Solid State Logic has announced the launch of the G3 MultiBusComp, and new plugin that leverages the company’s legacy in compression technology and adds multiband capabilities, sidechain routing and advanced processing tools to the G Series glue & punch maker.
“Our new G3 MultiBusComp represents yet another significant addition to our growing portfolio of plugins,” says Jon Sandman, plug-ins product manager at SSL. “With three distinct bands of compression, intelligent sidechaining options and other powerful features such as auto gain compensated 4K Drive, this is a must have plug-in for anyone involved with mixing or mastering.”
The plugin’s 4K Drive control is designed to bring the saturation characteristics and sound of the 4K console to G3 MultiBusComp. Available independently across each processing band, with the option to blend or “parallel” with the original signal due to a wet/dry mix setting, 4K Drive can be applied on a subgroup or added to a master.
The sidechain routing and processing enables users to customize the high-pass and low-pass filter cutoffs for each band, accentuate or diminish specific frequencies using the per-band bell filter, and independently trigger each band from an externally routed sidechain signal within a DAW. Parameter linking is designed to be a time saver, allowing users to automatically apply inverse changes between selected parameters on the fly.
G3 MultiBusComp’s auditioning feature offers mutually exclusive soloing on each band and each band’s sidechain input, enabling users to hear each band in isolation to make more informed mix decisions. With a resizeable GUI that can be adjusted from 50 to 200 percent, the G3 MultiBusComp is intended to provide a comfortable user experience that can be customized to a user’s specific needs.
G3 MultiBusComp is available now in several formats, including VST2, VST3, AAX and AU.
Solid State Logic announces new V5.2 software for its SSL Live console range that introduces integrated control of the d&b Soundscape immersive audio platform along with enhancements to Rehearsal and Recorder functionality, and it will be showcased at the InfoComm 2023 show at booth 5881 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Available on all SSL Live consoles via an update, V5.2 can be activated on every input channel and stem to control key Soundscape object parameters; XY Pan, Spread, En-Space Send, Delay Mode and Mapping Area from the channel detail view. The object-based control of Soundscape and GUI design allows operators to manipulate multiple parameters simultaneously, which can then be stored and recalled from within the console’s showfile and scene memories.
Tom Knowles, director of product management, states, “The latest V5.2 software update enhances the capabilities of the SSL Live production platform in key areas. As tours, events and houses of worship enhance their audiences experience with next-gen immersive loudspeaker systems, it’s important for Solid State Logic to support partners which have an established presence and technology in the space. We’re delighted to integrate control of d&b’s ‘Soundscape’ system to further enhance SSL Live consoles operator experience.”
Al McKinna, vice president of d&b’s immersive business unit, adds, “This collaboration between SSL and d&b audiotechnik puts the immensely powerful possibilities of spatial audio into the hands of even more audio creatives. SSL users will benefit from an intuitive workflow on an outstanding live console to harness the innovative power of d&b Soundscape. Workflow optimisations such as this result in more time spent on creating unforgettable moments that audiences come together to experience.”
The enhanced Rehearsal and Recorder functionality includes multiple switching groups, flexible routing and locking override functions. Eight freely assignable switching groups can be used to manage multiple groups of instruments or even different acts within the same showfile, while rehearsals can become more dynamic with fast comparisons.
Combined with global and local switching options, plus override “lock to” functions per channel, switching individual channels between live and playback is simplified. Free routing of the channel record sends and returns allows any I/O to be used to record any console channel or bus. A new bulk routing UI provides a fast setup to ensure all channel paths are recorded. Showfiles from pre v5.2 automatically translate into the new rehearsal recorder system as part of the upgrade.
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