{"product_id":"solid-state-logic-ssl-bus-comp-classic","title":"Solid State Logic SSL Bus Comp Classic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sx-ssl-bus-comp-classic\" style=\"display:contents;color:#f7f4ef;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sx-ssl-bus-comp-classic-intro\" style=\"display:flow-root;max-width:100%;overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid #403a33;background:#1b1b1b;color:#f7f4ef;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,38px);background:linear-gradient(130deg,#35271e,#18191b);border-top:4px solid #e6a360;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eSOLID STATE LOGIC · BUS COMP CLASSIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);line-height:1.12;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eA return to\u003cbr\u003ethe classic.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#d8d4ce;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThe punch, movement and cohesion of SSL bus compression. A dedicated 1U analogue compressor, with the freedom to choose how much character it brings to your mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:22px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding:8px 11px;border:1px solid #87613e;border-radius:4px;font-size:11px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#f4d0a8;\"\u003eAUTHENTIC SSL DESIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding:8px 11px;border:1px solid #68523d;border-radius:4px;font-size:11px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#f4d0a8;\"\u003eVARIABLE VCA DRIVE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/ssl-bus-comp-classic-brochure-studio.jpg?v=1792063734\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"SSL Bus Comp Classic in a studio rack, positioned above an SSL Fusion processor\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0;border:0;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sx-ssl-bus-comp-classic-story\" style=\"clear:both;display:flow-root;max-width:100%;overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid #403a33;background:#1b1b1b;color:#f7f4ef;margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,38px);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eTHE SOUND OF A FINISHED RECORD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eBring the whole mix together.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#d8d4ce;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eSome compressors control level. The SSL Bus Compressor also shapes how a record feels: the drums settle into the track, instruments move together, and the mix gains a sense of cohesion. Bus Comp Classic brings that familiar response into a focused, hands-on rack unit, designed and built by SSL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#d8d4ce;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eHigh-performance THAT 2181 VCAs work with SSL’s distinctive sidechain architecture, including a VCA in its feedback loop. The result is the musical movement and defined, controlled transients that make this circuit equally at home on a stereo mix, an instrument group or a drum bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,38px);background:#25211d;border-top:1px solid #45392f;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eVARIABLE VCA DRIVE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eDifferent eras of SSL.\u003cbr\u003eOne compressor.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#d8d4ce;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eChoose polished clarity, classic console richness or something much more assertive. Variable VCA Drive changes the harmonic character of the compressor, taking you from the clean response of SSL’s SuperAnalogue designs towards the colour of the FX384 and 4000 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,220px),1fr));gap:14px;margin:22px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px;background:#262421;border:1px solid #484036;border-radius:10px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003e01 \/ CLEAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eSuperAnalogue clarity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#d8d4ce;\"\u003eAt the cleanest setting, the VCAs operate in a balanced configuration for low distortion and a powerful transient response. Ideal when you want cohesion while keeping the mix open and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px;background:#262421;border:1px solid #484036;border-radius:10px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003e02 \/ COLOUR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eClassic console character\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#d8d4ce;\"\u003eEngaging Drive switches the VCAs to an unbalanced configuration, introducing the harmonic behaviour associated with classic SSL designs. Dial in subtle richness or more audible analogue colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px;background:#262421;border:1px solid #484036;border-radius:10px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003e03 \/ DRIVE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003ePush the attitude\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#d8d4ce;\"\u003eTurn Drive further for denser saturation and a more aggressive feel. With drive approaching 10% THD at the extreme, there is plenty of scope for assertive drums and creative parallel processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/ssl-bus-comp-classic-brochure-drive-detail.jpg?v=1792063774\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Close-up of the Bus Comp Classic VCA Drive control, sidechain high-pass filter and illuminated compressor switches\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1153\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0;border:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,38px);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eFAMILIAR CONTROLS · MORE CREATIVE RANGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eFind the movement.\u003cbr\u003eKeep the impact.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#d8d4ce;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003ePrecision six-position Ratio, Attack and Release controls make settings quick to find and straightforward to revisit. Expanded ratios and additional release settings give you more ways to shape the response, while retaining the immediacy of the classic SSL workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,220px),1fr));gap:14px;margin:22px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px;background:#262421;border:1px solid #484036;border-radius:10px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eSHAPE THE RESPONSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eFrom gentle glue to firm control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#d8d4ce;\"\u003eThe 2:1 ratio uses an exceptionally gentle soft knee for progressive, transparent gain reduction. Higher ratios bring firmer control and greater density to stems, drum groups and parallel returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px;background:#262421;border:1px solid #484036;border-radius:10px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eLET THE MUSIC LEAD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eSSL Auto Release\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#d8d4ce;\"\u003eThe programme-dependent, two-stage Auto setting responds to changing material, allowing louder elements to recover more quickly and quieter material more gradually. A musical choice for complex, full mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,38px);background:#efebe5;color:#28231e;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;color:#825126;\"\u003eMODERN SIDECHAIN CONTROL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#faf7f2;color:#28231e;\"\u003eKeep the weight.\u003cbr\u003eControl the reaction.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#d8d4ce;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#4f4942;\"\u003eA six-position sidechain high-pass filter reduces the influence of bass-heavy material on the detector. A strong kick or bass line can keep its depth and impact without triggering excessive gain reduction across the rest of the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#4f4942;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#28231e;\"\u003eThe filter changes what the compressor responds to.\u003c\/strong\u003e It filters the sidechain signal, so you can adjust the compression behaviour without cutting low frequencies from the main audio path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,38px);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eGENUINE STEREO EXTERNAL SIDECHAIN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eThe mix is approved.\u003cbr\u003eNow print the stems.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#d8d4ce;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eSeparate left and right external sidechain inputs support creative triggering and a useful stem-delivery workflow. Feed the complete mix into the sidechain while passing each individual stem through the main audio path, keeping the sidechain feed and compressor settings consistent for every pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px;border-left:3px solid #e6a360;background:#29231e;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#eddfcf;\"\u003eEach stem follows the same mix-derived gain-reduction behaviour, helping preserve the balance and movement of the approved production across alternate versions and deliverables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,38px);background:linear-gradient(130deg,#30241c,#18191b);border-top:1px solid #45392f;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eBUILT FOR RECORD-MAKING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eFrom the final touch\u003cbr\u003eto the creative push.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,220px),1fr));gap:14px;margin:22px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px;background:#262421;border:1px solid #484036;border-radius:10px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eMIX BUS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eMake it feel complete\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#d8d4ce;\"\u003eBring the elements of a full mix together with subtle, musical compression and as much analogue character as the track needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px;background:#262421;border:1px solid #484036;border-radius:10px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003eDRUMS \u0026amp; GROUPS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eShape the groove\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#d8d4ce;\"\u003eAdd urgency to a drum bus, bring lead and backing parts together, or shape the movement of an instrument group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px;background:#262421;border:1px solid #484036;border-radius:10px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#efb678;\"\u003ePARALLEL PROCESSING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#faf7f2;\"\u003eExplore the extremes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#d8d4ce;\"\u003eUse a parallel chain to blend more assertive compression and driven character with the dynamics of your original signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:26px 0 0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#ded6cc;\"\u003eAuthentic SSL compression. High-performance THAT 2181 VCAs. Stereo XLR audio connections. A focused 1U format that fits naturally into a modern hybrid studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px clamp(22px,4vw,38px);background:#151515;border-top:1px solid #37322c;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;line-height:1.6;color:#bdb6ad;\"\u003eStudio photographs show Bus Comp Classic with SSL Fusion and other equipment, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SSL Solid State Logic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58602699555199,"sku":"SSL0149","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/SSL0149-01-Front-Left.jpg?v=1790955097","url":"https:\/\/sxpro.co.uk\/products\/solid-state-logic-ssl-bus-comp-classic","provider":"SX Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}