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Solid State Logic has released The SSL Channel Strip Guide – the first resource of its kind to provide an overview of SSL’s analogue console history in a single document. For over four decades, SSL has pioneered console innovation, creating a lineage of designs each with their own character, technology, and sonic signature. Until now, there has never been a single guide that offers an overview of this heritage. The SSL Channel Strip Guide brings it all together for the very first time, tracing the journey from the groundbreaking 4000 B, E and G Series, through the monumental SuperAnalogue 9000 Series, to today’s flagship Duality Fuse and the revolutionary Future Analogue ORACLE, introduced earlier this year. The original 3232 console channel strip is also featured, marking SSL’s ongoing partnership with Nashville-based Harrison Audio.

The document, involving insight from some of SSL’s longest-serving engineers and audio experts, is available now as a free PDF download on the SSL site. These are the very tools that have had an important role in shaping modern music creation over the past several decades. This guide aims to equip the next generation of producers and engineers with the knowledge to choose the right tools for the job.

“Over the course of my thirty-seven years at SSL, we’ve never had a single resource that captures the full breadth of our analogue console channel strip history. This guide finally brings together the character, technology, and sound of every channel strip, giving today’s creators the knowledge they need to make informed choices and carry our analogue legacy forward alongside our vision of the future.” – Niall Feldman, Director of Special Products.

A defining feature of professional studios worldwide

For over forty years, SSL channel strips have defined the sound of countless chart-topping records and iconic albums. While SSL didn’t invent the channel strip, many engineers regard SSL’s design as the most optimised tool for production — refining the concept with innovations such as the 4-band parametric EQ, comprehensive dynamics processing on every channel, and advanced routing options that set a new benchmark for music creation.

This guide not only celebrates SSL’s legacy but empowers modern creators to make informed decisions about the tools they choose, and it offers clear insights into the unique sonic characteristics and technical distinctions of each SSL channel strip.

Landmarks of innovation – captured in one place

The release of this comprehensive guide follows a landmark year of SSL innovation, including the Revival 4000, Super 9000 Channel Strips, Harrison 32Classic MS Mix Strip, 4K G plug-in, and the new groundbreaking Future Analogue ORACLE console. Whether you’re chasing the punch and character of the classic 4000 Series or the pristine clarity of SuperAnalogue technology, this guide helps producers, engineers, and creators identify the perfect SSL tools for their productions.

The SSL Channel Strip Guide is available to read now on the SSL website and as a free PDF download. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or an aspiring producer, this is your gateway to understanding and harnessing the legendary SSL sound.