SSL X-Delay is a digital delay plugin from Solid State Logic with four configurable delay taps and an SSL engine for saturation and filtering.
SSL X-Delay at a glance
| Developer | Solid State Logic |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Delay |
| 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) | €101.15 |
What SSL X-Delay does
The plugin is organized around four delay taps, each with its own level and ping-pong panning, and the taps can be synced to the host tempo. Sync’d taps dropped into dotted or triplet modes produce swing and polyrhythmic patterns. A global multiplier halves or doubles all delay times at once, so the whole pattern can be restructured in one move.
Tone shaping comes from SSL high and low pass filters, mid/side width and de-essing mix controls. A saturation modulation stage adds the grit associated with 80s processing, and a diffusion control runs from a small plate-like reverb to a larger, thicker space. A freeze function holds the delay tail for building risers and drops.
Key features
- Four configurable delay taps. Each tap has an independent level and ping-pong panning control, so the four repeats can be spread across the stereo field at different volumes.
- Tap sync and rhythmic modes. Taps can be synced to the host, and placing synced taps into dotted or triplet modes creates swing and polyrhythmic figures.
- Global multiplier. A single control halves or doubles all delay times together, keeping the relationships between taps intact.
- SSL filters and width. High and low pass filters, mid/side width and de-essing mix controls shape the repeats after they are generated.
- Saturation modulation. SSL saturation modulation adds the edge associated with 80s delay sounds, with an amount set by the user.
Compatibility
X-Delay is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and macOS 11 in 64-bit builds, with native support for Apple Silicon listed.
Plugins similar to SSL X-Delay
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSL X-Delay | Solid State Logic | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €101.15 |
| Cluster Delay | Minimal Audio | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Taps & Portals | Lunacy | Delay | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €58.51 |
| Repeater | D16 Group | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
| PrimalTap | Soundtoys | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €94.21 |
Price and availability
SSL X-Delay was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €101.15. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
SSL X-Delay FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for SSL X-Delay?
A working serial is the string most often typed in searches, and a keygen or key generator is the tool often paired with it. The plugin itself uses iLok activation rather than a serial key.
Does SSL X-Delay run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon, on macOS 11 or higher.