SSL Native – Bus Compressor 2 (Windows)

🎚️ The Sound of the Legendary SSL Stereo Bus Compressor

The iconic glue that defines countless hit records.

At the heart of some of the greatest mixes in history lies a simple yet powerful processor: the SSL G Series Bus Compressor. First introduced in the center section of SSL’s 1980s G Series analog consoles, this legendary unit became the sonic secret weapon of top engineers and producers. Its ability to add power, punch, and polish while preserving clarity has made it the go-to for cohesive, energetic mixes across every genre.

With the SSL Bus Compressor 2 plug-in, Solid State Logic brings this revered processor into the digital realm — now with even greater flexibility, precision, and creative potential.

🧨 What It Does:

Often described as “audio glue,” the SSL Bus Compressor has a singular talent:

“You strap it across your mix… and it just sounds like a record.”

This is the processor that glues individual tracks and subgroups together, enhancing transients, reinforcing dynamics, and adding a sense of finished musicality that’s unmistakable. It’s equally at home on a stereo mix bus, drum group, or even subtle mastering tasks — bringing cohesion without compromise.

🔁 SSL Bus Compressor 2: Enhanced for the Modern Studio

Building upon the legacy, the Bus Compressor 2 introduces modern enhancements while preserving the sound engineers know and love:

🔧 Expanded Controls

• New Attack & Release Options: Greater flexibility for dialing in the perfect compression character — from snappy to smooth.

• New Compression Ratios: Go beyond the traditional 2:1 and 4:1 with more nuanced dynamic shaping.

• Renowned ‘Auto’ Release Mode: Adapts dynamically to your source material for natural-sounding control.

💡 Advanced Processing

• Inbuilt Wet/Dry Control: Effortless parallel compression — perfect for adding punch without over-processing.

• Side-Chain HPF (High-Pass Filter): Prevents bass frequencies from overwhelming the compression.

• External Side-Chain Support: Enables triggered compression for creative dynamic effects and precise control.

🔍 High-Definition Audio

• 2X & 4X Oversampling: Cleaner processing, smoother top end, and reduced aliasing — even at aggressive settings.

💻 Optimized for Modern Systems

• Apple Silicon M1/ARM Native Support: Full native compatibility with the latest macOS systems.

• Seamless UC1 Integration: Pair with SSL’s UC1 hardware controller for hands-on, console-style workflow.

🎛️ Key Features at a Glance:

• ✅ Authentic emulation of the G Series Stereo Bus Compressor

• ✅ Enhanced control with new Attack, Release, and Ratio settings

• ✅ Parallel compression via built-in Wet/Dry mix

• ✅ Side-Chain HPF to maintain low-end integrity

• ✅ External side-chain input for advanced routing options

• ✅ Selectable 2x/4x Oversampling for pristine sound

• ✅ Fully compatible with SSL UC1 controller

• ✅ Apple Silicon Native Support (M1/M2/ARM)

🎧 The SSL Mix Advantage

Whether you’re mixing tight hip-hop beats, explosive pop choruses, cinematic orchestral arrangements, or vibey electronic tracks — the SSL Bus Compressor adds that elusive “record-ready” character. It doesn’t just compress. It finishes your sound.

🛠️ Ideal For:

• Master Bus Processing

• Drum Bus Punch

• Parallel Vocal Compression

• Mix Bus Glue

• Film & TV Post-Production

• Subgroup Cohesion in Live Mixes

Ready to make your mix sound like a finished record?
The SSL Bus Compressor 2 is the tool professionals reach for — now more powerful and flexible than ever.