Customer Reviews

  • bx_console SSL 4000 E

    ★★★★★
    by C.J. Perez
    This plugin is just awesome... The sound,workflow, even the look is top-notch. But most importantly, the SOUND is AWESOME....
    Everything about this plugin just flows seamlessly... I'm very impressed and thankful for Brianworx/PA... You guys did a great job on this one.... I mean, it just sounds right...
    Loving it the more I use it.... Keep up the great work.

  • BX_ConsoleSSL4000E

    ★★★★★
    by TonyDolbyMusic
    This Emulation is by far the best in the Industry!!! It makes mixing in the Box fun again with unlimited possibilities.
    This Plugin is a must for every Home Studio and Mastering Room.
    GREAT JOB GUYS!!!

  • Bx console SSL 4000E

    ★★★★★
    by MrB
    Great I have buy immediately when was come out updated version

  • No Brainer (is that a pun?)

    ★★★★★
    by Adam
    So I've been using the Waves SSL channel for a long time. It's still a great plugin despite being so ridiculously old (by modern standards). I've tried the Slate emulations, tried the Duende. I even tried bx_Console E but, honestly, I found it kind of muffled sounding and it really didn't compete with the ageing Waves product. So when this was announced I was content to just ride out the hype wave and stick with old reliable. Then I demoed it.
    My God. The Waves E Channel sounds like a toy in comparison. When you A/B the two, it's like you were mixing with cotton stuffed in your ears. Just putting the bx_Console SSL 4000 E (God that's a mouthful) onto your tracks brings out this wonderful low end.
    The hi-end shelf that can sound quite plasticy and harsh on the Waves channel is just so fantastic on this. You can crank +15dB and it just sounds amazing. Vocals recorded on inexpensive mics into the awful converters on a Scarlett 2i4 suddenly just sound better. Like they were tracked with a legit setup. My bass guitar tracks have never sounded better.
    I bawked at the price, honestly. $249 + 20% VAT for ANOTHER SSL E channel. No thank you. But the moment I loaded it up I could not believe what I was hearing.
    I can't wait to finish this review so I can go back and listen to it some more. I might even have to stop in the middle of a

  • BX+SSL=♥

    ★★★★★
    by Demtation
    Being a chronic tinkerer, I've resisted all-in-one plugins, and I was primarily interested in the BX's straight, front-end console emulation (along the lines of an NLS or Satson) and while the BX is certainly best-in-class, the EQ and comp are SO good that I think my tinkering, plugin overload days are numbered. The BX_Console SSL 400 E is utterly satisfying to use, and truly a streamlined workflow. The "G" is now calling my name *sigh*

  • bx console SSL4000 E

    ★★★★★
    by Bishop
    Ialready had a couple 4000 E plugins by different developers but i got the demo for this one and from the start I heard tracks doing stuff I had been hearing in hit songs for years ..it really is good so pull the trigger on this one you won't be sorry

  • Best channel strip available

    ★★★★★
    by Aidan Brock
    I used to use a certain very popular SSL channel strip which I was pretty happy with, but since getting console E and subsequently this version, I've been even more stoked with. The TMT adds a nice subtle width to stereo tracks. Well worth the money.

  • Go-2 channel strip

    ★★★★★
    by Alex Hepting
    I didn't use the real version or couldn't hardly afford it, but I know that I am going for the new overhauled version of bx_console SSL 4000 E in EVERY session. This has two important reasons: to mix faster and to have all important tools modules on the deck. This time I am also impressed by the bite of the new dynamics model and the EQ just got much better, giving both types the best control and moving the core literally into front or pull it back, without sounding "filtered". One of the EQ types also takes away that really high annoying transient even if boosting up the tops or it is just my imagination... you did an amazing job on every part of it. The only backdrop I've got so far I really needed to stop transport to switch the presets, otherwise it kills audio in bitwig studio. Other perks: The sc filter is now extremely responsible, it feels like it mangles trough a better frequency range, which allows a broader use-case. The dynamic eq got brilliant, it flows almost out of the speaker on synth parts like in 3D, giving that extra juice and mojo or a shine to a piano/vocal parts. The popping colors of the UI look fresh & cool, the lines resemble the real unit. With my request for vgain all, still need to experiment with this new feature and driving other ideas to the next level. Never regret to use it just on guitars or vocals also dreaming of remixing something but having any idea right now about what, maybe an old classic. PA is friendly to loyal users so the upgrade was really fair. Thank you very much amigos.
    Plugin Alliance response
    Thank for the nice review.

  • bx console SSL 4000 E

    ★★★★★
    by kaleve
    thank you

  • bx_console SSL 4000 E

    ★★★★★
    by TIEKS
    As regular user of SSL consoles specifically the E series,I can say that this is as close as I have heard so far to the real thing. The EQ is good as is the compressor. I love the gate but the sound of the channel it's self on initiation without any eq or compression activated is like a soft low end hug. Put it on an 808 kick do nothing and just listen. I have pretty much every SSL emulation from all the major plugin makers and some do some things well but not all and some are just standard eps with an SSL faceplate. This one by BX though is a beautiful incarnation. One quick tip for anyone who cares. Channels 25 and 26 have a really lovely stereo spread.
    Plugin Alliance response
    Great review, thank you!