SSL BUS+
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SSL
BUS+
Product Info
Article Number:
540426
Brand:
SSL
Model:
BUS+
Category:
Compressors, Gates and De-essers
Price:
$2,143.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SSL BUS+ nails the classic SSL bus compressor vibe – it’s got the punch and glue you’d expect. Perfect for engineers mixing genres needing that polished, radio-ready sound, especially those working in rock, pop, or electronic music where subtle dynamics shaping is key. The MS mode adds a seriously useful creative dimension.
Product Description
- SSL BUS+
- Analogue stereo / dual mono / MS bus compressor
- Digitally controlled
- Authentic SSL Bus Compressor circuitry with High Performance 2181 THAT VCAs
- 4 Operating modes: Stereo
- S/C Stereo
- Dual Mono
- Mid-Side
- Attack & Release options for more flexibility in detail settings
- 3 Specific compression characteristics for individual or combined use (4K - Single VCA with VHD
- LOW THD with LF reduction
- F/B Mode)
- Integrated 2-band Dynamic EQ (D-EQ)
- Transient Expander
- Configurable processing (Compressor pre/post D-EQ)
- External Side Chain inputs/outputs incl. HPF control up to 300Hz (in 10Hz steps)
- Mix control for immediate parallel compression
- Detented potentiometers
- Format: 19" / 2 RU
- Weight: approx. 7 kg
PROS
- • Authentic SSL circuitry delivers that signature bus compression sound.
- • THAT 2181 VCAs provide clean, transparent gain reduction.
- • Flexible MS mode unlocks creative stereo imaging possibilities.
- • Integrated D-EQ adds tonal shaping without external plugins.
CONS
- • The 2RU height can be restrictive in tight racks.
- • Limited routing options compared to more complex processors.
- • Price point puts it out of reach for many home studios.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Stereo/Dual Mono/MS Bus Compressor
Channels
2 (Stereo) / 4 (Dual Mono)
Controls
Detented potentiometers, Attack/Release knobs, 3 Compression Modes (4K, LOW THD, F/B), D-EQ controls, Mix control
Connections
Stereo Inputs/Outputs, External Sidechain Inputs/Outputs, HPF Control (up to 300Hz)
Metering
LED Metering for Input/Output Levels, Gain Reduction
Weight
7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
4K mode introduces a subtle harmonic distortion for added warmth and character, while LOW THD prioritizes cleaner, more transparent compression.
Yes, the external sidechain inputs and outputs allow for full DAW integration and creative sidechaining techniques.
It's a two-band dynamic EQ, providing control over both low and high frequencies to tailor the compression's impact.
