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Solid State Logic Channel Strip 2 Plug-in

Analog-modeled Channel Strip Plug-in with 4-band Parametric EQ, Highpass and Lowpass Filters, and Dynamics - Mac/PC VST, AU, AAX
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It’s Like Having an SSL Console in Your DAW!

Containing the classic SSL 4-band parametric EQ, filter, compressor, and expander/gate configuration familiar to every pro-audio engineer, SSL’s Channel Strip plugin is a complete tone-shaping and dynamics-processing tool. Switch between E-Series and G-Series EQ characteristics to take advantage of the two legendary units’ distinctive tones. Dive into the dynamics section to delicately or dramatically contour your tracks. And engage the sidechain for detailed tonal sculpting or creative applications. A go-to plug-in for engineers at Sweetwater, The SSL Channel Strip can handle any mixing job, big or small, with unmatched SSL sonics!

Two legendary EQ sections in one

The SSL Channel Strip lets you select between two of SSL’s most iconic console EQ sections: the E-Series and G-Series. The E-Series EQ has an aggressive bite perfect for bringing out the crack of a snare or adding intelligibility to a lead vocal. The G-Series has a more restrained and focused character, great for carving out EQ pockets to make instruments sit more cohesively in a mix. With both the E-Series and the G-Series, you can apply liberal amounts of EQ without adding distortion to the signal, especially in the low frequencies. This means you can add massive thump to a kick or bass while keeping things tight, clean, and focused.

Comprehensive dynamics processing

Simple to use but extremely powerful, the SSL Channel Strip compressor is a Swiss Army knife dynamics processor. With its familiar Ratio, Threshold, Release controls, dialing in the ideal compression setting is a snap. And, whether you’re subtly reining in an acoustic guitar or squashing a set of overheads, the SSL Channel Strip compressor boasts a flattering and musical tone.

Exhibiting a smooth and natural response, the SSL Channel Strip’s gate/expander section reduces or eliminates unwanted mic bleed and background noise without sounding choppy and artificial. Additionally, the SSL Channel Strip offers side-chain processing for frequency-dependent dynamic applications. Use it as a super-accurate de-esser, tamp down troublesome vocal resonances that blossom when a vocalist belts it out, or trigger the compressor with the kick to generative EDM-style pumping on a synth pad. The creative possibilities are immense!

Solid Stage Logic — An Unmatched Industry Icon

Over the last half a century, SSL has established itself as an indisputable pro-audio heavyweight. Renowned for their unparalleled sonic quality, SSL consoles are an artist favorite used for countless recordings and are found in over 3,000 world-class recording facilities. For contemporary artists and engineers who work outside of a traditional big studio environment but refuse to compromise on sound, SSL creates exceptional hardware and software tools, including 500-series modules, SuperAnalogue desk mixers, cutting-edge plug-in technology, and its proprietary X-Rack modular rack system. Regardless of how or where you produce, record, and mix, there is sure to be an SSL product that’s right for you.

Solid State Logic SSL Channel Strip Native Plug-in Features:

  • Based on SSL’s legendary console channel strip designs
  • 4-band parametric EQ, switchable between E-Series and G-Series tonal characteristics
  • Variable highpass and lowpass filters
  • Customizable signal flow routing lets you choose how to order the processors
  • Compressor with simple but powerful Ratio, Threshold, Release, and Fast Attack controls
  • Soft ratio compression keeps dynamic character intact while evening out peaks
  • Sidechain processing for frequency-dependent compression applications
  • Natural-sounding gate/expander with smooth release response
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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: SSL Channel Strip
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX Native, VST2, VST3, AU
  • Authorization Type: iLok Account
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: 2.4GHz Intel Dual Core or higher (Apple M1 support), 8GB RAM recommended
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 8GB RAM recommended
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.12 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: P980CHST2

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Exceptional

This is the one go to must have plugin I have to have when mixing. It is just so versatile and musical.
Rated 5/5

Best SSL Channel Strip out there!

Super easy to use and get a great sound...just like SSL hardware is - I wouldn't purchase another brand's version of this. This is the best emulation because it's made by the actual company! Great job - hit it out of the park!

God bless!
Music background: Audio Production Professor
Rated 5/5

I Mirror what everyone else is saying.

I never had 1 plugin that I just fell in love with but this is the one. I have Waves but this have a smoothness to it. With this I have the control to shape the sound the way I vision and not having to settle.
Rated 5/5

Excellent

I have been using this plug in for live sound for the last few months. It's great sounding, I used to run the Waves SSL plug-in but this one sound better to my ears, it has a je ne se sais quoi that makes it sound better then the other plug ins. Like the other reviewer said, once you start using it you will put it in everything, is that good.
Music background: Sound engineer
Rated 5/5

The Best from the best

Direct from the makers of the real SSL console comes this plugin channel strip. What is very interesting is that the layout of the controls on this plugin do not mirror the layout on the real console, as do the "same" plugin from the big companies such as Waves, Plugin Alliance, UAD, etc. I will further state that this version from Solid State Logic sounds better than the competition with the possible exception of Acustica Audio's Sand which also has its own layout.

This SSL Channel Strip costs more than all the other knock offs and the justification seems to be that it does indeed sound better, and once you have it you will likely use it all the time on most every track. That is what justifies the price: you will actually use this — A LOT.

I was subscribed to SSL's bundle of plugins but I found that I was only really using the channel strip this rating is for and their bus compressor. All the others are fine but I just found myself using other products instead. But this channel strip is simply the best sounding and easiest to work with.
Music background: Retired musician. BS in Music with piano major
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