Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A Features Comparison & Audio Shootout of the SSL 4000 E-Series Channel Strip Plugin from Universal Audio and Brainworx, with audio examples on drums, bass, guitars, keys, vocals, and a full mix. UAD VS BX from Plugin Alliance. 🎧 Headphones Recommended 🎧
📖 Chapters list below for audio sections.
🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
✅ WHITE NOISE STUDIO Brainworx E vs G vs J Comparison: youtu.be/7vdQYssq8bo
✅ WAVES VS UAD SSL: youtu.be/93hVHDjP-7s
✅ BRAINWORX vs ANALOG BUS COMPRESSOR: youtu.be/Ax87jZ-Aw_s
✅ HOME STUDIO TOUR: youtu.be/0H8RGfYdXnA
✅ BIT DEPTH & SAMPLE RATES EXPLAINED: youtu.be/O3xD_5bwzaE
🎧 BRIGHT LIGHTS - FINAL MIX ✅ youtu.be/SRwoUvSqa4U
🎼 WRITTEN, PRODUCED & MIXED by Ed Thorne
🥁 DRUMS by Ed Thorne (www.EdThorne.com)
🎤 LEAD VOCALS by Ed Thorne
🎸 BASS by Gaz Twist (gaztwist.com/)
🎸 GUITARS by David D'Andrade (instagram.com/daviddandrade/)
🎹 PIANO & SYNTHS by Jez Davis (instagram.com/jezdaviesmusic/)
* These musicians are available for remote recording sessions to play on your music. Get in touch with them directly, or with me, and I'll put you in touch.
📖 CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:59 Features Comparison
5:30 Disclaimer
5:50 DRUMS Audio Comparison & Analysis
6:38 BASS Audio Comparison & Analysis
7:25 GUITARS Audio Comparison & Analysis
8:14 KEYS Audio Comparison & Analysis
9:15 VOCALS Audio Comparison & Analysis
10:21 FULL MIX Audio Comparison & Analysis
#UniversalAudio #Brainworx #SSLChannelStripPlugin
✅ SUGGESTED UAD PLUGINS:
Neve Summing | Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor | SSL E-Channel Strip | BX_Masterdesk | BX_Saturator v2 | PulTec EQP-1A | Maag EQ4 | Purchase them here: uaudio.com/uad-plugins.html
✅ SUGGESTED PLUGIN ALLIANCE PLUGINS:
Brainworx SSL Channel Strips (any) | Townhouse Buss Compressor | ADPTR MetricAB | BX Subfilter
Purchase them here: plugin-alliance.com (these are not affiliate links)
💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE: thomann.de/gb/thlpg_i0msr745wz.html
💲 BEST SWEETWATER DEALS: imp.i114863.net/9m5OQ
🎧ED ONLINE
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/artist/4TPgv8bDD6snZ6GOIHHlJs
INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/TheEdThorne
WEBSITE: EdThorne.com
✅ ONLINE DISTRIBUTION via DistroKid. GET 7% OFF now using this link: distrokid.com/vip/EdThorne
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for home studio music production related content weekly:
youtube.com/edthorne?sub_confirmation=1
A Features Comparison & Audio Shootout of the SSL 4000 E-Series Channel Strip Plugin from Universal Audio and Brainworx, with audio examples on drums, bass, guitars, keys, vocals, and a full mix. UAD VS BX from Plugin Alliance. 🎧 Headphones Recommended 🎧
📖 Chapters list below for audio sections.
🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
✅ WHITE NOISE STUDIO Brainworx E vs G vs J Comparison: youtu.be/7vdQYssq8bo
✅ WAVES VS UAD SSL: youtu.be/93hVHDjP-7s
✅ BRAINWORX vs ANALOG BUS COMPRESSOR: youtu.be/Ax87jZ-Aw_s
✅ HOME STUDIO TOUR: youtu.be/0H8RGfYdXnA
✅ BIT DEPTH & SAMPLE RATES EXPLAINED: youtu.be/O3xD_5bwzaE
🎧 BRIGHT LIGHTS - FINAL MIX ✅ youtu.be/SRwoUvSqa4U
🎼 WRITTEN, PRODUCED & MIXED by Ed Thorne
🥁 DRUMS by Ed Thorne (www.EdThorne.com)
🎤 LEAD VOCALS by Ed Thorne
🎸 BASS by Gaz Twist (gaztwist.com/)
🎸 GUITARS by David D'Andrade (instagram.com/daviddandrade/)
🎹 PIANO & SYNTHS by Jez Davis (instagram.com/jezdaviesmusic/)
* These musicians are available for remote recording sessions to play on your music. Get in touch with them directly, or with me, and I'll put you in touch.
📖 CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:59 Features Comparison
5:30 Disclaimer
5:50 DRUMS Audio Comparison & Analysis
6:38 BASS Audio Comparison & Analysis
7:25 GUITARS Audio Comparison & Analysis
8:14 KEYS Audio Comparison & Analysis
9:15 VOCALS Audio Comparison & Analysis
10:21 FULL MIX Audio Comparison & Analysis
#UniversalAudio #Brainworx #SSLChannelStripPlugin
✅ SUGGESTED UAD PLUGINS:
Neve Summing | Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor | SSL E-Channel Strip | BX_Masterdesk | BX_Saturator v2 | PulTec EQP-1A | Maag EQ4 | Purchase them here: uaudio.com/uad-plugins.html
✅ SUGGESTED PLUGIN ALLIANCE PLUGINS:
Brainworx SSL Channel Strips (any) | Townhouse Buss Compressor | ADPTR MetricAB | BX Subfilter
Purchase them here: plugin-alliance.com (these are not affiliate links)
💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE: thomann.de/gb/thlpg_i0msr745wz.html
💲 BEST SWEETWATER DEALS: imp.i114863.net/9m5OQ
🎧ED ONLINE
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/artist/4TPgv8bDD6snZ6GOIHHlJs
INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/TheEdThorne
WEBSITE: EdThorne.com
✅ ONLINE DISTRIBUTION via DistroKid. GET 7% OFF now using this link: distrokid.com/vip/EdThorne
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for home studio music production related content weekly:
youtube.com/edthorne?sub_confirmation=1
