SSL 4K B

Meticulously modelled on the original hardware

Features

Saturate with the Jensen transformer mic pre and dbx 202 ‘black can’ VCA fader

Original 4000-series EQ: a precursor to the O2 ‘Brown Knob’ design

Dynamics based on the legendary SSL Bus Compressor, including unique de-ess mode

Integrates with the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer, UC1 and UF8 for hands-on control

Full support for native Apple silicon M1/ARM with Universal 2 binary

The SL 4000 B-series console

The SSL 4K B plug-in is the result of thousands of hours of work, research and development. Painstakingly modelled, the 4K B is a cornerstone of SSL console history and provides a brand-new analogue flavour for your productions.

We met with SSL design guru and ex-Townhouse Studio engineer Chris Jenkins to find out more about what it was like to install and use one of the first ever SL 4000 B consoles; a truly revolutionary and iconic mixing desk.

Total integration with UC1 and UF8

SSL 4K B integrates seamlessly into the 360° Plug-in Mixer ecosystem and is fully controllable from UC1 and UF8 hardware. The 4K B plug-in is included in the software bundle for all UC1 owners, alongside Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2.

Jensen JE-115K-E transformer mic preamp

Add rich non-linear harmonics and drive to your tracks using the 4K B’s preamp section. The mic preamp stage is automatically gain-compensated, allowing you to easily dial in harmonics without destructively effecting your levels.

The original 4000-series EQ circuit

A precursor to the 02 ‘brown knob’ EQ, the original 4000-series EQ circuit from the SL 4000 B is every bit as musical and full of character – its constant bandwidth parametric mid-bands make it great for shaping drums and bass.

Channel dynamics based on the SSL Bus Compressor

The 4K B plug-in features a channel dynamics module unlike the 4000 E and 9000-series channels. The compressor design has a circuit topology based on the legendary SSL Bus Compressor, including peak detection and a sidechain VCA in a feedback loop.

De-ess mode

The unique ‘ds’ mode repurposes the compressor for broadband compression triggered by sibilance, just like the original hardware.

Modelled dbx 202 ‘black can’ VCA fader

The dbx 202 ‘black can’ VCA fader introduces subtle saturation at the output – drive the fader to introduce harmonics and then dial back the output using the output trim control.

HQ mode for enhanced processing and oversampling

Use the High Quality (HQ) mode to turn on intelligent oversampling under-the-hood – applying the minimum amount of oversampling necessary for a closer approximation of a continuous analogue signal.

Total control from the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer

Mix ‘n’ match the 4K B with Channel Strip 2 and control them all from the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer – your virtual SSL console – including first-class integration with the SSL UF8 and SSL UC1 controllers for hands-on control.