Solid State Logic B-DYN 500 Series Module
The Solid State Logic B-DYN 500 Series Module brings the classic SSL studio sound to your modern setup. Inspired by the first SSL 4000 B console from 1976, this module adds that legendary warmth and punch that made records by Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel unforgettable. It gives your mixes the same vintage character that helped define the sound of early rock and pop hits.
Solid State Logic B-DYN 500 Series Module Review
The B-DYN 500 Series Module captures the character of SSL’s earliest dynamics processor and packs it into a compact 500 Series unit. It’s modeled after the original SL 4000 B console, using the same feedback VCA design that gives it a colorful, aggressive compression. With both compressor/limiter and gate/expander sections, it’s flexible enough for tightening drums, vocals, or full mixes. The “Auto” release mode and De-Ess function let you control transients naturally, while the sidechain high-pass filter keeps the low end from overwhelming your mix. This module gives you that vintage SSL grit and grab with modern reliability.
Solid State Logic B-DYN 500 Series Module Features
- Recreates the sound of SSL’s first-ever 4000 B console
- Adds vintage-style compression and warmth to any track
- Works perfectly for drums, vocals, and full mixes
- Includes Auto release mode for smooth, musical response
- Built-in De-Ess setting for taming harsh vocal tones
- Sidechain filter keeps low-end punch clean and controlled
Solid State Logic B-DYN 500 Series Module Specs
- Designed for 500 Series racks
- Compression ratios of 2:1, 4:1, and 10:1 with a De-Ess mode
- Fixed release times from 0.2 ms to 1.6 ms plus Auto mode
- Gate/Expander with 20:1 or 2:1 operation
- High-pass filter set at 185 Hz in the sidechain
- Uses feedback VCA design similar to SSL’s Bus Compressor
- Stereo link capability for dual-channel operation
