SSL Fusion Violet EQ plugin interface by Solid State Logic

SSL Fusion Violet EQ: Analog-Modeled EQ Plugin by Solid State Logic

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SSL Fusion Violet EQ is a 2-band shelving EQ plugin from Solid State Logic that emulates the EQ circuit of the SSL Fusion stereo outboard processor. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Solid State Logic developed the Violet EQ as the first new SSL analogue EQ circuit in more than 25 years. The plugin uses four switched frequency points, +/- 9 dB of attenuation and the high-pass filter from the SSL Fusion hardware unit. A FAT button adds extra low-end weight when the high-pass filter is engaged. The developer built the model from hundreds of hardware measurements, and the plugin includes an ECO mode for lower latency and CPU use during tracking.

Best for

Mix bus EQ
Low-end shaping
Tracking with low latency
Vocal and instrument EQ
Mastering tonal balance

Developer: Solid State Logic
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Models the SSL Fusion Violet EQ circuit, the first new SSL analogue EQ in over 25 years
Two-band shelving EQ with four switched frequency points
Plus or minus 9 dB of attenuation
Includes the high-pass filter from the SSL Fusion hardware
New FAT button adds low-end weight when the HPF is engaged
ECO mode for reduced latency and CPU use while tracking
Built-in context help activated by the '?' symbol
Cross-platform preset management and A/B comparison
Built-in undo and redo support
Built on the SSL Plug-in Engine

03In depth

Sound and Control of the SSL Fusion Violet EQ

The developer says the EQ is built around carefully selected frequencies, response curves and gain limits. Its aim is an EQ that is musical and quick to set up in a mix.

The plugin includes the high-pass filter from the SSL Fusion hardware, with four switched frequency points and +/- 9 dB of attenuation. The FAT button is new in this version and adds a subtle boost to the low end when the high-pass filter is switched in.

Hundreds of measurements were used to match the response curves of the hardware at every gain and frequency, according to Solid State Logic.

Workflow Features and Presets

The built-in help is accessed through the '?' symbol, and hovering over the interface shows information about each parameter. Built-in undo and redo support is included.

ECO mode reduces latency and CPU use, which the developer recommends for tracking and recording. SSL's cross-platform preset management and A/B comparison system is included.

The plugin comes with presets from producers and engineers Adrian Hall, Sean Divine and Wez Clarke.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Solid State Logic
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does SSL Fusion Violet EQ support?

The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on both Windows and macOS, in 64-bit versions.

What do I need to run SSL Fusion Violet EQ?

A free iLok account is required to authorize the software. On macOS, it needs macOS 11 Big Sur through macOS 13 Ventura, with 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended. On Windows, it needs Windows 10 or Windows 11 with 4 GB of RAM minimum.

What does the FAT button do?

The FAT button adds a subtle boost to the low end when the high-pass filter is switched in. The developer describes it as adding subtle 'oomph' to the low end.