As someone who worked as a tech for a studio that had a G, and later on a 96 channel Duality, my advice is you don't want a console haha. A massive pain in the ass to maintain. If you really need analog, just get two or three of these.

https://shop.funky-junk.com/shop/re...s/funky-junk-ssl-classic-4000-g-dual-channel/

As far as software, Alex B's Brown and Black eq's are insane, as well as his channel dynamics and buss comp. Nebula only, but worth it.

 

My first time using an SSL 4000 E analog Console and i got little aroused because it sounded so good it just felt right. I guess I’m starting to understand audiosexual

 

This right up my alley I just might get this if I cant find a 4000 E strip

 

If I had a decent amount of money but had developed expensive tastes like SSL hardware, I'd get one of their little analog summing mixers, like a Big Six. 3 grand new or you could find one used for less. If 18 inputs aren't enough, I'd get a couple of 24 channel patchbays. You know what doesn't need to go direct into the board, and you do not need to spend a ton of money for extra channels for those things.

 

Don't they make an "E-series inspired" 19" channel strip now? There's also the 500 series modules.

I'd definetively go for a few 500 series dynamic modules (the channel ones), it's the only thing i like about SSL anyway, hardware or plugin.

 

SSL is great for mixing, and I mostly track with the sound of Neve/API (usually Nebula).

 

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LOL don't forget aside from regular maintenance, you're also going to need to budget a rather large electrical bill every month just to power the thing, you'll likely need new AC ran in the room you're keeping it in, and the power supply rack often needs its own room and AC ventilation as well.

There's a reason 'home studios' don't have large format consoles like these installed (and the ones that do go broke fairly quickly unless you can pull in some very high paying talent)..

 

I prefer the sound and compressor of the 4000G but prefer the EQ of the 4000E.

 

Nope, with this being a 4032 G+ you'll easily be able to reach all channels and you have the 8bus group front center in the master section even without the computer... FWIW nobody uses the SSL automation, we just do in in the DAW. The largest SSL I mixed on was the 96 channel 9000J at Patchwerk's in Atlanta, and that required my assistant to make adjustments 8 feet away, lol.

I personally prefer the SSL G+ with Brown EQ on stereo channels and Black EQ mono mostly on drums. My personal favorite SSL is the 4080 G+ in the Zac's Stonehenge room.

 

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anyone using stock plugins and gets the same results ?

 

Ya valio verga

 

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waves e and brainworks g >

 

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Yesterday I bought the

Yesterday I ordered it I’m really excited to hear how it sounds

 

UAD and SSL sound amazing!

 

I would pick MM27 and mix with daw stock plugins instead.

 

My go to is...... Acustica's Neve
Otherwise, back in the days it would have been PA, the G one for the low-end which sound warm and big.
Now it would be Acustica

 

i Love the G Class from SSL itself ,i have the uf8 and UC1 , its amazing