SSL Bus +

We've 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 utilises 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…

 “It’s like an old friend that’s reinvented itself. I’m finding myself using it on a variety of sources from drums to piano, acoustic guitars to strings. The D-EQ is such a useful tool for adding some further tonal shaping to the sound.”

IG: deycoysound

“The SSL G Bus comp has lived on 100% of my mixes since day dot. The Bus+ has that same SSL sound I’m after but has the ability to do so much more: easily recallable; loads more attack release & ratio settings; Dynamic EQ...It’s a beast!.”

IG: clintmurphyproductions

Bus Compressor

• 4 modes of operation - Classic Stereo, Σ S/C Stereo, Dual Mono or Mid-Side
• External side-chain inputs and sends
• The authentic SSL Bus Compressor circuit
• LOW THD Mode reduces low-frequency distortion caused by compression
• F/B Mode alters the compression characteristics for a more 'relaxed' style of compression
• 4K Mode - single VCA operation with variable harmonic distortion to bring some 'grit' and 'grunge' to the mix
• Negative Ratios - for creative pumping effects and control of particularly loud signals
• New Attack and Release options, including the new 'Auto 2' setting
• MIX control for instant parallel compression
• Moving-coil gain reduction meters
• Unlockable Transient Expander

General

• 100% analogue circuit, controlled digitally using stepped front-panel pots
• Huge +27.5 dBu headroom
• Configurable processing order - Bus Compressor pre D-EQ (default) or post
• CH 1 IN and CH 2 IN buttons for global bypass
• Settable Operating Level - 0 dB (nominal), +10 dB, -5 dB
• Sleep and Auto-Sleep modes
• Precision MDAC-controlled MAKE-UP Gain with two ranges - 1 dB or 0.5 dB steps

D-EQ

• Powerful 2-band analogue Parallel Dynamic EQ - the D-EQ
• Compress/Expand modes
• 3 choices of time constants for each band - Nominal, FAST or AUTO
• 16 selectable Frequency points per band
• Adjustable Range control per band from 0.5 dB to 15 dB
• HF band can be switched to Bell shape, with selectable frequencies covering High-Mids and Highs
• Frequency band static 'make-up' gain for LF and HF bands (Stereo/ Σ S/C Stereo) or LF band (Dual Mono/Mid-Side)
• G-Series mode changes LF filter to be 2nd order with degree of undershoot/overshoot
• Tri-colour activity LEDs to indicate D-EQ activity
• Individually bypass-able bands