Recording With The Solid State Logic SSL12 USB Audio Interface

Just in time for the upcoming anniversary of the SSL2 and SSL2+, Solid State Logic has unleashed the SSL12. Check out our video to learn all about SSL's latest USB audio interface and watch us record a track with Jade Nicole at Plymouth Rock Recording Co.
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Performances by Jade Nicole (Vocals), Todd Watts Jr. (Drums), Barry Chambliss (Keyboard), and Haruki Hakoyama (Keyboards). Engineered and produced by Haruki Hakoyama.
Time Stamps:
Solid State Logic SSL 12 Info: 0:00 - 1:29
Recording Set-Up Overview: 1:30 - 2:14
Recording & Mixing Drums: 2:15 - 3:59
Recording & Mixing Keyboard: 4:00 - 5:28
Recording & Mixing Bass: 5:29 - 6:36
Vocal Microphone Comparison With SSL12 4K Engaged: 6:37 - 8:06
Mixing Vocals: 8:07 - 8:41
Final Thoughts on SSL12: 8:42 - 9:12
Final Mix: 9:13 - 11:05
Filmed and edited at Plymouth Rock Recording Co.
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Recording With The Solid State Logic SSL12 USB Audio Interface
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[@nicksmallmusic]

Filming and editing this one was such a treat. What a killer group of musicians. Big shout out to the Vintage King team and Plymouth Rock Recording Co.

[@BeatsAndGuitars]

She sounds phenomenal

[@vintagekingproaudio]

We think so too!

[@serbastos62]

Wonderful singer, band, song and production. ❤️

[@nickcalcaterra8496]

These are some MONSTER musicians🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 this sounds phenomenal

[@vintagekingproaudio]

Couldn't agree more!

[@skiiizo]

You guys at Vintage King rock. I always like your videos. Thank you for this one 🙏

[@RealHomeRecording]

Very nice demo! I especially liked the part where three different microphones were used on the vocals. SSL definitely listened to user feedback. The raw tracks sound fantastic!

[@davidclark2476]

this is the most well put together and useful demonstration I have every seen. You all killed it and earned a fan for sure. just wow.

[@ElmtreeProduction]

Phenomenal musicianship!

[@beatzonemz]

y'all guys rock... much respect, this sounds beautiful

[@lushkordz6643]

it's just huge what you're doing here !!! phenomenal sound with tons of clarity & warmth 🏆

[@IvanGarcia-mk6fk]

Beautifully done

[@TheMrCull]

Great work! I’m going to check out Jade! Loved it❤

[@Datsunn]

Amazing crew of musicians. Sounds so good!!!!

[@LuizCarlosJesusdosSantos]

Great mix and perfomances... more videos like this, please!!! ❤

[@vintagekingproaudio]

👍

[@bostocked]

Yeah man the music was actually wicked!!!

[@edulimamusic.oficial]

Wow, great review!

[@matthewbuchan5848]

I’ve listened to a lot of these vintage king demos and while they are always good sounding, this is sounding awesome - great performers!!!

[@vintagekingproaudio]

Thanks so much!

[@iengineer_247]

This sound amazing. From the experience of recording people think it’s the gear make them sound good but it starts with the performance then the gear brings them forward in the recording!!! I will be looking into this interface o do a lot of mobile work!!!

[@RealHomeRecording]

Gear definitely matters...I have a terrible sounding microphone that no one sounds good on. Although I guess if you're going for a 1920s vibe it may work? But yes, performance is number one! Room acoustics number 2 and instrument quality number 3. Then recording gear comes into play.

[@surfaceofthings]

Thank you for your detailed and well-considered review. I just bought one of these for a songwriter that I am producing and it will be a game changer for our mobile sessions. Also, awesome song, performance and recording/mixing!

[@gabrielbenjamin-elson7276]

Incredible music! Jay's vocal is pure faya 🔥🔥❣️❣️ SSL Rocks

[@harukihakoyama1251]

Jade Nicole is the truth!

[@chinecheremonochie9584]

😢😢😢wow!! This is 🔥 Production, top notch 👏🏽

[@nixc1972]

What a great song and recording!

[@andycrystal]

Came for the demo. Stayed for the music.

[@keithanderson7194]

Excellent job!! I am headed in a new direction. Thanks to you!!

[@msmucr]

SSL fine, Jade Nicole 😍

[@PFB-yo6wi]

Love this song!

[@fundamentalsoundco]

Woooo! 🔥🔥🔥 so good

[@vintagekingproaudio]

🙌

[@timothyphillips7]

Shout out to this incredible video. You definitely got my sub 😂👍

[@bostocked]

Damn she sounds amazing, sicko video guys

[@geusensdriesmusic]

This is how you do a review! Very nice work.

[@anishranjansarkar1969]

Outstanding music

[@badsport504]

Awesome Presentation

[@bostocked]

Love it!!!

[@vintagekingproaudio]

Much appreciated!

[@guitarman9526]

Wow I've always loved my 2+ and even though I desperately wanted more channels I couldn't give up the ergonomics and ease of use of it. Very excited to see this, instant buy for me.

[@vintagekingproaudio]

We have some in stock now! Send us a message when you're ready to add it to your set up.

[@basilandrigsby]

That's how its done! Great job!

[@RhafaelAnastacio]

excellent ❤

[@dbnyc7846]

I wish ssl would just integrate the SiX 500 series into a desktop interface.. SIMPLE.!!

[@JerMarMusicGroup]

This was very good! I heard a few videos not going in depth. Some just gave opinions and read the brochures. I would love to see a part two working with the ADAT and outboard gear.

[@rakneural]

Nice Job.

[@chasjazzz]

She has a Lovely voice, nice to hear someone who can really sing and Not all those efx's exhale. I liked the sound of the SM7b mic myself. Nice mellow track and we'll done video

[@Ancaja123]

Love that there’s an ADAT input I really didn’t expect that, thought I wish it was more expandable. I would love to hear this thing in person, I just got a new MBP and want a truly future proof interface

[@SlinkiestTortoise23]

RME BabyFace Pro FS! Best quality interface

[@anylocal]

@@SlinkiestTortoise23 my only wish is that the RME babyface didn't look like it was designed for Windows 98. I spend way too much time at my desk to put that eyesore on it.

[@SlinkiestTortoise23]

@@anylocal It’s not that bad! It’s extremely well built and the displays are excellent! I think it looks quite industrial. I can understand if people don’t like it compared to other interfaces but it’s the sound that’s the most important think and you can’t beat it for sound quality!

[@VitoMartinok]

​@@SlinkiestTortoise23 can you expand More than 8 un The Babyface?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Sounds very nice sound and great review, thanks. would love for you review the audient id44 mk2, this is a direct competitor and still undecided.

[@igorfletcher8982]

Following...

[@kevinschuckvk]

Eric this is so good!

[@MajestyStudioPro]

Awesome music. Love the song. One question: Can I use it with external plugins?

[@ardiris2715]

One thing for sure, I need to hear (a lot) more of that style drumming. (:

[@bencalhoun]

The comments show that it’s all about a great song recorded by great musicians. Ears > Gear. When the gear helps the ears… Buy that gear… whatever it is ha.

[@manvince]

Brilliant!! Did you recording this at 24 bit or 32 bit floating point? I'm very interested in 32 bit recording for my next interface

[@mukwanatimothy6426]

Congs to those who we're praying for more inputs lastly they listened to the consumers demand good

[@fivechordmusic]

Such a killer band ! Nice interface :)

[@konglomeratt]

😍😍

[@ChandTechnical]

Dynamic range of AD & DA?

[@DreDreamz4eva]

wish there was an adat out as well

[@dafamikustudio_14]

neumann + SSL.. omg, iam back to GNR era.. good job bro..

[@wow_lee]

u87 so gooooood

[@TadasMelody]

Hi, do you need a good DI box (radial j48 for example) for better results passive bass guitar recording? What do you think?

[@derekzyn]

The front inputs on the SSL are specifically designed for direct input, so you will not need a DI, unless you have a specific reason for one - example: Sansamp for color.

[@kadiummusic]

Miss hearing songs with gorgeous melodies... Stevie Wonder where are you? We need you back man! 😎

[@manifestgtr]

Dude, I was in *shock* when I found out this thing was only $500. I was honestly expecting it to be twice as much…

[@Nordori]

rhat song was fire asf def showed what this thing can do

[@Pao-lo-ww1ng]

I want the links to listen to more of this wonderful singer songs!

[@jannejansson936]

How does the preamps work with drums? I read somewhere that the preamps are almost too hot for drums and that one needs an external attenuator?

[@vintagekingproaudio]

The drums on this are recorded straight into the SSL12's preamps. No external attenuator used.

[@majordavbeatsnbass3700]

Hello. What is the brand of your bass please?

[@juanprivera]

Since there is no monitor-mix knob anymore, how do you exactly blend the mix with a new vocal track that you are recording? What exact feature on the 360 mixer does this?

[@DuncanEduardo]

The faders section at bottom left

[@jcpuga]

Wow when will these be available? I would love to have one 😊

[@vintagekingproaudio]

We have them in stock now!

[@chamindasamaranayaka2716]

Wow....

[@fcmas]

Where can I find this song!?!?

[@JamesLee-qk5bm]

Where can I stream this track bro?

[@Pissarrio]

how does this compare to NEVE 88M USB Audio Interface

[@Sicolirics]

neve es como Audient ID44 predomina el calor en bajo medio, SSL es un sonido más cristalino es como RME

[@nathandavidhall]

Huh, never thought of putting sm7b on snare..

[@MattMelcher-ms2vi]

This sounds incredible!! What are the effects on her vocals?

[@vintagekingproaudio]

It's mostly just the SSL Vocalstrip 2 and some additional reverb.

[@lifepath7741]

Stupid plugins, never understand how to use it...Give me powerful aggressive behaviour

[@jimfischer4703]

Is there a way to track vocals and hear some reverb for inspiration? Not record the reverb to the track. Thx

[@jimfischer4703]

❤

[@DuncanEduardo]

Yes of course. DAW plus the built-in 360 software console

[@lasttake5165]

Dope review and dope track but im quite sure there's other connections. I know alone it's not just the u87 connected directly to the interface.

[@plymouthrockrecordingco.2104]

The signal chain was a Vintage 70's U87 with the mic cable plugged into the wall patch from our booth and directly into channel 1 of the SSL12. The final mix has the SSL Vocal Channel Strip that comes included with the SSL12 USB audio interface. There was zero processing/outboard gear utilized going into Pro Tools. Hope this helps answer your question!

[@lasttake5165]

@@plymouthrockrecordingco.2104 sounds great 🦾

[@JSSTUDIO-wr2jq]

👍

[@senadbislimi]

The next step DSP audio interface with SSL Plugins, who made SSL 360 this is a safe plan.

[@Infinite_Dre4m]

There are some weird plosive distortion noises in these vocal recordings, at the beginning of the singers vocalizations. Since the U87 uses a pop filter, it might be low power from the unit, which makes sense because it is bus powered? Need to hear more tests to confirm. Also, her voice shines on the SM7B.

[@7171jay]

Even though USB only provides five volts modern electronics in audio interfaces muliply that five volts into the fifteen or more volts needed to power things properly... so no, your low power theory is incorrect. Same is true for the phantom power, bus powered devices offer full 48v or damn near close not 5v.

[@y.r4266]

Another question can i connect the ssl12 to my android phone?

[@vintagekingproaudio]

According to SSL, SSL 12 is not tested or supported on Android.

[@y.r4266]

@@vintagekingproaudio have you tried it

[@y.r4266]

Is that just the SSL 12 with her voice are you running it through any thing such as hardware

[@vintagekingproaudio]

Just the SSL 12 with and without 4K mode until the mixing portion of the video starts.

[@y.r4266]

​@@vintagekingproaudiothanks cause I plan on buying it and connecting it too my android and recording off of Voloco

[@y.r4266]

​@@vintagekingproaudiothanks you earn your self a new subscriber

[@drummingjeremy11]

I have used an apogee element 24 interface for many years and I just recently bought an Audient id 24 and I just returned that interface today because the sound quality was inferior to what I had been used to with the element. How would you say the AD/DA conversion is on the SSl 12 and just overall sound quality? Im looking at either getting the SSl 12 or the apogee symphony desktop at the moment.

[@nicolasstrawberry4148]

Nicely done, I have the SSL2+ hooked up to my iPad using guitar amp sims for my guitar going into my Apogee Symphony Desktop, it sounds amazing.

[@lullabies7441]

The groove in the intro is killer. What is that?

[@agork]

Sounds like she may have encountered a supporter of keeping the sabbath and felt inspired to sing about it.

[@gabedestellano]

That shit is tight a f.

[@Roddo731]

A lot of people beat up on this unit because they don’t think it’s sexy enough… Well, it sounds fantastic and it’s priced right so making it sexy enough might make it a couple hundred bucks more and that might make it just not something to consider… I think it’s disappointing. The money that needs to be spent to make it a 12 input. If that was really important, there may be another choice to be made. I would just call it. 4+, but no matter what, for the price easy to use, and sounds fantastic… Now the 4K mode, doubt, serious recorder, whatever use that because you’re gonna cook that right into the track and then, if you don’t like it and Mix down… That’s a gimmick

[@strongchallenger2269]

If my hi fi sounds like this I would be in heaven. But I would have to invest at least 50K.

[@homeworldmusic]

Listened to the first few minutes...where did the bass drum go? Oh yeah, it went: nowhere. The highs were amaze-balls, but where's the bass?

[@joeyvpoisonfree]

Nice try, none of the musicians watching this are as sick as the ones in the video so it’s never gonna sound this good lmao jk I’ve had the original SSL+ since it came out and it’s been awesome

[@DoitYHWH]

Too bad the Sabbath is on Saturday not Sunday lol The day of rest

[@jaysgood10]

Please don’t mention the “free stuff”

[@ChristopherJenkins73]

Too much reverb on the drums, IMO

[@svendtveskg5719]

Amazing how young singers replicate auto-tune... When I was young, they replicated Robert Plant or Aretha Franklin.

[@savesoil3133]

#SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet 🌍🌎🌏

[@graham.broome]

sounds like she’s replicating erykah badu, and maybe esperanza spalding if anyone. maybe listen to a single album made after 1975 old man🤮

[@sbrave]

Same pres as the first 2 channel version?

[@vintagekingproaudio]

Yes!

[@sbrave]

@@vintagekingproaudio Have you tried connecting an ADAT interface? How do they solve the sync issue? Normally, you would connect a BNC cable from the ADAT interface to your existing interface, but there is no BNC connection on the SSL, so wondering how that works?