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Compressor plug-in (download)

  • THE legendary bus and summing compressor based on the integrated summing compressor of the 1980s SSL G-series analogue consoles
  • Brings cohesion, punch and punch to the mix without compromising transparency
  • Complete parameter set for detailed processing
  • Popular auto-release function as well as manual adjustment of control times
  • External sidechain as well as high-pass filter in the sidechain path
  • Switchable 2- and 4-fold oversampling
  • Compatible with SSL UC1 (art. 520390, included)
System Requirements
  • Shipping Format: E-Mail
  • License validity: perpetual
  • Copy Protection: iLok 2 / iLok 3 (401447) / Machine License
  • Simultaneous Activations: 2
  • Windows: from 10 (64-Bit)
  • Mac OS (64 Bit): from 10.15
  • CPU min.: Apple Silicon, Intel Core
  • RAM min.: 4 GB
  • add. System requirements: Internet Connection for Installation and Activation, iLok License Manager
Supported Formats
  • AAX native 64-Bit
  • AU 64-Bit
  • VST2 64-Bit
  • VST3 64-Bit
  • Available since December 2024
  • Item number 528980
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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  • Delay No
  • Dynamics Yes
  • Effect Filter No
  • Encoder/Decoder No
  • Equalizer No
  • Guitar amps/-effects No
  • Channel Strip No
  • Metering / Analysis / Correction No
  • MIDI-FX No
  • Modulation Effects No
  • Multieffect / Plugin-Host No
  • Overdrive/Distortion No
  • Preamp / Saturation No
  • Psychoacoustic tool / Enhancer / Exciter No
  • Restauration No
  • Reverb No
  • Special FX No
  • Summer / Mixing Consoles No
  • Tape Simulation No
  • Pitch Shifter / Harmonizer / Timestretching No
  • Transient Processing No
  • Vocoder / Vocal effect No
  • Mastering Tools Yes
  • Hardware Controller No
  • Download Yes
$169
Excluding VAT
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17 Customer ratings

4.9 / 5

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A lovely Glue
Olekuc3b 06.09.2022
I have used many compressors but ssl is not just a name. As in the analogue world with their well-known hardware products, they also prove with their plugins that they are still at the forefront. The Bus Compressor in particular gives me a "glue" like no other. All in all it's easy to use, really cpu friendly and has a great sound. Only to be recommended!!!
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Great Bus Compressor
hakanerinc 13.05.2025
A great Bus Compressor.
SSL quality is indisputable.
It works very well on bus channels.
I recommend it. It should be in your plugin chain.
Best regards.
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Der Beste?
Klaus10 23.12.2022
Also vorweg: Ich wollte dieses Plugin nicht, weil ich Ilok nicht so mag, seitdem ich sehe wie einfach das mit anderen Autorisierungsverfahren geht.
Dann der zweite Punkt: Ich habe schon Bus-Kompressoren.
Drittens wollte ich, wenn ich einen weiteren kaufe, eigentlich den UAD, weil mir der echt gefiel.

Dann kam ein Sale. Ich denke Ihr wisst schon wie die Geschichte weitergeht:
Die Recherche wurde intensiviert. Probehören hier, Probehören da. Eigene Produkte gegengetestet. Blind angehört. Immer wieder das Gefühl, das Plugin ist super.
Vielleicht ist UAD echt noch 5% besser. Aber dann muss man einfach das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis in Betracht nehmen.

Ich hasse den Begriff "No-Brainer". Das ist so ein Marketing-Sprech. Aber ich finde im Sale ist das schon ein super Angebot, über das man nachdenken kann.(Also doch "brain" einsetzen).

Ich bereue den Kauf jedenfalls nicht. Es geht nicht um Welten, aber doch um ein merkliches Bisschen mehr "glue".
Ist natürlich mehr die transparente Sorte. Wer mehr "grit" möchte, muss wohl zum Townhouse oder anderen greifen.
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Da acquistare subito senza pensarci troppo (quando è in sconto)
Peanuke 01.04.2025
Secondo me è la migliore emulazione software del leggendario SSL G-Series Bus Compressor. Lo uso sempre nel mix bus perché facendo test A/B mi risulta sempre migliorativo.

Guardando video in rete dove viene paragonato alle varie proposte hardware, secondo me suona allo stesso livello (per alcuni aspetti anche superiore) rispetto ai cloni hardware economici (sotto i 1000€), ma il suono 100% fedele all'originale hardware (high end) non è raggiungibile da un plugin, o quantomeno non ho ancora trovato plugins che, secondo me, riproducano 100% fedelmente il suono della controparte hardware, motivo per cui non ho assegnato 5 stelle.

Oltre ai parametri classici (Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Make-Up Gain), include un Sidechain HPF per evitare che i bassi attivino troppo la compressione, ha la possibilità di operare in oversampling (2X e 4X) e ha un mix knob, che permette di applicare la compressione in modalità parallela, dosando il segnale dry/wet.
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