SSL Module8 modulation FX rack plug-in interface by Solid State Logic

SSL Module8: Modulation FX Rack Plug-in by Solid State Logic

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SSL Module8 is a modulation effects rack plug-in from Solid State Logic. It combines six LFO-driven modulation effects with Lo-Fi and Space FX returns for adding texture, depth and movement to audio.

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01Overview

SSL Module8 is a multi-effect plug-in built around modulation. Its six modules cover phaser, flanger, chorus, tremolo, vibrato and panning, and two creative FX returns, Lo-Fi and Space, extend the rack further. The developer positions it for producers, sound designers and engineers who want to add dimension to vocals, instruments and mix buses. The plug-in runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit versions, and Apple M1 Macs are supported.

Best for

  • Vocal texture and movement
  • Instrument thickening
  • Stereo width and panning
  • Lo-Fi sound design
  • Pulsing tremolo effects
  • Ambient soundscapes
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02Key features

What you get

  • Six LFO-driven modulation effects: Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Tremolo, Vibrato and Pan
  • Lo-Fi and Space creative FX modules
  • Drag-and-drop module re-ordering
  • Global mix and width controls
  • Five LFO shapes with sync and manual options
  • Runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit
03In depth

Modulation Effects and Character

Each of the six modulation modules is driven by an LFO. The Phaser module sweeps the input with all-pass filtering, creating peaks and troughs in the frequency spectrum that move over time. The Flanger mixes the signal with a modulated delayed copy of itself, producing comb-filtering that shifts as the delay changes.

Chorus duplicates the input and modulates the pitch of the copies to add shimmer and width, similar to several instruments playing in unison. Tremolo modulates amplitude for rhythmic volume changes, from subtle fluctuations to deep pulsing. Vibrato modulates pitch up and down for a quivering, animated quality, and the Panner automates stereo position to move sound from side to side.

Workflow and Controls

Modules can be re-ordered by drag and drop, so you can change the sequence of the rack without rebuilding the chain. A global mix control and a global width control apply across the rack, letting you blend the processed signal with the dry input and adjust the stereo spread.

Modulation is shaped with five LFO waveforms, with both sync and manual LFO options. The Lo-Fi and Space modules serve as creative FX returns for degrading or spatializing the sound alongside the modulation modules.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperSolid State Logic
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is SSL Module8?

SSL Module8 is a modulation FX rack plug-in from Solid State Logic. It includes six modulation effects and two creative FX returns, Lo-Fi and Space.

Which effects are included in Module8?

The rack includes Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Tremolo, Vibrato and Pan modules, plus Lo-Fi and Space FX modules. The modules can be re-ordered by drag and drop.

What operating systems does Module8 support?

Module8 is available for Windows and macOS in 64-bit versions. Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supported, and macOS 11 Big Sur through macOS 13 Ventura are supported, with M1 Macs supported.

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