How to use an SSL console

[@vigilantestylez]

I mix in the box, but must have the console sound. Brainworx makes a very convincing SSL 4072 G plugin. I also have the E, and the 9000 J console strips, but I personally like the sound of the 4000 G. This is cool to see the console itself as it gives me ideas on how to properly setup the channel strips in my DAW to emulate the process of the console. Whether or not it gets the sound perfectly accurate to the console is not a big deal to me, I just like to give the sound color, and I like powerful SSL sound, and ofc I really like the console workflow, just turning knobs, and faders, then moving to the next channel. I like mixing with my ears instead of my eyes.

[@GarrettMusic1]

you can absolutely emulate an ssl console on your DAW, saves you a lot of money too. nothing like the real thing

[@Sams911]

I'm so excited... I just got an SSL SiX .. the "poor mans" SSL.... amazing sound quality, but now I need to figure out what all those buttons and knobs do!

[@GarrettMusic1]

amazing! well done

[@EricJustenGuitar]

Cool stuff, man. Thanks. The whole classic console thing amazes me!

[@GarrettMusic1]

Awesome man, it's worth a lot of $$$ now

[@shine_uno]

man thanks for this! this is a gem of info

[@GarrettMusic1]

Awesome! Super happy to help

[@frankpaws]

Very weird, but maybe there is a reason in that studio, the channel busses aren't half normalled. Every studio I was ever in, the patch bay was half normalled to the tape machine so there was never any need to patch every Channel to your recording destination. In fact, I'd trust an elco connection over a patchbay TT any day. Cool video though.

[@50bandzent40]

Its the sane concept as in the box mixing but reserved for the elites

[@KyleWalz]

One of the reasons I like Reason as my DAW is for having an SSL built into it.

[@GarrettMusic1]

Oh that's cool! Never knew that

[@Havran228]

You have what???

[@KyleWalz]

@@Havran228 I use Reason. It has an SSL mixer built into it.

[@Havran228]

@@KyleWalz damn, if I knew that 3 years ago, I would think about it instead of Studio One, but I'm too invested in S1 to switch now

[@shine_uno]

deam never knew that til today. i think i might go back to reason. thanks www.reasonstudios.com/en/reason/mixing

[@jeffreyhartmannmusic]

This isa fine episode Garrett !!!! I learned some things from YOU. . . the master. . . thanks friend. . . have a fine new week ahead. . . jeff

[@GarrettMusic1]

Thank you Jeffery, hope you are well!

[@recordedbybrandon]

Dude thanks so much u helped me make it through a session 🤣

[@GarrettMusic1]

Glad I could help

[@BeatWeezy]

Thanks for your time this is amazing 😍

[@zakaroonetwork777]

I have not seen such camera operation since the early 90’s.

[@GarrettMusic1]

Hahah, well the thing is, a lot of the interview footage was blurry so I had to figure something else out. So I put in B-Roll instead. But it looks like it worked out well hahah Kind regards

[@CHAOSmusic-2019]

Wow, more buttons to drive compare to the buttons to fly airplanes hahaha. Nice and interesting video. 👍

[@GarrettMusic1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@compteprivefr]

It's just the same dozen buttons repeated for each track in your song, so it's much simpler than it looks. Each channel does the same thing.

[@davidrevan1374]

Hello thanks for this video. Question: Why on SSL console the dynamic section is placed before the EQ, and in most of the SSL Channel Strip plugin the dynamic section is placed after the EQ? Question 2: What do you prefer, EQ -> Dyn or Dyn -> EQ?? What's the common use in the history please?

[@elacarteqa]

The console sound is definitely different than in the box. The sounds are different. Can you mix in the box? Sure. Would I? Hell no.

[@Aryamansarkiofficial]

i juz wanna ask this question i hope you answer this or anyone reading if u can help im juz curious to know if an artist has his own laptop and wants to hear the audio through the speakers by using his own laptop what is the way that he can connect his laptop and use the ssl counsel too cuz I have seen videos where producer will bring their laptop and hook it up with the counsel and literally they can use the whole counsel and even rec to it too....I dont know how they do it there is no video of it too that's y I'm asking you I hope this makes sense now.Please these information would help alot

[@AndreyEvermore]

Nice, I’ve always wanted to learn how to use an ssl I post music on my channel if you’re curious

[@GarrettMusic1]

That's awesome man!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I have a question how similar is Reason Daw Mixer (Which is an unofficial emulsion of the classic SSL 9000) compared to the a real SSL mixer?

[@Scotlanz]

Awesome! It's that simple.....yeah right. 😆

[@GarrettMusic1]

haha, it still confuses me, I can understand the channel strip and a little about the routing but put me in a room with the ssl by myself and i'm lost 😂

[@theRealJAYBE]

What’s the song name he was mixing ???

[@ronaldgaysr4491]

Nice

[@kadirguz8607]

thanks super video

[@GarrettMusic1]

Glad you like this video!

[@kickingsaturday]

NICE I HAVE AWS SSL I Want a older board or better

[@brunofonseca5004]

What is this SSL , A-Series ?

[@eman0828]

Unfortunately the large format consoles are a dying breed that's been on the decline for the past 16 years that's starting to phase out. AMS/NEVE, SSL and Rupert Neve Designs have shifted to smaller foot print cut down consoles as Hybrid mixing and in the box is becoming the new standard. The Argosy Console desks are replacing a lot large format analog desks in favorite of Hybrid Mixing in the box with outboard gear and plugins. Many of the smaller cut down consoles like the SSL Origin are housed in an Argosy Eclipse console desk or similar to give it a larger foot print.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I think I'd fast get back pain leaning over the desk like that, I think is just easier cheaper and quicker just to use Reason DAWs SSL copied mixer with a mouse and midi controller.

[@eman0828]

@@HOLLASOUNDS No I don't its that. It's just they cost a lot to maintain and hardly anyone record large bands anymore these days given that production these days have been more electronically sequenced making less channels used on large format console. Most guys still want that Neve or SSL console feel so they would opt for a smaller cut down size console typically housed in Argosy or Sterling Modular Desk. Large format consoles are also also pain to move from location to the next as you have to dismantle entire console and remove each channel strip bucket and power supply. Argosy console desks are easy break down and maneuver.

[@alinbate4580]

I can use SSL 4k with Cubase? :)

[@GarrettMusic1]

Most likely you can!

[@klamtmarco2114]

Hi Alin Bate yes you can an ssl 4k with Cubase no problem

[@andriooxsb]

The video is actually useles. Nothing to learn, nothing to follow

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

It's a overview of the basic function of the SSL mixer.