8.7Great
SSL Native Bus Compressor 2 by Solid State Logic: official SSL bus compressor plugin. Price $299, Dubspot Score 8.7, specs and alternatives for 2026.
Plugin comparison
SSL Native Bus Compressor 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 Bus Compressor 2 comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | SSL Native Bus Compressor 2 | Waves SSL E-Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $35+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | official SSL bus compressor plugin | — |
| Developer | Solid State Logic | Waves |
| Typical price | $299 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | mix-bus glue and punch | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | SSL 4000 E channel strip |
| Sections | — | EQ and dynamics |
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