Discover the rich sound of legendary British compression with the authentic SSL 4000 G Bus
Compressor
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now available as a UAD Native plug
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in, no Apollo required!
Integral to the hit
–
making SSL sound, the G Bus Compressor has been a secret weapon for
art
ists like Michael Jackson on “Thriller” and modern stars like Adele on “25,” making mixes
bigger, more powerful, and punchy while enhancing cohesion and clarity.
This iconic compressor adds the famous SSL “glue” and dynamic control to your mix, creating
a
unified and polished sound that stands out. With intuitive user
–
friendly controls, the SSL 4000 G
Bus Compressor plugin makes it easy for anyone to achieve that coveted SSL sound, whether
you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out.
Bring the rich, prof
essional polish that has defined hits across generations to your own music
and mixes today.
The Only End – to – End SSL Bus Compressor Emulation
Embarking on a ground
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up re
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design of the original SSL G Bus Compressor plug
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in, UA’s team
of engineers meticulous
ly remodeled every nuance of the in
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console and FX G384 rackmount
specimens, including their unique CV (control voltage) summing. By capturing all of its circuit
behaviors, the new SSL G Bus Compressor plug
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in gives you all of the famed SSL hallmarks
—
pun
chy, transparent glue, and an ultra
–
accurate stereo image.
Original Recipe
From subtle and transparent dynamic control to more aggressive textures with peak limiting, the
SSL G Bus Compressor plug
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in’s simple, intuitive control set lets you quickly dial i
n what you
need. The fixed Attack and Release controls are SSL
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voiced for bus functionality, including the
program
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dependent Auto Release function. Conjure “barely a wiggle” 2
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bus glue, or “bury the
needle” full dynamic crush with the continuous Threshold
control.
Custom Enhancements
New workflow features make the SSL G Bus Compressor Collection even more vital for the
modern producer/engineer. The internal Side Chain Filter allows you precise tailoring of low
frequency response to reduce low
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end “pumping,
” while the Mix control provides inline dry/wet
processing
—
perfect for quick parallel compression on a drum or vocal bus. The Headroom
control lets you adjust the overall operating level of the plug
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in.
Fade to Black
Just like the console units, the ne
w SSL G Bus Compressor features the original Auto Fade
feature, providing the signature SSL fade taper, up to 60 seconds. With the new SSL G Bus
Compressor, plus the included DSP
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lite SSL G Bus Compressor Legacy plug
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in, you can craft
your projects with Pl
atinum
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selling sound.
requirements:
mac:
cpu: Intel, AMD or Apple silicon processor
version: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
internet required: no
plugins:
VST-3
AU
AAX
windows:
cpu: Intel, AMD
version: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions)
internet required: no
plugins:
VST-3
AAX
trial: no
notes:
feature: (NEW) UAD Native version with External sidechaining capabilities for even more dynamic control over your mixes — no Apollo required
Give power, cohesion, and drive to mixes, buses, or any source
Harness features like Side Chain Filtering, Mix, and Headroom controls
Mix with artist presets from Just Blaze (Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar), Peter Mokran (The Flaming Lips, Mary J. Blige), Ian Boxill (Prince, Tupac), and more
platforms: mac
windows
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