I need to tell you about the most mind-blowing plugin I've ever used for acoustic guitars.

Because let's be honest - DI acoustic guitars sound terrible most of the time.

Like, really terrible. Even if you have a decent pickup system built into your acoustic, it just sounds like... well, crap. I used to spend forever trying to EQ these things, swapping out three or four different plugins, probably spending way too much time on something that should be simple.

Then SSL came out with this new plugin that completely changed everything.

The Problem We All Face

You know the struggle. The acoustic guitar sounds incredible in the room when you're playing it. But the moment you plug it straight into your interface? It loses all that warmth, all that body, all that "you're sitting in the room with someone playing guitar" feeling.

It's just something funny about DI acoustics that doesn't sound good. Even with pretty decent microphones built in, they still sound lifeless and artificial.

The Game-Changer Plugin

SSL just released something called Acoustifier. And I'm not kidding when I say it's blown my mind.

This thing has:

• Four different acoustic guitar types (two dreadnoughts, a jumbo, and a concert)
• Three different mic options (condenser, dynamic, and ribbon)
• Spaced pair or XY mic positioning
• Individual panning and gain control for each mic
• Sample offset control between microphones
• A width knob (this alone is worth the price)
• Built-in EQ and compression
• A whole reverb section with ducking options

Why This Actually Works

Here's what makes this plugin special: it's not just trying to make your DI sound better. It's making it sound like it was actually miked up properly.

You can choose the guitar type closest to what you recorded with. You can pick your mic setup. You can even control how much sample offset you want between the mics to make it sound super wide and natural.

And that width knob? Game changer. I always want DI acoustics out of the center because I don't want them competing with snare, kick, vocals, and bass. I want them spread out with the other guitars and keys.

The Simple Setup That Works

My go-to approach is pretty simple:

1. Pick the guitar type that matches what was recorded
2. Use spaced pair mics (I'm always a spaced pair guy)
3. Set it to ribbon mics for that darker, laid-back sound
4. Add some width so it's not fighting for center space
5. Use the built-in reverb to add some natural space

That's it. What used to take me forever to dial in now happens in minutes.

The Before/After Is Shocking

In the video, I take this old DI acoustic recording from 2019 or 2021 (honestly can't remember exactly when). It's not the worst DI acoustic I've heard, but it definitely doesn't sound like you're in the room with the guitar.

After running it through Acoustifier with just a few simple adjustments? It's sitting perfectly in the mix. Soft, nice, and blending beautifully with everything else.

Watch the Full Transformation

I recorded the entire process so you can hear exactly what this plugin does. I show you all the guitar types, the different mic options, how the width control works, and that dramatic before/after comparison in the full mix context.

Watch the complete DI acoustic transformation here →

Why You Need This

If you mix live worship recordings, this is honestly a no-brainer. At $50 (at the time I'm writing this), it's going to save you countless hours of fighting with DI acoustics that just won't sit right.

Plus, if you already have the SSL Slate subscription bundle, you already have this plugin.

The Real Game-Changer

But here's what I really want you to understand: good DI acoustic tone isn't about making it sound like the most amazing acoustic guitar ever. It's about making it serve the song and fit perfectly with everything else.

This plugin gets that. It's not trying to make your DI sound like a $5000 Martin in Abbey Road Studios. It's making it sound musical, natural, and perfectly suited for modern worship arrangements.

Sometimes the best tools are the ones that just work without making you think too hard about them.