8.6Great
SSL Native Channel Strip 2 (Solid State Logic) — effect from Solid State Logic. Score 8.6/10, price $329, formats and comparisons.
Plugin comparison
SSL Native Channel Strip 2 vs Waves SSL E-Channel
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.1Great
Waves SSL E-Channel by Waves. The classic SSL 4000 E channel strip in Waves form—EQ plus dynamics for fast console-style mixing.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, SSL Native Channel Strip 2 comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | SSL Native Channel Strip 2 | Waves SSL E-Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329 | $35+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | effect from Solid State Logic | — |
| Developer | Solid State Logic | Waves |
| Typical price | $329 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | focused effect work in modern sessions | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | SSL 4000 E channel strip |
| Sections | — | EQ and dynamics |
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