brainworx - bx_console SSL 4000 E&G - Mixing With Mike Plugin of the Week

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[kayk.]

One heck of a review from someone who knows what he's talking about.
Well done, Sir - keep 'em coming!

[retsmej]

this TMT simply removes the maskings in my mix, now i'm revisiting my old stuffs . thanks for this superb lessons !

[coldskoolbeatz]

I think the TMT technology, when using these console plugins on every mix channel, definitely makes THE difference. Just running audio through them without touching a knob does “something” I like in comparison to anything else in my arsenal of plugins. I love what they do so much, I bought them ALL (as in all of them, including Lindell 80, 50 series, console N, Focusrite SC, Amek 9099). And I use them all. As in, all SSL 4000 Es in this session, and all 80s series in that session.

Incorporating the limitations mix engineers had in strictly using analog gear with these console plugins has aided tremendously in getting the results I want. Of course there’s been console plugins before these. However, I’ve never thought to use them on every channel before TMT.

And I’m just realizing this video is 4 yrs old, so I feel like I’ve been living under a rock this entire time in thinking this tech was new.

[duncanmcneill]

I think it’s worth mentioning that with the E (the one I bought), you only get THD when the EQ or compressor is active.
With the EQ engaged you get odd harmonics, the level of which can be adjusted by the THD knob.
With the compressor engaged you get mostly second harmonic which ISN’T affected by the THD knob.
If neither is active there are no harmonics generated.

[Dangenoir]

Simply the best and only BX_SSL E vs D comparison attempt and walk-through tutorial out there, in thy virtual mundo : like an impossible crosstalk of Mr. Robinson vs Mr. Roger's neighborhoodS 🖖

[davejohnsonmusic]

Man, I am totally loving your reviews man! Quality reviews from someone who is actually knowledgeable.

[vektacular]

Whoah!!! That G series sounds amazing!!! I actually like it two fold over the E series on the mix! It has more separation and it doesn’t hurt as much….it actually feels like it smoother

[elsf]

Honestly the part around 2-3 minutes in where you talked about the numbering convention blew my mind 🤯 I never thought about that before! All those amazing albums and they had 4 or 6 stereo busses, while we can use that many on percussion now 😂

[twtobin]

Another excellent review, thanks Mike! I have the 4000 E and G, and Lindell 80. Hoping to compare all soon.

[Pelimuistelot]

I got myself the E-channel. I make electronic music but I wanted some analoque warmth in my music. I like what I've heard so far and it's been a while since I've been so excited about a plugin. Great and informative video!

[eddysel]

Excellent review. I think it is the best review on youtube for these plugins. Plugin-Alliance should load this video on their website!
Btw I do have them all and like the 4000 E black knob the most. I sound wide and big even with all knobs on zero, and the channels 5 and 6 (in analog mode - stereo) sounds fenomenal.
Thx Mike.

[bryanunderwood]

How do you feel this compares to the SSL Native plugin?

[hodshonf]

Just grabbed E and G for $49 each.

Glad i waited.

Excellent video. Thanks!

[glugblub]

exactly the information i needed.
probably hitting up a manual wouldnt cost me 27minutes
something to consider in the future

[patreidcocolditzcastle]

for all that are wondering the v gain knob is console noise mike missed that bit, very good review btw

[donwershba]

Hi Mike - This is great - glad to have found you here!

[TheGurner]

Great, just got the bx 4000 E in a sale, sounds amazing straight off

[ronaldirawan]

In G you said the EQ has pultec style. Confirm purchase G tomorrow. Thnks

[ericwolfe]

This channel is amazing. Thanks for the demo.

[rahim]

Thanks for the video Michael. Much appreciated, I just bought the SSL E-Channel from Waves for $29 bucks, and I am installing it as I type this message. From what I see with the TMT and the BX console, it seems this is a beast. I'm hoping that I will be ok with the SSL I just bought from Waves. I've seen the Waves SSL for years and it seems like this is the move they should of made in upgrading their SSL E and G channels. But maybe down the line I might buy this, $299 is where it's at now. Whew! Dam BX SSL E channel is a dam BEAST!