SSL have just announced the launch of a new plug-in designed to transform DI signals taken from an acoustic guitar into studio-quality recordings. Acoustifier uses advanced modelling techniques to emulate the sound of a dual-mic setup, and comes loaded with built-in EQ, compressor and reverb sections.
Acoustifier offers a choice of four body types — two dreadnought variations, a jumbo/large body, and a concert/orchestra model — allowing users to pick the closest match for their guitar before selecting from a choice of microphone types and positions. Dynamic, ribbon and condenser options are joined by X-Y and spaced pair configurations, and it’s possible to blend between body and neck signals to fine-tune the overall tone of the resulting signal. The plug-in aims to breath some life into recorded DI signals, offering a convenient solution to those who don’t have access to an appropriate recording space, as well as helping to improve the quality of live performances or recordings.
A built-in EQ section features a quick-access tilt band that can quickly shift the overall tonal balance towards the high or low end, along with high- and low-pass filters. Three fully customisable mid bands are then on offer for some more in-depth tweaking. A compressor follows, offering everything from subtle gain reduction to more extreme effects, and there’s an Auto Gain button that engages automatic level compensation. Finally, an onboard reverb offers a curated selection of room, chamber, plate and hall reverb types derived from SSL’s FlexVerb, and includes a Ducking section that automatically lowers the reverb level in response to the input signal to ensure the guitar sound isn’t overwhelmed by the reverb signal.
Key Features
- DI-to-Mic Simulation: Featuring four popular acoustic guitar models, two dreadnought variations, a jumbo/large body and a concert/orchestra model for accurate tone matching to the desired guitar type.
- Classic Microphone Modelling: Choose between three classic microphone types: dynamic, condenser and ribbon — available in stereo X-Y and spaced pair configurations.
- Dedicated EQ: Tone can be shaped with a ready to go EQ, featuring an FFT analyser, HP & LP filters, fast-access tilt band and fully configurable parametric bands.
- Onboard Reverb: Equipped with room, hall, plate and chamber reverb types — the reverb also includes built-in reverb ducking for enhanced clarity.
- Integrated Compressor: Delivers effortless dynamic control, with mix knob for easy parallel compression.
- HQ Mode: Useful for intelligent oversampling and higher quality results.
Compatibility
Acoustifier is supported on PCs running Windows 10 and above, and Macs running macOS 11 or higher. VST2, VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Pricing & Availability
Acoustifier is available now, and is currently (7 November 2025) being offered at an introductory price of $49£43.20, reduced from its full cost of $99£94.80. Prices include VAT. It is also included in the company’s Complete Access Bundle subscription.
