1. THE BUS+
2. If there is a single piece of analogue processing equipment synonymous with SSL, it’s the SSL Bus Compressor. From the very first commercially released SSL 4000 B console in 1976, through every generation of SSL consoles that followed, the Bus Compressor has remained the stalwart of the console’s centre section.

For many of the world’s top engineers and producers, the Bus Compressor continues to be the most relied-upon tool for making mixes sound bigger, more cohesive, and more energetic — delivering that legendary SSL glue and punch.

With THE BUS+, Solid State Logic set out to create the ultimate and most versatile incarnation of the Bus Compressor ever. The bedrock of the design stays faithful to the original circuit, and using this foundation, SSL has expanded the feature set with unique coloration options and advanced processing tools.

If you need clean, punchy performance like the SuperAnalogue™ 9000 Series version, it can deliver. If you want the gritty, aggressive character of an early 4000E, it can provide that too. And if you’re aiming for over-the-top, saturated parallel compression for drums, THE BUS+ has you covered.

The circuit design not only uses high-grade components—such as 2181 THAT VCAs in the audio path for superior analogue performance—it is also highly flexible, offering four modes of operation and three distinct compression coloration options that can be combined to perfectly suit the genre you’re working on.

As if that weren’t enough, THE BUS+ features an all-new Dynamic Equaliser, a Transient Expander, and comprehensive connectivity and routing options. It is, simply put, the ultimate SSL Bus Compressor.

Key Features:

• The most advanced and versatile incarnation of the SSL Bus Compressor ever
• Authentic SSL Bus Compressor circuit featuring high-performance 2181 THAT VCAs
• Four modes of operation: Classic Stereo, S/C Stereo, Dual Mono, or Mid-Side

• New Attack and Release time constants for greater flexibility in shaping the Bus Compressor, including the new Auto 2 setting
• Three distinct compression coloration options, usable individually or in combination:
• 4K Mode: Single-VCA operation with variable harmonic distortion for added grit and character
• LOW THD Mode: Reduces low-frequency distortion introduced by compression, resulting in a cleaner bottom-end
• F/B Mode: Alters the compression curve for a more relaxed, vintage-style response
• Outstanding sonic performance with stepped pots designed for mastering and precision processing
• Built-in 2-band Dynamic EQ (D-EQ)
• Transient Expander
• Configurable processing order: Bus Compressor pre-D-EQ (default) or post
• External side-chain inputs and sends
• Variable side-chain High-Pass Filter up to 300 Hz in 10 Hz increments
• Mix control for instant parallel compression