Solid State Logic SSL Guitarstrip

What Guitarstrip Is For

Guitarstrip is designed to transform a guitar track into a professional sound in minimal steps, whether you record via D.I. (audio interface, pedalboard, preamp) or through a mic'd amp. It's useful both to thicken and highlight an electric guitar in rock/metal/indie mixes and to stabilize dynamics and clarify an acoustic guitar in pop, folk, or modern acoustic productions. Its "channel strip" approach also facilitates virtual reamping and quick corrections in home studios or sessions.

Main Features

A complete chain in 4 modules, designed for guitar

Instead of stacking multiple effects, Guitarstrip offers a coherent chain with four carefully selected modules. You gain speed, consistent settings, and efficiency while retaining the ability to precisely sculpt character: attack, grain, presence, and tonal balance.

Input module and phase correction: a solid foundation before processing

When combining a D.I. signal with an amp or multiple microphones, the sound can become hollow or blurry. The phase correction module includes an intuitive all-pass filter and precision tools to realign the source, restoring body, stability, and better placement in the mix.

Drive: from subtle grit to true overdrive, without losing control

The Drive module relies on guitar and bass amp modeling in a "tube" style to add saturation, soften harsh highs, and thicken the mids. Classic controls (input/preamp level, drive) are complemented by more "musical" parameters (boost, punch, edge) to shape the harmonic structure. Automatic gain compensation helps compare tones without being misled by volume differences, and the wet/dry mix lets you dial from a touch of warmth to a fully driven sound.

Compression: from subtle sustain to punch that cuts through the mix

To keep a guitar stable and present, Guitarstrip includes a compressor with five modes (different responses depending on style). You can maintain a consistent level even with heavy settings thanks to automatic gain, precisely monitor gain reduction, and blend in parallel compression via the integrated mix control. A 24 dB/oct high-pass filter at the input helps avoid muddiness in the low end.

EQ: targeted, fast, and placed exactly where you want it

The 3-band equalizer is intentionally simplified to focus on key guitar frequency areas. The Pre/Post switch changes the EQ's position in the chain to choose between a more "corrective" treatment upstream or a more "sculpting" effect after saturation/compression. The Auto-Listen function automatically isolates the band being adjusted, making it easy to quickly find the right frequency.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes

Integrated help	click the "?" then hover over the GUI to display information	Windows Processor	Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) at 2.4 GHz or higher
macOS	macOS Monterey 12, Big Sur 11, Catalina 10.15	RAM	8 GB recommended
Windows	Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 (64-bit)	Mac	AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native
Mac Processor	M1/ARM or Intel Dual Core Mac at 2.4 GHz or higher