SSL autoBUS is a bus compressor plugin from Solid State Logic, modeled on the SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor and paired with sonible's AI-assisted audio analysis for mix bus and subgroup processing.
SSL autoBUS is a compressor plugin for mix buses and subgroups. It is part of the autoSeries, which also includes autoDYN and autoEQ. The plugin is built around the SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor, and it adds sonible's audio analysis to suggest settings based on your source. Profile and Style controls give you editable starting points, and the learn-as-you-mix visual feedback helps newer producers understand what each adjustment does.
autoBUS is modeled on the bus compressor from the SSL 4000 G console. Solid State Logic presents it as a way to add cohesion, power, punch and drive to a mix bus.
sonible's AI analysis listens to your audio and recommends bus compression settings. You can accept those suggestions, refine them or override them, so the analysis works as a starting point rather than a fixed result.
The Profile setting tells the AI what it is processing. Full Mix profiles cover Electronic, Pop, R&B, Metal, Rock, Hip-Hop, Acoustic Country and Funk. Vocal, Guitar and Drum bus profiles target individual groups.
Style sets the character of the processing as Strong, Medium or Soft. Because profiles adapt to the input signal instead of applying fixed parameters, the same setting can respond differently to different material. The visual feedback can be turned off once you no longer need it.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Solid State Logic |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Compressor |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
SSL autoBUS is a bus compressor plugin from Solid State Logic. It is modeled on the SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor and uses sonible's AI-assisted analysis to suggest settings for mix bus and subgroup processing.
SSL autoBUS is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and it is 64-bit only.
On Mac, it requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. On Windows, it requires Windows 10 or Windows 11. A free iLok account is required to authorize the software.
Yes. The suggestions are editable, so you can accept them, refine them or override them with your own settings.
