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Mastering Grade Compression
X-Comp is a sophisticated and extremely versatile stereo compressor that cuts through the mass of freeware and bundled plug-ins available with genuinely professional features, results and interface. The audio performance, specifications, analysis tools and depth of control offered by X-Comp are exemplary.
Delivering mastering grade audio fidelity with a distinctly analogue feel, X-Comp can be used for everything from ‘invisible’ subtle dynamic control for mastering, to dramatic ‘brick wall’ effects that inject raw energy and power that competes with the legendary SSL Listen Mic Compressor.
Between these two extremes, X-Comp can reproduce the characteristics of a wide range of modern and classic vintage compressors, including much sought after OPTO, FET and Vari Mu types. In X-Comp, SSL haven’t just modelled a particular compressor, but have provided a set of features and controls that allow the emulation of a broad range of compressor designs.
Features
- Flexible dynamics processing for classic and modern compression styles
- Mastering-grade audio fidelity
- Excels at subtle dynamics-shaping and smashed, brickwall-style limiting
- Dual symmetrical knee design for detailed compression shaping
- Advanced sidechain architecture for ducking, pumping, and de-essing
- Intuitive interface with click-and-drag controls
- MIDI compatibility for real-time parameter manipulation
System Requirements
Mac
- macOS 11 Big Sur - macOS 13 Ventura (64-bit only) (M1 Mac supported)
- Intel Dual-Core Mac running at 2.4GHz or higher
- 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
- AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native
Windows
- Windows 10 - Windows 11 (64-bit only)
- Intel Core 2 (or comparable) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher
- 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
- VST 2, VST3, AAX Native
Please Note: A FREE iLok Account is required for the authorisation of this software.
Important note:
- For licenses with the format - XXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXX - please scroll down and follow the instructions for Harrison Multi Band Compressor, below
- For iLok licences with the format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XX please follow the instructions for Harrison Bass Flow & SSL Guitarstrip immediately below
Please Note: Harrison Bass Flow & SSL Guitarstrip are used as examples
iLok Registration
1. Go to the iLok website and create a new account if you are not currently registered and do not have the iLok Licence Manager installed on your computer
Note: Skip to the 'Registration' procedure if you are already an iLok registered user
2. Download and install the iLok License Manager
SSL Download Manager Installation
1. Go to https://solidstatelogic.com/ssl-download-manager or click DOWNLOAD in your Plugin Boutique User Account
2. Click either macOS or Windows to download the installer (Linux versions available here)
3. Double-click installer > Follow the on-screen instructions to install
4. Open SSL Download Manager
5. Locate Harrison Bass Flow & SSL Guitarstrip > Click Install on each plugin
iLok Authorisation
1. Open your iLok license manager application > click Sign In
2. Enter your iLok registered User ID and password > click Sign In
3. Once you are signed in, click the ‘Redeem’ icon which is located at the top-right corner of the iLok Licence Manager’s interface
4. Copy and paste/manually enter the 30-digit code from your Plugin Boutique User Account into the available Activation Code boxes, and then click Next
5. Select your activation destination > Click Activate
6. Click OK
7. Open the plugins in your DAW
Your plugins are now installed and ready to use. Enjoy!
Please Note: Harrison Multi Band Compressor is used as an example
Note: Harrison and SSL plugins now share the same installation process via the SSL Download Manager
iLok Registration
1. Go to the iLok website and create a new account if you are not currently registered and do not have the iLok Licence Manager installed on your computer
Note: Skip to the 'Registration' procedure if you are already an iLok registered user
2. Download and install the iLok License Manager
Registration
1. Go to https://account.solidstatelogic.com/register-software > Create a new account or log into your existing account if you have one
2. Click REGISTER SOFTWARE
3. Enter your license code found in your Plugin Boutique User Account as well as your iLok ID > Click SUBMIT
SSL Software Installation
1. Go to https://solidstatelogic.com/ssl-download-manager or click DOWNLOAD in your Plugin Boutique User Account
2. Click either macOS or Windows to download the installer (Linux versions available here)
3. Double-click installer > Follow the on-screen instructions to install
4. Open SSL Download Manager
5. Locate Harrison Multi Band Compressor > Click Install
6. Open your DAW > Scan for plugins
7. Click Activate
8. Click Skip
9. Enter your iLok account details > Click Next
10. Select 'Harrison Multi Band Compressor' > Click Next
11. Select an activation location > Click Next
12. Click Continue
13. Open the plugin in your DAW
Your plugin is now installed and ready to use. Enjoy!
