SSL Native Bus Compressor 2

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  • THE legendary bus and summing compressor based on the integrated summing compressor of the 1980s SSL G-series analogue consoles
  • Brings cohesion, punch and punch to the mix without compromising transparency
  • Complete parameter set for detailed processing
  • Popular auto-release function as well as manual adjustment of control times
  • External sidechain as well as high-pass filter in the sidechain path
  • Switchable 2- and 4-fold oversampling
  • Compatible with SSL UC1 (art. 520390, included)
System Requirements
  • Shipping Format: E-Mail
  • License validity: perpetual
  • Copy Protection: iLok 2 / iLok 3 (401447) / Machine License
  • Simultaneous Activations: 2
  • Windows: from 10 (64-Bit)
  • Mac OS (64 Bit): from 10.15
  • CPU min.: Apple Silicon, Intel Core
  • RAM min.: 4 GB
  • add. System requirements: Internet Connection for Installation and Activation, iLok License Manager
Supported Formats
  • AAX native 64-Bit
  • AU 64-Bit
  • VST2 64-Bit
  • VST3 64-Bit
Available since September 2021
Item number 528980
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Delay No
Dynamics Yes
Effect Filter No
Encoder/Decoder No
Equalizer No
Guitar amps/-effects No
Channel Strip No
Metering / Analysis / Correction No
Modulation Effects No
Multieffect / Plugin-Host No
Overdrive/Distortion No
Preamp / Saturation No
Psychoacoustic tool / Enhancer / Exciter No
Restauration No
Reverb No
Special FX No
Summer / Mixing Consoles No
Tape Simulation No
Pitch Shifter / Harmonizer / Timestretching No
Transient Processing No
Vocoder / Vocal effect No
Mastering Tools Yes
Hardware Controller No
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1.098 AED 276,47 €
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A lovely Glue
Olekuc3b 06.09.2022
I have used many compressors but ssl is not just a name. As in the analogue world with their well-known hardware products, they also prove with their plugins that they are still at the forefront. The Bus Compressor in particular gives me a "glue" like no other. All in all it's easy to use, really cpu friendly and has a great sound. Only to be recommended!!!
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Der Beste?
Klaus10 23.12.2022
Also vorweg: Ich wollte dieses Plugin nicht, weil ich Ilok nicht so mag, seitdem ich sehe wie einfach das mit anderen Autorisierungsverfahren geht.
Dann der zweite Punkt: Ich habe schon Bus-Kompressoren.
Drittens wollte ich, wenn ich einen weiteren kaufe, eigentlich den UAD, weil mir der echt gefiel.

Dann kam ein Sale. Ich denke Ihr wisst schon wie die Geschichte weitergeht:
Die Recherche wurde intensiviert. Probehören hier, Probehören da. Eigene Produkte gegengetestet. Blind angehört. Immer wieder das Gefühl, das Plugin ist super.
Vielleicht ist UAD echt noch 5% besser. Aber dann muss man einfach das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis in Betracht nehmen.

Ich hasse den Begriff "No-Brainer". Das ist so ein Marketing-Sprech. Aber ich finde im Sale ist das schon ein super Angebot, über das man nachdenken kann.(Also doch "brain" einsetzen).

Ich bereue den Kauf jedenfalls nicht. Es geht nicht um Welten, aber doch um ein merkliches Bisschen mehr "glue".
Ist natürlich mehr die transparente Sorte. Wer mehr "grit" möchte, muss wohl zum Townhouse oder anderen greifen.
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Excellent bus compression
mattswe 04.07.2023
I had eyed this compressor for a long time as I have used the waves versions (various SSL emulations) forever, but wanted to break away from waves. Also because I have the SSL 2 interface which comes with both the SLL drum strip and vocal strip, which both sounds great.

Once the native SSL 2 Bus compressor 2 come on a sale I grabbed it directly. Note that I would not buy it for 329 USD, which seems to be its default price - and a bit too much for a hobbyist as myself. But for about 30 USD its a bargain.

I compared it to my Waves SSL Bus compressor and found the native SSL to be much more transparent and sparkly. Waves brought out more low/midrange, which can be great for some situations, but I found that I preferred the native SSL version over Waves for my applications. It was much more easy to hear and understand the changes of attack/release etc with the native version in my opinion.

A great option in the native SSL is the knob to High Pass the signal it will react to, which gives more control. Oversampling is available too, but hard to hear any difference regardless of the setting.

As native SSL allows for two instances activated at the same time via iLok, it means that I can use it on both my main computer and the laptop I catty around, without the hassle of moving licenses.
It also installed without problem on my now a bit old system, MacOS 10.13.
Although the SSL Download Manager (which they now use to manage your plugin installation and update) complained that the manager is not supported on such old system. Links are provided if older versions would be needed.

I tried first to buy it on the SSL webpage, but they added tax on top and only supports PayPal for payment. Ended up finding that Thomann also had the sale, to a lower price with a smoother payment procedure.
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Top-Schnäppchen
thorwin 13.07.2023
Habe das Plugin im Super-Sale gekauft und das war ein echter No-Brainer. Es macht meine Bus-Spuren einfach etwas fetter und damit genau, was es soll. Ob ich wirklich >300€ dafür ausgeben würde weiß ich nicht (eher nicht), aber davon mal abgesehen ist es wirklich genial.
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