For the 4K E and B, and the other emulations of G/B series, the numbers on the filter mean NOTHING. Sometimes 250 high pass is really 50 high pass. It’s really bad, use your ears. The ch strip 2 doesn’t have this problem though
Okay, I had to go back and check my student notes but I'm pretty sure the "F" under the EQ section of an SSL channel strip means frequency and not filter. Only the upper left controls are the filters. I was scratching my head over here every time you called the EQ band control a filter.
Uh, where can we get the visualizer you are showing and using so we can see what we are doing with the plugin??????!!!!!!!! It would be soooooooo helpful working with the plugin!!!!! Thanks!! Awesome video!
Check out Plug-In Dr by DDMF. Much appreciated @GeorgeBoyd. Let’s keep getting after it. 💪🙏🔥🥇 P.S they just updated so integration can now happen in the DAW.
Great Video! This was very useful to see and hear. I really like the ssl sound too. I have the Waves and Universal Audio versions. Trying to test out/learn the compression, gate, and little magic buttons options too. Loved the visual display plugin analyzer...is there a plugin you would suggest that I could use like this? Thanks again.
When I started learning live audio, I always worked on analog mixers. Never did I think that I would feel right at home with this gear. Can't wait to cop one myself 🤩
@@_TheModernCreative I am not talkin about the hardware part. I am asking about software ssls ? There are a lot of eq software plugins out there but people at pro level are crazy about those ssl plugins? Waves plugins? I am a beginner , do you suggest me to be habitual of using these plugins from the very starting ? My mixes sound very bad , When I try to mix a song It even get worse.
@@radhasharma8899 that’s very normal in the beginning. We overcompensate and make our mixes sound worse in the beginning. Keep learning ever facet of mixing and you are sure to get better. Despite what people say…better quality products will make you sound better but only if you know how to use the tools at hand. Check out my Mixing Course 101. it’s helped a lot of people.
Great video my friend ! I really Liked the sound the E variant of ssl had on your drum loop , it really brings the presence without sounding harsh or losing warmth . I’d like to learn more about the dynamics section :)
It’s a different tool. One is surgical and one is for the sound. The Q3 does not have an inherent sound - it is transparent but a channel strip of this nature comes with a distinct set of EQ curves that you have heard on thousands of records so the brain knows and likes the sound. I particularly like it for broad strokes and less meticulous choices. I am also obsessed with the dynamics section which I did not cover on the vid but will soon. Stay Up!
@@_TheModernCreative So what if you use the Q3 (or any other similar eq) in the same manner? (same wide curving...brain would accept it the same way, right?)
Really appreciate this break down. At this point most of the plugins sound great, even the stock ones are more than capable of generating an awesome mix. My experience is less is more..for my particular needs. Having too many options caused my productivity to suffer. Guilty of always trying different plugins that basically do the same thing. My solution..commit to one or two eq's and one or two compressors. My results have sky rocketed. I exclusively use the SSL Channel Strip 2 and the SSL 4KB. I couldn't be happier and most of all, the muscle memory developed from using the same plugin makes mixing faster and more efficient.
thanks so much for this in depth video! I got a free SSL EQ emulation from Analog Obession called SSQ and I wanted to really get to know how to dial it in. appreciate it!!
I like your comparison about going to the liquor store. I'd take it a step further and say it's like driving a nice car versus riding a bicycle. Having your hands on this thing makes an actual difference. Being able to close your eyes and change two knobs at the same time and developing muscle memory with the machine takes mixing out of your eyes and analytical thinking and instead engages your body and emotional thinking.
Great video. It perfectly explains the reason why i will always only use parametric EQ's with visualizers and floating bands, cause for me, it's important to know truly what the EQ is doing to the entire frequency spectrum, instead of even having to use something like plugin doctor in the first place. I don't consider it mixing with my eyes because it's not like im getting any visual info of the signal, i just wanna know what my curves look like so i can notice any patterns over the course of my mixing career
Very informative video. I have been considering buying the UC1, but have not pulled the trigger yet. I think what slowed my decision is that I became aware of the Rocksolid Channel Strip controller which can be mapped to other EQ Plugins (as well as control the SSL EQ ). It also works on other types of plugins, like Compressors, Gates, etc...(With it's mapping abilities and included software) The SSL clearly has some features that the Rocksolid does not, (and the SSL unit looks stellar). There's about a $430 difference, which will be $530 when the current SSL sale is over. (The EC1 is currently $799...Then back up to $899). I really like the SSL unit, but I want to take my time before I commit as the Rocksolid unit is very tempting with it's mapping abilities.... Very well done video and great details...Thanks for doing it. Phil NYC Area
You are most welcome mate. Def make the right choice for you. So much great stuff out there. Todays UC1 update allows for transport playback with the UC1.
@@_TheModernCreative Thanks for the reply. I was just getting ready to watch your UC1 Review video! I have to confess, I'd love to get the SSL UC1 unit. They make stellar stuff and are very well respected for many years now with their consoles. If I could afford one of their consoles, trust me I'd buy it! Phil NYC Area
I have a few reviews of the UC1 and UF8 workflows on my channel. One think to not, for those who don't know, is that the UC1 is a 9000K console from 2002, not a 4000E, which is the famous SSL sound. The 9000 series is different. But, if you press the "E" button it engages a 4000E EQ section.
