AudioFu Chart · November 2026
Best Solid State Logic Compressor VST Plugins 2026
The top pick is Solid State Logic SSL Native Bus Compressor 2 ($19). 9 plugins in the Plugin Boutique catalogue, prices as of Nov 10, 2026.
Last updated: November 10, 2026
Top 9
Full detail for the first 9 models. Every other model is listed below.
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Solid State Logic SSL Native Bus Compressor 2
- TypeCompressor
- FormatsAU · VST2 · VST3 · AAX · VST
- SystemsWindows · macOS
The Sound of the Legendary SSL Stereo Bus Compressor Few pieces of gear are as universally revered as the SSL G-Series center section bus compressor, and now it’s available as an SSL-designed native plug-in.
$19At Plugin Boutique · price as of Nov 10Check price ↗ -
Solid State Logic SSL Blitzer
- TypeCompressor
- FormatsVST · VST3 · AU · AAX
- SystemsWindows · macOS
The SSL Blitzer plug-in is a multi-character compressor inspired by classic hardware such as the 1176 and LA-2A – capable of everything from soft, saturating compression to explosive brick-wall limiting.
$20At Plugin Boutique · price as of Nov 10Check price ↗ -
Solid State Logic SSL 4K B
- TypeCompressor
- FormatsVST · VST3 · AU · AAX
- SystemsWindows · macOS
This release sees the introduction of a brand-new channel strip plug-in; the 4K B, offering the sound of the legendary SL 4000 B-series console in your DAW. The SL 4000 B was released in 1976 and was famously used in the ‘Stone Room’ at London’s Townhouse Studios.
$39At Plugin Boutique · price as of Nov 10Check price ↗ -
Solid State Logic SSL Native X-ValveComp
- TypeCompressor
- FormatsAU · VST2 · VST3 · AAX · VST
- SystemsWindows · macOS
Saturating Valve-Style Compressor X-ValveComp is a fully-featured mono or stereo channel compressor with a full set of classic channel compressor controls and an added 'valve' emulation stage.
$49At Plugin Boutique · price as of Nov 10Check price ↗ -
Solid State Logic SSL autoDYN
- TypeCompressor
- FormatsAU · VST2 · VST3 · AAX · VST
- SystemsWindows · macOS
SSL 4000E Dynamics processing with sonible AI assisted analysis Introducing autoDYN, part of the autoSeries with autoEQ and autoBUS - the first plug-ins to pair the legendary analogue character of the SSL 4000 console with sonible's industry- Al-assisted audio analysis.
$99At Plugin Boutique · price as of Nov 10Check price ↗ -
Solid State Logic SSL autoBUS
- TypeCompressor
- FormatsAU · VST2 · VST3 · AAX · VST
- SystemsWindows · macOS
SSL 4000G Bus Compressor processing with sonible Al-assisted analysis Introducing autoBUS, part of the autoSeries with autoDYN and autoEQ - the first plug-ins to combine the legendary analogue character of the SSL 4000 console with sonible's industry- Al-assisted audio analysis.
$99At Plugin Boutique · price as of Nov 10Check price ↗ -
Solid State Logic SSL Fusion HF Compressor
- TypeCompressor
- FormatsAU · VST2 · VST3 · AAX · VST
- SystemsWindows · macOS
Tame Undesirable Harshness in your Tracks and Mixes The SSL Fusion HF Compressor plug-in emulates the high-frequency circuit from the SSL Fusion stereo outboard hardware processor.
$99At Plugin Boutique · price as of Nov 10Check price ↗ -
Solid State Logic SSL Native X-Comp
- TypeCompressor
- FormatsAU · VST2 · VST3 · AAX · VST
- SystemsWindows · macOS
Mastering Grade Compression X-Comp is a sophisticated and extremely versatile stereo compressor that cuts through the mass of freeware and bundled plug-ins available with genuinely professional features, results and interface.
$99At Plugin Boutique · price as of Nov 10Check price ↗ -
Solid State Logic SSL G3 MultiBusComp
- TypeCompressor
- SystemsWindows · macOS
SSL G3 MultiBusComp SSL G3 MultiBusComp is a must-have tool for any audio professional looking to achieve the SSL sound in their mixes, delivering the classic SSL "glue" compression sound across 3 independently configurable frequency bands.
$99At Plugin Boutique · price as of Nov 10Check price ↗
Vst Compressor by the numbers
Measured across all 10 plugins we track.
Median $99 — half of all vst compressor here cost less.
Where these prices come from
Plugins aren’t in the Thomann catalogue, so the AudioFu Index — demand on Reverb, lineup and price history at Thomann — doesn’t rate them. They’re ranked by how fully the store describes each plugin — the formats and systems it runs on and a full description — one maker at a time: every maker’s best entry first, then every maker’s second. Names, descriptions and prices here come from Plugin Boutique, checked on Nov 10, 2026. Prices and sales change often: follow the link for today’s price.
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