SSL Native X-ValveComp is a valve-style compressor from Solid State Logic with a traditional threshold, ratio, knee, attack, release and hold layout, plus a valve emulation stage placed after the compressor.
SSL Native X-ValveComp at a glance
| Developer | Solid State Logic |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Compressor |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €9.91 (regular €49.98) |
What SSL Native X-ValveComp does
The compressor switches between Peak and RMS detection modes and offers a full set of classic controls, including a gain make-up control with an Auto Gain Make Up mode. Input and output meters sit alongside a kick-down compression amount indicator, and the plugin is available as a mono or stereo channel compressor. Automation runs through standard DAW automation data, and two A/B preset slots allow quick comparison between settings.
The valve emulation stage sits after the compressor signal path and adds a variable degree of second-order harmonics. A dedicated wet/dry mix control supports New York style parallel compression.
Key features
- Classic compressor layout. Threshold, ratio, knee, attack, release and hold controls set the compression curve in a traditional arrangement.
- Valve emulation stage. A valve emulation stage after the compressor adds a variable amount of rich second-order harmonics.
- Parallel compression. A dedicated wet/dry mix control enables New York style parallel compression with added weight.
- Sidechain filters. The sidechain input has high-pass and low-pass filters that shape the signal used to trigger compression.
- Metering and gain. Input and output meters, a kick-down indicator and a gain make-up control with Auto Gain Make Up are provided.
SSL Native X-ValveComp compared with similar plugins
CFA Sound GRIP Valve Drive Compressor is a valve-style compressor from Resonance Sound with VST2 and AU formats for Windows and macOS. Puncher 2 is a compressor from W. A. Production offering VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSL Native X-ValveComp | Solid State Logic | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €9.91 (regular €49.98) |
| CFA Sound GRIP Valve Drive Compressor | Resonance Sound | Compressor | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €11.90 (regular €29.70) |
| SSi Pro Compressor | Minimal System Group | Compressor | VST2 | Windows | €23.80 |
| Combustor | W. A. Production | Compressor | AAX | Windows, macOS | €27.76 |
| Puncher 2 | W. A. Production | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €6.55 (regular €76.36) |
Price and availability
SSL Native X-ValveComp was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €9.91, reduced from €49.98. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
SSL Native X-ValveComp FAQ
Does SSL Native X-ValveComp run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the minimum system is macOS 11.
Is an iLok needed to activate X-ValveComp?
Yes. Activation uses iLok, so an iLok license is required.
Where can I download SSL Native X-ValveComp crack for free?
The release circulates as a repack with crack, keygen and serial key builds, and the iLok emulator is the usual bypass string queried.