Using the SSL Fusion on a Track! - Recording Studio Chat

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Well is the SSL Fusion good on a mixed track? Will I hear any difference using thew SSL Fusion? What does the SSL Fusion do? How would I master a track using the SSL Fusion?
If any of the above questions apply to you thinking space, then please watch the video where I quickly demo using the SSL Fusion on my own studio on one of my own songs called 'Another Housewife'.
Please watch the entire video to see and hear the results, using either good headphones or monitors.
I hope you enjoy the video and it gives you an insight into this SSL outboard product!
Happy recording to you! Martin
The song 'Another Housewife' featured in this video: itunes.apple.com/album/id16072...
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Video produced by Meyer Street Records
Camera - Panasonic GH5
Video edited in Final Cut ProX
Audio recorded and edited using Pro Tools
Recorded, edited and mixed by Martin Van Der Sande
Mastered and additional mixing by Martin Van Der Sande
Song 'Another Housewife' written and produced by Martin Van Der Sande
Taken from the EP 'Dancing in the Rain'
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Studio kit used in the studio at Aston End Studios - Hertfordshire, UK
Yamaha TF5 mixer for monitoring audio signals
Genelec 1032c main audio monitiors
Yamaha NX5 reference monitors
Neve 1073dpx dual mic pre amplifier - main mic pre in the studio
TLAudio valve compressor for outboard compression
Microphones used for recordings - Neumann TLM49, Shure SM58, Neumann U87 Vocal Condenser Mic, Rode NT1a Microphone, AKG C414
Instruments used in videos but not all videos:
Yamaha U1a upright piano, Taylor acoustic 214ce guitar, Yamaha MX61 keyboard, Epiphone Les Paul, Epiphone Dot electric guitar, Yamaha Pacifica electric guitar, Fender Squire P Bass, Fender American Pro Stratocaster olive green guitar.
DAW - Pro Tools (latest addition) run on a Mac Pro.
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Not all music on this singer songwriter You Tube channel belongs to me. This channel is a mix between original content and also cover songs of my favourite artists.

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@2dboo11 2 жыл бұрын

love the sound

@fordmusicstudio2376 7 ай бұрын

Best demo Ive seen on the fusion. I just brought one, arriving in 2 days, Nice song by the way

@johnisrael5183 6 ай бұрын

How the fussion working for you.........

@michaeld.7520 2 жыл бұрын

Loved your video. Nice mix. Look forward to checking out your other vids and future offerings.

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JakjonezDb 2 жыл бұрын

Damn huge difference 🤯 great video bro 💯💯

@redviagra 2 жыл бұрын

Im not a rock n roll fan, but sonically, it sounds really good with the fusion!

@johnisrael5183 6 ай бұрын

wow...im sold...im getting one!!

@MannyXO 2 жыл бұрын

The Space basically puts a HPF on the sides to create more space in the Low end on the SIDES and the Width is literally the Levels of the SIDES. Transformer adds a very subtle Hi end and Lo end harmonics. Its quite small but it’s noticeable when you BP it. Cool vid.

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input! I got this info from an SSL source today: The elaborate stereo image section has blue knobs for Space and Width, and the ubiquitous In button. It converts the signal from Left‑Right to Mid‑Sides for processing, then back to L‑R for the ongoing signal path. Width alters the overall level of the Sides signal over a ±6dB range to narrow or widen the image width, of course, but the Space control may be less familiar. This adjusts a Sides‑only low‑frequency EQ, as used long ago by Alan Blumlein and later by EMI as part of a ‘Stereo Shuffling’ technique. It’s also used in the form of an ‘Elliptical Filter’ to constrain out‑of‑phase LF information when cutting vinyl. Boosting the low‑end width relative to the highs can give a greater sense of spaciousness and depth, and that’s the main intention here, but this processing can also be used to sharpen and improve the focus of the stereo image obtained from simple coincident mic techniques. I wonder if providing up to +12dB of low‑end boost was the optimum choice, as +6dB often seemed way too much to me - an asymmetrical range of, say, +6 to ‑18dB might have allowed for greater adjustment precision. And since I’m already being very picky, a crossover control to determine the frequency range affected would have been a nice bonus!

@SonnyGreenwichJr 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff, man! i just picked up the Plugin version of the Violet EQ, loving it so far! Salutations from astonishingly wet and still sorta weirdly back to normal Ireland! ☘☮🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮☘

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome mate and a pleasure!

@citytonightproductions 2 жыл бұрын

I own it and absolutely love it! It’s on every mix and master these days! Incredible piece of gear for the hybrid studio

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@REMRODFILMS Жыл бұрын

would you still use a clipper and limiter after the ssl fusion to finalize it??

@citytonightproductions Жыл бұрын

@@REMRODFILMS I do yes, I actually prefer the Sonnox Oxford inflator, their limiter is nice too but the inflator is magic.

@REMRODFILMS Жыл бұрын

@@citytonightproductions thank you!! Sounds great!

@ChapmanMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@horvathrichard1009 2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar feeling when I first tried it. did it worth it..? yes, absolutely

@mistermusicenterprise3148 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review

@joeydego2 2 жыл бұрын

This was impressive even on my iPad speakers

@eyesintheskies Ай бұрын

Had dismissed this as too subtle for my needs but that was before I got the headphones out. Would’ve liked to be able to push the drive a bit hotter, but guess there’s other ways around that. 🤔

@tonyjohnperrett9218 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Dope song 🔥🎶

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@PcruProducer 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been on the fence about getting one. Now with this not so much! Definitely buying now!

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

And I promise you, I am not a SSL salesman! haha. Its a truely fabulous box for audio peeps! Thanks for the comment :-)

@LipazMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Liked it. Maybe I'd present its capabalities with matched level. But I definitely can hear the difference even with louder result. It's worth the money.

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Its actually a lot better to leave the mix not too hot, that way you allow your master to have some space to breathe into. Happy recording to you sir!

@JakjonezDb 2 жыл бұрын

Good song too 🔥

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you man!

@samleslie4110 2 жыл бұрын

great review

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jerrylmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi very cool video , did you checked also the hidden feature of the high pass compressor 😜 press the button longer, the color will change and than 🥁 enjoying an additional LMC compressor 😜😜 , love and greetings from Germany

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very cool.

@jerrylmusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@meyerstreetrecords694 you are welcome and you see SSL Fusion is more then worth 😂😂🎵

@jcartist6407 Жыл бұрын

I ended up getting a SoundCraft LX7II in almost new Condition......man....Im Starting to thing, the Medium Sized SoundCraft Consoles are the Best on a Low Budget, Unliess you can afford a full SSL, Trident or API.......I would put my SoundCraft LX7II against...the Little Six, Big Six, Mackie, Tascam 24 or Mix Wizard any day of week...this thing is taking my Masters up to a new level Ive got 24 Clean Pres, Mixing Bay in Middle of the Board, Aux Sends and Returns, 4 Band British EQ on Each Channel and InBoard Headphone Tracking....you wont beat this unless you can go all the way up to a "High End Console"

@meyerstreetrecords694 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insights and glad all is working out for your needs! Happy recording, mixing and mastering to you!

@badmonkeymusicproductions3569 2 жыл бұрын

There are only a few pieces of gear I wouldn't sell, and this is one of them.

@AtTheSourceStudios 10 ай бұрын

Do you run the Teleger in the loop of the Fusion though? Even though you didn't show it here for the demonstration.

@meyerstreetrecords694 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes yes, all depends on the project and sound. But its a nice combo.

@hectorfernandez743 11 ай бұрын

Hi nice setup and amazing review! Question how can I connect the fusion with the ssl compressor?

@meyerstreetrecords694 11 ай бұрын

Thank! Use the inserts on the back of your units or run them in series.

@Iconicsoundmusic7 11 ай бұрын

Plug-in Alliance Silver Bullet plugin With Nebula “Mojo” plugin Is competitive At $300 Instead of $2800

@meyerstreetrecords694 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insights! Whether something costs £1 or £1m if it works for you then go for it. Best wishes and happy recording to you!

@sailorsaturn_ Жыл бұрын

Hi, i like the fusion a lot, can you also track with it? if so, how?

@meyerstreetrecords694 Жыл бұрын

You sure could, inserting it over a drum bus or anything really. For me though, it shines on the mix and mastering side of things. But, there are no rules! 🙂

@garrymkrtchyan1833 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I wonder how do you deal with the audible hiss coming from the vintage drive? Is it not rather audible when processing quiet passages?

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Good one, I just would not use the drive on quiet sections, unless it was a production thing. Personally I love vintage drive on the fusion, it adds so much character to a mix or stem. Thanks for the comment.

@masonlee850 Жыл бұрын

All you have to do if you don’t want the tape like hiss, is turn up the drive after a little pass 12 o’clock it disappears and you can reduce the input to allow it to hit the drive at desired levels.

@NRVE8 Жыл бұрын

How would I chain a analog LA2A into the ssl fusion? Is that possible with a mono hardware unit? I’d like to track vocals with the fusion

@meyerstreetrecords694 11 ай бұрын

Yes just use one side of the fusion. Not my recommended chain as I see the fusion more effective as a stereo bus, group or master insert. However, all possible.

@NRVE8 11 ай бұрын

@@meyerstreetrecords694 just tried it… dude. It sounds amazing! Highly recommended vocal chain actually.

@40blockstudios60 Жыл бұрын

How do u like that Teageler Creme?

@Iconicsoundmusic7 11 ай бұрын

Honestly from Using the SSL Fusion With Access Analog Vs Plugin Alliance Silver Bullet and Mojo In a Analog Bounced Mix Actually, the Silver bullet and mojo With the clipper from Acustica Audio on my analog bounced mix actually sounded better

@meyerstreetrecords694 11 ай бұрын

As I always say, use whatever equipment gets you the results you need. Happy recording to you!

@giorgioguerrini16 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, i own the Tegeler Creme you have in the video! My question is: do they overlap? or the can join in the same master/mixbus?

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

They can be patched together in any order on any mix or master bus. For me, together they work so well and sound incredible. Happy recording to you!

@MySecretSpotrecording Жыл бұрын

@@meyerstreetrecords694 which order do you like them to be?? Cream then SSL, or SSL then Cream??

@meyerstreetrecords694 Жыл бұрын

@@MySecretSpotrecording I have no set way, but just recently I prefer the Creme and then the SSL. Its always about the song and what it needs and not the tech process for me.

@MySecretSpotrecording Жыл бұрын

@@meyerstreetrecords694 Okay. Cool. So why not the other way? What made you decide this way? Just asking, I have the creme and thinking about getting the fusion.

@meyerstreetrecords694 Жыл бұрын

@@MySecretSpotrecording Just let your ears do the talking man. Its really as simple as that. Remember there is no right or wrong. If it sounds good, it usually means it is good...:-) Alot of the processes mix and mastering engineers do are from experience and whether they work for other people or if there is solid reason is only in the 'ear' of the listener. Sorry I can't give you a fully straight answer. Its all about creativity for me.

@johnisrael5183 Жыл бұрын

I've got a problem with something being that much to buy and it's other ways to get that same exact sound

@meyerstreetrecords694 Жыл бұрын

Happy recording to you!

@jzilla_grudgegang Жыл бұрын

You don’t do anything broke boy

@johnisrael5183 Жыл бұрын

Once again Loop Trotter Saturate Plugin with Acustica Audio Taupe Strip About 90 times more options on my “Analog Mix ran through my Analog Hybrid Studio “ Not about being “Broke or Not” Stupid asss It’s About knowing how to MIX Dummy

@johnisrael5183 6 ай бұрын

@@jzilla_grudgegang I bet my studio is better than yours....LOL

@REMRODFILMS Жыл бұрын

would you still use a clipper and limiter after the ssl fusion to finalize it??

@meyerstreetrecords694 Жыл бұрын

I did'nt in this video, however, I usually would for most genres when mastering.

@REMRODFILMS Жыл бұрын

@@meyerstreetrecords694 so you dont actually use this for mastering? Just beefing up the final mix? So its master ready? Is that what it mainly used for?

@meyerstreetrecords694 Жыл бұрын

@@REMRODFILMS It can be used however you wish to be honest. I personally master with a mix of analogue and digital, all depending on the project.

@REMRODFILMS Жыл бұрын

@@meyerstreetrecords694 thats how I feel too! Thanks for your help. I just ordered mine

@meyerstreetrecords694 Жыл бұрын

@@REMRODFILMS Awesome!

@lum3022 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the difference you see between the Tegeler audio Creme and the SSL Fusion?

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

Now thats an idea for a new video! :-)

@Iconicsoundmusic7 11 ай бұрын

Additive units vs very good live Analog sampled plugins have only a 5-10% difference on bounced Analog Mixes So someone who has no analog gear at all This might be more valuable to them, but if you already have a Analog gear You’re better off going with the Silver bullet plugin

@AtTheSourceStudios 10 ай бұрын

We get it... if you can't afford the analog gear, use plugins - obviously. When you can afford it though - get the analog gear IMO.

@klogg1987 2 жыл бұрын

Is that ssl made in China?

@meyerstreetrecords694 2 жыл бұрын

It's engineered at SSL, Oxford and assembled in China. Just like most technology. :-)

@johnisrael5183 Жыл бұрын

Man...the T Racks....one with Acustica Audio Sand bundle with SSL native vd plugin... will give you the same sound on a mix and then if I run that through my regular analog year even on my mackie... mixer my master will sound just as good without spending $2,800 Better yet... I can finish and run that same mix through Fusion on access analog unlimited for $100 a month And still spend a lot less money and have the same sound

@meyerstreetrecords694 Жыл бұрын

You do your thing man! happy recording to you!