Waves SSL 4000 Plugin Collection

Groom your tracks to perfection with assistance from the iconic SSL 4000 mixing consoles.

What it is: 
A collection of four meticulously modeled processors based on the legendary SSL 4000 mixing consoles. 

How we use it: 
Bring sought-after transparent SSL tone and character to a mix. 

Why it's cool: 
With over 3,000 active consoles around the world, the SSL 4000 plugin collection brings the tools behind decades of hits straight to your computer. Developed under license from Solid State Logic, the SSL 4000 Collection includes four plugins meticulously modeled on the legendary SSL 4000 mixing consoles: SSL E-Channel, G-Channel, G-Equalizer and G-Master Buss Compressor.

These plugins sound so close to the original consoles, even experts who work with SSL boards day in and day out can’t tell the difference. With the EQ and dynamics of the vintage SSL mixers at your fingertips, you can now give your mixes the SSL sound of the big studios.

Founded in the U.K. in 1969, Solid State Logic currently has over 3,000 SSL consoles in active use around the world. SSL’s reputation for hit-making sound is unsurpassed, having been used on hit recordings by Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Madonna, the Rolling Stones, Sia and hundreds of others. Of all these consoles, the SSL 4000 may be the most famous. With the Waves SSL 4000 Collection, the classic SSL 4000 sound can now be yours.

The SSL 4000 Collection Contains: 

• Four plugins modeled on the legendary SSL 4000 mixing consoles
• Includes the EQ and dynamics sections of the SSL 4000 E and G series consoles
• Developed under license from Solid State Logic
• Includes presets from Grammy®-winning producers & engineers: Chris Lord-Alge, Dave Pensado, Steve Lillywhite and many more

Compatibility
Running Waves on a Mac OS: 

CPU:

• Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
  

Memory:

• 4 GB RAM
• 4 GB free disk space

Operating System:

• 10.9.5 - 10.12.1
• 10.8.5 for ProTools 10 only

Screen Resolution:

• Minimum: 1024x768
• Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
• USB displays are not supported as the primary display.

Running Waves on a Windows OS: 

CPU:

• Intel Core i3/i5/i7/Xeon/AMD Quad-Core
  

Memory:

• 4 GB RAM
  
• 4 GB free disk space
  

Operating System:

• Windows 7 with SP1 64 bit
  
• Windows 8.1 64 bit
  
• Windows 10 64 bit
  

Screen Resolution:

• Minimum: 1024x768
• Recommended: 1280x1024/1600x1024

Supported Hosts - Mac: 

• Pro Tools 11.3.2 - 12.6 (AAX Native 64-bit, Audiosuite)
• Pro Tools 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
  
• Logic Pro X 10.2 - 10.2.4 (Audio Units)
• Digital Performer 9.0 - 9.1.2 (Audio Units)
• Ableton Live 9.2.2 - 9.7 (VST)
• Nuendo 7.0.20 - 7.1 (VST3)
• Cubase 8.0.30 - 8.5 (VST3)
• WaveLab 9.0.10 - 9.0.15 (VST3)
• Main Stage 3.2 - 3.2.3 (Audio Units)
• Garage Band 10.1.0 - 10.1.3 (Audio Units)
• Audition CC2015, CC2017 (VST3)
• Adobe Premiere CC2015, CC2017 (VST3)
• Final Cut Pro X 10.2.2 - 10.2.3 (Audio Units)
• Studio One 3.1 - 3.3.1 (VST3)
• Media Composer 8.6.3 - 8.6.4 (AAX Native)
• Sound Forge Pro 2.5 (Audio Units)
• REAPER 5.18 - 5.22 (VST3)

Supported Hosts - Windows: 

• Pro Tools 11.3.2 - 12.6 (AAX Native 64-bit, Audiosuite)
• Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
• Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.7 (VST)
• Nuendo 6.5.35 - 7.1 (VST3)
• Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.5 (VST3)
• WaveLab 8.5, 9.0.10 - 9.0.15 (VST3)
• Sonar X3e (VST3), Platinum (VST3)
• Sound Forge 10.0e, 11 (VST)
• Vegas Pro 12 - 14 (VST)
• Acid 7.0e (VST)
• Audition CC2014, CC2015, CC2017 (VST3)
• Adobe Premiere CC2014, CC2015, CC2017 (VST3)
• Samplitude Pro X (VST), Pro X2 (VST), Pro X3 (VST)
• Sequoia 12 - 13 (VST)
• Pyramix 9.0.7 - 9.1.6 (VST)
• Studio One 3.1 - 3.3.1 (VST3)
• Media Composer 7.0.4 (RTAS), 8.6.3 - 8.6.4 (AAX Native)
• FL Studio 12.1.3 - 12.4 (VST3)
• REAPER 5.18 - 5.22 (VST3)

Installation Instructions

1. Create an account: https://www.waves.com/create-account (if you have an account, skip this step)
2. Register the serial number we emailed: https://www.waves.com/account/register
3. Download and install Waves Central for Mac | Windows.
    - If you already have Waves Central installed, skip to step 4.
4. Launch Waves Central.
      - Windows: via the desktop shortcut or Start Menu > All Programs > Waves.
      - Mac: Applications > Waves Central.
5. Log into Waves Central using your Waves account information.
6. Click on Easy Install & Activate.
7. Select the products you wish to install & activate on this computer.
8. Click on the Install & Activate button.