Workhorse SSL Compressor with Attitude
At first look, X-ValveComp resembles other workhorse compressors, with all the features you would expect: threshold, ratio, knee, attack, release, and hold controls; sidechain with highpass and lowpass filters; and makeup gain control. However, switch it into valve mode, and it’s an entirely different animal, brimming with rich second-order harmonics and creamy vintage flavor. Use the X-ValveComp’s wet/dry knob to operate it in parallel directly on the track you’re processing without having to send it to a separate bus, à la New York–style compression — a favorite technique of engineers at Sweetwater. Squash your drums, bass, or vocals for extra heft, and tuck the processed signal underneath the original track to preserve transients and articulation. Full of character and grit, the X-ValveComp is the perfect tool for adding depth and impact to your mix.
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Solid State Logic SSL X-ValveComp Native Plug-in Features:
- Traditional compressor layout with threshold, ratio, knee, attack, release, and hold controls
- Engage the valve emulation stage for rich 2nd-order harmonics
- Use it in parallel, à la New York–style compression, for extra heft and weight
- Operate in Peak and RMS modes
- Includes sidechain architecture with highpass and lowpass filters
- Compare settings using the A/B Preset switch