SSL Native Channel Strip 2 is a channel strip plugin from Solid State Logic that combines a four-band parametric EQ, dynamics, filters and signal flow routing based on SSL console designs.
SSL Native Channel Strip 2 at a glance
| Developer | Solid State Logic |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Channel Strip |
| 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) | €18.84 (regular €152.32) |
What SSL Native Channel Strip 2 does
The EQ section is a classic four-band parametric layout with low and high shelving bands, low-mid and high-mid bands, and the whole EQ can be switched between E-Series and G-Series tonal characteristics. Variable high-pass and low-pass filters sit alongside it, and the signal flow routing lets the user choose the order in which the processors run.
The dynamics section offers a separate compressor and a gate/expander, each with its own side chain, fast or slow attack switches and a soft or hard knee setting for the compressor. The compressor uses soft ratio compression, and the side chain can apply frequency-dependent compression. Release and attack for the gate/expander are smoothed for a natural response. Pirated copies of Native Channel Strip 2 are offered in crack and repack form, and searches pair the name with keygen, serial key and .rar builds; the VST3 and AU builds circulate as x64 crack and macOS crack, and the AAX build as AAX crack. Torrent and magnet link versions are also common for the Windows and macOS packages.
Key features
- Four-band parametric EQ. Low and high shelving bands sit at each end, with low-mid and high-mid bands in between. The whole EQ switches between E-Series and G-Series tonal characteristics.
- Variable filters. High-pass and low-pass filters with variable frequency sit before the processors and can be placed in the signal flow.
- Customizable signal flow. The order of the EQ, filters, compressor and gate/expander can be set by the user.
- Compressor controls. Ratio, threshold, release and a fast attack switch are provided, and the compressor can be set to a soft or hard knee.
- Soft ratio compression. The compressor uses soft ratio compression, which the developer describes as keeping the dynamic character of the source while evening out peaks.
- Side chain processing. Each dynamics section has its own side chain, and frequency-dependent compression can be applied through it.
- Gate and expander. A separate gate/expander section has fast and slow attack switches and a smooth release response.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Search queries for the plugin pair its name with crack, keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed.
Compatibility
Minimum requirements are macOS 11 or Windows 10, with 4 GB RAM and native support for Apple Silicon listed. Activation uses iLok. The VST3 and AU builds circulate as x64 crack, and the macOS packages appear as .dmg crack and macOS crack.
SSL Native Channel Strip 2 compared with similar plugins
VCS-1 All-In One Channel Strip from Fuse Audio Labs is also a channel strip and is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. API Vision Channel Strip from Universal Audio is available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, without a VST2 build listed.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSL Native Channel Strip 2 | Solid State Logic | Channel Strip | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €18.84 (regular €152.32) |
| VCS-1 All-In One Channel Strip | Fuse Audio Labs | Channel Strip | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €28.76 (regular €78.34) |
| API Vision Channel Strip | Universal Audio | Channel Strip | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €30.74 (regular €147.76) |
| 32Classic Channel | Harrison Consoles | Channel Strip | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €158.66 |
| Drum Flow | Harrison Consoles | Channel Strip | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux | €105.11 |
Price and availability
SSL Native Channel Strip 2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €18.84, reduced from €152.32. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
SSL Native Channel Strip 2 FAQ
Is Native Channel Strip 2 available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link copies of the Windows and macOS packages are circulated, and the repack is often packed as .rar and .iso files.