UNIVERSAL AUDIO UAD SSL 4000 E Channel Strip

Channel strip plug-in console emulation SSL 4000 E

• Complete emulation of the legendary SSL 4000 E
• Includes original "brown" and "black knob" EQs
• VCA compressor and gate for total dynamic control
• Presence of Jensen transformer preamplifier
• Artist presets included from Just Blaze, Ryan Hewitt, Ian Boxill
• Compatible with macOS, Windows, Apollo and UAD Accelerators

The most iconic SSL sound, right in your DAW

Launched in 1979, the SSL 4000 E console has made its mark on modern music history, spawning more platinum records than any other. Its assertive sound, analog punch and advanced dynamic control have made it a standard in professional recording studios.

Official emulation of the SSL 4000 E channel strip

Universal Audio, in direct collaboration with Solid State Logic, has faithfully recreated every detail of the original analog channel strip, offering a plug-in that authentically reproduces the sound response and dynamic characteristics of the SSL 4000 E. This emulation also includes the famous "brown knob" and "black knob" equalizers, which can be selected to sculpt the sound with surgical precision or a more aggressive character.

Professional dynamic control

The channel's built-in VCA compressor and gate offer powerful dynamics management, perfect for vocals, drums, guitars and any other source. The plug-in interface is intuitive and mirrors the original hardware, making it easy to achieve professional results in just a few clicks.

Ready-to-use artistic presets

Included presets include signatures from top producers such as Just Blaze (Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar), Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and Ian Boxill (Prince, Tupac), providing an ideal creative starting point for your productions.

Technical Specifications.

• SSL 4000 E analog channel emulation
• Selectable EQ: "Black knob" and "Brown knob"
• Built-in VCA compressor
• Built-in gate/expander
• Preamplifier with Jensen transformer
• Artistic presets included
• Compatibility: macOS, Windows, Apollo, UAD-2, UADx