SSL Native X-Echo

About

SSL Native X-Echo is a vintage tape echo plug-in , inspired by the sound of definitive early tape delay hardware of the 1960s while introducing SSL's signature analogue saturation and warmth . Aside from sounding great from the get-go, it is complemented by numerous other practical and creative features, such as built-in de-essing, waveform visualisation , and a brand-new reverb design.

1. Go to the iLok website and create a new account if you are not currently registered and do not have the iLok Licence Manager installed on your computer

1. Go to https://solidstatelogic.com/ssl-download-manager or click DOWNLOAD in your Plugin Boutique User Account

2. Click either macOS or Windows to download the installer (Linux versions available here )

Features

• Inspired by early hardware delay units from the 1960s such as the Echoplex tape echo.
• Combine tape-style analogue degradation with classic SSL-style distortion characteristics using the ‘Wow & Flutter’ and ‘Saturation’ controls.
• Models classic characteristics of hardware tape echo devices, including the looping EQ, soft clipping, gentle tape hiss and self-oscillation when raising the feedback above 100%.
• WOW AND FLUTTER emulates the effect of mechanical components like the capstan and pinchwheel, as well as the friction of the tape itself.
• Use FREEZE and KILL to build risers and drops in recordings and live performances.
• Bespoke one-knob DIFFUSION control, featuring a brand new reverb design.
• Built-in DE-ESSER for controlling the sibilant frequencies that tape echoes often accentuate.
• Designed to sound great from instantiation – even before you start tweaking it.
• Unique interface and waveform visualisation for seeing how the tape heads interact.
• Sync your delay to note values with a single click.
• 4 switch-able tape heads for adding variation.
• Cleverly stereoises mono => stereo signals using a phase-shifting technique.
• Built on the SSL Plug-in Engine.
• SSL’s cross-platform preset management and A/B-ing system.
• Built-in UNDO/REDO support.