Waves SSL E-Channel: Channel Strip Plugin

Solid State Logic’s SL 4000 series of consoles was the first to incorporate not just EQ but dynamics processing in every channel. This “channel strip” concept revolutionized workflow because the crucial elements needed to optimize a channel’s sound were in one place right at your fingertips. Decades later the E-series’ classic status has been reborn in hip hop and pop genres—thanks to the smooth yet punchy dynamics and the bright clear sound of the famed “black knob” EQ.

The Classic Sound of SSL Circuitry

The E-Channel models the SSL 4000E’s VCA-based gain element Class A operation and original behavior of the filter and dynamics never being out of the circuit—even when set to 0 gain and no dynamics. The circuitry’s sound is always there.

Legendary SSL EQ: Bright Bold Present

The SSL E’s 4-band parametric EQ section features the renowned Black Knob EQ developed in 1983 with legendary producer George Martin. The Black knob’s bright bold present sound—a result of its constant frequency bandwidth—has become a signature in modern popular music. Choose a gentle shelf response for the high and low filter stages or a bell curve for more surgical edits.

Sculpt Your Sound with Daring SSL Dynamics

The dynamics section features a soft-knee compressor/limiter and a separate expander/gate. As in the original console you can place Dynamics before or after the filters and EQ to tailor how the dynamics react—for example cut lows before compression to tame a heavy kick. Makeup gain is applied automatically to maintain a steady output level.

Flexible Sidechaining

SSL also took sidechaining further. Not only can you switch the EQ or filters into the sidechain but switch the filters and EQ into the sidechain to “tune” the control signal with even greater precision.

Over 130 All-Star Presets

Presets from Grammy-winning mix engineers and producers Chris Lord-Alge Steve Lillywhite Dave Pensado Dave Darlington Joe Barresi Dave Aron Thom Russo and others cover a huge variety of superb sounds for vocals drums guitars piano keys synths and strings.

Features:

• Developed under license and in close collaboration with SSL
• 4-band EQ (2 shelf and 2 parametric stages) dual filters
• Smooth soft-knee compressor/limiter
• Incorporates the “black knob” EQ developed with George Martin
• Internal dynamics sidechaining with switchable source
• CPU-efficient for use with large demanding multitrack projects

Requirements:

Platform	CPU	RAM	Disk	Notes	Additional Requirement	Audio Card	Ports	Internet Required	32 Bit Support	64 Bit Support	Plugins
mac		8	16					0	0	0	VST-2 VST-3 AU AAX
windows		8	16					0	0	0	VST-2 VST-3 AAX