1. Introduction SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 3 !SSL Console Bundle for MX4 So the SSL MX4 Card was born, enabling demanding DAW users, who donʼt have the budget (or the floor space!) required to install a large- User Guide V1.1 format SSL console, to entirely mix „in the box“...
2. System Requirements SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 4 To run the SSL Console Bundle Plug-Ins you need a host PC equipped The tables below show the max. number of simultaneous mono and with an SSL MX4 PCIe Card or SSL Mixpander/5 (or Soundscape stereo instances of one Plug-In at 44.1 kHz, inserted on an individual Mixpander/9) and the latest Version of the SSL Mixer V6.x or SSL Mono to Mono or Stereo to Stereo Channel Strip with Output Fader.
3. Installation SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 5 NOTE: The SSL Console Bundle Plug-ins are automatically installed with the number) of the MX4 or Mixpander card. But it will work on every PC with this SSL Mixer & Soundscape V6 (or later) software. The installation procedure device and Plug-In installed.
4. Operational Overview SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 6 SSL Console Dynamics V1.0 Included Plug-ins: F o u r d i f f e r e n t P l u g - I n SSL Console EQ and Filters V1.5 Versions are included: mono to mono, mono to T w o d i f f e r e n t P l u g - I n...
4. Operational Overview SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 7 SSL Console Bus Compressor V1.0 General Plug-In Controls T w o d i f f e r e n t P l u g - I n Double Clicking on any SSL Console Plug-In in the Mixer opens its GUI („Big Versions are included: Window“) to control all the parameters of the processes with your mouse.
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4. Operational Overview SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 8 Peak Meters Details on Rotary Knob Precision All rotaries inside the SSL MX4 Plug-Ins and Mixer Applications follow the The peak meters in the input and output sections rotational Click&Drag principle, which allows the control resolution to be contain a clip indication light.
4. Operational Overview SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 9 Current Preset Name Plug-In Bypass Pressing the BYPASS button removes the Plug-In from the signal Displays the name of the currently loaded Preset, or chain to easily compare the original and processed sound. (Untitled), if the Setting hasnʻt been stored yet.
5. SSL Console EQ and Filters SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 10 The plug-in includes high and low frequency shelving equalisers (which can SSL Console EQ and Filters be switched to peaking curves via the BELL button) and two overlapping equalisers with adjustable Q.
5. SSL Console EQ and Filters SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 11 The High Mid Frequency section operates over a frequency range of 600Hz - Filters Section 7 kHz and is capable of ±20dB of gain with a continuously variable Q from 0.5 to 2.5.
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 Y- axis to change gain The filter pots have an OUT position, which •...
6. SSL Console Channel Dynamics SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 13 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.
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 The gate/expander section contains a number of useful features including a compressor will start to act at the ratio set by the RATIO control. variable range from 0 to 40dB, a variable threshold from -30dB to +10dB, a This control also provides automatic make-up gain, so as you fixed attack time (switchable to Fast Attack of 100μs), a variable hold time...
6. SSL Console Channel Dynamics SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 15 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...
7. SSL Console Bus Compressor SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 16 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.
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7. SSL Console Bus Compressor SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 17 RELEASE AUTOFADE and RATE Five switchable ranges 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 seconds and ʻAutoʼ. The final part of the compressor is the AUTOFADE switch (With Auto selected, the release time is dependant upon the and the associated RATE rotary control which provides a duration of signal peaks).
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8. Support SSL Console Bundle for MX4 Page 18 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.
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