For the latest features, including the new X-EQ 2 and machine-based licensing, check out the current SSL Native Complete Bundle at the official Solid State Logic
A quirky inclusion based on the compressor found in the SSL console’s listen mic section. It has a violent, pumping, lo-fi character. Originally meant for talkback, engineers realized it sounds incredible on parallel drums or crushed room mics. For the latest features, including the new X-EQ
The v3.6.6 suite includes a collection of processors that cover everything from individual track sculpting to master bus processing. 1. SSL Channel Strip The v3
This is the heart of the bundle. You get the legendary 4-band EQ (with the bell-to-shelf curve switch), the dynamic compressor, the high-pass filter, and the expander/gate. The difference between the (242 EQ, more aggressive) and the G Series (292 EQ, smoother musicality) is subtle but crucial for purists. You get the legendary 4-band EQ (with the
The official word from SSL was unequivocal: the Duende Native plug-ins were to their DSP-powered predecessors. However, user experiences and subjective listening tests painted a more nuanced picture.
Unlike generic EQs or compressors, these plugins are renowned for their ability to add punch, clarity, and "radio-ready" sheen to audio signals, operating with the distinct character of analog hardware. Key Plugins in the v3.6.6 Suite The bundle typically includes two flagship processors: 1. SSL Native Channel Strip (v3.6.6)
Features a flexible 4-band equalizer. It can switch between the smooth 'E-Series' and the more aggressive 'G-Series' tonal characteristics. It includes high-pass and low-pass filters.
