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This is a meta-thread, made to allow you to keep track of the posts concerning this single issue - I will continue re-editing this first post.

- All should be contained in this first post - which is re-edited regularily.

- Everyone is welcome to reply with comments and pointers to things they consider relevant. This will be copy/pasted into the first post.

- On a regular basis, we delete all posts but the first, and bumps it to the top.

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https://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=47
GSSL HELP THREAD!!! - The extremely-long help thread for the GSSL. From 2017 reserved for the "vanilla" version, mods and updates in the separate thread:

https://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=65232.0
GSSL add-on help thread - for everything beyond the vanilla GSSL.

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http://www.gyraf.dk/gy_pd/ssl/ssl.htm
The GSSL DIY-page at Gyraf/DIY

http://www.gyraf.dk/gy_pd/ssl/parts.html
Kev's parts list for the GSSL

http://members.cox.net/capstanrecording/SSLCloneParts.pdf
This is a nice BOM from Greg. It breaks down what type of caps are used where. Very comprehensive and a direct link to a BOM for North Americans.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=47
SSL help thread? - this should be the main fixing-trouble thread. Post technical problems with building the unit here.

http://gssl.rolandklinkenberg.com/
Roland's very nice site showing the construction of his authentic-looking unit
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http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=2566
SSL comp question to Jakob - About possibly confusing differences between schematic and pcb versions.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=21984
GSSL VCA Variations & Resistor Value changes - on getting the different VCA types working right in there

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=4959
signal to noise in the GSSL comps. - on (non-existing) noise issues, measuring s/n ratios.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=14602
Calibrating the G-SSL with THAT2181 - share thread !!! - on fine-tuning the G-SSL for different VCA types

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=2418
Taming the SSL's threshold sensitivity. - About modifying the threshold sensitivity of the clone

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=331
SSL Clone Question? fault in my clone? - Problems with ratio switch and distortion at some release setting.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=4651
My SSL exploded! :( About what happens if you feed phantom power into the clone's outputs..

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=8046
SSL Clone with no treble - what happens if stabilization capacitors are wrong..

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=798
SSL clone help - on problems around the threshold and makeup gain circuits. Symptoms: Meter works, but audio does not change.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=5324
SSL help needed. Please. again - Symptoms: Meter works, but audio does not change.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=1274
1176 Type "SLAM/NUKE" mode for SSL?? - On possibly implementing the "Crush"-function

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=177
ssl external sidechain - on adding a sidechain input/insert to the basic design.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=5356
SSL mod: extra gain - about getting unity gain through the unit

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=1379
SSL : bal. / unbal. / 6db ? / 15k <-> 27k - On unity gain - again

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=944
SSL Clone compressor ratio measurements - On how to correct Ratio's if they come out wrong

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=408
ssl mod questions - about possibly modifying the circuit.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=27
SSL servo files - DrFrankencopter about getting rid of coupling capacitors..

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=17
Behringer Meters on SSL Comp - about the round Behringer meters suitability for the Clone.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=3575
Does this edgewise meter work in the SSL? - Nice Mouser meter for the Clone

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=9634
Led-meter for the SSL comp...?? - Using led-meter in stead of the moving-coil types

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=358
if you are building an SSL clone with THAT2180 series... - on what to change when using That2180's in stead of 2150's

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12641
SSL-clone: electrolytics bypassing - On bypassing or not bypassing certain electrolytics

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=291
SSL Compressor Parts Question For North American Suppliers - TubeJay's sourcing-parts list.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=20248
Stupid parts question - On component types and ground

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=1311
Newbie ssl question... - starting questions

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=7619
SSL resistor specs - on wattage of the used resistors.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=68
SSL Clone Parts - about locating the original type knobs and switches.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=1291
GSSL engraved panels anyone? - Svart's .FPD files for the frontplate of the GSSL

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=236
SSL PCB connectors and 10 pole ribbon cable...where to find - on sourcing the PCB connectors used for connection between boards

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=20433
Grounding input & output XLRs on SSL - a little question - Grounding and mounting

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=48
Anyone have any 2150 VCA's they'll sell me for the SSL comp? - name says it all.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=25
G1176 and SSL Comp PCB's - Thank you! - Feedback on the PCB's from Gustav.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=5881
my first ssl success (pics) - pics of JayDee's very nicely built unit

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=23162
SSL completed as well ... - pics of Chuck D's clone

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=1837
Another SSL Finished (pics) - Pics.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=7205
Another GSSL is born today - On using the pre-trimmed 2180 and altering threshold sensitivity.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=62
Aphex VCA - part two - This contains a link to a nice article by Ben Duncan about the DBX VCA's, as well as some others. Good theory.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=8897
My GSSL - finally finished - also describing construction and use of an API "thrust" type tilting sidechain filter - including layout by Svart..!

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12024
Steffen's GSSL High Pass Filter Documentation describing in-detail a  high-pass sidechain filter.

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=16113
GSSL SuperSC board (clintrubber schematic)

SSL clone: enhanced input & output section

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=8174&start=0

"Thrust" filter:

G-SSL Side-chain (Stephen's HP + Dual Thrust HP filter) !
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=14835

SSL-sidechain overkill by means of 2 T*h*r*s*t-circuits
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12749

SSL THRUST CIRCUIT
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=10498

Which Hi-pass filter for G-SSL ???
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=13272

"Oxford" mod (dual sidechain a'la original):

New 'ultimate' SSL buss comp clone ;-)
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=18017

GSSL Turbo board complete!
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=27275

Circuit analysis:

Help needed understanding SSL Mixbus RATIO circuit
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=45872.0

GSSL Ratio Mod adding 1.5:1 Solved
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=49854.0


..Have fun!

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Jakob E.
 

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