Interested, thanks. I'll forward you my results as I get to know them better.

I just got the G version. I've been using the E for a long time now, and just love it on drums. The G seemed good so far, but didn't "wow" me like the E.

Let's see how it goes from here.

Their bx_2098 is another great EQ too. Also with TMT. Another one to watch out for when on special. There is supposedly a channel strip in the works.

I've been trying to sell off old plugins but have sometimes been bitten when on occasion I need to load up an old project only to discover I have sold a critical plugin that it uses.

'Supposedly' is the operative word. Been hearing those rumours pretty much since the EQ came out and there's been nothing. Then again I don't do Fakebook so I have no idea what's being said there.

I've heard great things about the 2098. Funny enough, It's the only PA plug I have not demo'ed. Not much else I want from PA asides maybe the HG-2 or karater and very possibly that 2098.

Can I ask you where you sold your plugins screentan? Here on gearslutz? KVR?

The 2098 has an interesting sound that doesn't work on everything but can put a nice shine on some stuff like piano and strings. Just be aware that it can cause issues with correlation which if you're looking for good mono compatibility can be an issue.

I just sold them here in the Gearslutz Classifieds. Currently selling my VSC-2 license.

There's a new video series on MWTM where he shows his new hybrid setup in his new room.

But there's a cool interview in June TapeOp where he also talks a fair bit about his new setup. And opposed to MWTM, a TapeOp subscription is still free.

Because of the bx or because the 9000 has gone? At least I hope it's not me. ;-)

No one, really.

Dude, now that's a straight forward rule. Simple, but great. I think I'll borrow it for this year. I don't need five options of SSL strips, I basically need one. Make it two, just in case. ;-)

I haven’t found anything it doesn’t work on yet

Just saw this comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpzR8F9sZEk

I downloaded the session file, and, man, the bx version is really really close to the real deal. Awesome plugin. To be fair, IK was very good to my ears too.

Didn't liked UAD and MixHub, they were the most different from the hw.

I’ve seen this video. It’s really a terrible shootout. SSL eq’s are notorious for not lining up to the proper frequencies—as they are marked on the channel strip. One ssl emu may have a higher frequency at 8k than another emulation. Even the gain varies from plugin to plugin—because the HW console varies too. So just simply visually copying the settings from the console to the plugin will have varying results.

The best way to do a shootout like this is to use a program called plugin doctor. You can analyze the eq curves of both hardware and software to accurately match the eq settings. I have done this with a HW SSL and my results were that the UAD SSL was crazy close! The settings look a bit different from the HW to software, but the Plugin Doctor software confirmed the curves.

The UAD version also emulates that classic snap from the compressor that the HW version has. I can’t get that from the BX version.

Lastly, soloing a snare drum is not the best point of reference for a shootout. You really need to mix a song with each plugin to see which one works best for you.

I think the BX SSL is a good plugin. For absolute authenticity, the UAD gets the trophy. Based off of my experience.

Thankfully I don't have your ears as both of the IKMM SSL strips suck to put it mildly. They both need a lot of level going in to even see the metering move and the sound is like sandpaper.

Maybe you are right in all your points. I liked the shootout because it was the first that used an actual SSL E console to my knowledge, not a 500 series nor an X-Rack.

Anyway, I just listened to the EQ part, not the compression nor the gate, and the BX was a lot closer to the desk, I'll attach some files. But yeah, might be differences on the frequencies point.

About the Snare... well, it interests me because I love SSL EQ on drums. In all my mixes the first insert in the drums tracks is an SSL Channel Strip. Funnily enough, I don't really use much else, so comparing just the snare is the most practical to me.

I have never used the IK. Just thought it was a lot similar to the hardware in this small test.

This comparison shows that the compressor is really quite poor. The Waves SSL channel comp absolutely kills it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XABgvkVUMk8&t=417s

Actually these comparisons show the comparisons are quite poor. Uncontrolled, without level reference or matching levels properly. It's all as it seems on a whim, not exact enough. Always amazes me how people gobble these up on youtube.

It's true for some but not all. It sounds like you listened to one youtube shootout ever then formed a generalized dismissive opinion.

Yes. It's been years now. I've only listened to one.

I get it. Your points are also valid.

The BX SSL is a fine channel strip! I was just pointing out the flaws in the test itself.

I prefer the BX SSL compressor against waves in any situation

Maybe I'm weird, but to me the best plugin SSL type carving eq is still MH Channelstrip. Not counting UAD as I have no experience with that one, but all the others included.

Not weird at all! Best sounding channel strip out there. No aliasing either!

Heads up in case you're not checking your email: The sales on the channel strip and Townhouse are back. With voucher Townhouse is down to $9.

Thanks I didn’t realize I could use a voucher on top of that. For 9$ I’m getting it!

The townhouse is the best SSL compressor plugin out there! For $9?? Lucky you. I paid $99. Decent price for a plugin of this quality.

I get the feeling: before I knew how PA structured their sales, I think I paid either $75 or 80 for Console N. Don't get me wrong, it's a great plug, but it would have been even better to wait and pay $29 had I known.

As for townhouse, I'm demoing it at the moment and I'm digging what it's doing. I'm currently using it on a chillwave style track and it's giving me some nice gel without being too overbearing. I've found that some of the other SSL bus comp plugs add too much Distortion or make the sound too forward but so far I'm just getting some welcome glue from townhouse.

Yeah I'm happy to get such a great deal but at the same time, I think they should just lower their prices and have less special sale prices because it's pretty frustration for the ones who paid full price. Imagine you pay 300$ for a plugin and the week after it's 30$...

I get you ;-)

Paid $156.09 for console N in nov 2018

(Lucky for me) I noticed pretty fast they had so many sales. And not complaining about there sales btw ;-)

If you don't need a specific plugin right away, it makes no sense buying anything PA at its regular price. Took me some purchases for regular prices to grasp. ;-)

Late to the party on these but I’ve been demoing them during the sale and these things are really, really good.