Solid State Logic

The new SSL 12 interface ($500) from Solid State Logic expands on the popular SSL 2 and 2+, bringing more inputs, outputs, expandability and features to fill a niche between streamlined desktop interfaces and professional rackmount units.  Continue reading →

Solid State Logic has a long history of creating top-quality studio gear. But these days, it seems many creators are pulling double duty, bouncing between studio sessions, conference calls, live streams and other types of content. Musicians, engineers and producers know exactly how frustrating and distracting it can be to sit through a Zoom meeting or live stream with poor audio quality—it completely ruins the experience. Continue reading →

Following the smashing success of the SSL Origin 32 analog inline console, Solid State Logic introduced the new Origin 16 model at this year’s AES conference in New York.  Continue reading →

Solid State Logic has just released its most advanced bus processor ever: THE BUS+ ($2899). Much more than a simple bus compressor for pumping up your mixes, this digitally controlled analog processor includes a host of features from SSL’s most popular bus compressor modules like mid/side mode, dynamic EQ, harmonic distortion and wet/dry mix. Whether you’re building an analog mastering chain or just love the SSL sound on your drum mixes, this unit is the perfect centerpiece for your racks. We had the chance to put the SSL BUS+ bus compressor to the test. Watch our demo below to learn about the key features of this versatile new bus compressor and hear how it sounds on the mix bus and drum bus. Continue reading →

Recently, Vintage King Audio Consultant James Good helped outfit Belmont University in Nashville with not one, but two Solid State Logic Origin consoles—one in Studio B of the Belmont-owned Ocean Way Nashville, and the other in Robert E. Mulloy Student Studios, located on Belmont’s main campus.  The Origin has garnered quite a bit of praise in the small amount of time on the market, so we sat down to get the scoop from Michael Janas (Belmont’s Chair of Audio Technology) and Patrick McMakin (Director Of Operations, Ocean Way Nashville). Continue reading to find out how these new consoles have helped streamline sessions and give students the skills they need to succeed in the studio.  Continue reading →

When it comes to studio gear, audio creators are truly blessed with a bountiful array of tools to use for their craft. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the world of audio interfaces. With brands like Universal Audio, Antelope Audio, Solid State Logic and Focusrite continuously improving upon their designs, the current crop of interfaces is infinitely better than what was industry-standard just a few years ago. To cap off 2021, Vintage King is delving into our top 10 best sellers in the audio interface category. We'll be covering what makes each of these releases stand out from the pack, as well as talking about some of the software that comes with each interfaces. Let's get started with Number One! Continue reading →

Big news! The Solid State Logic BiG SiX ($2999.99), a compact studio-grade mixer and interface, has just been announced. Both the SiX ($1799.99) and BiG Six combine features from the legendary large-format SSL consoles with full USB integration, but the new BiG SiX console introduces a number of highly-requested features, including more channels, A/D and D/A converters, additional compressor flavors and updated EQ curves. Before we get into a full breakdown of the Solid State Logic BiG SiX, we were fortunate enough to get our hands on the desktop mixer ahead of launch. Vintage King paired our in-house engineer Bryan Reilly with the Detroit-based Century Babes for an epic recording and mixing session with the BiG SiX. Watch below to get a unique look at how the desktop mixer can be used in your studio. Continue reading →

The SSL2 and SSL2+ are both incredible desktop interface options, but Solid State Logic is making owning one even sweeter. When you purchase either interface from Vintage King through January 1, 2022, you'll receive a full license of the FlexVerb and LMC+ native plug-ins, along with the much loved DrumStrip and VocalStrip. Taking advantage of this promo from SSL is extremely easy. Just pick up an SSL2 or SSL2+, register your interface through SSL's registration portal with your iLok account name and you'll get instant access to the LMC+, FlexVerb, Vocalstrip, Drumstrip and more. It's as simple as that! Continue reading →

Founded in 1996, Athey Creek Christian Fellowship is a non-denom­i­na­tion­al fel­low­ship and house of worship located in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. Recently, Athey Creek opened up a state-of-the-art recording studio called The Ranch House. Vintage King Audio Consultants James Good and Sam Routheaux helped the team at Athey Creek outfit The Ranch House with an incredible array of gear. The studio features a brand new SSL XL-Desk console, Burl Audio B80 Mothership and a collection of world-class mics and outboard gear. We recently sat down with Peter Elliott and Joey Meador, the Lead Engineers at The Ranch House, to discuss their new studio set-up, some of their favorite pieces of gear, and what sets The Ranch House apart from other studios in the area. Continue reading →

Mobile recording technology has certainly come a long way since its inception. After all, "mobile recording" used to mean pulling up to a venue or house in a huge bus or trailer that was equipped with a console and tape machines. Today, thanks to tools from brands like Universal Audio, Antelope Audio and Focusrite, you can record a professional-sounding track from just about anywhere with a rig smaller than your laptop. With so many pint-sized recording interfaces out there on the market, it can be tough to pick which device is right for you. Never fear, Vintage King is here to review your options. That's right, we're breaking down the best portable audio interfaces for recording on the go. Continue reading →