Spend $25 or more, Use Code HEAT2026 for 10% Off | Some Exclusions Apply

0

Your Cart is Empty

SSL X-ValveComp

Saturating valve-style compression

%3Cp%3EEarn%20up%20to%20[points_amount]%20when%20you%20buy%20this%20item.%3C/p%3E
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
78 Reviews
Sale ends in:

View other products by Solid State Logic

Description

FULLY FEATURED COMPRESSOR WITH ADDED GRIT

X-ValveComp is a fully-featured mono or stereo channel compressor with a full set of classic channel compressor controls and an added 'valve' emulation stage. The valve emulation stage sits after the compressor in the signal path and adds a variable degree of primarily 2nd order harmonic saturation and distortion that thickens and colours the sound.

The compressor can be switched between Peak or RMS modes and has a full set of controls including; Threshold, Ratio, Knee, Attack, Release and Hold. There are Input and Output Meters with separate kick down compression amount indication and Input and Output Level controls. There's a Gain Make Up control and switched Auto Gain Make Up mode.

A dedicated wet/dry mix control facilitates parallel compression. Side Chain input, high and low pass filters can be used to trigger compression. X-ValveComp can be automated via standard DAW Automation data and has A&B Preset 'slots' with an A/B switch for easy comparison of two different combinations of settings.

Key Features

  • Fully featured mono or stereo channel compressor
  • Valve emulation stage adds harmonic saturation and distortion
  • Switches between Peak & RMS mode
  • Side Chain with high and low pass filters
  • Manual and Auto Gain Make Up modes
  • Threshold, Ratio, Knee, Attack, Release, hold controls
  • Wet/Dry Mix control for parallel compression
  • A&B Preset switch for settings comparison
  • Full DAW automation for all controls

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

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 78 reviews
99%would recommend this product
78 reviews
  • CS
    Christopher S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    SSL X-ValveComp

    Although the name suggests that this could be some sort of classic vari-mu compressor it's actually quite a versatile general purpose comp that's well-suited to a variety of typical compression tasks. It would be improved if there were more control over the saturation (only on or off at the moment) and also a more zoomed-in scale on the gain reduction meter would enable the compressor action to be understood better.

  • VI
    Vincenzo I.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Spectacular

    Great

    Translated from Italian
  • DG
    David G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    SSL X-ValveComp

    Another elegant plugin from SSL !

  • JN
    Jaroslaw N.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    The very controllable “valve” for the signal

    I found it very useful for my vocal tracks

  • KK
    Konsta K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Versatile compression

    Variable knee, peak/ RMS detection and an additional 'valve in' saturation option makes for a versatile compressor. It's clean and sounds good- tends to sit on my 2bus most of the time. Not quite a five star product for the lack of HQ mode or internal oversampling- and no straightforward integration with SSL's own 360 virtual mixdesk.