Native / Apollo - Runs either natively on your macOS or Windows computer or on the DSP of your Apollo interface. Works with or without UA hardware.

Unlock the iconic sound that has defined countless hit records, from Nirvana’s Nevermind to Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic, with the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip, now available as a UAD Native plug-in. This authentic British channel strip brings the warmth, punch, and unmistakable analog character of the legendary SSL 4000 console directly to your digital audio workstation. With its precise EQ, versatile dynamic control, and the classic VCA compressor, the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip provides unparalleled sonic excellence for mixing vocals, instruments, or entire sessions.

Turn Your DAW into a Classic SSL Console

Universal Audio’s engineers meticulously crafted the new SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection, delving deep into the original SSL 4000 E hardware. They faithfully modeled the preamp’s Jensen input transformers and dbx "gold-can" VCA output section, capturing the preamp’s signature nonlinear amplifier behaviors. This delivers all the SSL hallmarks: expansive, punchy, deep, and assertive character for all your sources, truly transforming your DAW into a classic SSL console experience.

Get Famed British EQ in Spades

The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection plug-in features both the **Type E 242 “black knob”** and **001 “brown knob” four-band EQ and filters**. The “brown” EQ is renowned for being easy to dial in and musically forgiving, while the “black” EQ offers a more surgical and clean approach. Both emulations meticulously capture the iconic SSL band interactions and amplifier modeling, allowing you to add punch to drums, presence to vocals, and impressive heft to bass, giving your tracks that coveted British console sound.

Expansion, Compression & More

From subtle dynamics control to aggressive, "in-your-face" punch, the E Series’ **VCA compressor** is incredibly versatile. It gives guitars presence, makes vocals “pop,” and can add clarity, punch, and depth to your drum bus. The **PRE-DYN controls** offer creative flexibility, allowing you to place the EQ or filters before the dynamics section for a wide array of different timbres. Additionally, the **DYN-SC buttons** provide frequency-dependent compression by utilizing the EQ filters, cut filters, or both for laser-focused dynamic processing.

Add Depth and Openness with Any UAD Hardware or Native

The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection is not just for Apollo owners; it's now available as a UAD Native plug-in, meaning no Apollo hardware is required for its powerful features. UAD-2 owners can also use the SSL E Channel Strip on any source without external processing. With its complete console channel emulation, plus the included DSP-lite SSL E Channel Strip Legacy plug-in, you can craft your projects with the platinum-selling sound of a true studio legend.

Unison Technology for Apollo

For Apollo users, harnessing UA’s groundbreaking **Unison technology** takes the authenticity even further. The SSL 4000 E Channel Strip plug-in provides the hardware’s exact mic/line preamp impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and precise circuit behaviors. Simply insert the plug-in into your Apollo’s Unison preamp slot to track in real-time through a perfectly modeled SSL preamp, giving you the feel and response of a physical console.

• NEW! UAD Native plug-in: Experience the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip with external side-chaining capabilities – no Apollo hardware required.
• Track and mix with stunning accuracy: Get an authentic emulation of SSL’s vintage analog channel.
• Full character of SSL’s Jensen transformer-based preamps with Unison technology: Achieve genuine analog feel when paired with an Apollo audio interface.
• Sculpt your sources with both Type E “black” and “brown” knob EQ and filters: Choose between musical and surgical EQ styles for precise tonal shaping.
• Harness the famous SSL VCA Compressor and Gate: Gain incredible dynamics control with the classic SSL punch.
• Explore creative sounds: Easily swap Dynamics routing and place EQ/Filters in the Dynamics sidechain for versatile processing.
• Mix with artist presets: Utilize expertly crafted presets from renowned producers like Just Blaze (Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar), Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers), Ian Boxill (Prince, Tupac), and more.