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SSL Channel Strip 2

The legendary tone, features and workflow of an SSL 9000K
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
8 Reviews
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Description

SSL 9000K CONSOLE CHANNEL STRIP PROCESSING
The SSL Channel Strip 2 plug-in delivers the legendary tone, features and workflow inspired by channel strips such as the SSL 9000 K, featuring SSL's proprietary EQ 'Anti-Cramping' technology and external side chain input. The latest Channel Strip 2 update (v2) welcomes the addition of a new Output Section with dedicated Fader Level, Width and Pan controls, plus advanced DAW Solo and Cut integration for Ableton Live, Studio One and REAPER (VST3 only).

The EQ section is a classic 4-band design with parametric LMF & HMF and shelving LF & HF sections (LF & HF switch to Bell). The whole EQ can be switched between E & G Series characteristics and can be applied to the dynamics side chain.

The Dynamics section offers separate Compressor and Gate/Expander. The Compressor can be switched between soft and hard knee. Both the Compressor and Gate/Expander sections feature fast/slow attack switches and independent side chains. The plug-in also features High and Low Pass Filters which can also be applied to the side chain. Perfect for smoothing, controlling and adding presence to any source material.

The new Output section introduces a dedicated Fader Level in addition to the Output Trim, as well as stereo position controls in the form of a Pan and mid-side Width control - all of which are controllable from the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer and integrated hardware.

Key Features

  • NEW in v2.0
  • Apple Silicon M1/ARM native support
  • Addition of Fader Level, Pan and Width controls
  • Advanced DAW integration: Solo and Cut sync for Ableton Live (VST3), Studio One (VST3) and REAPER (VST3)
  • Redesigned GUI and support for SSL 360¬∞ v1.4 Plug-in Mixer
  • SSL Plug-in Engine: addition of High Quality (HQ) mode for intelligent oversampling
  • SSL Plug-in Engine: `Built-in Help´ (?) provides contextual help
  • SSL console channel strip features, workflow and sound
  • Compatible with UC1 controller
  • 4-band EQ, two shelving sections and two parametric
  • Variable low-pass and high-pass filter
  • Switchable EQ characteristics between E Series and G Series
  • EQ section featuring SSL's 'Anti-Cramping' technology
  • "Over-Easy" soft ratio compression characteristic for smooth transitions
  • Variable process order routing
  • External side-chain input
  • Dynamics side-chain processing with independent side chains for compressor and expander/gate

Tech Specs

SSL plug-ins have Native support for Apple silicon (M1-M4/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

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 8 reviews
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100%would recommend this product
8 reviews
  • JP
    John P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 30, 2025
    Very Great

    Legendary SSL, I personally picked the channel strip 2 for it’s airy Pop sound.

  • NB
    Nicholas B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 29, 2025
    Great Strip

    This is a great channel strip - sounds nice and dimensional and the eq sounds great, as does the compressor

  • MM
    Matt M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 29, 2025
    Ultra Clean/Smooth Channel Strip

    If you see the SSL Channel Strip 2 on sale at AUDIODELUXE, don't walk, run to the check out. It's only on sale a couple times a year at most. This is an ultra clean SSL channel strip, with the ability to switch to the "E" channel series, if your looking for more crunch. It feature a a more advanced compressor section than the 4000 series with sweepable ratios. It also features a "Wide" **** in the master section. I like to use that on spacious key pads or a lush guitar buss.

    My only gripe is its kinda a CPU hog. I can use other SSL emulations from other companies without worrying about CPU, so use it strategically and "Mix Like A Pirate"!

  • DA
    David A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 29, 2025
    Love ssl

    Great channel strip for the price

  • DC
    Dave C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 29, 2025
    Impressive ssl sound

    I believe this is a slightly older algorithm used in digital ssl hardware products for a while, and was concerned it wasn’t as refined as some of the latest plugins like their 4k g plugin which I love. But couldn’t resist at the bf discount - and I am very impressed. It has an e mode for the eq which sounds very similar to their recent 4k e plugin and the default (9k) eq is distinct and more modern sounding. Both very easy to use and familiar, I expect I will be using this channel strip a lot!