Solid State Logic
SSL 4000 E Series channel strip
6emulations6 plug-ins · 3 officially licensed · paid ones from USD $34.99 (SSL E-Channel)
Every SSL 4000 E Series channel strip emulation
| Plugin | Vendor | Price today | Lowest since Oct 22, 2026 | Formats | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priced in US dollars | |||||
| SSL E-Channel“Decades later, the E-series’ classic status has been reborn in hip hop and pop genres—thanks to the smooth yet punchy dynamics, and the bright, clear sound of the famed…” pluginboutique.com | Waves | USD $34.9976% off until Nov 01Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026 | USD $34.99Oct 22, 2026 · 4 days tracked | AAXAUVST2 | Official licence |
| SSL EV2 Channel“Authorized by Solid State Logic, SSL EV2 is a brand-new recreation of the legendary SSL 4000E console channel strip.” pluginboutique.com | Waves | USD $34.9976% off until Nov 01Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026 | USD $34.99Oct 22, 2026 · 4 days tracked | AAXAUVST2 | Official licence |
| SSL 4000 E Channel Strip“Unlock the iconic sound of the SSL 4000 console with the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip, now available as a UAD Native plug-in.” pluginboutique.com | Universal Audio | USD $69.0053% off until Nov 03Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026also USD $69.00 at Universal Audio store | USD $69.00Oct 22, 2026 · 4 days tracked | AAXAUVST3Apple silicon | Inspired by |
| SSL 4K E“The 4K E Plug-in is the definitive software emulation of the 4000E console channel strip, authentically recreating the sound, processing and workflow of one of the most…” pluginboutique.com | Solid State Logic | USD $149.00Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026 | USD $149.00Oct 22, 2026 · 4 days tracked | AAXAUVST3VST2Apple silicon | Official licence |
| bx_console SSL 4000 E“The 4000 E is the console that first earned Solid State Logic’s place in pro audio history, and helped change the sound of recorded music forever.” plugin-alliance.com | Brainworx | USD $175.00Plugin Alliance, Oct 25, 2026 | USD $175.00Oct 22, 2026 · 4 days tracked | AAXAUVST3VST2Apple silicon | Inspired by |
| Priced in euros (the vendor's page shows no USD price) | |||||
| Solid State Logic SL 4000 E plugin“We modeled the unique harmonics, distortion, and non-linearities you get from running the SL 4000 E into overdrive.” softube.com | Softube | EUR €199.00vendor page, Oct 22, 2026 | no history yet | AAXAUVST3VST2 | Inspired by |
Bundles that include one
- UAD Custom 2 Bundle Universal Audioincludes SSL 4000 E Channel StripUSD $89.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
- SSL 4000 Collection Wavesincludes SSL E-Channel, SSL EV2 ChannelUSD $129.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
- UAD Carlos De La Garza Mix Tape Universal Audioincludes SSL 4000 E Channel StripUSD $149.00 Universal Audio store, Oct 25, 2026
- Studio Classics Collection Wavesincludes SSL E-ChannelUSD $199.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
- UAD Native Studio Bundle Universal Audioincludes SSL 4000 E Channel StripUSD $199.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
- LUNA Studio + UAD Native Pro Bundle Universal Audioincludes SSL 4000 E Channel StripUSD $399.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
- UAD Native Pro Bundle Universal Audioincludes SSL 4000 E Channel StripUSD $599.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
- Mix Tape Pro Plug-In Bundles Universal Audioincludes SSL 4000 E Channel Stripprice not posted
Bundle prices are in the currency shown and are not compared with single plug-ins.
The hardware
- Maker
- Solid State Logic
- Type
- Channel strip
- Introduced
- 1979
Released in 1979, the 4000E console played a pivotal role in reshaping the way music was made.
Sources
- https://www.plugin-alliance.com/products/bx_console-ssl-4000-e
- https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/21-Channel-Strip/11695-SSL-4K-E
- https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/21-Channel-Strip/13324-SSL-4000-E-Channel-Strip
- https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/21-Channel-Strip/13693-SSL-E-Channel
- https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/21-Channel-Strip/13778-SSL-EV2-Channel
- https://www.softube.com/plug-ins/ssl-sl-4000-e-series
- https://www.uaudio.com/products/ssl-4000-e-series-channel-strip