Waves SSL 4000 Collection

The Waves SSL 4000 Collection brings the exact sound, feel, and workflow of the legendary Solid State Logic 4000 Series consoles straight into your DAW. Authorized by SSL and meticulously modeled, this 5-plugin bundle captures the console that defined the sound of modern music—from rock and pop to hip-hop and electronic. Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or mastering, these plugins deliver the tight, aggressive punch, silky smoothness, and addictive “glue” that engineers have loved for decades.

The collection includes the full E-Series and G-Series channel strips plus dedicated EQ and bus compression tools, giving you complete console emulation in one affordable package. Every knob, curve, and circuit has been recreated with obsessive detail so you get the same musical response and analog character that made the SSL 4000 the console of choice for hit-making studios worldwide.

Waves SSL 4000 Collection Includes:

• SSL E-Channel – Based on the classic E-Series “black knob” console, this all-in-one channel strip combines the renowned E-Series EQ with a flexible dynamics section (compressor, gate, expander). It’s perfect for adding punch and clarity to drums, guitars, and vocals while retaining that aggressive SSL edge.
• SSL G-Channel – Modeled after the later G-Series console, this channel strip features the smoother G-Series EQ curves alongside the same powerful dynamics. The G-Channel is loved for its slightly warmer, more polished tone that glues elements together beautifully in a full mix.
• EV2 Channel – The newly added EV2 Channel brings an enhanced, modern take on the classic SSL channel, offering even more flexibility and updated modeling for today’s high-resolution workflows while staying true to the original console sound.
• SSL G-Equalizer – A dedicated 4-band parametric EQ based on the G-Series design. It delivers the famous SSL “air” on the highs and tight, musical low-end control that makes every instrument sit perfectly in the mix.
• SSL G-Master Buss Compressor – The legendary bus compressor that has become a must-have on the master bus for countless engineers. It adds cohesive glue, punch, and controlled energy to your entire mix with the signature SSL “snap” and transparency.

Experience the Sound of the World’s Most Famous Console

These plugins don’t just emulate the hardware—they replicate the exact way the console interacts with audio. The dynamics sections respond with that famous SSL speed and aggression, while the EQ curves are prized for their ability to cut through a mix without sounding harsh. The G-Master Buss Compressor alone is responsible for the “loud yet musical” sound heard on thousands of commercial releases.

Whether you’re working in a home studio or a professional facility, the SSL 4000 Collection instantly elevates your mixes with authentic analog console character. The intuitive interfaces mirror the original hardware layout, so if you’ve ever sat behind a real SSL desk, you’ll feel right at home. Low CPU usage and full native support mean you can run multiple instances without straining your system.

From adding punch to a kick drum with the E-Channel dynamics to gluing an entire mix together with the G-Master Buss Compressor, this bundle gives you the tools that shaped modern music production. It’s trusted by Grammy-winning engineers and top studios because it delivers consistent, radio-ready results every time.

Key Features

• 5 officially authorized SSL 4000 Series plugins: E-Channel, G-Channel, EV2 Channel, G-Equalizer, G-Master Buss Compressor
• Exact modeling of both E-Series and G-Series console circuits and EQ curves
• All-in-one channel strips with integrated EQ, compression, gating, and expansion
• Legendary G-Master Buss Compressor for cohesive mix glue and punch
• Musical, punchy dynamics and smooth EQ loved on countless hit records
• Intuitive layouts modeled after the original SSL hardware
• Low CPU usage with full DAW compatibility (AAX, AU, VST3) on macOS and Windows
• Perfect for drums, vocals, guitars, bass, and full mix bus processing