“If you don’t already have a patchbay, you may find you never need one; if you already have one, you will find yourself using it a hell of a lot less.  I can’t wait!  9/10”.

The SSL X-Patch is designed to deliver the flexibility of plug-in style routing to boutique analogue processing. Developed from technology at the heart of SSL’s acclaimed Matrix console, X-Patch provides a 16x16 SuperAnalogue™ routing matrix that can be Ethernet controlled remotely from a standard computer.  Future Music magazine investigates…

“As you build up a list of chains and presets, you can have complex setups available at the touch of a button.  Once you have your presets programmed, you can switch between them using a simple MIDI patch switcher, making it really useful live.  This, coupled with the fact that it accepts -10dBu, makes it a very competitive alternative to an expensive custom pedal board – the flexibility of its patching options, puts it way beyond many I have seen”.

“SSL have certainly thought this one through.  Sonically, like all of their SuperAnalogue devices, it is excellent.  The simple design and excellent user interface make it really easy to get to grips with, and the flexibility it offers in setting up complex patches can save you huge amounts of creative time”.

To read the full review pick up the September Issue of Future Music Magazine (FM230) on sale now. The SSL X-Patch is available now at £821.33 RRP.

Further Links

• SSL X-Patch product page
• View an X-Patch overview courtesy of Sound On Sound
• Future Music magazine website