7. SSL Console Bus Compressor

SSL Console Bundle for MX4

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SSL Console Bus Compressor

The SSL Console Bus Compressor plug-in is a stereo version of the legendary centre section bus compressor found on the XL 9000K Series console. It provides high quality stereo compression, giving you critical control over the dynamic range of audio signals.

Used on a stereo mix or instrument group has the effect of 'gluing' the mix together and „make it sound like a Record“.

The dynamics of drum overheads or whole drum kits can be controlled very effectively with the bus compressor .

The Plug-In is available in Stereo only. An additional Version with Stereo side chain offers creative options to control the compressor module with other audio signals.

The Bus Compressor can practically be used for any application that requires superior compression.

Bus Compressor Parameters

Compression Meter

Shows Gain Reduction with a simulated moving coil meter, that mimics the real ballistics of the SSL Bus Compressor meter found on thousands of SSL Consoles around the world.

For experienced SSL Operators this Meter provides an authentic Gain Reduction feedback and should allow them to instantly feel at home.

THRESHOLD

Continuously variable from –20dB to +20dB. Sets the Threshold of the Input level for the compressor module to start to work.

ATTACK

Six switchable ranges 0.1, 0.3, 1, 3 , 10 and 30ms. Determines the time taken for the Compressor to actually kick in, once the signal level is above the threshold. Higher times do let transients (or Attacks) slip through.

RATIO

Three switchable ranges ranges 2:1, 4:1 and 20:1.

Defines the Ratio of compression or in other words how steep the compression curve will be, once the Threshold level is reached.