Behind the SSL 4000 Collection

Feb 15, 2017 | 124,441 Views

Go behind the scenes as we reveal what makes the legendary SSL console sound so special and how its sonic character was captured in the SSL 4000 Collection.

Senior Product Manager Mike Fradis takes us through the journey of recreating the incredible SSL sound, explains the challenges of analog modeling, and shares how the sound loved by millions was captured in plugin form.

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