Solid State Logic have released the SSL 4K E, an emulation of the 4000E console channel strip, available for $329.99.
The 4K E Plug-in is the definitive software emulation of the 4000E console channel strip, authentically recreating the sound, processing and workflow of one of the most highly regarded and influential music production tools in history. Released in 1979, the 4000E console played a pivotal role in reshaping the way music was made.
Its big, punchy sound, advanced processing tools and ground-breaking flexibility meant it quickly became the tool of choice for the world’s top studios. The 4000E console dominated the studio landscape through the ‘80s &’90s and became the sonic signature of the era’s most iconic albums and tracks, with many producers and engineers considering the console a major influence on the evolution of ‘modern’ production techniques and the sound of contemporary music.
The 4000E console has become a rare sight in studios of today. As this analogue icon enters the record production history books, Solid State Logic has expertly modelled the console’s legendary sonic character and workflow, capturing its legacy in plug-in form. This digital incarnation immortalises the 4000E in your DAW, with a level of precision and accuracy that only the original manufacturer of the ‘4K’ console can deliver. Solid State Logic proudly presents its finest channel strip plug-in to date –The 4K E.
The 4000E played a pivotal role in reshaping the way music was produced, its surgical yet musical EQ, versatile Compressor/Expander, and unique ‘forward’ sonic presentation quickly became a hallmark of iconic albums and tracks. The sound of the SL4000 is so desirable that it continues to be the console of choice for the world’s top mixing engineers including Andy Wallace (Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana), Chris Lorde-Alge (James Brown, Joe Cocker, Green Day), Tom Lorde-Alge (The Rolling Stones, Santana, Steve Winwood), Alan Moulder (Nine Inch Nails, The Killers, The Smashing Pumpkins) and Spike Stent ( Spice Girls, Oasis, Beyonce).
The 4K E plug-in lives up to the legend of the 4000E, imparting all the vibe and rich non-linear analogue character of the console itself. The plug-in is a precise emulation, with detailed component-level modelling and an intricate capture of the original circuit schematics. Highlights include the hyper-realistic emulation of the Jensen T-115K-E transformer found on early 4000E mic pres, as well as the DBX 202 Gold Can fader VCA offering multiple layers of harmonic saturation throughout the channel strip.
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The SSL 4K E is available to PC and Mac users (VST2, VST3, AU and AAX) and requires an iLok account.
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