The Ultimate Glue for Your Mix Bus
The Universal Audio SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor Plug-In brings a model of the legendary center section stereo bus compressor from SSL's 1980s G Series analog console to your DAW—now available as a UAD Native plug-in (AAX/AU/VST)—no Apollo required. The secret behind countless classic recordings, this simple unit with a simple purpose makes complete mixes sound bigger with more power, punch, and drive. It adds audio glue to your mixes, bringing cohesion and strength to your music without compromising clarity.
The SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware.
End-to-End SSL Bus Compressor Emulation
- Embarking on a ground-up redesign of the original SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in, UA’s team of engineers meticulously remodeled every nuance of the in-console and FX G384 rackmount specimens, including their unique CV (control voltage) summing.
- By capturing all of its circuit behaviors, the new SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in gives you all of the famed SSL hallmarks—punchy transparent glue and an ultra-accurate stereo image.
Original Recipe
- From subtle and transparent dynamic control, to more aggressive textures with peak limiting, the SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in has a simple intuitive control set that lets you quickly dial in what you need.
- The fixed Attack and Release controls are SSL-voiced for bus functionality, including the program-dependent Auto Release function.
Custom Enhancements
- Workflow enhancements make the SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in even more critical for the modern producer/engineer.
- The internal Side-Chain Filter allows for precise tailoring of low-frequency response, reducing low-end pumping.
- The Mix control provides inline dry/wet processing—perfect for quick parallel compression on a drum or vocal bus.
- The Headroom control lets you adjust the overall operating level of the plug-in.
Fade to Black
- Just like the console units, the SSL G Bus Compressor features the original Auto Fade feature, providing the signature SSL fade taper, up to 60 seconds.
- With the SSL G Bus Compressor, plus the included DSP-lite SSL G Bus Compressor Legacy plug-in, you can craft your projects with Platinum-quality sound.