SOLID STATE LOGIC MX4 [13/19] Ssl console channel dynamics

SSL Console Channel Dynamics

The SSL Channel Dynamics Plug-In comprises separate sections for

compressor/limiter and an expander/gate. Both sections work independently,

but can be operational at the same time, providing sophisticated control of

signal levels.

The Mono and Stereo Version are both also available as a Version with side

chain Input for advanced processes like de-essing, ducking, rhythmic level

modulation etc.

Both sections are based on the Dynamics Section of a real SSL Console

Channel Strip.

Compressor/Limiter Section

The Channel Compressor/Limiter Section has a number of key features

including a variable compression ratio from 1:1 to Inf:1, a variable threshold

from –20dB to +10dB, auto sensing attack time (or selectable 1ms attack

time), and a variable release from 0.1 to 4 seconds.

The Compressor/Limiter has two modes of signal detection, Peak and RMS.

These modes of detection either act on peaks of the incoming signals or on

their RMS average levels. This gives two very different modes of compression

and limiting with Peak Mode giving far more dramatic compression

characteristics.

DYN IN

In pressed state the Compressor and Gate/Expander Sections are

active. In non pressed state the Channel Dynamics is bypassed.

This button is directly connected to the Bypass Button in the Top

Bar.

RATIO

When turned to 1:1, the Compressor/Limiter section is inactive.

Turning the control clockwise increases the compression ratio to

give a true limiter at the fully clockwise position. The compressor

normally has an ʻover-easyʼ characteristic.

Selecting PEAK changes this to peak sensing, and replaces the

ʻover–easyʼ characteristic with a hard knee, providing an

alternative for some instruments.

SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 136. SSL Console Channel Dynamics