SSL EV2 Channel

“The SSL EV2 is insanely good. To have so much refinement in a plugin is impresive. Waves enhanced the musical feel and tone of the EQs, and the dynamics are super-tight which makes them incredibly useful. This is what a real SSL sounds and feels like. Try my kick and snare presets for getting that tight punch and clarity; my acoustic guitar preset for warmth; and my electric guitar presets to help the guitars feel raw but focused.”

“As I was making presets for the SSL EV2, I was blown away by the distortion and the harmonics on the new mic pre and line inputs. They sound so f****** good! Waves killed it with this one.”

“I have an SSL console, but I always have the Waves SSL plugins going in my mixes too. SSL EV2 is a welcome addition to my workflow: Bigger, bolder and effective. Waves continues to raise the bar.”

“SSL EV2 is a monster. The Brown Knob option is incredible – makes your low-end super warm and punchy.”

“It’s amazing to have the Brown Knob and Black Knob EQ options in one plugin. Each has totally different musical characteristics, and the ability to switch back and forth between them really strikes a creative nerve. Another signature element to mixing on an SSL is how you can play with the stereo spectrum. I love running the EV2’s Extra Wide feature in stereo mode - it opens up all kinds of artistic possibilities. And the Dynamics section does not disappoint, whether you need to completely SPANK something or use a subtle amount of compression. All this wrapped up in such a beautiful GUI makes this my ABSOLUTE must-have plugin for me.”

“The SSL EV2 is the closest E Series emulation I’ve heard. Try the presets I've created for guitars, bass and synths as helpful starting points.”

“I’ve used every analog SSL desk out there, and SSL EV2 really feels like home. You should have seen my face when I first starting playing around with the EV2 – this one really made me smile.”

“SSL EV2 is a must-have. From the sonic representation to features like the ability to move between the Black and Brown EQs, this plugin is a dream come true.”

“My entire career began with the SSL 4000E. SSL EV2 brings me back to that same sound, and my presets reflect what I like to do with the original console.”

“SSL EV2 feels like working on an analog desk. The plugin’s EQ points are remarkably accurate and musical, and I love the toggle between the Brown and Black knobs to sculpt the bottom end. My presets are meant to be used as starting points: they represent my methodology of adding articulation on top and warmth on the bottom; clearing up muddiness in the middle; then using the channel dynamics to compress, adding punch and level control, and gating to reduce unnecessary noise.”

“This is the absolute best SSL 4000 plugin ever made.”

“SSL EV2 is my new go-to channel strip plugin. It's great having the Black and Brown EQ curves both in one interface, and I’ve made my presets for both curves so you can see where the sweet spots are on your sources. My acoustic presets will give just about any string instrument that SSL shine that I love. This plugin takes the SSL sound to an all-new level.”

“When I close my eyes I can’t tell the difference between this recreation and my analog Black & Brown E Series channel hardware.”

“This is what we've been waiting for: Waves has made the definitive SSL Channel Strip plugin. From the gorgeous saturation to the difference in 'focus' between the Brown and Black EQ options, this completely covers all the bases. I’ve created presets that will bring vocals to life and get your drums so punchy that you will feel it in the jeans!”

“SSL EV2 allows you to really push your tracks while maintaining clarity, just like the original analog console. My Speaker Phone Vocal preset is a quick way to make your vocals pop on any device. I love using this effect on rap vocal adlibs for a balanced contrast to the lead vocal. My Trap Kick, Trap Snare, and Trap Hi Hat presets get you that hi fi grime we have come to know as the trap sound. A key element of that sound is aggressive drums and the EV2 gets you there. As someone who consistently mixed on an SSL console early in my mixing career, SSL EV2 truly delivers that classic SSL clarity and smoothness I have always adored.”

“Nothing beats a versatile channel strip as my go-to mix tool. Add in the legendary sonic quality and flavor of a variety of SSL EQ options and I’m in heaven! For drums and bass the Brown Knob is my EQ type of choice for its hard plastic baseball bat in your face quality. My Vocal preset gives your 808 and kick the space to knock and drive the song without distorting vocals. My Kick preset gets your low-end thumping while enhancing tone to cut through. My Snare preset is from an acoustic kit perfect for getting that fullness and slap. Waves has yet again raised the bar!”

“Waves' EV2 is the best SSL plugin I’ve ever heard!”

“Putting the SSL EV2 across ALL tracks and dialing up a mix happened FAST for me. It really feels and sounds like mixing on a 4000E, and I’m LOVING the EQ toggle with the Black and Brown knobs. Waves have really outdone themselves (again!) with this brand new modeling. My presets for kicks give you that boost while adding air and clarity on the attack for a bigger, cleaner feel. My SN preset will keep your snares fat and combat hi-hat bleed.”

“I've always used the Waves SSL plugins, and the new EV2 takes it up a notch. It sounds amazing on everything, and I really love it for finding that shiny sweet spot to get a perfectly balanced lead vocal.”

“The new SSL EV2 Channel brings the perfect amount of original SSL E nostalgia to your mix. With the Brown and Black EQ options plus the Mic Pres, this thing sounds clean, with a rich sonic quality that goes with any workflow.”

“Imagine the classic SSL E-channel on steroids and with more possibilities. My Metal presets bring that SSL flavor to any metal track, with everything from a dirty, in-your-face snare, to a puncy, clean, sample-free snare, all the way to perfectly placed guitars that focus only the frequencies you need. The saturation is perfect and the aggressiveness of the comp section is unbelievable!”

“I love how uniquely different the Brown and Black EQ options are. I find myself using this plugin to explore tones more than any other SSL plugin. Almost all of my presets have those unmistakable Hi Pass/Lo Pass filters engaged. For me, those knobs always get turned first to clean up frequency range and guage how much I can dump before even grabbing the EQ – an old SSL trick to boost low shelf with a filter dump to get a tunable curve bump. Of all the SSL plugins I've heard and used, the EQ curves on this one one sound the clearest and most accurate.”

“The Waves SSL plugins enabled me to begin mixing in the box without compromise. To re-imagine that analog modelling must have taken some serious magic because the EV2 is next level. It takes the SSL sound and workflow I love and enhances it in every way. I will be placing this on every mix.”

“The new SSL EV2 sounds soooo good. I’ve added presets for everything you need in your tracks to get that warm and inviting SSL sound on your drums, guitars, and mix bus.”

“Waves' EV2 is the best SSL plugin I’ve ever heard!”