User Manual
SSL SL 4000 E-Series
Intro
Input/Filter Section
Shape Section
Equalizer Section
Compressor Section
Drive Section
The Solid State Logic SL 4000 E is one of the most famous and coveted mixing consoles in the world. SL 4000 E consoles have been installed in hundreds of the world’s leading studios, and it is said that Solid State Logic’s 4000 series have been used on more platinum selling records than all other console models combined! This is for good reason. The SL 4000 E has a signature sound that is transparent enough to work for all music styles, but still adds its touch of luxury. Things simply sound like a record when they’ve been run through the SL 4000 E.
The input section is using the filters from the SL 4000 E. These are also available in the EQ section if you set the EQ Type on the Low or High band to CUT.
With Console 1, you get the very musical gate/expander from the SL 4000 E channel. A variable release and a switchable hard/soft style gate allows you to shape your source to fit perfectly into your mix whether you pick a more gentle style, or a more aggressive approach. In addition, you get Softube’s unique Transient Shaper, which is not modeled off the Solid State Logic SL 4000 E or any other unit for that matter. Read more about Transient Shaper in Shape.
With Console 1, you get the famous black knob E242 equalizer from the SL 4000 E channel. George Martin helped develop this EQ circuit. It offered up to 18 dB of cut or boots and a tighter control over low frequencies than the early SSL EQs.
With Console 1, you get the classic channel compressor from the SL 4000 E. This flexible VCA compressor allows you to sweep a ratio to find the perfect sweet spot, while variable attack and release knobs will assist you to time your dynamics with complete control.
We modeled the unique harmonics, distortion and non-linearities you get from running the SL 4000 E into overdrive. Controlled by Console 1’s Drive knob, you can use it subtly on all channels to glue the mix together like a slightly overdriven SL 4000 E does, or not so subtly to add edge and presence to selected sounds.