SOLID STATE LOGIC FUSION Analog Outboard Processor

Analog Outboard Processor

The SOLID STATE LOGIC FUSION is an all-analog 2U outboard processor created for the modern hybrid studio. The SOLID STATE LOGIC FUSION introduces five brand new analog coloration tools designed to be the perfect combination of character, weight, and spatiality to add to mixbus or stereo stems, with the detail, warmth, and finesse that only real analog circuitry can provide.
The SOLID STATE LOGIC FUSION brings SSL into a new era with the introduction of a suite of new analog processing tools that deliver exceptional tonal character and versatility. The SOLID STATE LOGIC FUSION expands the processing palette for hybrid studio owners and is an excellent partner for the SSL bus stereo compressor.
Vintage Drive - is a unique non-linear harmonic enhancement circuit that brings cohesion and strength to the mix. The Drive and Density controls interact to produce harmonic saturation and soft compression derived from overloading an analog circuit. It can be used lightly for subtle thickening saturation or driven for more extreme distortion.
SSL Violet EQ - a brand new two-band shelving EQ with minimal phase shift. The first SSL analog EQ circuit in more than 25 years draws on SSL's heritage of carefully selected frequencies and response curves to create a musical and intuitive EQ designed to quickly dial in low-end weight and high-end sparkle. The high and low frequency circuits each offer four switchable frequency points and +/- 9 dB attenuation.
A new High Frequency Compressor offers the distinctive sound of high-frequency rounding in the analog domain. A compressor that acts only on high frequencies, optimized for smooth, transparent harshness reduction and tape-like high-frequency roll-off - great for taming high-frequency fizz.
A new Stereo Image enhancer provides a true analog Mid-Side circuit that manipulates the Side signal, allowing for widening and spatial manipulation of the stereo image.
A custom-designed, switched SSL transformer circuit introduces subtle low-frequency saturation, alongside high-frequency phase shift. The result is a simultaneous thickening of the low end and an added sparkle to the high end.
SSL has always been known for smart connectivity and features that optimize and accelerate the production workflow. The SOLID STATE LOGIC FUSION fits perfectly into a range of workflow enhancement features, including: +/- 12 dB input and output controls, an input overload LED, large peak-hold metering, a front-end 3rd order high-pass filter with three selectable cutoff frequencies, and three-color status indicators for the Vintage Drive and HF Comp sections. A set of XLR connections can be used as a stereo insert for stereo mix bus processing or switched as a Mid-Side (MS) circuit that allows separate compressors or EQs to be applied to the center (mid) and sides of a stereo signal. In Stereo Insert mode the insert point can be switched to pre-violet EQ, when in MS mode the insert can be switched to pre-stereo image controls. Input and output connections are via XLR.

Specifications

• Five new SSL analog color circuits: VINTAGE DRIVE, VIOLET EQ, HF COMPRESSOR, STEREO IMAGE, TRANSFORMER CIRCUIT
• Built-In Insert Point with two operating modes:
• Stereo mode allows integration of other external devices such as the SSL bus compressor. Switchable Pre/Post VIOLET EQ.
• Mid/Side mode allows two different external mono processors to be inserted and blended through the mid and side signals. Switchable pre/post STEREO IMAGE controls.
• 3rd order HPF (high-pass filter) to clean up unwanted low-frequency band.
• SuperAnalogueTM INPUT and OUTPUT trim controls with center detent ± 12dB for optimal gain staging.
• Individual bypass switches for each circuit to compare sounds.
• Master BYPASS switch with two operating modes: Red mode: full bypass. / White mode: bypass including TRIM INPUT control.
• Master meter, with 3-second peak hold segments. Switches from output to input metering by pressing BYPASS.
• Input clip O/L LED, triggered at + 27 dBu.
• Balanced XLR input and outputs for easy, professional studio integration.
• Enhanced "dot-dash" screen around controls for easier and clearer recall.
• Adjustable front panel meter and switch brightness to match your studio's ambiance.