I learn much easier by having a hand on approach to music production, and the SSL SIX has helped me progress so quickly.
It is a very versatile table which forces you to be creative in finding the best ways to route your output gear to achieve your goal. Some might find this cumbersome and complicated, but reading the manual over and over again can quickly make you an expert on the machine.
The 2 Super Analog preamps are amazing to have and the fact that you can insert outboard gear (pres, compression, equalizers, fx etc) on the channels allows for great versatility.
The onboard eq and compression also allows for tone shaping abilities; the effects of which are clearly audible when engaged. Having them at you fingertips has reduced my fear of baking in character elements which cannot be changed in the post production stage.
I work with the G-series bus compressor always engaged when producing, which helps me achieve a more coherent finish to my work.
I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to have such a table at home. I remember when I used to pay $100 and up for 1hour studio sessions in order to have access to such material and expertise.
Today I can provide my own expertise from experience, and get the sound that I have been used to; while sitting at home.
I don't know anything else on the market like this at this price point and would recommend it to anyone who wants to step into the SSL world of sound.
