SSL Fusion

The SSL Fusion is an Analog Stereo Master Processor that combines multiple signal processing circuits to add a touch of SSL magic to your audio. With a range of features designed to enhance and color your sound, it's a versatile addition to any studio setup, offering vintage saturation, EQ, compression, and more.

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2 years ago

Great unit

I use it on drums, bass, hours, scythes and backing vocals. Just running every track trough it and the mix sounds amazing

2 years ago

Just okay and yet "assembled" in China

SSL Fusion worth the hype? might be. But I found that this unit did not blown my mind away. Firstly, I had bad experience with other item from SSL (that they did not soldered some component inside and makes me to open and repair myself), I asume that they lowering the working labour budget and comes with lower quality checking and the material of the product.

I guess it is the same with this Fusion. Beautiful unit in the picture and video, but again, did not impressed me much in reality. Have to say that this SSL's great and versatile in functionality aspect but sorry to try as realistic as possible but I really not sure it will last for two decades or so. Previously I want to buy SSL THE BUS+ after this fusion, but now I change my mind and after a Tegeler VTC / VTRC or Creme. Or if possible I will go for the Avalon products. Some product that not made or assembled in CHina

3 years ago

Fantastic - front power button please!

Fantastic colour box that makes a meaningful difference. Only gripe is that the power switch is on the back which is idiotic given that it is designed to live in a rack!!!

3 years ago

SSL Fusion is the Best

i have used it on my mix and it opened up my mix with the stereo image and vintage drive , it is a great device for mixing and mastering and you can even use it to saturate Drum Tracks and Vocals using Vintage Drive and many other things,i love the Violet EQ with the HF Compressor it sounds musical.

Cons : When i Turn on Vintage Drive it Gets Noisy and its very loud if you are using it for mastering, but still it sound great with it on and sometime i like the analog Noise in my master .

3 years ago

Fantastic Unit

Adds a magic to your mix and master.

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Technical Data

Manufactured by SSL
Released in 2018
Average price : $2194
Includes 6 new circuits for signal processing and tone colouring in one device
Vintage Drive: Saturation for harmonic overtones and subtle compression
Violet EQ: Newly developed 2-band equalizer (shelving characteristic) with 4 selectable frequencies per band and +/- 9 dB stroke
High Frequency Compressor: Frequency-selective compressor to round off the high-frequency range and control unwanted transients
Stereo Image: Analogue M / S matrix for stereo broadening
Transformer: Switchable SSL transformer for subtle emphasis on bass and treble
Listen Mic Compressor: powerful compression with lots of punch, ideal e.g. B. for drums, via dry / wet control also for parallel compression
Switchable insert
Input and output level controls
Switchable high-pass filter with 3 frequencies
Level meter
Bypass switch
2 XLR inputs
2 XLR outputs
Dimensions: 19" / 2 U

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Reasons to Buy

Enhance and color your audio with SSL processing for a classic sound.
Zero latency for real-time composition and production, avoiding plugin delays.
Versatile use for mastering, individual tracks, and buses.
High build quality and ease of use.
Glue your mixes together and achieve that classic SSL console sound.

Reasons to Avoid

Hidden expenses like tariffs and taxes may apply when shipped to certain locations.
Some users may find the actual product quality not matching their expectations.
Assembled in China, which may raise concerns about long-term durability.