Solid State Logic SSL Native X-EQ 2
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Essential Information About SSL Native X-EQ 2 Software
Essential Information About SSL Native X-EQ 2 Software
- Fully parametric 24-band EQ designed to replace multiple equalizers in a session, from surgical correction to sound design.
- SSL anti-cramping technology: maintains a more coherent bell curve and a sense of "air" in the high frequencies without requiring oversampling.
- Modern workflow: movable bands, solo and bypass per band, instant A/B, recallable presets.
- Precision tools: real-time FFT analysis with overlay, plus phase and step displays to visualize the impact of processing.
Manufacturer Information
Solid State Logic
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What SSL Native X-EQ 2 Is For
SSL Native X-EQ 2 is a digital equalizer plug-in designed for mixing and mastering, equally effective on vocals, drums, bass, guitars, as well as on buses or a full stereo track. Its goal is simple: to offer a unique EQ capable of handling delicate tasks (resonance removal, low-mid cleanup, space creation) as well as musical decisions (presence, brightness, openness), while remaining quick to learn and reliable as the session gets denser.
Main Features
Anti-cramping technology: more natural highs without oversampling
Digital equalizers can experience a "cramping" phenomenon near the Nyquist frequency, which can reduce the sense of lift in the high frequencies. X-EQ 2 incorporates a proprietary anti-cramping algorithm that maintains a more consistent amplification curve behavior, including in the upper spectrum, to preserve a sense of "airiness" closer to an analog approach, without imposing project oversampling or unnecessary CPU load.
24 bands, 17 filter types: an EQ for every situation
With 24 displayed bands and an arsenal of 17 filter types, X-EQ 2 covers a wide range of uses. You have cutoff filters for surgical interventions, multiple bell shapes to precisely shape key areas, as well as high and low shelves with different slopes. The parallel mode allows parallel processing of the dry signal, useful for heavily sculpting a curve while preserving the original character of the source.
Stereo, Mid/Side, and Left/Right: advanced image control
The plug-in offers comprehensive stereo options, including Mid/Side and advanced spatial Left/Right processing. This is ideal for balancing a stereo bus, opening a pad, recentring low bass, or correcting imbalances between left and right channels, all within a single interface.
Ergonomics and analysis: quick decisions, confident adjustments
The workflow is optimized for modern production: movable bands, easy adjustments via the mouse wheel, solo and bypass per band to isolate the exact effect of a move. The real-time FFT analysis can display an overlay of applied changes, and additional views (phase and step response) help understand the processing impact. Finally, the design targets very low background noise and non-linear distortion, with CPU efficiency designed to allow multiple instances in a mix.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software | Downloadable | Yes |
| Mac | macOS Sierra (10.12) or higher | Windows Processor | Intel Core 2 (or comparable) 2.4 GHz or higher |
| Windows | Windows 7 (64-bit), 8 (64-bit), 8.1 (64-bit), and Windows 10 (64-bit) | RAM | 8 GB recommended |
| Mac Processor | Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHz or higher | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is SSL Native X-EQ 2 compatible with Mac and Windows?
Compatibility includes macOS Sierra 10.12 or later, as well as Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 in 64-bit. A system with a minimum 2.4 GHz processor and 8 GB of RAM is recommended.
How many bands and filters does this equalizer offer?
The interface provides 24 bands and 17 filter types, including cuts, bells, and high or low shelves.
Is Mid/Side equalization possible with this plug-in?
Mid/Side processing is available to treat the center and sides of a stereo signal separately. A Left/Right mode also allows independent adjustments of the left and right channels.
Does the high-frequency equalization prevent cramping?
A proprietary anti-cramping algorithm maintains a smoother response near the Nyquist frequency. This technology aims to preserve the openness of the high frequencies. No project oversampling is required.
Can resonances be analyzed during mixing?
Real-time FFT analysis displays the spectrum and can overlay applied changes. Each band also features solo and bypass functions for precise control of its effect.
