bx_SSL 4000 E Explained

Brainworx's bx_SSL 4000 E emulates the famous console from SSL that reshaped the world of mixing desks in the early 80s and remains a mainstay of many top producers today. In this bx_SSL 4000 E video course, production expert Larry Holcombe will walk you through this plug-in from head to toe, familiarizing you with all the features and demonstrating its characteristic sound and how to use it. By the time you're through with the course, you'll be well on your way to mastering every aspect of the plug-in and ready to start using it on your very next mix. These videos are designed for new bx_SSL 4000 E users.

Videos

• Introduction & Interface (05:00) - This video introduces the series and outlines the different areas of the interface. In addition, we also discuss some of the features included here that weren?t available on the original console.

• Low & High Pass Filters (04:58) - We discuss the low/high pass filters next, including the use of them as a band pass filter.

• Compression Section (11:56) - Next up, we cover the compression section, discussing the ratio/threshold/release as well as some of the more advanced features, like the high pass filter, mix, and secondary release controls.

• Gate/Expansion (06:16) - This video is concerned with the gate/expander section. We discuss the differences between these two very similar tools and also how to set them up using threshold, range, and attack/ release.

• Extra Dynamics Functionality (07:35) - Next up, we create sidechain compression and gate effects and also route the filters into the compressor?s sidechain input.

• EQ Section (07:54) - This video covers the basic functions of the EQ section but also demonstrates how to route the EQ pre compression and into the compressor?s sidechain input.

• Master Section (08:49) - We cover the master section lastly, including the ability to randomize the emulated channels and also how to add console noise and saturation.