Brainworx bx_console SSL 9000 J

Legendary SSL sound character
The big, deep and clear sound of the Solid State Logic 9000 series consoles is now available through Plugin Alliance, brought to you by Brainworx. With the power of TMT this officially-authorized bx_console SSL 9000 J plugin allows you to mix on a 72-channel analog SSL console—inside your DAW!

SSL’s biggest-sounding console
The SSL 9000 J improved on its predecessors by offering extended bottom end, a more clean and open top end, and additional distortion-free headroom—quickly making it a favorite among the top producers and engineers who crafted some of the biggest pop, hip hop, R&B and orchestral recordings of the 1990s, 2000s and beyond.

Used on major hits from across genres
The 9000 J is SSL at its cleanest, most modern, and arguably, its best for modern production styles. This was the console design behind countless major releases from artists including The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Aerosmith, Evanescence, Britney Spears, Madonna, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Santana, Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer, Coldplay, James Bay, Wyclef Jean, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Yo Gotti, John Legend, DMX, Mary J Blige, Nas and so many more.

Created in collaboration with SSL and mixing legend Michael Brauer
The bx_console SSL 9000 J was created using the original schematics, and in close collaboration with the SSL team. But additional refinement of the emulation came thanks to legendary mixer Michael Brauer, who helped Brainworx match the plugin’s sound and behavior to the SSL 9000 J that he personally used on countless gold- and platinum-selling records throughout his career.

Enhanced with special features only possible in the digital domain
The plugin version of the 9000 J also adds on powerful features that can only be found in the digital domain, such as adjustable THD, a compressor mix parameter, and a V-Gain control for authentic control of the analog signal path. Michael Brauer and other top mixers have also helped create a rich menu of presets to help you get started using the bx_console SSL 9000 J plugin in your own mixes.

• 72 different (!) TMT Channel emulations in one plugin, just like a real console.

• TMT — Brainworx patent-registered “Tolerance Modeling Technology” (US Patent No. 10,725,727)

• Switchable EQ modes between E and G-style filters.

• 9000 series-only dynamics features such as “peak detect” and expander/gate “hold”.

• Continuously variable THD and Virtual Gain controls to add colorful saturation and/or simulated analog noise independently or globally.

• Scalable UI to adapt to your screensize and workflow.

• Loaded with plenty of useful presets to give you a starting place for finding your sound.

• Refined with help from mixing legend Michael Brauer, who tested the plugin against his favorite SSL 9000 J console and provided feedback and notes.

• The only true CONSOLE emulation—everything else is just a channel strip.

• Featuring TMT (Tolerance Modeling Technology, US Patent No. 10,725,727).

• Includes powerful presets created by Michael Brauer.

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  Michael Brauer

  7 Grammy Awards (Coldplay, John Mayer, The Rolling Stones)

  The bx_console SSL 9000 J was the missing link going hybrid and in the box. I have it across all my tracks.

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  Ken "DURO" Ifill

  6 Grammy Awards (Beastie Boys, Nas, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys)

  After mixing in the box exclusively for 15 years, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the 9000 J plugin. The SL 9000 J was my console of choice for many years and a major part of my mix sound. It… Read More

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  Jeru The Damaja

  Rapper & Record Producer (member of the Gang Starr posse)

  Whether it's fat drums or a clean punchy vocal, you can achieve it with the SSL 9000 J. The bx_console SSL 9000 J might just be my new best friend.

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  Maria Elisa Ayerbe

  Multi-Grammy & Latin Grammy nominated Engineer (Mary J Blige, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony)

  I have been using the bx_console SSL 9000 J channel strip and I can clearly tell there are no capacitors in this emulation. It is transparent and there is lots of headroom! The low end extension… Read More

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  Eryck Bry

  Music Producer, Mixing Engineer, Composer

  The SSL 9000 J channel strip plugin shines on all departments in my opinion. It’s the swiss knife for Hip-hop, R&B, and Pop mixes! The bottom has excellent focus, very detailed with depth and… Read More

• I love this thing!

  ★★★★★

  by J.Pena

  May 22, 2024
  I bought this because I just got used to using the channel eq's in Reason Studios which are modeled after a 9000k board. This is so much more than what I wanted, I really like this strip alot.Read More

• Just wow!

  ★★★★★

  by TIMEPIECE

  March 31, 2024
  I have used many SSL emulations over the years including Waves and UAD but this one takes the cake! Beautiful highs and deep lows with a compressor that behaves in a perfect manner.

• SSL 9000

  ★★★★★

  by Tim

  November 23, 2023
  God bless the SSL 9000.
  The sound of this console was a revelation to me. Brainworx have modelled it faithfully - I cannot recommend this plugin highly enough!
  Fave plugin (or… Read More

• SSL 9000 J

  ★★★★★

  by OMM

  October 2, 2023
  Just like the real thing. Same Classic sound.

• If You Only Had One Plugin..

  ★★★★★

  by Just Another Peasant

  September 2, 2023
  If you only had one plugin to mix a record, this would be the one to get. Thousands of hit records have been mixed on this console and in a word this plugin nails it! The whole concept of TMT… Read More

Supported Plugin Formats
AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems
macOS 15 down to macOS 12
Windows 11 down to Windows 10

Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon

PC
x64-compatible CPU

System Requirements
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM