PlateVerb is the first in a range of boutique plug-ins from SSL that deliver the sound of classic and contemporary reverbs.

Solid State Logic continues to expand its premium FX plug-in range with its latest addition, PlateVerb, which is available now as part of the ever-growing SSL Complete subscription, SSL’s Rent To Own plan and for perpetual purchase via the SSL eStore. PlateVerb is available in all standard formats including VST2, VST3, AAX Native and AU, and marks the first in a range of boutique plug-ins from SSL that deliver the sound of classic and contemporary reverbs in a streamlined ‘FX pedal’ style interface. PlateVerb is also available as part of the ‘complete access’ dual subscription where users can access every SSL and Slate Digital plug-in.

Boutique reverb in a streamlined interface
​PlateVerb plug-in precisely emulates the distinct sound of classic plate reverb in your DAW, combining two bespoke ‘SSL-crafted’ algorithms for Early Reflections and Late Reflections, capturing the sonic, mechanical, and damping properties of a plate reverb. With reverb decay times ranging from a subtle 100 milliseconds to a colossal 3 seconds, PlateVerb is perfect for a range of production applications, providing depth, dimension, and ambience to a variety of instruments and vocals.

Classic and contemporary reverb with creative flexibility
​Capable of delivering the classic plate reverberation sound while incorporating innovative features like colour adjustment, ducking with external side-chain, and freeze, PlateVerb allows engineers to dial in a precise sound, while producers can experiment with creative reverb FX. ​

Suitable for electronic or acoustic, classic or contemporary music applications, PlateVerb is able to enhance any sound with the warm, lush, and smooth reverb that only a classic plate can provide.  ​
​Key Features: ​

Early/Late Reflections Control: Blend early reflections and late tail for versatile sound shaping.

Diffusion Adjustment: Fine-tune the density of late tail reflections.

Decay and Room Size Customization: Tailor the reverb decay time and room size for precise spatial effects.

Damping Controls: Limit decay in low/high frequencies for a cleaner sound.

Colour Adjustment: Modify the harmonic colour to emulate various plate materials.

Ducking with Sidechaining: Apply gain reduction based on incoming level, with internal or external sidechain options.

Advanced Mix Control: All-in-one control lets you effortlessly blend any combination of wet and dry signals.

Freeze and Kill Options: Unique reverb tail manipulation for creative effects.

SSL Complete, complete access, Rent-To-Own or Paid In Full:
​PlateVerb is now available as part of SSL Complete, which is included in the ‘complete access’ dual subscription – alongside EVERY Slate Digital plug-in. Find out more: https://solidstatelogic.com/products/ssl-complete-bundle-subscription. ​ ​

For more information, to access a free trial of PlateVerb, or a trial of SSL Complete, please visit: https://bit.ly/3TdpTyG

Solid State Logic has announced its latest plug-in, the 4K E Channel Strip – the definitive software emulation of the 4000E console. The new plug-in, which emulates one of the company’s most iconic analogue consoles is available now in several formats including VST2, VST3, AAX Native and AU as part of the SSL Complete subscription.

The 4000E immortalised
Released in 1979, the 4000E console played a pivotal role in reshaping the way music was made, it dominated the studio landscape through the ‘80s & ’90s and became the sonic signature of the era’s most iconic albums and tracks. Its big, punchy sound, advanced processing tools and ground-breaking flexibility meant it quickly became the tool of choice for the world’s top producers, engineers, and studios. The 4000E console has become a rare sight in studios of today. As this analogue icon enters the record production history books, Solid State Logic has expertly modelled the console’s legendary sonic character and workflow, capturing its legacy in plug-in form. This digital incarnation immortalises the 4000E in your DAW, with a level of precision and accuracy that only the original manufacturer of the ‘4K’ console can deliver.

Living up to a legend
The 4KE Plug-in lives up to the legend of the 4000E and imparts all the vibe and rich non-linear analogue character of the original console. 4K E Plug-in is a precise emulation, with modelling down to a component level, including the revered E Series EQ in all its flavours (Black, Brown, Orange), and hyper-realistic emulation of the Jensen T-115K-E transformer found on early 4000E mic pres. The dbx 202 ‘gold can’ fader VCA is also painstakingly modelled, offering multiple layers of harmonic saturation found throughout the circuit design.

Virtual E Series console
As with Channel Strip 2 and 4K B, 4K E Plug-in boasts first-class integration with SSL’s UC1 controller, offering knob-per-function control of the plug-in in an intuitive, channel strip style layout. In addition to this, SSL 360’s ‘Plug-in Mixer’, available free from the SSL website, provides users with a single place to view and control all 360-enabled plug-in’s, essentially allowing users to build their own ‘virtual’ E Series console, or combine 4K B with Channel Strip 2 and 4K E for a ‘custom’ virtual SSL console.

Key features:

• ‘4K E’ sound immortalised in your DAW by Solid State Logic – the original manufacturer of the SL 4000E console.
• Immediately available as part of the SSL Complete subscription, and until November 28th 2023 as part of the ‘Complete Access’ bundle that also includes the Slate Digital ‘All Access Pass’, all for only $14.99 per month ex local tax (Ts&Cs apply).
• 4K E Plug-in is also available on perpetual purchase and Rent To Own via the SSL eStore.
• First-class integration with UC1/UF8/UC1 via SSL 360° and the Plug-in Mixer.
• Meticulously modelled on the original console down to component level.
• Includes Brown, Black and the rare ‘passive’ Orange EQ flavours.
• Revision 4 Dynamics – classic Soft-knee and logarithmic release circuit.
• Saturate with the Jensen T-115K-E transformer mic pre and dbx 202 ‘gold can’ VCA fader.
• Compressor Mix control.
• Advanced settings: Compressor make-up gain configuration and VCA modelling on/off.
• Scalable GUI.
• Apple Silicon native support.

Find out more about the new 4K E Plug-in: https://store.solidstatelogic.com/plug-ins/ssl-4k-e

In recent time Solid State Logic (SSL) has done a good job of meeting the need for innovation while keeping its roots well and truly alive with regular new-release nods to its big format console heritage. In the latter category we’ve seen numerous iterations of the master bus compressor, E series EQ, even the lesser-known listen mic compressor got a fresh guernsey. Now the company have taken a deep dive into the channel strips of the rare 4000B large format console (circa the late 70s) and have brought a feisty old dynamics circuit back into circulation in 500 series form.

JOHNNY B-GOOD

The B-Dyn 611B is essentially the dynamics section of the channel strip from the 4000B console with a few modern enhancements and tricks thrown in. Unlike SSL’s subsequent channel compressor designs, the 4000B model derived its gain circuit from the channel fader and thus shared some feed-forward characteristics with the famed mix bus compressor. Being a more aggressive VCA design, its forte is juicy, thick, character-laden compression. The B-Dyn also packs a gate/expander that is no-frills but very effective. The controls are simple and the emphasis is on strong and colourful dynamic effects rather than smooth and transparent control — right up my current alley as it happens, and I very much enjoyed taking the B-Dyn for a test drive.

TRICK OR TREAT?

The layout of the B-Dyn is very straight forward once you get familiar with it. At the top of the unit are two rows of LED metering — the left hand side shows compressor gain reduction in red while the right gate/expander activity is in green. The more lights that illuminate, the harder the circuits are working. There’s also a Link button here that allows for two units to operate in stereo. Below these are three compressor rotary knobs to control ratio, threshold and release while a filter switch allows low frequency information to pass through the compressor circuit unmolested. The ratios are stepped at 1:2, 1:4 and 1:10 and there is also a DS (de-esser) setting for overly sibilant sources as well as a full circuit bypass. Threshold is continuously variable between -10dB and +20dB, giving a very useable range to dial in the right amount of effect. The Release control is also stepped and offers options at 0.2, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.6ms as well as a programme-dependent Auto mode that is a further nod to the old master compressor topology. As with the Ratio control there is a DS setting here which operates at very high speed to catch and release sibilance. 

GATED COMMUNITY

Below the compressor section a similar layout is employed for the Gate/Expander with three rotary controls and a switch to toggle between gate and expansion effects. The gate operates at a fixed 20:1 setting and the expander at 2:1 while the attack time is a relatively swift 0.2ms. The Range control is continuously variable from Out (bypass) to 25dB of gain suppression when the gate switches in, effectively allowing you to set the floor of your noise or quieter material suppression. The threshold (-30dB to +10dB) again gives a good range of control, while the five stepped release settings range from 0.1 to 1.6ms. Rounding out the controls at the bottom of the front panel is a global bypass button. SSL has a lot of experience in designing 500 series units, and this shows with a faceplate that is well populated yet doesn’t feel at all crowded. The choice of control parameters gives the unit quite a lot of flexibility while the legending and meters make for clear and quick setting assessment. My only minor gripe with the review unit was the slight offset of several rotary controls from their step markers, something quality control should probably have rectified before shipping.

Advanced workflow is at the heart of Solid State Logic’s design philosophy. All the way back to the legendary 4000E console, SSL has led the way in developing tools which revolutionise the way we interact with our productions and harness creativity. Fast forward to today, SSL’s UF1, UF8 and UC1 controllers are doing the same once again. Removing barriers and connecting artists, producers, and engineers closer to their technical and creative workflow. The result? Better quality productions that come together effortlessly, with subtlety and emotion that sets them apart.

DAW Control Centre

UF1 is the ultimate single fader controller for anyone who wants comprehensive control of their DAW, bringing SSL’s renowned advanced workflow to in-the-box productions. UF1 boasts a premium 100mm motorised fader, dual high-resolution displays, soft-feel durable rubber keys and a weighted jog wheel — all encased in a robust metal chassis. UF1 offers complete control of a DAW’s pans, sends, plug-in control and more, plus the ability to customise 46 soft keys specifically to your workflow. Clear and insightful visual feedback, intuitive control and deep integration with the SSL Meter Plug-in and SSL 360° software – UF1 offers power and control never seen before from a controller of this size.

UF1 To Control Them All

The UF1 can control up to three DAWs simultaneously and comes with profiles for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, LUNA, and Pyramix. Dedicated transport controls and weighted jog/scrub wheel make moving around even the largest session quick and efficient. Secondary Transport keys can be customised to essential workflow shortcuts such as Loop on/off and click track on/off — or press the Shift button for fast access to DAW automation modes.

The premium 100mm motorised SSL fader offers precise control when writing automation and of course, fine tuning track volume in recording and mixing sessions. UF1’s dual high-resolution displays provide in-depth visual feedback of DAW track names, parameters, time display, the SSL Meter plug-in and 360°-enabled channel strips in the SSL Plug-in Mixer. Control SSL Channel Strip plugins directly from the UF1 surface, with the plug-in’s EQ curve shown on the large display. Gate and compression activity is also shown on the small display. UF1’s large, multi-purpose notched encoder allows for channel banking, mouse wheel emulation (Focus mode) and control of computer system volume.

Meter Plug-in & SSL 360° Integration

Beyond its comprehensive DAW control, every UF1 purchase includes a perpetual license for the SSL Meter plug-in, which is visualised on the large 4.3-inch IPS display and can be controlled directly from the UF1 surface or the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer. The SSL Meter Plug-in offers essential metering tools including Peak & RMS levels, K-System, stereo balance, phase correlation bar, Lissajous phase scope, 31-band RTA, VU and PPM metering.

Control Expansion

UF1 can be used on its own or partnered with UF8 for an even deeper SSL DAW control experience. UF1 is also the perfect hardware expansion for the UC1 SSL plug-in controller, adding fader control and providing easy access to SSL 360°-enabled channel strip parameters alongside visual feedback of EQ curves. For the ultimate SSL controller setup offering full SSL virtual console workflow, combine up to four UF8s with UC1 and UF1.

Features:

• 100mm high quality motorised SSL fader
• 2x high resolution displays, including a large 4.3-inch TFT LCD display for visual feedback of DAW track names, parameters, time display, the SSL Meter plug-in and 360°-enabled channel strips in the SSL Plug-in Mixer
• Dedicated Transport controls and weighted jog/scrub wheel for total session control
• Dedicated HUI and MCU DAW Profiles for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, LUNA, Pyramix
• UF1 can switch to control the MASTER fader in MCU protocol DAWs
• Proprietary control of the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer
• Seamless integration with the SSL Meter plug-in (perpetual license included), with the metering plug-in visualised on the large 4.3” IPS display and control from the UF1 surface and SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer.
• SSL Meter offers essential meter tools including Peak & RMS levels, K-System, stereo balance, phase correlation bar, Lissajous phase scope, 31-band RTA, VU and PPM metering.

Extend the functionality of UC1:

• Control 360°-enabled channel strips such as Channel Strip 2 and 4K B directly from the UF1 surface and view the EQ curve on the UF1 large display
• Master mode for the Plug-in Mixer allows UF1 to control a different channel strip to the one that is selected on UC1
• Fully featured DAW Controller in a compact footprint. Control DAW Pans, Sends, Plug-ins and Virtual Instruments with ease
• 46 customisable user keys ready to assign your favourite DAW commands or keyboard shortcuts
• Secondary Transport row of keys can be customised to essential workflow shortcuts such as Loop on/off and click track on/off. Or press the Shift button for fast access to DAW automation modes
• Fader Mode allows you to use the 4 V-Pots underneath the large screen to control 4 track volumes at the same time
• A large multi-purpose notched encoder allows for track banking, mouse wheel emulation for hands-on control and control over computer system volume
• Use UF1 on its own, or partner with UF8 and/or UC1 to enhance the functionality of both products
• 2 x assignable foot-switch inputs
• Up to 3 different DAWs can be connected simultaneously and switched between using the Layer keys
• Powered by the SSL 360° Software application

Specifications:

• 1x 100mm high quality, touch-sensitive motorised faders
• 5x rotary endless rotary encoders with push
• Large 4.3-inch IPS LCD TFT high-resolution colour display
• Additional 1.77” LCD TFT high-resolution colour display
• Backlit RGB soft-feel rubber buttons
• All metal enclosure, finished with a brushed anodised top plate
• Included stands allow for 6 different elevation angles. Or use without stands
• Connects to your computer via hi-speed USB – no need to deal with computer networks or ethernet cables
• Width 205mm, Height 265.9mm, Depth 62.5mm

Solid State Logic announces that its groundbreaking UF8 and UC1 controllers now support Merging Technologies’ Pyramix and Universal Audio LUNA digital audio workstation platforms. New profiles for both Pyramix and LUNA — and many other updates — are now included in the latest SSL 360° software ecosystem V1.4 update as well as significant new additions to software bundles, including 6-month SSL Complete subscription.

Building on its recent 4K B channel strip plug-in announcement, which is included with all UC1 hardware, Solid State Logic introduce SSL 360 V1.4°. The latest in a series of updates to SSL’s software ecosystem boasts several feature additions and enhancements based on feedback from user groups, including Follow selected DAW track, DAW Solo / Mute integration for 4K B and Channel Strip 2 plug-ins in several DAWs, UC1 Bus Compressor Meter calibration as well as new Compressor Mix, Width and Pan controls in Channel Strip 2 Plug-in and much more.

By accessing the new SSL 360° V1.4 update, users can now:

• Use new Merging Technologies Pyramix and Universal Audio LUNA profiles for UF8
• Follow selected DAW track, DAW Solo and Mute integration in Studio One, Live & REAPER — for 4K B and Channel Strip 2 Plug-ins
• Control the Plug-in Mixer Transport from the computer keyboard
• Access the UC1 Bus Compressor Meter calibration tool on the SSL 360° HOME page
• Access a redesigned SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer GUI
• Utilise new features of Channel Strip 2 Plug-in— which now includes Pan, Width, Compressor Mix, HQ Mode (Oversampling) and an updated GUI
• SSL 360° V1.4 and associated plug-ins are now fully M1/ARM native

“Merging has enjoyed a long and productive relationship with Solid State Logic and we are delighted that UF8 Advanced DAW Controller can now control Pyramix,” said Chris Hollebone, Director of Pro-Sales Solutions at Merging Technologies. “Many of our customers will enthusiastically welcome this addition to the list of controllers.”

“We are thrilled to have deep integration between SSL Control Surfaces and LUNA,” said Lev Perrey, VP of Product, Universal Audio. “LUNA’s unique control surface features work best on SSL surfaces, combining to give our users record quality mixes faster than any other combination.”

Also, effective immediately, all new and existing UF8 and UC1 customers can take advantage of a free 6-month SSL Complete subscription. Users can access the free subscription via their user accounts with registered UF8 or UC1 hardware.