Resolution Magazine reacquaint themselves with 'some old E Series chums' in latest SSL Mynx and E Series Modules review. 'The cheeky little Mynx may lack the recall facilities of its big brother, but this fuss-free, solid and good-looking box does exactly what it is supposed to and makes owning SSL modules more affordable”.

The SSL Mynx is a simple, elegant and cost effective way to get the depth, clarity and characteristic sound of SSL SuperAnalogue™ processing into your recordings. Mynx is a cool desktop mini X-Rack that allows you to load your choice from the X-Rack module range into a simple two module slot desktop box.   Under the Resolution microscope are the new E Series EQ and Dynamics modules.  These Modules reproduce the legendary sonic signature of an early 80’s classic, the SL 4000 E console channel strip, which was featured on countless 1980’s recordings.

“The Dynamics module comprises the familiar Gate and Compressor sections.  The light-grey capped knobs relate to the compressor/limiter.  This simple to use section defined the sound of the 80s, with engineers happily squashing every signal on tape without reaching for a single patch cord.  In normal release mode this reissue has all the ‘booff-daff’ I remember for compressing drums adding attack, but in a smooth and controlled manner”.

“It all sounds reassuringly familiar, but this module also feature brand new Linear Release (as opposed to logarithmic) mode and peak Sensing (as opposed to over-easy) mode buttons.  This hard-knee setting sounds great, far more aggressive for really punchy drums – how different might the hits of the 80s have sounded if consoles had this button?” 

“An interesting feature of the EQ module is the provision of a black knob/brown knob mode button effectively providing two distinctly different EQ types…The original ‘brown” mode is perceivably smoother and warmer due to wider bandwidth and slightly less range on the boost and cut knobs…However, there is some overlap between the bands, and this EQ is powerful and effective.”

“…it’s lovely to reacquaint yourself with these old E Series chums, and I do like the new Peak compressor mode”.

To read the full review, pick up the July/August Issue of Resolution Magazine (V8.5).  The SSL Mynx Chassis is available now at £287.50 RRP.  The XRack E Series Dynamics and and EQ modules are also available now at £534.75 RRP each.

For more information go to: http://www.solid-state-logic.com/music/Xlogic%20Mynx/index.asp