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- Model: UASSLBusComp
The ultimate “glue” for your mix bus, re-modeled with stunning accuracy.
Discover the rich sound of legendary British compression with the authentic SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor — now available as a UAD Native plug - 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 - up re - design of the original SSL G Bus Compressor plug - in, UA’s team of engineers meticulous ly remodeled every nuance of the in - 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 - 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 - in’s simple, intuitive control set lets you quickly dial i n what you need. The fixed Attack and Release controls are SSL - voiced for bus functionality, including the program - dependent Auto Release function. Conjure "barely a wiggle" 2 - 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 - 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-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 - lite SSL G Bus Compressor Legacy plug - in, you can craft your projects with Platinum selling sound.
Please, note that an iLok account is required, but no physical dongle is necessary, you will register the serial in your UAD account and they will deposit the license in your Ilok.
Features
- (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
Compatibility
MAC OSX WINDOWS
Windows Requirements- Host application compatible with:
- AAX Native plugins
- VST plugins
- VST3 plugins
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions)
- Intel or AMD
Mac Requirements- Host application compatible with:
- AAX Native plugins
- Audio-Unit plugins
- VST plugins
- VST3 plugins
- Mac OS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Intel, AMD or Apple silicon processor
- Host application compatible with:
- AAX Native plugins
- VST plugins
- VST3 plugins
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions)
- Intel or AMD
- Host application compatible with:
- AAX Native plugins
- Audio-Unit plugins
- VST plugins
- VST3 plugins
- Mac OS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Intel, AMD or Apple silicon processor