SSL UF8 Advanced DAW Controller

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UK & Europe EU Standard Gear4music Standard Gear4music Optional
Return Period 14 days 30 days up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded? Yes Yes Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded? Standard costs only Standard costs only Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation No No Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

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Key Features

  • Premium grade DAW controller perfect for recording and mixing
  • Boasts eight 100mm touch sensitive faders
  • Works with all major DAWs
  • Comes complete with luxury SSL native plugins!

SSL UF8 Advanced DAW Controller Overview

The end result of 40+ years experience. The SSL UF8 Advanced DAW Controller is an essential studio controller for any modern music maker. In a climate where most professionals now work within the box, the UF8 provides you with a hands-on approach to music-making. They'll be no second guesses or deliberation. The ability to ride and automate faders will make your approach to recording and mixing feel instinctive, ensuring the finest results possible that simply cannot be achieved with a mouse.



Take command of your workflow today. You'll be free to work on up to eight channels at once. This is particularly useful when applying the finishing touches to your mix via VCA groupings and can also be used to manually ride effect auxes to heighten emotional points within a performance. Housed within an all-metal enclosure, the UF8 will become the proud centre-piece of your studio / mix environment. Make your life easier and recordings sound better than ever before.

Product Ref: 174728

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SSL 360° V1.4 update – updated plugins and more!

The new updated available for the UF8 and UC1 controllers features a whole range of enhancements and new features including updated versions of the Channel Strip 2 and 4K B plugins. The two plugins can now utilise a range of new functions including Follow selected DAW track, DAW Solo and Mute integration in Studio One, Live and REPEAR. Channel Strip 2 also includes new Pan, Width, Compressor Mix, HQ Mode (oversampling) and an updated GUI.

The update also includes support for Merging Technologies' PYRAMIX and Universal Audio LUNA digital audio workstation (DAW) platforms the new profiles for both. The SSL 360° plugin has also been revamped with a new GUI with a range of new upgrades including the ability to control the plugin mixer transport from your computer keyboard. Last but not least, SSL have also includes a 6-month subscription to SSL complete.

Speed up your session

SSL are masters of production workflow and the UF8 reflects that. You'll be granted simultaneous access to multiple DAWs as well as precise navigation thanks to the innovative master encoder. This also allows you to explore the timeline, track banking and mouse wheel emulation functions. Thanks to dual-purpose selection keys you'll be provided with instantaneous access to key functions alongside solo and mute clearing in Pro Tools and Logic Pro sessions.

Effortless expansion

Every UF8 boasts 43 assignable user keys that are spread out across five configurable banks, this allows users to tailor the device to suit their every want and need, without any compromises. Should you desire to create your own innovative mixing set up then you'll be able to connect up to four UF8s within a single system, providing you with an impressive total of 32 channels. With this, you'll be able to take on any task that comes your way. The UF8 can also be positioned in six different angles of elevation via the adjustable stand that's included to find the set-up that's right for you.

Make your life easier

The all new 360° software app ensures quick and easy configuration of your UF8. When you're using an expand system, you'll find that the "drag and drop" set-up ensures dynamic access to every individual controller. You'll also be able to alter workflows in order to create three different DAW layers for a stress-free experience without your productivity suffering!

Bonus plugins!

The UF8 comes complete with two powerful native plugins that will inject a new lease of life into your recordings and mixes. The VocalStrip plug-in features four select vocal processing tools with SSL’s own unique twist. You can use this to bring studio-quality vocal processing to your mixes, with an informative visual feedback showing you everything you need to see when it comes to your audio signal. The DrumStrip plugin is similar but is designed for use with drum tracks.

Features

  • Comes complete in all metal enclosure, finished with a brushed, anodised top plate
  • Control of any plug-in parameter you hover the mouse over with absolute precision
  • Customised workflows possible with 43 assignable keys per UF8
  • Includes high-resolution colour displays

Specifications

  • Supported DAWs
    • Pro Tools
    • Logic Pro X
    • Cubase / Nuendo
    • Ableton Live
    • Studio One
  • System Requirements
    • SSL 360° software requires the following:
      • 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
  • Dimensions: 17” x 10.5” x 2.4” / 431 x 266 x 62.7 mm
  • Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs
  • Product Code: SSL0100

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