SSL UF8 – DAW/Studio Controller
The SSL UF8 is a professional DAW controller with a unique and innovative feature mix. Up to four devices can be cascaded via USB and used as a 19” unit or desktop controller.
UF8 offers precise navigation with a multi-function master encoder for DAW timeline access, track banking and mouse wheel emulation. Dual-mappable buttons allow quick recall of selected functions as well as soloing and muting in Pro Tools and Logic Pro. New CHANNEL and PLUG-IN control features provide improved workflows for those using UF8 with Pro Tools, with easy access to sends and plug-ins without slowing down creativity.
Each UF8 is equipped with 43 freely assignable buttons spread across 5 configurable banks, allowing users to configure their most important key combinations and macros for extensive DAW session control. Up to four UF8s can be linked together via the THRU connection to create a 32-channel controller, ideal for large post-production or mixing sessions.
UF8 integrates with all major DAWs and includes pre-built templates for Ableton® Live™, Cubase™/Nuendo™, Pro Tools®, Logic Pro®, Studio One®, LUNA™ and Pyramix™. Many producers and engineers prefer to split their creative process across multiple DAWs. UF8 is uniquely flexible and supports SSL's “Open DAW Policy” - control 3 different DAWs simultaneously and keep your production and mixdown process flexible.
SSL 360° is the central software application and the heart of UF8. It is a cross-platform application for Mac and Windows. With SSL 360° you can configure your UF8 for your DAW, adjust the user keys and save and load profiles, whereby all changes are also saved automatically. SSL 360° also manages software and firmware updates for you.
For perfect set-up, each UF8 is equipped with adjustable feet that allow six different tilt angles for individual positioning. Software licenses for the SSL Native plug-ins Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip are also included so you can get straight into the creative production process
- 8 touch-sensitive 100 mm motorized faders
- 8 plus 1 high-quality rotary controls with push function
- 8 high-resolution TFT LCD color displays
- Illuminated RGB “soft feel” buttons
- Up to four UF8s can be cascaded via USB (32 faders maximum)
- High-quality metal housing with brushed, anodized top panel
- Control up to 3 different DAWs simultaneously
- Compatible with all common DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, Ableton Live, LUNA, Pyramix)
- DAW communication via HUI for Protools with SSL workflow innovations such as CHANNEL & PLUGIN encoder mode
- DAW communication via MCU for Logic, Cubase, Studio One and Live
- Multifunctional, gridded master encoder for convenient DAW navigation, track banking and mouse-wheel emulation
- 43 individually assignable buttons for frequently used shortcuts/macros (5x8 plus 3 quick keys)
- 2 footswitch connections
- Stress-free computer connection via high-speed USB
- Programming via SSL 360 Software for Mac and PC (see below)
- Adjustable feet included
- Suitable mounting dimensions for the master section of the ORIGIN Inline mixing console
- Software licenses for SSL Native plug-ins (Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip)
- 6-month trial version of SSL Complete included
- 19/6 U rack mounting bracket optionally available
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 431 x 266 x 62.7 mm, (19"/6 U)
- Weight: 2.9 kg without packaging / 5 kg with packaging
- 360° software
- Quick configuration of different sessions
- Drag & drop for different arrangements of the max. 4 UF8s
- Individually assignable user keys
- Layer assignment for different DAWs
- Intelligent saving during the work process
- Independent software update management
