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bx_console SSL 9000 J

Legendary SSL sound character

The big, deep and clear sound of the Solid State Logic 9000 series consoles is now available through Plugin Alliance, brought to you by Brainworx. With the power of TMT this officially-authorized bx_console SSL 9000 J plugin allows you to mix on a 72-channel analog SSL console—inside your DAW!

SSL’s biggest-sounding console

The SSL 9000 J improved on its predecessors by offering extended bottom end, a more clean and open top end, and additional distortion-free headroom—quickly making it a favorite among the top producers and engineers who crafted some of the biggest pop, hip hop, R&B and orchestral recordings of the 1990s, 2000s and beyond.

Used on major hits from across genres

The 9000 J is SSL at its cleanest, most modern, and arguably, its best for modern production styles. This was the console design behind countless major releases from artists including The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Aerosmith, Evanescence, Britney Spears, Madonna, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Santana, Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer, Coldplay, James Bay, Wyclef Jean, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Yo Gotti, John Legend, DMX, Mary J Blige, Nas and so many more.

Created in collaboration with SSL and mixing legend Michael Brauer

The bx_console SSL 9000 J was created using the original schematics, and in close collaboration with the SSL team. But additional refinement of the emulation came thanks to legendary mixer Michael Brauer, who helped Brainworx match the plugin’s sound and behavior to the SSL 9000 J that he personally used on countless gold- and platinum-selling records throughout his career.

Enhanced with special features only possible in the digital domain

The plugin version of the 9000 J also adds on powerful features that can only be found in the digital domain, such as adjustable THD, a compressor mix parameter, and a V-Gain control for authentic control of the analog signal path. Michael Brauer and other top mixers have also helped create a rich menu of presets to help you get started using the bx_console SSL 9000 J plugin in your own mixes.

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 E and G-style filters.
  • 9000 series-only dynamics features such as “peak detect” and expander/gate “hold”.
  • 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.
  • Refined with help from mixing legend Michael Brauer, who tested the plugin against his favorite SSL 9000 J console and provided feedback and notes.
  • The only true CONSOLE emulation—everything else is just a channel strip.
  • Featuring TMT (Tolerance Modeling Technology, US Patent No. 10,725,727).
  • Includes powerful presets created by Michael Brauer.

Sound Examples

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Product Information

Specifications

Supported Plugin Formats

AAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems

macOS 15 down to macOS 12
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 9000 J Changelog

bx_console SSL 9000 J - Changelog

Version 1.4.1 (Oct 9, 2023)
- General: fixed CPU spikes on Mac OS

Version 1.4.0 (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 1.3.2 (Mar 23, 2022)
- Fixed a potential licensing issue

Version 1.3.1 (Mar 21, 2022)
- Fixed incorrect metering behavior

Version 1.3 (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 1.2 (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 1.1
- skipped

Version 1.0.1 (Dec 11, 2020)
- fixed crashing issues during sessionload in Pro Tools on macOS

Version 1.0 (Apr 7, 2020)
- Release version