Solid State Logic UF8 DAW Control Surface

Expandable 8-channel advanced DAW controller.

UF8 is SSL’s latest 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 creationNot All Controllers Are EqualUF8 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.Advanced WorkflowUF8 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.ConfigurabilityEach 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" rackmount kits are also available for installation into an ORIGIN console center section or other 19” studio racking.360° ControlSSL's 360° software application provides fast configuration and admin control of your UF8. Customize workflows and define up to three different DAW layers for simultaneous session control, with all changes managed without getting in the way of your productivity.SSL 360° Software ApplicationSSL 360° is the command center 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, customize the User Keys and save/load profiles. SSL 360° manages software and firmware updates for you.
Features
High-quality 100 mm touch sensitive fadersHigh-resolution color displaysAll-metal enclosure, finished with a brushed, anodized top plate 8 Endless Rotary EncodersCustom Workflows with 43 assignable keys per UF8; 5 banks of 8 User Keys + 3 Quick Keys Intelligent Multi-Purpose CHANNEL Encoder Mouse Scroll Emulation; control of any plug-in parameter you hover the mouse over with absolute precisionIntegrates With All Major DAWs with workflow ready templatesPro Tools | Logic Pro | Cubase | Ableton Live | Studio OneHi-Speed USB connectivity Switch Control between 3 Simultaneously connected DAWs Bundled with SSL Native Vocalstrip 2 & Drumstrip plug-ins
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