How It Was Recorded

Gear · console

SSL 4000 Series console

Records it appears on · 1

  • Metallica

    Metallica · Album, 1991

    • Tracking and mix chain · Mix effectsReportedThis song was the first track mixed on the A&M Studios SSL 4000 Series console in Hollywood.

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Solid State Logic SSL Native Channel Strip 2

channel strip

SSL's own channel-strip plugin. It is not a model of this particular desk.

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Waves SSL E-Channel

channel strip

Models the 4000 E channel strip; the source does not make this the same desk.

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