
87 reviews
  • TK
    TOSIKAZU K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    17 hours ago
    It is a fantastic channel strip.

    In terms of functionality, it doesn't differ much from the "SSL4KE," but the fundamental sound quality is different.

    You can also purchase an AI-powered automatic setting feature for an additional $10.

    This is a very handy feature.

  • AT
    Andreas T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Vibe of the old

    Really great for Soul , Retro Genres and RnB

  • AG
    Arif G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Great!

    Great for real instruments

  • SS
    Scott S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    really warmed up my drum tracks

    Being a fan of Sonible, I read about the newly released SSL/Sonible collaborations for the 4K channel strips.....and being vaguely familiar with the 4K B, I had to purchase it! ....for another $10 through SSL, you have the AI preset option....well worth it!

    I immediately had A/B it with Sonible smart:chain and it's dramatically different! While Sonible smart:chain strives to be transparent, SSL 4K B is NOT! it is all about that old school analog warmth!

    The SSL 4K B pretty dramatically warms up tracks with saturation, harmonics and punch. I probably won't use it on vocals, but it's amazing on drums and even select guitar tracks if you're looking for a little heat.

  • MJ
    Marcus J.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Classic

    Value for money!! this is fantastic worked on many Ssl boards back in the day made many records on these consoles great