Universal Audio SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor.
The ultimate "glue" for your mix bus
Experience the iconic sound of British compression with the SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor — now available as a UAD Native plug-in, no Apollo required!
Famous for shaping the sound of hits like Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Adele’s 25, the SSL G Bus Compressor has long been a go-to tool for making mixes bigger, punchier, and more cohesive. This legendary compressor provides the famed SSL “glue” effect, giving your mix a polished, unified sound while enhancing clarity and dynamic control. With its intuitive design, the SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in makes it easy to achieve professional results, no matter your level of experience.
Bring the same professional-grade finish that has defined generations of hit records to your own productions today.
The Only True SSL Bus Compressor Emulation UA’s engineers went deep into the original SSL G Bus Compressor, meticulously modeling every detail from both the in-console and FX G384 rackmount units, including their distinct control voltage (CV) summing. This reimagined SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in captures all of the subtle circuit behaviors that define SSL’s signature compression: punchy, transparent glue and an ultra-accurate stereo image.
Simple and Powerful Compression With its simple, SSL-voiced Attack and Release controls, the SSL G Bus Compressor plug-in delivers both subtle dynamic control and more aggressive limiting, all designed for optimal bus processing. Its program-dependent Auto Release function and continuous Threshold control allow you to dial in just the right amount of compression — whether you need gentle 2-bus glue or full dynamic crushing power.
Modern Enhancements for Today's Mixers This version of the SSL G Bus Compressor introduces new workflow features perfect for modern producers and engineers. An internal Side Chain Filter lets you fine-tune low-end response, reducing unwanted "pumping," while the Mix control enables easy parallel compression on drums, vocals, and other buses. The Headroom control gives you flexible gain staging for any project.
Signature Auto Fade Just like the original console, this plug-in includes SSL’s famous Auto Fade feature, providing smooth, natural fades up to 60 seconds. With the new SSL G Bus Compressor and the included DSP-lite SSL G Bus Compressor Legacy plug-in, you can bring Platinum-selling sound to your mix.
Key Benefits:
- NEW UAD Native version with external sidechaining for enhanced dynamic control — no Apollo required
- Add power, cohesion, and drive to your mixes, buses, or individual tracks
- Use advanced features like Side Chain Filtering, Mix control, and Headroom adjustments
- Mix with artist presets from Just Blaze (Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar), Peter Mokran (The Flaming Lips, Mary J. Blige), Ian Boxill (Prince, Tupac), and more
