Review: Waves SSL 4000 Collection
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- In this video James takes a look at the Waves SSL 4000 Collection of plug-ins. While mixing a funk rock style track he uses all 4 plug-ins in the pack to see if you can get that classic SSL sounds from software alone.
Developed under license from Solid State Logic, the SSL 4000 Collection includes four meticulously modelled plug-ins based on the legendary SSL 4000 Series: the SSL E-Channel, the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor, the SSL G-Equalizer and the G-Channel.
These plug-ins sound so close to the original consoles, even experts who work with SSL boards day in and day out can’t tell the difference.
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I know you didn't intend this video to be a "Basics To EQ" tutorial… but this has helped myself and the audio techs at our church IMMENSELY!!! Your comment at 12:53 has changed how we approach mixing our services! Also, love the Waves SSL plugins!
Excellent demonstration of the power of Waves SSL 4000 collection. Thanks James.
track sounds just like long train runnin by the doobies, great video thanks
Thanks for this. I'm going to purchase thanks to your review.
+Gavin Steiner You won't regret it...trust me. Being on sale now....it's a no-brainer.
IMO, the Waves SSL 4K is a great bundle to have in you're toolbox next to UAD (if you can get them on sale during the year...both are really expensive). That bus compressor....there's nothing else like it except for Ableton Live Glue Compressor, which essentially is modeling this the SSL G-Compressor but still....it's only close.
Sticking a tube saturator before or after the SSL really adds great depth and warmth to everything.
Thanks for another brilliant review James:) i already bought it SSL 4000 collection on Monday because of that bargain price:)...such a beautiful sounding tool and offer much more than UAD version and Slate VMR Virtual mix rack where SSL channel strip has been place without gate module....such a shame
Do you recommend SSL4000 I am like 90% inclined to get it it's still at 250$ resale price.
Yes go for it, Obviously modeling have been programmed based on original G and E channel strips series, some engineers can't hear huge difference between super analog hardware and software.The true is always might be something...but, it's always depends how strong your skill set is and how many you know about sound engineering in term of mixing and mastering on the real Solid State Logic consoles.
"It's got to sound good in the first place.."Amen. There's no plug-in out there, regardless of cost or quality, that will make bad-sounding recordings sound great. Using them for that purpose is like trying to polish a turd. Far too many up and coming "engineers" are following the "fix it in the mix" approach. If you START with great-sounding tracks to BEGIN with - by capturing great performances thru nice mics, that are placed using proper mic technique(s) in a nice-sounding room, using nice mic pre's and converters, and paying attention to gain structure and tonality BEFORE you hit the "R" button - trust me...you're already going to be 80% of the way there when it comes time to mix. And that's where plugs like these are great tools; to enhance and sweeten, to bring out the subtle nuances, add warmth, definition, sheen, silk, depth, space and cohesiveness. Ask most any engineer and they will tell you: There's a HUGE difference between a mix session and a "repair" session. ;)
YUP! I've been paid to polish turds before, and wound up getting my hands dirty Lol, but seriously...
it's always much nicer ( and a lot easier) to work with well-recorded tracks in the mix though, isn't it? ;)
yeah, and this is something aspiring engineers learn with time and experience....mixing/plugins doesn't/don't make sound, it/they simply 'help(s)' it,structure(s) it, guide(s) it if you will...your quality of the sound or recording has to be there, like you said, from the beginning...through good mics/recording equipment, proper technique, your room, your SKILL (musician or vocalist) Audio Engineer Rule of Thumb: Your sound is your sound, mixing/mastering can't change that!
Excellent demonstration...thanks for the video.
love the mixed bassline. Great!
It reminds me of MusicMan
StingRay
SSL EQs on drums
wow that mix was amazing!! D:
As close to long train running as it's possible to get without the law suit lol.
Yeah you got me!
I like the Native Instruments emulations of those units better. They aren't as performance heavy as well.
Does the channel strip have saturation built-in (even when no EQ or dynamics are being applied) like other plugins like the NLS or VCC?
luiza177music nope. Analog button is just noise.
Great stuff! The Rhythm guitar has the same chords as Long Train Running by the Doobie Brothers. Check them out
Sorry to ask a Noob question: Why can we not mix with Presets? 03:27
Stephen Brodigan you can. I make my own custom presets however I will sometimes start with a preset and tweak it from there.
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Could I get the audio sources??
I have waves but i cant find the plugin he used at 7:29
Assuming you have Pro Tools open, go to Setup>Preferences, under the Display tab go to> Organise plug-in menus by...
Set it to either Manufacturer or Category & Manufacturer.
Now when you insert plugins it should list them in an easy to find way.
good song
kinda Pink Floyd-ish lol
I need some glue 😭 okay I’m goin to the Store
The rhythm guitar and keyboard are way too quiet in your mix. You need to bring them up to kiss the side of the snare lol
Excellent everything else but terrible Hammond plug choice within this style of music. It can take seasoned ears away from a tune and mix, sort of like how some view CGI in films. With a 'glue instrument' it's not the best idea to go virtual. If you can't get the real deal in there (real mic'd leslie) look into AcousticSamples B5 V2 or Hammond-IK B3X plug-in, they're really the two newest with more realistic leslie sim (for tracking - live, nothing beats a real leslie). B5 is not only the closest from virtual-land it's also extremely affordable.