SSL SubGen sub-bass harmonic synthesizer plugin interface by Solid State Logic

SSL SubGen: Sub-Bass Harmonic Synthesizer by Solid State Logic

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SSL SubGen is a sub-bass harmonic synthesizer plugin from Solid State Logic that generates frequencies an octave below a source signal. It runs on Windows and macOS and can add power and low-end weight to kicks, snares and bass.

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01Overview

SSL SubGen is built for producers who need more low-end from a source that lacks it. It generates sub-bass content an octave below the input, and its sub-bass generation is designed to blend with the source instrument. The developer positions it for rebuilding bass frequencies in thin or poorly recorded kick and bass guitar tracks, and for generating LFE content for film mixes and sound design.

Best for

Rebuilding thin kick drums
Adding weight to bass guitar
Sub-bass for snares
Film LFE content
Sound design rumble

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

02Key features

What you get

Sub-bass harmonic synthesizer with up to 4 configurable bands
Interactive graph for band gain, center frequency and width
Per-band soloing for auditioning generated sub-bass
Three saturation modes: Bass, Kick and Pre
Single gain-compensated drive control for harmonics
Built-in compressor with make-up gain and GR meter
Global gentle low-pass and high-pass filters
All-in-one mix control with mix lock across presets
A/B switching, bypass controls and undo/redo

03In depth

Sound Shaping and Saturation Modes

SubGen offers up to four independently configurable sub-bass bands. For each band you set gain, center frequency and width on an interactive graph, and you can solo bands to audition the generated sub-bass on its own.

The saturation section offers three characters. The Bass mode uses 70s transistor-style drive with strong harmonics and aggressive overtones for adding bite. The Kick mode uses 60s and 70s transistor-style drive with lighter harmonics for adding distortion to kicks. The Pre mode emulates a 50s valve pre-amp with smooth, subtle overtones and suits sources other than bass and kick.

A single gain-compensated drive control sets the harmonic amount.

Dynamics, Filters and Mix Control

A built-in compressor includes make-up gain and a gain reduction meter, which the developer describes as a way to add glue and control the generated sub-bass.

Gentle low-pass and high-pass filters let you shape the generated bass or remove unwanted highs. The all-in-one mix control blends any combination of wet and dry signal from one parameter, and it can also be used to dial in parallel compression and punch. Mix lock keeps your chosen mix setting when you switch presets.

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	Synth
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is SSL SubGen used for?

SubGen generates sub-bass frequencies an octave below a source signal. The developer suggests it for adding power to kicks, snares and bass, rebuilding bass in thin recordings, and generating LFE content for film mixes.