Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 G

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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• 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.

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Richard Chycki

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

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

• Amazing

  ★★★★★

  by Songshop

  February 11, 2023
  Simply the best plug in my system (>3000!) An absolute winner. Just fabulous. Buy it!

• Superb

  ★★★★★

  by Sebbie

  June 8, 2022
  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

• bx_console SSL 4000 G

  ★★★★★

  by Following Light

  April 10, 2022
  Great console , I think this is one of the best SSL emulations on the VST market!

• Do I need to say?

  ★★★★★

  by Paul Misty

  January 2, 2022
  It's just a great model of the SSL sonic characteristics from a G channel. Less crunchy than the E channel. Less distortion. Still more distortion than the J console. It's somewhat in the middle. It… Read More

• Good

  ★★★★☆

  by Tryggvasson

  December 10, 2021
  It's got that smack that I love about SSLs, a little cleaner, with a little spikier transients than the E. I especially like the TMT. Very CPU friendly. Not crazy about the rotary knobs, though. And… Read More

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

Supported Operating Systems
macOS 12 down to macOS 10.11
Windows 11 down to Windows 8

Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon (except for AAX) architecture

PC
x64-compatible CPU

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