The Legend ... Updated If there is a single piece of analog processing equipment that is synonymous with SSL, it must be the SSL Bus Compressor. From the very first commercially released SSL 4000B console in 1976 and through many generations of SSL consoles that have followed, the Bus Compressor has always been the stalwart of the console center section. For many of the world's top engineers and producers, the Bus Compressor continues to be the most relied upon processing tool for making mixes sound bigger and more complete, with drive and energy from adding that legendary SSL glue and punch. SSL has been on a mission to create the ultimate and most versatile incarnation of the Bus Compressor ever. The bedrock of the design remains faithful to the original circuit and using this as the foundation, we've built upon it, adding several unique colouration options and advanced processing tools. If you need it to be clean and punchy like the SuperAnalogueTM 9000 Series version, it can be. If you need it to be gritty and grungy like an early 4000E, it can do that also. Or if you need over-the-top, saturated, parallel compression for the drums, THE BUS+ has got you covered. THE BUS+ circuit design utilizes high-grade components, including 2181 THAT VCAs for superior analogue performance, four modes of operation and 3 distinct compression colouration options which can be combined to perfectly suit the genre you're working on. THE BUS+ also packs in sophisticated routing options and advanced processing tools: Dynamic Equaliser (D-EQ), Transient Expander and so much more ...

Hardware processing that stays out of the CPU.

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• Analogue signal path
• Consistent, repeatable settings
• No plugin latency
• Rack mountable
• Manufacturer warranty

What is the Solid State Logic The Bus+ Stereo Processor?

Outboard processing runs in the analogue domain, which means no latency and no CPU cost, and it commits a decision at the point of tracking. For bus compression in particular, hardware still does something plugins approximate rather than reproduce.

At a Glance

What are the key details?

Why choose Solid State Logic?

A hardware bus compressor is the single most recognisable piece of the sound of commercial records. It is not a subtle difference.

Frequently asked questions

Does it add latency?

No, analogue processing is instantaneous.

Is it rack mountable?

Most models, see the description.

Can it run on the mix bus?

Yes, that is the primary use for bus processors.

Does it need a computer?

No, it operates standalone.

Why buy from Victory Musical Instruments?

Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned pro audio dealer based in Miami, Florida, founded by a working musician. Free U.S. shipping, financing at checkout and local pickup in Miami. Call 844-687-4208.

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