Overview

That legendary SSL sound character
The G-Series is world renowned as one of the best consoles ever made for producing and mixing rock music, thanks to its tight, punchy and assertive tone, it’s pleasantly “crunchy” sound when pushed hard. In addition to its proven track record in rock production, the 4000 G was the board behind countless top 40 hits of the 80s, 90s, 2000s and beyond.

Beloved by some of the best in the business
The 4000 G is among the best-selling, best-sounding and most respected professional consoles of its era, and a favorite of major mixers including prolific living legends like Bob Clearmountain, Andy Wallace, Alan Moulder, and so many more. With a little bit more “grit” and edge than SSL’s E series, as well as a slightly tighter and more precise EQ, the G series continues to gain new die-hard fans to this day.

The most faithful recreation of this studio classic available
The bx_console SSL 4000 G precisely recreates the signal path, workflow and sound of the original Solid State Logic channel strip at the component level, powered by Brainworx’ patented TMT technology. No other emulation comes as close to capturing the unmistakable  sound and feel of working on a real analog SSL console.

Like having two channel strips in one
The 4000 G plugin includes all the features that made the original consoles so great, and more. You can switch between the “pink knob” and pultec-style “orange knob” versions of the EQ with the click of a mouse, or toggle between the E and G series dynamics modules just as easily.

Enhanced with special features only possible in the digital domain
Like all bx_console plugins, the 4000 G delivers the unique character of a real analog console with startling accuracy, thanks to its Tolerance Modeling Technology, which increases depth and realism by providing 72 uniquely varied channels—just like on a real board! But it also adds controls that are only possible in the digital domain. Special features include a mix knob, along with V-Gain and THD controls that allow you to dial in additional saturation and vibe without upsetting your mix balances or gain staging.

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Features

  • 72 different (!) TMT Channel emulations in one plugin, just like a real console

  • TMT — Brainworx patent-registered “Tolerance Modeling Technology” (US Patent No. 10,725,727)
  • Switchable EQ modes between the “pink knob” version for punchy lows and edgier mids, or the “orange knob” version for a smoother midrange and pultec-style bottom end.

  • A complete dynamics section switchable between E and G modes

  • Perfect emulation of every aspect of the original 4000 G channel strip, including preamp, filters, compression, expander/gate and 4-band parametric EQ

  • Continuously variable THD and Virtual Gain controls to add colorful saturation and/or simulated analog noise independently or globally

  • Scalable UI to adapt to your screensize and workflow

  • Loaded with plenty of useful presets to give you a starting place for finding your sound

  • The only true CONSOLE emulation—everything else is just a channel strip.

Audio Examples

Industry Reviews

  • Skyler Gibbons

    Skyler Gibbons

    Recording engineer (Syko, Lil Wayne, Moneybagg yo)

    The Plugin Alliance bx_console SSL 4000 G is like having a full 72 channel SSL console built into your DAW thanks to their built-in TMT algorithm. Being able to sweep through 72 unique… Read More

  • Sam Sherbin

    Sam Sherbin

    Mixing Engineer (Stray Kids, Rachel Platten, Ebony Obsidian)

    The SSL 4000 G is impressive. Not only does it have the features we know and love but a mix function and and a second release on the compressor. The option to change the dynamics between a E and G… Read More

  • Brad Divens

    Brad Divens

    FOH Engineer Enrique Iglesias & CEO fixintogetmixin inc

    I put the SSL G Channel across all my guitar and keyboard channels. For more midrange punch, presence and for adding a little grit to the input, this is the channel strip to reach for. Being able… Read More

  • Richard Chycki

    Richard Chycki

    Mixer/Engineer (Rush, Dream Theater, Skillet, Aerosmith)

    The Brainworx SSL models perfectly frame the beauty of imperfection found in analog consoles.

Customer Reviews

  • I can't do without it anymore

    ★★★★★
    by TommySca
    I've been dealing with music and mix for about thirty years, I can't say that I don't know plugins and daws enough to be able to express a conscious and mature opinion, something is learned over… Read More
  • Pluguin

    ★★★★★
    by Marcio
    wonderful plugin, it really brings all the heat of SSL
  • Mix

    ★★★★★
    by OST1N
    A very good tool for mix engineering. Helps to achieve almost any sound character. Thank you! :)
  • Amazing

    ★★★★★
    by Songshop
    Simply the best plug in my system (>3000!) An absolute winner. Just fabulous. Buy it!
  • Superb

    ★★★★★
    by Sebbie
    I used this on mixes for the last couple of years. Absolutely superb. I love the THD saturation and the compressor. I won't launch into silly reasoning as to why I love it since it's a highly… Read More

Specifications

Supported Plugin Formats
AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems
macOS 14 down to macOS 11
Windows 11 down to Windows 10

Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon

PC
x64-compatible CPU

System Requirements
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM

Downloads

With the Installation Manager you can select, download & install all the Plugin Alliance products. Select any and all formats you need for your system! Mac & PC.

ChangeLog

bx_console SSL 4000 G

Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 G - Changelog

Version 1.7.1 (Oct 9, 2023)
- General: fixed CPU spikes on Mac OS

Version 1.7.0 (Aug 15, 2023)
- General: added native Apple Silicon compatibility for AAX
- General: added macOS Ventura support
- General: improved plugin loading time in the DAW
- General: fixed issue causing Logic to crash when closing the plugin UI
- General: improved font drawing behavior

Version 1.6.1 (Mar 21, 2022)
- Fixed incorrect metering behavior

Version 1.6 (Mar 15, 2022)
- General: added native Apple Silicon compatibility for VST3, VST2 and AU
- General: added macOS Monterey support
- General: added Windows 11 and Windows 10 21H1 support
- General: discontinued Windows 7 support
- General: discontinued macOS 10.9 and 10.11 support
- General: fixed metering behavior in block sizes of 2048 samples and higher

Version 1.5 (Mar 22, 2021)
- General: Compatibility with Logic on Apple Silicon devices via the Rosetta-2 layer
- General: Fixed possible artefacts when freezing or bouncing tracks in Pro Tools
- General: Fixed automation highlighting disappearing in Studio One
- General: Improved license dialog visibility in dark mode

Version 1.4 (May 27, 2020)
- General: Qualified for use with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update
- General: VST3: Fixed potential hangs in a DAW upon loading
- General: Fixed logical issues in undo / redo behavior
- General: Fixed UI resizing issues in Ableton Live on Windows
- General: Fixed audio processing initialization issues on amp and delay products
- Fixed possible compression misbehavior at 192k sample rate
- Improved metering behavior

Version 1.3 (Nov 06, 2019)
- General: Qualified for use with macOS 10.15 Catalina
- General: Qualified for use with Windows 10 November 2019 Update
- General: Fixed plugin validation in Logic under macOS Catalina
- General: Fixed preset name restore in Logic when reopening a session
- General: Fixed opening authorization dialog triggering automation
- General: Improved instantiation times for plugins
- General: Improved license functionality and branding for subscription
- General: Removed 32-bit support on macOS and Windows
- Added scalable UI feature

Version 1.2 (Jul 10, 2019)
- Added meter calibration functionality
- General: macOS 10.14.5 Update compatibility
- General: Windows 10 1903 Update compatibility
- General: Fixed activation issue in Windows hosts set to non-English language (e.g. Cakewalk)
- General: AU: Fixed issue with increased CPU and memory on reopening UI
- General: VST3: Fixed issue with adapting to host knob mode, and now prioritizing linear
- General: VST3: Fixed issue with VST3 preset permissions
- General: VST3: Improved synchronization between parameter states and some UI functions, e.g. toolbar reset

Version 1.1 (Nov 16, 2018)
- General: macOS Mojave compatibility
- General: Windows October 2018 update compatibility
- General: adding Windows High DPI support for VST2/3 plugins
- General: Fixed potential crashes in Cubase and other VST2 / VST3 DAWs
- General: Fixed potential CPU spikes and audio dropouts
- General: Fixed rendering in Pro Tools on the start of a session
- General: Fixed missing presets in Wavelab and other VST3 DAWs
- General: Improving keyboard control, fixing issues with catched keys preventing it from passing through to DAW
- General: Fixed parallel use of host sessions (e.g. with Live)
- Fixed THD ALL & V Gain ALL resets all Console THD ALL & V Gain ALL settings to default when loading
- Fixed Solo title remains in Mono version
- Fixed CPU spikes and UI animation issues during automation
- Fixed compressor mix knob at zero produces audible digital clicks

Version 1.0 (Jul 9, 2018)
- Release version