Solid State Logic has announced the introduction of SubGen, a new plugin that’s the latest SSL Complete subscription offering and available in formats that include VST2, VST3, AAX and AU.
SubGen is developed around a natural-sounding bass synthesis algorithm that utilizes wave inversion to generate a bipolar waveform an octave lower than the source material, with four configurable bands designed to allow users to dial in bass with precision.
“SubGen delivers yet another sonic dimension to our SSL Complete portfolio of plugins,” says Jon Sandman, plug-ins product manager at SSL. “It can be used in a highly creative capacity as a generative sub-bass synthesizer to add depth to almost any instrument, it can also quickly remedy tracks suffering from a weak low-end, whilst being a great tool for generating LFE content for a film mix.”
SubGen provides an interactive interface for controlling parameters such as gain, width and frequency for each of its four synthesis bands in addition to offering workflow enhancements such as per-band solo-ing, mix lock, and built-in contextual help.
SubGen’s three tailored saturation modes (“pre,” “kick” and “bass”) can be used in combination with a gain-compensated drive control to dial in harmonic character for different sources. Sub-bass dynamics can be controlled and “glued” to the original source material using the built-in SSL Compressor module. Any combination of wet and dry signals can be blended from a single parameter, as well as parallel compression and punch. Gentle low and high-pass filters can help tame any generated bass or cut unwanted high frequencies.
The company also states that SSL plugins are once again available to purchase via the SSL eStore, including the latest SubGen, 4K B Channel Strip and Blitzer Compressor, as well as all forthcoming releases. In addition, select plugins are now also available via a new Rent-To-Own service, meaning end users can get every plugin into their DAW, either via SSL Complete subscription, Rent-To-Own or paid in full.
SubGen is available now on the SSL eStore to buy for $79.99, or via Rent-to-Own plan. Go here for more information as well as to access a 14-day free trail of SubGen or extended 30-day trail of SSL Complete.
