6. SSL Console Channel Dynamics

SSL Console Bundle for MX4

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SSL Console Channel Dynamics

The SSL Channel Dynamics Plug-In comprises separate sections for compressor/limiter and an expander/gate. Both sections work independently, but can be operational at the same time, providing sophisticated control of signal levels.

The Mono and Stereo Version are both also available as a Version with side chain Input for advanced processes like de-essing, ducking, rhythmic level modulation etc.

Both sections are based on the Dynamics Section of a real SSL Console Channel Strip.

Compressor/Limiter Section

The Channel Compressor/Limiter Section has a number of key features including a variable compression ratio from 1:1 to Inf:1, a variable threshold from –20dB to +10dB, auto sensing attack time (or selectable 1ms attack time), and a variable release from 0.1 to 4 seconds.

The Compressor/Limiter has two modes of signal detection, Peak and RMS. These modes of detection either act on peaks of the incoming signals or on their RMS average levels. This gives two very different modes of compression and limiting with Peak Mode giving far more dramatic compression characteristics.

DYN IN

In pressed state the Compressor and Gate/Expander Sections are active. In non pressed state the Channel Dynamics is bypassed. This button is directly connected to the Bypass Button in the Top Bar.

RATIO

When turned to 1:1, the Compressor/Limiter section is inactive. Turning the control clockwise increases the compression ratio to give a true limiter at the fully clockwise position. The compressor normally has an ʻover-easyʼ characteristic.

Selecting PEAK changes this to peak sensing, and replaces the ʻover–easyʼ characteristic with a hard knee, providing an alternative for some instruments.