{"product_id":"universal-audio-uad-ssl-4000-g-bus-compressor-400921","title":"UAD SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat the UAD SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UAD SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor is a bus compression plugin designed to bring the sonic signature of the British SSL 4000 G consoles to your mixes. Its main role is to \"glue\" elements together (drums, instruments, vocals, effects), increase the sense of density and stability, and enhance punch without sacrificing clarity. It is a staple on the \u003cstrong\u003emix bus\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve a more \"finished\" mix, but it also excels on drum buses, vocal buses, guitar buses, or even on individual sources when seeking musical, clean, and energetic compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAn end-to-end emulation crafted for the SSL sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compressor replicates the behavior of the famous G Bus by relying on detailed modeling of both console and rack versions, including the circuit character and control voltage (CV) summing. The result: a \u003cstrong\u003etransparent glue\u003c\/strong\u003e, a snappy attack, and a precise stereo image that helps your mix sound wider, stronger, and better organized, even with moderate gain reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe \"right\" set of controls, quick to dial in\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe panel remains intentionally simple to get straight to the point: you can go from subtle dynamic control (\"barely a wiggle\") to more pronounced and percussive compression (\"bury the needle\") using the Threshold and Makeup Gain. Attack and Release times are calibrated for bus work, and the \u003cstrong\u003eAuto Release\u003c\/strong\u003e mode adapts the release to the music to maintain movement without excessive pumping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eModern enhancements for a more controlled mix bus\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo adapt to current productions (808s, deep kicks, heavily loaded basses), the internal \u003cstrong\u003eSide Chain Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces the compressor's sensitivity to low frequencies and prevents pumping. The \u003cstrong\u003eMix\u003c\/strong\u003e control enables parallel compression directly within the plugin, useful for thickening drums or vocals while preserving the natural attack of the dry signal. The \u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom\u003c\/strong\u003e setting adjusts the overall operating level, helpful for matching the plugin to your gain staging and maintaining consistent compression across projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eExternal sidechain, Auto Fade, and artist presets\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UAD Native version adds the ability for \u003cstrong\u003eexternal sidechain\u003c\/strong\u003e to trigger compression from another track (for example, a kick driving a musical bus). As in some SSL configurations, the \u003cstrong\u003eAuto Fade\u003c\/strong\u003e function offers a signature fade slope up to 60 seconds, ideal for quickly finalizing a song ending. Finally, presets crafted by renowned engineers and producers provide reliable starting points for the mix bus, drums, or subgroups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:2;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eFull software\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloadable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:1;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003emacOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor (Windows)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eIntel, AMD\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:2;--wb-r:5;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eWindows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSSL 4000 G style bus compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eglue, punch, transparent dynamic control\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:3;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor (Mac)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eIntel, AMD, or Apple Silicon\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Universal Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357273542931,"sku":"400921","price":66.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/34cdf8043d3b95df621c340fadb5dc56ab3ac369_UA_1178_3425.jpg?v=1789348203","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/universal-audio-uad-ssl-4000-g-bus-compressor-400921","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}