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1. Introduction SSL Console Bundle for MX4 !SSL Console Bundle for MX4 User Guide V1.1 !English Edition V1.1 ! Plug-Ins included: SSL Console EQ and Filters V1.5 / SSL Console Dynamics V1.01 / SSL Console Bus Compressor V1.0 Congratulations on your purchase of the SSL Console Bundle, the real SSL processing solution for your SSL Mixer V6 or SSL Soundscape V6 Software.
2. System Requirements SSL Console Bundle for MX4 To run the SSL Console Bundle Plug-Ins you need a host PC equipped with an SSL MX4 PCIe Card or SSL Mixpander/5 (or Soundscape Mixpander/9) and the latest Version of the SSL Mixer V6.x or SSL Soundscape V6.x Software.
3. Installation SSL Console Bundle for MX4 NOTE: The SSL Console Bundle Plug-ins are automatically installed with the SSL Mixer & Soundscape V6 (or later) software. The installation procedure below is only required for previous Software Versions. Installation Procedure: • • • • Please close all SSL Mixer or SSL Soundscape V6 software Double-click on the SetupSSLbundleV1.0.
4. Operational Overview SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Included Plug-ins: SSL Console Dynamics V1.0 SSL Console EQ and Filters V1.5 Four different Plug-In Versions are included: mono to mono, mono to mono with side chain input, stereo to stereo and stereo to stereo with side chain input. Tw o d i f f e r e n t P l u g - I n versions are included; mono to mono and stereo to stereo.
4. Operational Overview SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 7 SSL Console Bus Compressor V1.0 General Plug-In Controls Tw o d i f f e r e n t P l u g - I n Versions are included: Stereo to Stereo and Stereo to Stereo with Sidechain (SC). Double Clicking on any SSL Console Plug-In in the Mixer opens its GUI („Big Window“) to control all the parameters of the processes with your mouse.
4. Operational Overview SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 8 Peak Meters Details on Rotary Knob Precision The peak meters in the input and output sections contain a clip indication light. This can be reset using CTRL+double click anywhere on the peak meter area (this does not have to be exactly over the LEDs). This will also reset the clip indication in the small plug-in window in the mixer once the EQ curve or LED Background of the Dynamics have turned red.
4. Operational Overview SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Current Preset Name Plug-In Bypass Displays the name of the currently loaded Preset, or (Untitled), if the Setting hasnʻt been stored yet. Pressing the BYPASS button removes the Plug-In from the signal chain to easily compare the original and processed sound. The BYPASS button in the top bar and in the little Mixer Window of the plug-in are connected and perform exactly the same function. NOTE: The def.SEF, def.SCD and def.
5. SSL Console EQ and Filters SSL Console Bundle for MX4 SSL Console EQ and Filters Page 10 The plug-in includes high and low frequency shelving equalisers (which can be switched to peaking curves via the BELL button) and two overlapping equalisers with adjustable Q. The Low Frequency section operates over a frequency range of 40Hz - 600Hz and is capable of up to 16.5dB of cut or boost. The HF section operates over a frequency range of 1.5 kHz - 22 kHz and is capable of up to 20dB of cut or boost.
5. SSL Console EQ and Filters SSL Console Bundle for MX4 The High Mid Frequency section operates over a frequency range of 600Hz 7 kHz and is capable of ±20dB of gain with a continuously variable Q from 0.5 to 2.5. Normally, at any Q setting, the bandwidth of the HMF and LMF sections varies with gain, whereby an increase in boost or cut increases the selectivity of the EQ.
5. SSL Console EQ and Filters SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 12 Special EQ Controls Changing Frequency Gain and Q-Factor Filter Knobs • For the filters, the X-axis is used to change the cut-off frequency • The low and high EQ bands use the X-axis to change frequency and the Yaxis to change gain • The low-mid and high-mid bands additionally have the Q-Parameter. • The Q-Factor can be changed with the scroll wheel of the mouse whilst the X and Y axis are used to change frequency and gain respectively.
6. SSL Console Channel Dynamics SSL Console Bundle for MX4 SSL Console Channel Dynamics The SSL Channel Dynamics Plug-In comprises separate sections for compressor/limiter and an expander/gate. Both sections work independently, but can be operational at the same time, providing sophisticated control of signal levels. The Mono and Stereo Version are both also available as a Version with side chain Input for advanced processes like de-essing, ducking, rhythmic level modulation etc.
6. SSL Console Channel Dynamics SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 14 THRESHOLD Gate/Exp Section Whenever a signal exceeds the level set by this control, the compressor will start to act at the ratio set by the RATIO control. This control also provides automatic make-up gain, so as you lower the threshold and introduce more compression, the output level is increased, maintaining a steady output level regardless of the amount of compression.
6. SSL Console Channel Dynamics SSL Console Bundle for MX4 FAST ATT Provides a fast attack time (100μs per 40db). When off, a controlled linear attack time of 1.5ms per 40dB is selected. The attack time is the time taken for the Expander/Gate to ʻrecoverʼ once the signal level is above the threshold. When gating signals with a steep rising edge, such as drums, a slow attack may effectively mask the initial ʻThwackʼ, so you should be aware of this when selecting the appropriate attack time.
7. SSL Console Bus Compressor SSL Console Bundle for MX4 SSL Console Bus Compressor Bus Compressor Parameters Compression Meter Shows Gain Reduction with a simulated moving coil meter, that mimics the real ballistics of the SSL Bus Compressor meter found on thousands of SSL Consoles around the world. For experienced SSL Operators this Meter provides an authentic Gain Reduction feedback and should allow them to instantly feel at home.
7. SSL Console Bus Compressor SSL Console Bundle for MX4 RELEASE AUTOFADE and RATE Five switchable ranges 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 seconds and ʻAutoʼ. (With Auto selected, the release time is dependant upon the duration of signal peaks). Determines the time it takes for the compressor module to ʻrecoverʼ, once the incoming signal level is becoming lower.
8. Support SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Support, FAQs and Online Help Center To access the latest support information on MX4 or the SSL Console Bundle, please visit our online support site. The information there is kept up to date by our support staff to make sure all information is accurate. All information is available to you 24/7/365. If you canʼt find your answer or a solution to your issue, you can submit a question via the site to our support staff for resolution. URL: http://www.solidstatelogic.
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