Product Description

• SSL® 4000 E Channel Strip Turn Your DAW into a Classic SSL Console Unlock the iconic sound of the SSL 4000 console with the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip
• now available as a UAD Native plug-in. This authentic British channel strip brings the warmth
• punch
• and unmistakable analog character that has shaped countless hit records from Nirvana’s “Nevermind” to Bruno Mars’ - "24K Magic".* With precise EQ
• dynamic control
• and the classic VCA compressor
• the SSL 4000 Channel Strip provides unparalleled versatility and sonic excellence. Whether you're mixing vocals
• instruments
• or entire sessions
• the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip delivers the unmistakable SSL sound. Turn Your DAW into a Classic SSL Console In crafting the new SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection
• UA’s team of engineers dug deep into the SSL 4000 E hardware
• faithfully modeling the original preamp’s Jensen input transformers and dbx "gold-can" VCA output section. By capturing the preamp’s signature nonlinear amp behaviors you get all of the SSL hallmarks — expansive
• punchy
• deep
• assertive character for all of your sources. Get Famed British EQ in Spades The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection plug-in features both the Type E 242 “black knob” and 001 “brown knob” four-band EQ and filters. The “brown” EQ is easy to dial in and musical
• while the “black” is more surgical and clean. Both offer iconic SSL band interactions and amp modeling
• adding punch to drums
• presence to vocals
• and heft to bass. Expansion
• Compression & More From subtle dynamics control to in-your-face the E Series’ compressor gives guitars presence
• makes vocals “pop
• ” and can add clarity
• punch
• and depth to your drum bus. PRE-DYN controls let you place the EQ or filters before the dynamics section for tons of different timbres
• while the DYN-SC buttons provide frequency-dependent compression using the EQ filters
• cut filters
• or both. Add Depth and Openness with any UAD hardware Of course
• the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection isn’t just for Apollo owners. UAD-2 owners can use the SSL E Channel Strip on any source
• without going outside the box. With the SSL E Channel Strip's complete console channel emulation
• plus the included DSP-lite SSL E Channel Strip Legacy plug-in
• you can craft your projects with Platinum‑selling sound. Unison Technology for Apollo Harnessing UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology
• the new SSL 4000 E Channel Strip plug-in gives you the hardware’s mic/line preamp impedance
• gain stage “sweet spots
• ” and exact circuit behaviors. Just insert the plug-in into the Apollo’s Unison preamp slot to track in real time through a perfect SSL modeled preamp. Features NEW! UAD Native plug-in with external side-chaining capabilities — no Apollo required Track and mix through a stunningly accurate emulation  of SSL’s vintage analog channel Get the full character of SSL’s Jensen transformer-based preamps with Unison technology
• when paired with an Apollo audio interface Sculpt your sources with both Type E “black” and “brown” knob EQ and filters Harness the famous SSL VCA Compressor and Gate for incredible dynamics control Explore creative sounds by swapping Dynamics routing
• and placing EQ/Filters in the Dynamics sidechain Mix with artist presets from Just Blaze (Beyoncé
• Kendrick Lamar)
• Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers
• The Avett Brothers)
• Ian Boxill (Prince
• Tupac)
• and more macOS Big Sur 11
• Monterey 12
• Ventura 13
• Sonoma 14
• Sequoia 15 and Tahoe 26 Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions) Intel
• or Apple silicon processor Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) Free iLok account Compatible with iLok USB (2nd generation or higher) but not required Free UA Connect application for managing UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) A supported DAW compatible with VST3
• or AAX plug-in file formats. 

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About the Universal Audio SSL 4000 E Channel Strip

Experience the quality and tone that makes the Universal Audio SSL 4000 E Channel Strip a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the Universal Audio SSL 4000 E Channel Strip?

• •Authentic Universal Audio craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Universal Audio's respected Channel Strip lineup

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