Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Links & more videos below...
SSL Plugins - bit.ly/49aM2VA
Fusion Bundle - bit.ly/4drmVin
Fusion Vintage Drive - bit.ly/4wBwqV8
Fusion HF Compressor - bit.ly/4fpFK8f
Fusion Stereo Imager - bit.ly/43gjDtC
Fusion Transformer - bit.ly/4tCGTwV
Digicrush - bit.ly/3P6rIxS
X-DynEQ - bit.ly/4fyoz4m
Channel Strip 4k E - bit.ly/4duFimO
Channel Strip 4k B - bit.ly/4uhzjZw
Channel Strip 4k G - bit.ly/4dTEurV
Vocalstrip 2 - bit.ly/3Polycw
Bus Comp 2 - bit.ly/4wQlJya
Full Length Masterclass - youtu.be/aX_IaMOFFz8
Fusion Bundle - youtu.be/JeM5q486Uss
Fusion Vintage Drive - youtu.be/WjE7ozK02nc
Fusion HF Compressor - youtu.be/XoS8tP4DM0k
Fusion Stereo Imager - youtu.be/pSpBC6mJCJY
Fusion Transformer - youtu.be/OyAo5sDqVfQ
About Oversampling - youtu.be/-t95syDfY08
Digi crush - youtu.be/Pcyum-bA-Ls
X-DynEQ - youtu.be/x_Q-8TRv4nY
Channel Strip 4k E - youtu.be/oRAbqv1ZtTM
Channel Strip 4k B - youtu.be/XDS_r_pPFFQ
Channel Strip 4k G - youtu.be/6_9JXW1jmvU
About Phil Collins Drums - youtu.be/F3_3-hxuSgg
Vocalstrip 2 - youtu.be/6FK_yusglBE
G-Series Bus Comp - youtu.be/huPuQz7HFSI
Automation can be a chore, but what if your EQ could "dance" to the rhythm of your track automatically? Join Conor (Plugin Boutique) and Luke (SSL) at SSL HQ in Oxford as they dive into the technical "secret sauce" of the SSL plugin range, featuring the powerful **X-DynEQ**.
**In this video, we explore:**
* **SSL X-DynEQ:** Learn how to turn this advanced parametric EQ into a rhythmic processor using tempo-derived attack and release times.
* **Sidechain Stacking:** Luke demonstrates how to duck specific bass frequencies only when the kick hits, creating a perfect low-end pocket without static carving.
* **The "Tilt-Shift" Trick:** A clever X-DynEQ technique to push mid-range information forward in response to a sidechain trigger.
* **SSL De-Crush:** The ultimate nostalgia machine. We emulate the 12-bit crunch of the **MPC60** and **SP-1200**, complete with aliasing rings and digital jitter.
* **Randomized Sound Design:** Using LFOs in Ableton Live to modulate De-Crush for ever-evolving jungle breaks and authentic rave textures.
If you’re tired of static mixes and want to add movement and "rustiness" to your sound, these professional SSL workflows are the answer.
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## 📍 Chapter Markers & Topics
**00:00** – Intro: Secret Sauce & Technical EQ
**00:50** – **X-DynEQ** Overview: 24 Bands of Dynamic Power
**01:00** – Dynamic Processing: Making EQ React to the Music
**01:15** – The Low-End Expansion Trick: Building Kick Sustain
**01:45** – Widening the Sides: Tempo-Derived Expansion in X-DynEQ
**02:15** – "Proto-Automation": Using Sidechain Stacking to Save Time
**02:40** – Kick & Bass Relationship: Ducking the Fundamental
**03:35** – The Tilt-Shift Technique: Pushing Mids via Sidechain
**04:50** – Intro to De-Crush: Digital Distortion & 12-Bit Heritage
**05:20** – Emulating the Classics: MPC60, Amiga, and SP-1200
**05:40** – Aliasing & Jitter: Adding "Rust" to Sterile Samples
**06:40** – Jungle Break Sound Design: Randomized LFO Modulation
**07:35** – Rave Stabs & Authentic 1993 Textures
**08:20** – Conclusion: Why SSL Tools Get You Finished Faster
**Expert Guide:** In **X-DynEQ**, the "Auto" threshold and attack/release settings are incredible for staying in the creative flow. Would you like me to explain how to switch to "Node-based" focus mode to precisely target the side-information on your overheads without affecting the mono kick?
Links & more videos below...
SSL Plugins - bit.ly/49aM2VA
Fusion Bundle - bit.ly/4drmVin
Fusion Vintage Drive - bit.ly/4wBwqV8
Fusion HF Compressor - bit.ly/4fpFK8f
Fusion Stereo Imager - bit.ly/43gjDtC
Fusion Transformer - bit.ly/4tCGTwV
Digicrush - bit.ly/3P6rIxS
X-DynEQ - bit.ly/4fyoz4m
Channel Strip 4k E - bit.ly/4duFimO
Channel Strip 4k B - bit.ly/4uhzjZw
Channel Strip 4k G - bit.ly/4dTEurV
Vocalstrip 2 - bit.ly/3Polycw
Bus Comp 2 - bit.ly/4wQlJya
Full Length Masterclass - youtu.be/aX_IaMOFFz8
Fusion Bundle - youtu.be/JeM5q486Uss
Fusion Vintage Drive - youtu.be/WjE7ozK02nc
Fusion HF Compressor - youtu.be/XoS8tP4DM0k
Fusion Stereo Imager - youtu.be/pSpBC6mJCJY
Fusion Transformer - youtu.be/OyAo5sDqVfQ
About Oversampling - youtu.be/-t95syDfY08
Digi crush - youtu.be/Pcyum-bA-Ls
X-DynEQ - youtu.be/x_Q-8TRv4nY
Channel Strip 4k E - youtu.be/oRAbqv1ZtTM
Channel Strip 4k B - youtu.be/XDS_r_pPFFQ
Channel Strip 4k G - youtu.be/6_9JXW1jmvU
About Phil Collins Drums - youtu.be/F3_3-hxuSgg
Vocalstrip 2 - youtu.be/6FK_yusglBE
G-Series Bus Comp - youtu.be/huPuQz7HFSI
Automation can be a chore, but what if your EQ could "dance" to the rhythm of your track automatically? Join Conor (Plugin Boutique) and Luke (SSL) at SSL HQ in Oxford as they dive into the technical "secret sauce" of the SSL plugin range, featuring the powerful **X-DynEQ**.
**In this video, we explore:**
* **SSL X-DynEQ:** Learn how to turn this advanced parametric EQ into a rhythmic processor using tempo-derived attack and release times.
* **Sidechain Stacking:** Luke demonstrates how to duck specific bass frequencies only when the kick hits, creating a perfect low-end pocket without static carving.
* **The "Tilt-Shift" Trick:** A clever X-DynEQ technique to push mid-range information forward in response to a sidechain trigger.
* **SSL De-Crush:** The ultimate nostalgia machine. We emulate the 12-bit crunch of the **MPC60** and **SP-1200**, complete with aliasing rings and digital jitter.
* **Randomized Sound Design:** Using LFOs in Ableton Live to modulate De-Crush for ever-evolving jungle breaks and authentic rave textures.
If you’re tired of static mixes and want to add movement and "rustiness" to your sound, these professional SSL workflows are the answer.
---
## 📍 Chapter Markers & Topics
**00:00** – Intro: Secret Sauce & Technical EQ
**00:50** – **X-DynEQ** Overview: 24 Bands of Dynamic Power
**01:00** – Dynamic Processing: Making EQ React to the Music
**01:15** – The Low-End Expansion Trick: Building Kick Sustain
**01:45** – Widening the Sides: Tempo-Derived Expansion in X-DynEQ
**02:15** – "Proto-Automation": Using Sidechain Stacking to Save Time
**02:40** – Kick & Bass Relationship: Ducking the Fundamental
**03:35** – The Tilt-Shift Technique: Pushing Mids via Sidechain
**04:50** – Intro to De-Crush: Digital Distortion & 12-Bit Heritage
**05:20** – Emulating the Classics: MPC60, Amiga, and SP-1200
**05:40** – Aliasing & Jitter: Adding "Rust" to Sterile Samples
**06:40** – Jungle Break Sound Design: Randomized LFO Modulation
**07:35** – Rave Stabs & Authentic 1993 Textures
**08:20** – Conclusion: Why SSL Tools Get You Finished Faster
**Expert Guide:** In **X-DynEQ**, the "Auto" threshold and attack/release settings are incredible for staying in the creative flow. Would you like me to explain how to switch to "Node-based" focus mode to precisely target the side-information on your overheads without affecting the mono kick?
