Solid State Logic G-Comp 500 Series Stereo Bus Compressor

The Solid State Logic G-Comp bus compressor brings the legendary G-Series stereo bus compression circuit — the same VCA-based “glue” compressor found on countless SSL consoles — into a single 500 Series module. As a true stereo VCA bus compressor with linked controls, the G-Comp is designed to sit across a mix bus, drum bus, or any stereo signal pair, adding the cohesive, punchy character that has defined SSL-mixed records for decades. As a result, engineers working in 500 Series-based studios can now access this iconic compression circuit without needing a full console. In addition, the G-Comp includes a sidechain input via its 500-series edge connector, allowing for frequency-dependent or external triggering for creative compression techniques. Marshall Music South Africa stocks the Solid State Logic G-Comp bus compressor for studios across South Africa wanting that classic SSL bus glue in their 500 Series rack.

Why the Solid State Logic G-Comp Bus Compressor Is a Mix Bus Essential

The G-Comp offers the classic SSL ratio selections of 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, and 10:1, paired with attack times from 0.1ms to 30ms and release times from 0.1s to 1.6s, plus an Auto release setting that adapts to program material for musical, transparent compression. However, what makes the G-Comp so versatile is its soft-knee design, which automatically adapts to the selected ratio, giving smooth gain reduction whether you’re applying a gentle 1.5:1 for subtle glue or a more aggressive 10:1 for pumping effects. A high-pass filter on the sidechain, selectable at 30, 60, 105, 125, or 185Hz, prevents low-frequency content from triggering unwanted gain reduction, while variable makeup gain and an LED gain reduction meter keep levels and compression amount easy to monitor. Whether you’re gluing together a full mix, tightening a drum bus, or adding parallel compression character, the Solid State Logic G-Comp bus compressor delivers the sound that built SSL’s reputation in a single 500 Series slot. Marshall Music South Africa can help South African studios add this iconic stereo bus compressor to their racks.

Tech Specs

• Format: 500 Series stereo VCA bus compressor (2 channels, linked)
• Connectors: 500-series edge connector for input, output, and sidechain (balanced)
• Ratio: 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 10:1
• Attack Time: 0.1ms, 0.3ms, 1ms, 3ms, 10ms, 30ms
• Release Time: 0.1s, 0.2s, 0.4s, 0.8s, 1.6s, Auto
• Knee: Soft-knee, automatically adapts to selected ratio
• Sidechain High-Pass Filter: 30, 60, 105, 125, 185Hz
• Makeup Gain: Variable
• Metering: LED gain reduction meter
• Power: 500-series power rails (±16V)

Solid State Logic

Founded in 1969 by Colin Sanders, Solid State Logic began life building switching systems for pipe organs before evolving into the world’s leading manufacturer of analog and digital audio consoles. SSL pioneered industry-defining technologies — including motorized fader automation and total recall of mixer settings — and its large-format consoles became the backbone of major recording, broadcast, film, and live sound facilities worldwide, shaping the sound of countless hit records.

In recent years SSL has brought that console DNA into the personal and project studio space, with a range of award-winning audio interfaces (SSL 2, SSL 2+, SSL 12, SSL 1), compact mixers, control surfaces, channel strips, and processing plug-ins. Renowned for high-bandwidth, low-distortion signal paths and the iconic “SSL sound,” the brand remains a benchmark name across professional and home studios alike.

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