Solid State Logic Releases SSL Channel Strip Guide Resource

Solid State Logic announces the release of The SSL Channel Strip Guide, the first resource of its kind to provide an overview of SSL’s analogue console history in a single document.

For over four decades, SSL has pioneered console innovation, creating a lineage of designs each with their own character, technology, and sonic signature. Until now, there has never been a single guide that offers an overview of this heritage.

The SSL Channel Strip Guide brings it all together for the very first time, tracing the journey from the 4000 B, E and G Series, through the SuperAnalogue 9000 Series, to today’s flagship Duality Fuse and the revolutionary Future Analogue ORACLE, introduced earlier this year. The original 3232 console channel strip is also featured, marking SSL’s ongoing partnership with Nashville-based Harrison Audio.

These are the very tools that have had an important role in shaping modern music creation over the past several decades. This guide aims to equip the next generation of producers and engineers with the knowledge to choose the right tools for the job.

“Over the course of my 37 years at SSL, we’ve never had a single resource that captures the full breadth of our analogue console channel strip history. This guide finally brings together the character, technology, and sound of every channel strip, giving today’s creators the knowledge they need to make informed choices and carry our analogue legacy forward alongside our vision of the future.” – Niall Feldman, Director of Special Products.

A defining feature of professional studios worldwide

​For over 40 years, SSL channel strips have defined the sound of countless records and albums. While SSL didn’t invent the channel strip, many engineers regard SSL’s design as the most optimized tool for production — refining the concept with innovations such as the four‑band parametric EQ, comprehensive dynamics processing on every channel, and advanced routing options for music creation.

This guide not only celebrates SSL’s legacy but allows modern creators to make informed decisions about the tools they choose. It also offers clear insights into the unique sonic characteristics and technical distinctions of each SSL channel strip.

CLICK HERE to download the free PDF document.