SSL EV2 Channel
The SSL sound. Elevated.
Authorized by Solid State Logic, SSL EV2 is a brand-new recreation of the legendary SSL 4000E console channel strip. With new features including the original SSL ‘O2’ Brown EQ and the console’s richly saturated mic pre and line inputs, SSL EV2 delivers a new level of analog depth and detail – an elevated take on the timeless SSL sound.
Recreated from the ground up using Waves’ new Precision Analog Component® technology, SSL EV2 has been modeled component-by-component from a meticulously maintained reference console selected by Solid State Logic.
Alongside the classic dynamics and EQ controls, SSL EV2 introduces versatile new features. You can now switch between two iconic SSL EQ flavors: the Black Knob (242), delivering the SSL’s famous clean punch; and the original Brown Knob (O2) – the first EQ developed for SSL E-Series consoles – providing a crunchy, gritty sound rich with character.
The newly modeled Line and Mic preamp input section gives you rich harmonic distortion options, from gentle saturation to aggressive drive. You can engage THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) with the Analog switch – a key element in recreating the saturated analog console sound – or you can turn Analog off for a clean input.
The Dynamics section includes a soft-knee compressor/limiter and a gate/expander. You can place it before or after the EQ in your chain for more creativity and precision. As in the original hardware, makeup gain is applied automatically. Engage external sidechain for increased control over your dynamics.
SSL EV2 comes loaded with over 600 presets – including hundreds of presets by Grammy®-winning producers and mix engineers: Jacquire King, Stuart White, Joe Barresi, Lu Diaz, Dave Pensado, Rich Costey, Jack Joseph Puig, and many more.
From George Martin to Dr. Dre, David Bowie to Kendrick Lamar, the SSL sound is a cornerstone of the music industry. The SSL EV2 Channel brings you that legendary sound, elevated.
- Brand new modeling of the classic SSL 4000E console channel strip
- Authorized by Solid State Logic
- New level of analog depth, richness and detail
- New: Switch between the iconic Brown (O2) and Black (242) knobs
- New mic pre/line section for rich harmonic saturation
- Place Dynamics before or after EQ for more creativity and control
- External sidechain for increased dynamic precision
- 600+ presets by Grammy®-winning producers and mixers: Jacquire King, Stuart White, Joe Barresi, Dave Pensado, Lu Diaz, many more
SSL EV2 Channel (V13) – System Requirements
Mac
Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon / Apple M1
Memory
Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
16 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System
10.14.6, 10.15.7, 11.6.2, 12.1
Screen Resolution
Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
V13 plugins require a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’.
Windows
Intel Core i5, i7, i9, Xeon (all Gen 5 and above)
AMD Quad Core
Memory
Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
16 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System
Windows 10 64 bit
Windows 11 (Build 22000.194)
Screen Resolution
Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
SSL EV2 Channel (V13) – Supported Hosts
- The DAW versions listed below are the latest on which we tested and officially qualified each the latest version of our products.
- Waves’ latest version works on newer sub-versions of these DAWs, unless stated otherwise.
- If your DAW (or DAW version) is not listed here, we recommend you demo the product you wish to purchase to confirm it works.
- Your DAW must be running on an operating system that supports it in order for plugins to work properly. To confirm that your DAW version is supported on your operating system, please refer to your DAW’s website.
Mac
- Pro Tools 2021 (AAX Native, Audiosuite)
- Logic Pro X, 10.6.3 (Audio Units)
- Digital Performer 11 (Audio Units)
- Ableton Live 11 (VST3)
- Nuendo 11 (VST3)
- Cubase 11 (VST3)
- Main Stage 3 (Audio Units)
- Garage Band 10.4.4 (Audio Units)
- Audition 14 (VST3)
- Premiere Pro 15 (VST3)
- Studio One Professional 5 (VST3)
- FL Studio 20 (VST3)
- REAPER 6 (VST3)
- Reason 11, 12 (VST)
- Maschine 2 (VST)
- Komplete Kontrol 2 (VST)
- Bitwig Studio 4 (VST3)
- Luna 1.1.11 (Audio Units)
Windows
- Pro Tools 2021 (AAX Native, Audiosuite)
- Ableton Live 11 (VST3)
- Nuendo 11 (VST3)
- Cubase 11 (VST3)
- Cakewalk by BandLab 2021 (VST3)
- Audition 14 (VST3)
- Premiere Pro 15 (VST3)
- Samplitude Pro X6 (VST3)
- Sequoia 15 (VST3)
- Pyramix 25th (VST)
- Studio One Professional 5.3 (VST3)
- FL Studio 20 (VST3)
- REAPER 6 (VST3)
- Reason 11, 12 (VST)
- Maschine 2 (VST)
- Komplete Kontrol 2 (VST)
- Bitwig Studio 4 (VST3)
SSL EV2 Channel (V13) – Sample Rate
All Waves plugins support 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz; most support higher sample rates.
Avid VENUE supports up to 48 kHz.
Plugin | Sample Rate |
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SSL EV2 Channel | 96 kHz |
SSL EV2 Channel (V13) – Latency
The table below indicates how much latency is produced by each plugin, in samples.
Not all plugins support all platforms (MultiRack, StudioRack, eMotion, Venue). Check the Supported Platforms tab for more info.
Native / SoundGrid | Venue TDM | |||||
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Plugin | 44.1 kHz – 48 kHz | 88.2 kHz – 96 kHz | 176.4 kHz – 192 kHz | 48 kHz | ||
SSL EV2 Channel | 59 | 20 | N/A | N/A |