Tony Maserati Compares the SSL G vs. E Channel Plugins

Sep 05, 2017 | 164,712 Views

Which channel strip plugin is Tony's go-to for fat, round R&B sounds and which does he prefer for more aggressive rock mixes? The legendary mix engineer (Beyoncé, David Bowie, Weezer) quickly compares the SSL G-Channel and E-Channel plugins modeled on the original SSL consoles.

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