Solid State Logic SSL Fusion Bundle

Christmas has come early- as a special gift for you, we're offering the chance to get your hands on the entire SSL Fusion collection at an unbeatable price. We don't need to introduce SSL to you- world-renowned for their craftmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and unparalleled quality, this is a collection for the producer's producer, looking to level up their studio with the finest in cutting-edge, award-winning technology. Remember, good things can't last forever- so make sure to catch it before it's gone on December 12th.

SSL Fusion Transformer

Low-Frequency Harmonic Saturation and High-End Sheen

The SSL Fusion Transformer plug-in emulates the Fusion’s switchable SSL Transformer circuit. The 600-ohm, 1:1-wound under-damped transformer introduces low-end thickening and high-end sheen to your signals, giving it a subtle heft as a result of the LF saturation and frequency phase shift introduced by driving the circuit.

Use SHINE to augment or remove the HF phase and EQ effects, turn up the AMOUNT to amplify the harmonic distortion. Both controls can be used to amplify the effects beyond the original circuit. The MIX control allows you to blend with the original signal to dial in the perfect amount of transformer mojo.

In addition to LF EXTEND, which bypasses the dynamic LF roll-off – that is, the natural low-end roll-off that occurs as you drive the transformer circuit - for extra low-end ‘oomph’ and ECO mode for tracking and recording, the SSL Fusion Transformer plug-in also includes built-in help. Simply click the question mark ‘?’ symbol in the bottom right-hand corner and mouse over the GUI for context-aware guidance and information about the plug-in and its controls.

Features

• Modelled on the SSL Fusion Transformer circuit
• Now available in plug-in form, so you can use it across all your tracks as well as on your mix and master buses
• Add analogue heft to your signals
• SHINE lets you augment or remove the high-end sheen and delicate high-frequency phase shift introduced by the transformer
• The AMOUNT parameter can be used to amplify the harmonic distortion beyond the effects of the original hardware
• MIX control helps you to non-destructively dial in the perfect amount of processing
• Driving the circuit harder introduces a natural low-end roll-off that increases with input level
• LF EXTEND switches out the low-frequency roll-off to preserve a weighty low-end
• Built on the SSL Plug-in Engine.
• NEW: Built-in help! Simply click the '?' symbol and mouseover the GUI for more information about each of the parameters
• ECO mode: drop into 'ECO' mode for reduced latency and CPU-use, for tracking and recording purposes
• Exceptional DSP design with reference to the original analogue circuit designs
• Modelled using a combination of real-life measurements, analogue circuit designs, and close collaboration with the original analogue designers of the SSL Fusion hardware and validated by real-world producers
• SSL’s cross-platform preset management and A/B-ing system
• Built-in UNDO/REDO support
• Comes with presets from world-class producers and engineers Romesh Dodangoda, Sean Divine and Wez Clarke.

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SSL Fusion Violet EQ

Low-End Weight, High-End Sheen

The SSL Fusion Violet EQ plug-in emulates the 2-band shelving EQ from the SSL Fusion stereo outboard hardware processor.

The Violet EQ is the first new Solid State Logic analogue EQ circuit in more than 25 years, and draws on SSL’s legacy and heritage to deliver a set of meticulously selected frequency points and response curves, forming an intuitive and musical EQ that’s incredibly easy to use – now in the DAW!

Alongside the new ‘FAT’ button - introducing a subtle bump to the low-end when the HPF is switched in - the SSL Fusion Violet EQ plug-in also has built-in help. Simply click the question mark ‘?’ symbol in the bottom right-hand corner and mouse over the GUI for context-aware guidance and information about the plug-in and its controls. It also offers an ECO mode, which drops the plug-in into a reduced latency and CPU-user mode designed for tracking and recording.

Features

• Modelled on the SSL Fusion Violet EQ processor – the first new SSL analogue EQ circuit for more than 25 years!
• Carefully selected frequencies, response curves and gain limits provide a musical and intuitive EQ that's quick and easy to use.
• Hundreds of measurements have been used to meticulously match the response curves of the hardware at every gain and frequency.
• Also includes the high-pass filter from the SSL Fusion hardware unit.
• Four switched frequency points and +/- 9 dB attenuation.
• NEW: FAT button adds subtle 'oomph' to the low-end when the HPF is switched in.
• Built on the SSL Plug-in Engine.
• NEW: Built-in help! Simply click the '?' symbol and mouseover the GUI for more information about each of the parameters.
• ECO mode: drop into 'ECO' mode for reduced latency and CPU-use, for tracking and recording purposes
• Exceptional DSP design with reference to the original analogue circuit designs.
• Modelled using a combination of real-life measurements, analogue circuit designs, and close collaboration with the original analogue designers of the SSL Fusion hardware and validated by real-world producers.
• SSL’s cross-platform preset management and A/B-ing system.
• Built-in UNDO/REDO support.
• Comes with presets from world-class producers and engineers Adrian Hall, Sean Divine and Wez Clarke.

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SSL Fusion HF Compressor

Tame Undesirable Harshness in your Tracks and Mixes

The SSL Fusion HF Compressor plug-in emulates the high-frequency smoothing circuit from the SSL Fusion stereo outboard hardware processor.

This compressor only affects only frequencies above the crossover and delivers the distinctive sound of high-frequency rounding. With the ratio, attack and release all optimised for maximum transparency, the smooth compression and tape-like high-frequency roll-off help tame unwanted harshness that can build up in a mix, or with individual stems.

In addition to the features of the original hardware, the SSL Fusion HF Compressor plug-in introduces MIX and AUTO GAIN controls, which allow you to dial in the perfect amount of HF smoothing and apply an automatic makeup gain to the compressed frequencies. Combined with feedback from the Gain Reduction graphs, meter and circuit activity LED from the original hardware, quickly taming harshness is a breeze.

Along with ECO mode for tracking and recording, the SSL Fusion HF Compressor plug-in also introduces a brand-new feature of the SSL Plug-in Engine – built-in help. Simply click the question mark ‘?’ symbol in the bottom right-hand corner and mouse over the GUI for context-aware guidance and information about the plug-in and its controls.

Features

• Modelled on the SSL Fusion HF Compressor processor
• Now available in plug-in form, so you can use it across all your tracks as well as on your mix and master buses
• Delivers analogue-style HF rounding for taming brittle high-frequencies
• Remove sibilance from vocals, sooth electric guitars and tame cymbals in drum tracks
• Very simple THRESHOLD and X-OVER controls for quickly achieving great results
• Ratio, attack and release optimised under-the-hood for maximum transparency
• MIX control help to non-destructively dial in the perfect amount of HF smoothing
• AUTO GAIN applies an automatic make-up gain to the high frequencies – try using it on drums at more extreme settings, to tame harshness while maintaining crispy cymbals
• The Gain Reduction History graph and Gain Reduction meter make it easy to visualise the effect of the circuit
• … or use the classic hardware LED to see when the circuit is kicking in
• Use LISTEN to solo the sibilant frequencies that are being compressed and removed from the signal
• Built on the SSL Plug-in Engine
• NEW: Built-in help! Simply click the '?' symbol and mouseover the GUI for more information about each of the parameters
• ECO mode: drop into 'ECO' mode for reduced latency and CPU-use, for tracking and recording purposes
• Exceptional DSP design with reference to the original analogue circuit designs
• Modelled using a combination of real-life measurements, analogue circuit designs, and close collaboration with the original analogue designers of the SSL Fusion hardware and validated by real-world producers
• SSL’s cross-platform preset management and A/B-ing system
• Built-in UNDO/REDO support
• Comes with presets from world-class producers and engineers Adrian Hall, Caesar Edmunds and Sean Divine

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SSL Fusion Stereo Image

Spatial Manipulation of the Stereo Field

The SSL Fusion Stereo Image plug-in is modelled on the mid-side processing circuit from the SSL Fusion stereo outboard hardware processor.

This true-analogue circuit utilises a technique that separates a stereo signal into two channels: a sum (L+R) for the sounds in the center (M) and a difference signal (L-R) for the sounds on the left and right (S) allowing you to narrow or widen the stereo image using the WIDTH control. The SPACE circuit is a frequency-dependent width control based on the concept of Stereo Shuffling, allowing you to inject interesting depth effects into your mix. Now in your DAW!

SSL Fusion Stereo Image exposes a brand new SHUFFLE control for changing the frequency cut-off in the SPACE circuit, exposes insight into the stereo field of the signal using the built-in polar sample vectorscope, and lets you easily audition the stereo field of the signal using the SOLO SIDE feature – combine this with the SSL Plug-in Engine A/B-ing feature to hear just what a difference SSL Fusion Stereo Image can make to your mixes.

Features

• Modelled on the SSL Fusion Stereo Image processor.
• Based on a concept that has roots in EMI engineer Alan Blumlein's invention of modern stereo in 1931: Stereo Shuffling.
• WIDTH control lets you increase the level of the side signal to narrow or widen the stereo image.
• SPACE control allows you to experiment with a broad bass-frequency boost or cut in the side signal.
• SHUFFLE parameter allows additional tweaking to the frequency cut-off in the SPACE circuit.
• Visualise the stereo image of the signal using the polar sample plot vectorscope.
• Use SOLO SIDE to easily audition the stereo component of the signal.
• Easily drop the input and output meters into mid-side side mode using the ‘M/S’ toggles.
• Built on the SSL Plug-in Engine.
• Exceptional DSP design with reference to the original analogue circuit designs.
• Modelled using a combination of real-life measurements, analogue circuit designs, and close collaboration with the original analogue designers of the SSL FUSION hardware.
• SSL’s cross-platform preset management and A/B-ing system.
• Built-in UNDO/REDO support.
• Comes loaded with presets from world-class producers and engineers, including: Adrian Hall, Alan Moulder, Caesar Edmunds, Charlie Holmes, Michael Brauer, Romesh Dodangoda and Sean Divine.

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SSL Fusion Vintage Drive

Fusion's Non-Linear Saturation Circuit, in your DAW

The SSL Fusion Vintage Drive plug-in is a digital emulation of the Vintage Drive processor from SSL’s critically acclaimed SSL Fusion stereo outboard hardware processor. Designed to produce the gentle harmonic saturation and soft compression reminiscent of driving vintage hardware into the analogue sweet spot, the SSL Fusion Vintage Drive plug-in is a must-have for adding organic analogue feel to your tracks, groups, mixes and masters.

SSL Fusion Vintage Drive offers some fantastic new options without complication; use the MIX control to dial in the perfect amount of vintage drive, use the AUTO GAIN functionality to drive the signal without destructively affecting your mix levels, and use the brand new ECO mode to drop the plug-in into zero latency, reduced-CPU operation for use during tracking and recording.

Features

• Modelled on the coveted SSL Fusion Vintage Drive section.
• A unique, non-linear saturation circuit gives your mix added strength and cohesion.
• DENSITY and DRIVE interact to produce harmonics, soft-clipping, and natural compression.
• Emulates pushing an analogue console into its tonal sweet spot.
• MIX control, for blending in parallel with the original signal.
• AUTO GAIN that automatically accounts for gain introduced by the DRIVE, DENSITY and INPUT TRIM controls – introduce analogue drive without destructively affecting your mix levels.
• Built on the SSL Plug-in Engine.
• Exceptional DSP design with reference to the original analogue circuit designs.
• Modelled using a combination of real-life measurements, analogue circuit designs, and close collaboration with the original analogue designers of the SSL FUSION hardware.
• NEW: ECO mode drops the plug-in into a zero latency & reduced CPU mode, for tracking and recording applications.
• SSL’s cross-platform preset management and A/B-ing system.
• Built-in UNDO/REDO support.
• Comes loaded with presets from world-class producers and engineers, including Adrian Hall, Alan Moulder, Caesar Edmunds, Charlie Holmes, Michael Brauer, Romesh Dodangoda, Sean Divine and Wez Clarke.

Learn more about SSL Fusion Vintage Drive

System Requirements

Mac

• macOS 11 Big Sur - macOS 13 Ventura (64-bit only) (M1 Mac supported)
• Intel Dual-Core Mac running at 2.4GHz or higher
• 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
• AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native

Windows

• Windows 10 - Windows 11 (64-bit only)
• Intel Core 2 (or comparable) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher
• 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
• VST 2, VST3, AAX Native

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