Waves SSL 4000 Collection

Waves SSL 4000 Collection - Legendary Console Collection | Recreating the Classic Sound That Shaped Modern Music

The Solid State Logic (SSL) 4000 series is the undisputed superstar of the recording studio console world. Its punchy, deep, rich, and present sound character defined the face of modern music as we know it. From David Bowie to Dr. Dre, from Bruce Springsteen to Foo Fighters to Kendrick Lamar, its sound is behind countless classic albums. Now, with the Waves SSL 4000 Collection, you can inject the soul of this legendary console directly into your digital audio workstation (DAW).

This collection, officially licensed by SSL, captures the unparalleled dynamics processing and EQ characteristics of the original console in stunning detail. It's not just an emulation; it's a precise recreation of the classic hardware. The collection includes the acclaimed E-Series and G-Series SSL console emulations, classic microphone preamp models, and switchable 'Black Knob' and 'Brown Knob' EQ options. Additionally, it wouldn't be complete without the renowned bus compressor, hailed as the 'glue' of a mix. With this set of mixing plugins, your DAW won't just sound like an SSL—it will become a complete SSL console, bringing professional studio-grade cohesion and punch to your productions. Whether you're processing a single track or an entire mix, this suite of channel strip effects is your indispensable tool for easily achieving the classic SSL sound that has defined generations of popular music.

Core Advantages & Use Cases

Officially Licensed Classic Sound
Developed under official license from Solid State Logic (SSL), ensuring the most faithful sound reproduction of the original hardware. From punchy drums and warm vocals to cohesive bus processing, every detail has been meticulously tuned to recreate the unique musical magic of the SSL 4000 console.

Selectable E-Series Flavors
The collection includes two E-Series channel strip plugins. The classic SSL E-Channel set the standard with its exceptional sound quality and low CPU usage; while the new SSL EV2 Channel goes a step further, offering both classic EQ circuits—the early, warm 'Brown Knob' and the later, more aggressive 'Black Knob'—and adds a microphone preamp emulation to inject pleasing saturation and drive into your audio.

The Modern and Punchy G-Series
As the successor to the E-Series, the G-Series won over another loyal following with its unique sonic character. Its redesigned adaptive-Q equalizer can perform both subtle tonal sculpting and create a more forward-sounding presence. Its high and low-frequency shelving EQs are effective at enhancing clarity and definition.

The Legendary 'Glue' Compressor
The SSL G-Master Buss Compressor is perhaps the most imitated compressor in history, famous for its magical ability to 'glue' an entire mix together. This version, created by Waves and officially certified by SSL, makes your final mixes sound more complete, energetic, and commercially ready. You will hear the significant difference between it and other imitations.

The Rare G-EQ 292 Model
The SSL G-Equalizer plugin models the rackmount G 292 'pink knob' EQ, one of SSL's later channel strip EQ designs. When engineers are looking for unique tonal character and shaping capabilities, rather than just surgical adjustments, the legendary 292 EQ is often their first choice.

Professional Master Preset Library
Includes over 600 presets meticulously crafted by Grammy-winning engineers to help you get started quickly and inspire your creativity. These masters include: Chris Lord-Alge (Foo Fighters), Jacquire King (Kings of Leon), Tony Maserati (David Bowie), Joe Barresi (Tool), Jack Joseph Puig (Lady Gaga), Lu Diaz (Jay Z), Dave Pensado (Justin Timberlake), Stuart White (Beyoncé), and more.

Integrated with Modern Workflows
While remaining 100% faithful to the original sound, this plugin series adds several modern practical features, such as an EQ Solo function to monitor band adjustments individually, enhanced output level control, and the ability to switch between SSL's authentic analog noise floor and a clean digital mode to suit different creative needs.

Tech Specs

• Licensed by: Officially licensed by Solid State Logic (SSL)
• Number of Plugins: 5 individual plugins in total
• Included Plugins: SSL E-Channel, SSL EV2 Channel, SSL G-Channel, SSL G-Equalizer, SSL G-Master Buss Compressor
• Preset Library: Over 600 professional presets by Grammy-winning engineers
• Supported Sample Rates: Up to 192 kHz
• Latency: 0 ms (at 44.1/48 kHz)
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• System Compatibility: Fully compatible with the latest versions of Mac and Windows operating systems (requires Waves Central for installation and authorization)