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14-day money back guarantee included if product is not activated
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our digital products come with a 14-day money-back guarantee as standard.
If you decide you don't want your order, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Provided your product hasn't been activated in that time, you can exchange it for a different product, or get a refund.
We will only issue a new product or refund if the supplier confirms that your product has not been activated. At the same time, we will ask them to invalidate it so that it cannot be used in the future.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
For more information, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Information.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
The Softube SSL 4000 E-Series For Console 1 is a meticulously recreated SSL channel strip, delivering unmatched analog sound for your Console 1. Modelled exclusively for the Softube Console 1 ecosystem, this channel strip captures the character and functionality of the legendary SSL 4000 E desk. It combines essential mixing tools in a single workflow, including variable high-pass and low-pass filters, dynamics processing, four-band equalisation, and analogue-style drive.
Product Ref: 381899
The SSL 4000 E remains one of the most influential mixing consoles ever created, shaping the sound of countless professional recordings. This Console 1 model recreates the complete channel-strip workflow, giving you access to filters, dynamics, EQ, compression, and drive from a single interface. Everything is integrated with Console 1 hardware, allowing you to make adjustments quickly and naturally without constantly reaching for a mouse.
The dedicated Shape section gives you detailed control over the dynamics of individual tracks. A musical gate and expander help remove unwanted noise, tighten performances, and create cleaner mixes. Variable release settings let you fine-tune the response, while selectable gate characteristics allow anything from subtle cleanup to more aggressive dynamic control. Additional transient processing expands your shaping options further, making it easier to enhance attack, tame peaks, or help sounds sit more comfortably within a busy arrangement.
At the heart of the SSL 4000 E-Series is the famous Black Knob E242 equaliser. This four-band EQ offers extensive cut and boost capabilities, allowing you to make broad tonal adjustments or precise corrective moves. Known for its controlled low-frequency response and musical character, it helps shape everything from drums and vocals to guitars and synths. Combined with the variable high-pass and low-pass filters, you can quickly remove unwanted frequencies and build cleaner, more focused mixes without sacrificing clarity or detail.
The compressor section is based on the classic SSL channel compressor, providing versatile VCA compression with adjustable ratio, attack, and release controls. Perfect for controlling peaks, adding consistency, or introducing subtle movement, it offers plenty of flexibility. Parallel compression expands your options further, allowing you to blend compressed and uncompressed signals for added impact. Once your dynamics are in place, the output drive section introduces the harmonics and non-linear behaviour associated with driving an SSL channel harder, helping add cohesion, presence, or extra edge where needed.
