Waves TDM SSL 4000 Collection

The Waves TDM SSL 4000 Collection includes three plug-ins based on the legendary SSL 4000 Series: the SSL E-Channel, the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor, and the SSL G-Equalizer.

G-Master Buss Compressor
The Waves TDM SSL 4000 G-Master Buss Compressor captures the unique sound of the original's IC input and twin VCA gain-reduction amplifier design.  Prized by top engineers for its ability to "glue together" tracks, the SL 4000 G-Master buss center compressor is ideal for taming piano dynamics or adding punch to drums and percussion. Now, the ultimate finalizer that transforms a mix into a finished record can be yours - in the box
-Threshold is continuously adjustable from -15dB to +15dB.
-Make Up Gain is continuously variable from -5dB to +15dB.
-Attack offers a choice of six attack rates: 0.1; 0.3; 1; 3; 10 and 30 ms.
-Release time can be set to 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 seconds, or automatic.
-Ratio is switchable between 2:1, 4:1, and 10:1.
-Rate-S sets the Autofade duration, from 1 to 60 seconds.
-Analog allows disabling of analog emulation.
-In serves as a bypass button.



E-Channel
The Waves TDM SSL 4000 E-Channel delivers the incomparable sound of the Solid State Logic 4000-series console's all-discrete design and its Class A, VCA chip. It's a slice of the world's greatest hitmaking machine, in your computer. The equalization section of the SSL E-Channel is based on the renowned Black Knob equalizer. It features a High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, and a four-band parametric equalizer.  The dynamics section features a soft-knee compressor/limiter and an expander/gate modeled on the SSL LS611E. Like the original, it can be placed before or after the equalization section, and makeup gain is automatically applied to maintain a steady output level.
-Equalization
 -Low Pass Filter 18dB/octave slope, adjustable from 20kHz to 3kHz.
 -High Pass Filter 18dB/octave slope, adjustable from15Hz to 350Hz.
 -High (HF) Choose from shelf (16.5dB/octave boost or cut) or bell shape (18dB/octave boost or cut with a fixed
   Q of 2.5). Range is from 1.5kHz to 16kHz. 
 -High Mid (HMF) Range is from 600Hz to 7kHz, with an adjustable Q from 0.1 to 3.5. Gain varies from ±15dB
   when Q is set to 0.1 to ±18dB when Q is set to 3.5.
 -Low Mid (LMF) Range is from 200Hz to 2.5kHz, with an adjustable Q from 0.1 to 3.5. Gain varies from ±15dB
   when Q is set to 0.5 to ±18dB when Q is set to 3.0.

-Compressor / Limiter
 -Ratio/Slope Variable from 1 to infinity (limiting).
 -Threshold Variable from +10dB to -20dB
 -Attack Normally auto-sensing (Slow), switchable to 1ms (Fast)
 -Release Variable from 0.1 to 4 seconds

-Expander / Gate
 -Range Variable from 0 to 40dB 
 -Threshold Variable from -30dB to +10dB
 -Attack Normally auto-sensing (Slow), switchable to 1ms (Fast)
 -Release Variable from 0.1 to 4 seconds
 -Gate Toggles from Expander function (default) to Gate function



G-Equalizer
Waves TDM SSL 4000 G-Equalizer is modeled on the SSL G Series EQ292, and offers greater gain change than the E-Series EQ, and a slightly different curve. The SSL G-Equalizer includes a pre-boost dip and a pre-cut rise, as well as a broader Q for more extreme equalization. That's why many leading engineers use the E-Channel's equalization for detailed problem-solving and mixing, and the SSL G-Equalizer to shape and give character to the sound.
-High Pass Filter 18dB/octave, 16Hz - 350Hz. Filter on/off switch.
-Low Frequency EQ Shelving. Range 30Hz - 450Hz. Gain range ±17dB.
-Low Medium Frequency EQ Range 200Hz - 2.5kHz. Q is continuously adjustable from 0.1 to 3.5. Gain varies
  from ±20dB when Q is set to 3.5 to ±15dB when Q is set to 0.1. The ÷3 button divides the selected frequency
  by three.
-High Medium Frequency EQ Range 600Hz - 7kHz. As in the LMF EQ section, Q is continuously adjustable from
  0.1 to 3.5. Gain varies from ±20dB when Q is set to 3.5 to ±15dB when Q is set to 0.1. The x3 button allows you
  to multiply the selected frequency by three.
-High Frequency EQ Range 1.5kHz - 16kHz. Gain range ±17dB, shelving.
-EQ In bypasses the EQ section but leaves the filter in if engaged.
-Phase Reverse reverses the phase of the input signal.
-Master Output fader controls overall output of the processor.
-Trim button indicates how much headroom remains before digital clipping.