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Waves SSL EV 2 Channel Strip Plug-in

Channel Strip Plug-in with Black Knob/Brown Knob EQ Types and 600+ Presets - Mac/PC VST, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite, SoundGrid
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The Storied SSL 4000E Channel Strip in a DAW-ready Format

Designed in collaboration with the hardware and software wizards at Solid State Logic, the Waves SSL EV 2 Channel Strip Plug-in gives you direct access to the coveted SSL 4000E console's channel strip at a fraction of the cost. By using Waves' newly designed Precision Analog Component technology, each component of the original 4000E channel strip has been meticulously modeled for 1:1 realism — Sweetwater's SSL devotees were elated to see all the 4000E's dynamic and EQ controls right where they remembered. When it's time to experiment with your sound in new and exciting ways, SSL EV 2 makes it a breeze to swap between "Black Knob" and "Brown Knob" EQ types. With the Black Knob EQ, cueing up that clean punch made famous by vintage SSL units is a breeze, while the Brown Knob EQ adds tasteful grit and grime to your sound. New to the world of SSL? Luckily, SSL EV 2 comes jam-packed with over 600 presets designed by many of today's leading producers and engineers, including Jacquire King, Dave Pensado, and more. Add the Waves SSL EV 2 Channel Strip Plug-in to your arsenal and instantly imbue your tracks with decades of delectable SSL tone!

Waves SSL EV 2 Channel Strip Plug-in Features:

  • Solid State Logic's SSL 4000E channel strip in an easy-to-use plug-in
  • Utilizes Waves' Precision Analog Component technology for a 1:1 recreation of the original
  • "Black Knob" EQ setting jacks in SSL's famous clean punch; "Brown Knob" adds crunchiness and character
  • Newly modeled mic and line preamp input section offers a variety of saturation options
  • Dynamics section with soft-knee compressor/limiter and gate/expander
  • Over 600 presets for studio-grade results in an instant
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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: SSL EV 2 Channel Strip
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX Native, VST, AU, AudioSuite, SoundGrid
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i7 or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM minimum
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher (AVX required), 8GB RAM minimum
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.15.7 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later (21H2), 64-bit
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SSLEV2

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Rated 5/5

Way better than the previous Waves SSL Channel Strips

This thing is kinda awesome, I immediately noticed a difference in the quality compared to previous waves SSL plugins. Snag it on sale if you can!
Music background: Engineer, Producer, Musician
Rated 5/5

My new favorite way to mix guitars

I've never gotten a full guitar mix done quicker than with this thing. I can't tell if it just sounds genuinely better than a typical eq, and I don't really know how much influence the analog emulation has on the sound, but I do know that not seeing the whole eq graph takes the usual reference points away and makes me actually use my ears instead of my eyes. In my opinion, having that reference taken away really improves my confidence in guitar tones and reduces the typical anxiety I get when eq'ing guitars. Not to mention the compressor is really good(I'm trying my best not to use buzzwords and actually just compliment the plugin lol)
Absolute 10/10!!
Music background: Guitarist and bassist
Rated 3/5

Great sounding,too cpu heavy

I love the added features this channel strip provides over the old one. It sounds better and has a nice flow. It just uses too much CPU, if this is supposed to be on every channel you'd need a pretty powerful machine. I hope they fix this issue because it's a good plugin.
Rated 2.5/5

CPU Intensive

It's a wonderful sounding plugin, but it is VERY CPU intensive. I have a powerful M1 Mac that will handle hundreds of plugins effortlessly. But just one instance of this plugin has a significant impace on the CPU. It appears to use about 40 (yes, FORTY) times the amount of processing power as Waves' SSL E-Channel. I contacted Waves and they said they are in the process of creating an update to help with the problem. If it were not for this issue, I would give it 5 stars, but the tremendous load it puts on the CPU necessitates very limited usage on large projects.

Since the early days of DAW software, Waves has been a dominating force in music and audio production. For those of us here at Sweetwater who've been recording since the industry switched over to computer-based studios, it's impossible to imagine sessions without L series Ultramaximizers, MaxxBass, and other staples. Since then, we've been impressed every time Waves has brought top producers such as Jack Joseph Puig and Chris Lord-Alge to Sweetwater to show off their next cutting-edge creations, and Waves is constantly adding new and innovative plug-ins to their catalog. And with cool new gear such as their SoundGrid series, Sweetwater engineers have discovered just how easy it is to use Waves plug-ins live.

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