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SSL 4K B

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
13 Reviews
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Description

The SL 4000 B was released in 1976 and was famously used in the -Stone Room- at London-s Townhouse Studios. The console was responsible for countless iconic records, including Phil Collins- -In the Air Tonight-, The Buggles- -Video Killed the Radio Star- and Peter Gabriel-s -Intruder-.

Expertly modelled and with first-class integration with the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer ecosystem, the 4K B plug-in is an authentic emulation of the SL 4000 B channel strip - full of tone, punch and rich non-linear analogue character.

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.

Tech Specs

Plugins are still undergoing testing for Mac OS Sequoia. 

All plug-ins have Native support for Apple silicon (M1/ARM) for the VST, VST3 and AU and AAX formats.

SSL plug-ins have been tested on the following platforms:

  • FL Studio
  • Ableton Live
  • Logic Pro
  • Reaper
  • Pro Tools
  • Cubase
  • Studio One

SSL Native should be compatible with any DAW that supports VST, AU, AAX or RTAS plug-ins. This includes most common DAW applications.

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 13 reviews
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13 reviews
  • DB
    Dennis B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 13, 2025
    Great sounding channelstrip

    This is a great sounding channelstrip from SSL with smooth highs in the eq!

  • JJ
    Jeshurun J. R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 12, 2025
    It's the 4K B from SSL!

    I really like their Channel Strip 2 and this is a great addition to their SSL 360 software. You can mix live with it because it's zero latency!

  • FJ
    Fernando J. S. R. D. M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 11, 2025
    Nice classic flavour

    As a fan of the 9k channel strip, this one takes thinks a little further. While the 9k can be a bit too clean, the 4k B includes beautiful saturation, especially helpful to round off aggressive transients and make things smoother and sit better on a mix straight away, even before the use of compression or eq. The 300€ pricetag is absurd, however, if you can manage to get it for around 75€ (with vouchers, promotions, store credit), go for it, you won't be disappointed.

  • CG
    CJ G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 10, 2025
    Great Emulation

    I had the SSL subscription and this was my most used plugin, so I decided to purchase it separately. Highly recommended.

  • TW
    Trent W.
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Jun 9, 2025
    Another SSL

    These plugins are everywhere - but as far as channel strips go, this one checks out