Solid State Logic UF8 Advanced DAW Controller
Solid State Logic - UF8 Advanced DAW Controller, Custom Workflows with 43 assignable keys, Mouse Scroll Emulation
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Advanced DAW Controller
Solid State Logic - 'UF8'
Accelerated creativity with
intelligent studio production ergonomics
The newly released 'UF8' is SSL’s latest and greatest studio controller, designed for today’s DAW-based production workflows and ultrafast turn-around times. An expandable 8-channel advanced DAW controller, UF8 connects engineers, producers and artists directly to the creative process, offering absolute command of their workflow and significantly accelerating the speed of audio production and content creation.
'Not all controllers are born equal'UF8 is the culmination of SSL’s 40+ year legacy of mastering production workflows and studio ergonomics built into generations of classic SSL consoles. This depth of understanding of studio production, combined with decades of engineering excellence, delivers a premium finish tactile USB controller that distills SSL workflow and quality.
at a glance
• High-resolution colour displays
• High-quality 100 mm touch sensitive faders
• All metal enclosure, finished with a brushed, anodised top plate
• Custom Workflows with 43 assignable keys per UF8; 5 banks of 8 User Keys + 3 Quick Keys
• Mouse Scroll Emulation; control of any plug-in parameter you hover the mouse over
• Bundled with SSL Native Vocalstrip 2 & Drumstrip plug-ins
• Intelligent Multi-Purpose CHANNEL Encoder
• Integrates With All Major DAWs with workflow ready templates
Pro Tools | Logic Pro | Cubase | Ableton Live | Studio One
Advanced Workflow
Take ultimate controlUF8 offers intuitive features that are developed from a true understanding of production workflow. Take ultimate control with simultaneous access to multiple DAW sessions, and precise navigation with a multi-purpose Master Encoder for DAW timeline access, track banking and mouse wheel emulation.
'Dual-purpose Selection Keys permit rapid access to select functions as well as solo and mute clearing in Pro Tools and Logic Pro. New CHANNEL and PLUG-IN control modes provide enhanced workflows for those using UF8 with Pro Tools, with easy access to sends and plug-ins without slowing down your creativity.
Configurability Each UF8 comes equipped with 43 assignable user keys set across 5 configurable banks, allowing users to configure their essential keyboard shortcuts and macros for total session control. Add multiple controllers to create your unique mixing system; build your perfect 16-24 channel music creation hub, or connect 4 UF8’s within a single system to create a 32-channel controller ideal for large post production or mixing sessions.
Multiple UF8s can be chained together using the THRU port and provide a safe place for iLok storage. For perfect positioning, each UF8 includes an adjustable stand allowing for six different angles of elevation for user defined placement. 19” rack mount kits are also available for installation into an ORIGIN console center section or other 19” studio racking.
SSL 360° App
FULL MAC/WINDOWS COMPATIBILITYSSL 360° is the command centre and brains behind UF8. It’s a cross-platform application for Mac and Windows. Installing is quick and easy. Once installed SSL 360° allows you to configure your UF8(s) for your DAW, customise the User Keys and save/load profiles.
SSL 360° manages software and firmware updates for you. You can find SSL 360° within the 'Documents & Downloads' tab on this page or the downloads page and select ‘SSL UF8’ from the drop-down list.
SSL Native Plug-in Bundle
perfect for voice over work!Full licences of Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plug-ins, SSL Native's highly regarded vocal (it's also great for speech / VO work) and percussion production tools are bundled with UF8. Giving you a range of professional quality processors suited to music, audio and post-production tasks.
A Multitude of Different Applications!
Music Creation
& ProductionWith UF8 at the heart of your studio setup, you can effortlessly navigate through large sessions and focus on the music, instead of the mouse. Hi-res displays with constant visual feedback and intuitive layout of controls allow you to stay creative for longer.
Content Creation
& WebcastingWhether you need to solo tracks quickly or access your most used editing functions from the touch of a button, UF8 will help you create more engaging content for your audiences, faster and more efficiently.
Post
ProductionUF8 is perfect for finessing your dialogue automation rides and assigning all your essential session shortcuts to the user-keys for enhanced productivity, tailored to suit your post workflow.
Music
MixingPut some feel back into your mixing with UF8's 100 mm high-quality motorised faders, perfect for balancing multiple tracks at once or riding your reverb sends. Scale your system up to 32 faders (4 UF8s), for the full SSL mix experience.
An Open DAW Policy
UF8 integrates with all major DAWs and includes workflow ready templates for Ableton® Live™, Cubase™ / Nuendo™, Pro Tools®, Logic Pro X® and Studio One®. Many producers and engineers prefer to split their creative process across multiple DAWs. UF8 is uniquely flexible and promotes SSL's Open DAW Policy - Control 3 different DAWs simultaneously and keep your production and mixdown process agile.
SSL 'UF8' - Advanced DAW Controller
UF8 is SSL’s latest studio controller, designed for todays’ DAW-based production workflows and ultrafast turn-around times.
An expandable 8-channel advanced DAW controller offering SSL's legendary workflow and intuitive features, UF8 connects engineers, producers and artists directly to the creative process, offering absolute command of their workflow and significantly accelerating the speed of audio production and content creation.
UF8 - Not all controllers are equal.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | System Requirements | Mac - 10.13 (High Sierra) and above Windows - Windows 8.1 (64-bit) or Windows 10 (64-bit) Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 (or comparable AMD processor) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher 8GB RAM or more is recommended Internet-connection for software updates from SSL 360° application |
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| Supported DAWs | Pro Tools® Logic Pro X® Cubase™ / Nuendo™ Ableton® Live™ Studio One® |
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