Someone finally got it right. One knob per function in a layout designed to inspire and get mixes done efficiently. It’s one step closer to blurring the lines between analog and digital. This is cool!!!
Gotta hand it to SSL even though this only works with their own plugins. We’ve been asking universal audio for a control surface like this for years and all they did was create a DAW 😂 - props to SSL for making this - I won’t be buying it since I don’t use SSL’s plugins but RESPECT.
I think it wouldn’t fit UA‘s philosophy. They offer gear from different companies and this would require a one to one replica controller of the hardware otherwise it would defeat its purpose of replicating analog in the digital domain. In addition each gear has different layout schemes and little functions (phase, 15k boost, etc…) you would have to fit in to make it true to the original.
The UF8 will work with UA Luna in a couple of months. You will be able to control the UA plugins as well. You can control UA plugins in various DAW’s with the uf8
@@Jjf109nine I want this to help save DSP space with my UA interface. I'm thinking of using this to complement my Apollo maybe use the UA stuff for my vocal chain and the SSL native for everything else. I must admit the UA stuff is so good I cant let it go.
I love how in the comparison demo starting 13:20 you were able to defeat ALL the processing on one button, for a full review of where it had started and where you’d got to.. I dont have a way of doing that at the moment.
OK SSL you made what I have wanted all my plugin life SSL in the computer and under my fingers. Bravo on the last few products of the last couple of years you r getting it super right and its not a million dollars
The hardware 2 bus compressor adds a sparkle to the top end that the plugin does not. The transients are a little different as well but both the hardware and software are good.
Wow, loks fantastic. The only thing I’m missing is the, let’s call it UM-1. A Master Unit with transport, jug/shuttle encoder, monitor controller, cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, Master Fader, Aux and Bus selector, Marker, punch in and out and so on. A Monitor controller Section my be with real physical ins and outs., 3 Sets of Speakers and 2 sets of headphone jacks. If there weren’t physical ins and outs it would also make sense to control the monitoring section in the daw. May be That would make the system perfect.
Just wrote the same thing. Fader, Jog/Shuttle, Arrows, F Keys/Short Cuts galore. However the Monitor Controller will likely either be on a SiX type Analog Mixer, or SSL2+ type Interface that can be triggered by the Transport/Monitor Controller. My fingers are crossed for a Solo in Front solution, like on a Large Format Console.
For Brian, why do you feed the drums into a master fader and THEN into busses for crush and verb? Why not a buss fader for all drums, like all the other groups of instruments? I notice this for your final busses as well - master, then buss. Also I noticed you feed the vox verb into the music buss, not the vocal buss. Would love to know your thinking there as well. Thanks,
Would it make any sense, though? Since it’s plugin mapped, it has to change from channel to channel and I don’t see the point in printing the values around the knobs when they’re gonna have different values for every channel strip.
Take the controller encoders for the bus comp out and give us a fader instead or encoders to control plugin synths or other effects. That would make it perfect. Encoders for a bus comp which you rarely even touch during a mix is a waste of space.
So for a little over 2k you can have a compact SSL console in a sense. For us old farts that worked on consoles this may be a game changer. Maybe there should be an UF8 and UC1 bundle. The only let down to me is the connection is USB. May have to trade my S1 in and give this a shot since I used SSL mainly.
! Quick question when clicking on the E button does it turn the whole channel strip into the 4000E version or part of the eq knobs? sorry for the dumb question
Do you get the plugins for free with the controller ? Or do you have to buy them separately, because then i would just go with the softube console instead of the Ssl one
I know it is hard to satisfy us “mixing engineers”, but if SSL would haVE added only one more module, a fader module! 😊 Don’t need the extra faders 😜. Doesn’t cost anything to dream! Great product!
Too bad it is enormous. Spliting this in two units (1 for the channel strip, 1 for the bus comp) would have been killer. I don't need the G comp controler and it takes a lot of space.
Someone finally got it right.
One knob per function in a layout designed to inspire and get mixes done efficiently.
It’s one step closer to blurring the lines between analog and digital.
This is cool!!!
Gotta hand it to SSL even though this only works with their own plugins. We’ve been asking universal audio for a control surface like this for years and all they did was create a DAW 😂 - props to SSL for making this - I won’t be buying it since I don’t use SSL’s plugins but RESPECT.
I think it wouldn’t fit UA‘s philosophy. They offer gear from different companies and this would require a one to one replica controller of the hardware otherwise it would defeat its purpose of replicating analog in the digital domain. In addition each gear has different layout schemes and little functions (phase, 15k boost, etc…) you would have to fit in to make it true to the original.
The UF8 will work with UA Luna in a couple of months. You will be able to control the UA plugins as well. You can control UA plugins in various DAW’s with the uf8
@@Jjf109nine I think a generic controller would still be better than a mouse 🍷
@@Jjf109nine I want this to help save DSP space with my UA interface. I'm thinking of using this to complement my Apollo maybe use the UA stuff for my vocal chain and the SSL native for everything else. I must admit the UA stuff is so good I cant let it go.
But we got softube console 1 :3
An 8 channel ssl soundcard from SSL that adds the analog color would make the SSL takeover complete.
I love how in the comparison demo starting 13:20 you were able to defeat ALL the processing on one button, for a full review of where it had started and where you’d got to.. I dont have a way of doing that at the moment.
I don’t usually get GAS over a new controller, but damn I want this 💯
MAGNIFICENT!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆 Thank you SSL for making my next purchase decision easy.
I'm drooling, I've been waiting for this for years...
OK SSL you made what I have wanted all my plugin life SSL in the computer and under my fingers. Bravo on the last few products of the last couple of years you r getting it super right and its not a million dollars
I"ve been saying this is what we need for years. They finally listened...
Ive been saying they need to do something like this for years. I wish someone would make a La 2 and 1176 style controller
Excellent video
Deff will be purchasing both units. Love the ssl
Awesome video mate!
My only suggestion is move that screen at the height of your head to avoid back pain after years of work :)
the before-after is outstanding. maybe add some more low end, but what a difference!
Gotta admit. I’m tempted. Very tempted
The hardware 2 bus compressor adds a sparkle to the top end that the plugin does not. The transients are a little different as well but both the hardware and software are good.
So the future is controllers for every plugin you got..lol
Exactly 😂
Noooo, please noooooo!!! Even though these are amazing, I would probably stop here. Next UAD will have a control surface
How much of the time do you spend on the UC1 controller vs keyboard and mouse?
Wow, loks fantastic. The only thing I’m missing is the, let’s call it UM-1. A Master Unit with transport, jug/shuttle encoder, monitor controller, cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, Master Fader, Aux and Bus selector, Marker, punch in and out and so on. A Monitor controller Section my be with real physical ins and outs., 3 Sets of Speakers and 2 sets of headphone jacks. If there weren’t physical ins and outs it would also make sense to control the monitoring section in the daw. May be That would make the system perfect.
Just wrote the same thing. Fader, Jog/Shuttle, Arrows, F Keys/Short Cuts galore. However the Monitor Controller will likely either be on a SiX type Analog Mixer, or SSL2+ type Interface that can be triggered by the Transport/Monitor Controller. My fingers are crossed for a Solo in Front solution, like on a Large Format Console.
For Brian, why do you feed the drums into a master fader and THEN into busses for crush and verb? Why not a buss fader for all drums, like all the other groups of instruments? I notice this for your final busses as well - master, then buss. Also I noticed you feed the vox verb into the music buss, not the vocal buss. Would love to know your thinking there as well. Thanks,
can any other plugins be controlled with the uc1?
theres the rub
Yes!!!!!! Amazing
Needs an SSL J, and G version.
I didn't catch what version it is now. I thought 9000 J. Is it K?
so nice Dose the Ssl Chanel Strip 2 and the Compresor 2 adds that nice SSL coloration ?
Missed opportunity to print the values around the rotary knobs.
Would it make any sense, though? Since it’s plugin mapped, it has to change from channel to channel and I don’t see the point in printing the values around the knobs when they’re gonna have different values for every channel strip.
Take the controller encoders for the bus comp out and give us a fader instead or encoders to control plugin synths or other effects. That would make it perfect. Encoders for a bus comp which you rarely even touch during a mix is a waste of space.
how to get the free update?
this dope .....
So for a little over 2k you can have a compact SSL console in a sense. For us old farts that worked on consoles this may be a game changer. Maybe there should be an UF8 and UC1 bundle. The only let down to me is the connection is USB. May have to trade my S1 in and give this a shot since I used SSL mainly.
There's nothing console about it, no transfromers, no voltage. It's plugins and a plastic controller
Closer to $3k with the SSL Six, but I’m about it!
Once SSL makes an interface that completely integrates with SSL six and is a rack mount on par with Apollo x series it would be over
It looks good until they stop updating the drivers 😂
RIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT👊🏾 (But for this amount of coins, those drivers and updates NEED to continue!!!!🤷🏾♂️ I'm just sayin'...)
! Quick question when clicking on the E button does it turn the whole channel strip into the 4000E version or part of the eq knobs? sorry for the dumb question
I don't believe it's the 4000 E, rather E is referring to a standard of EQ curves.
Damn ssl have been killing it recently
recently haha. yeah those old consoles were garbage
This is awesome. Do you need a UF8 to have this or can both be used for their separate purposes? Cheers.
Separate, but together is pretty cool.
No need for uf8, Can be used standalone.
But looks amazing next to the uf8
You can use them separately! But they look nicer together 😄!
¿Price? 🔥
$849
@@vintagekingproaudio could this control other daw and plugins
Do you get the plugins for free with the controller ? Or do you have to buy them separately, because then i would just go with the softube console instead of the Ssl one
Yes, you get a full license for the SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins with purchase.
@@vintagekingproaudio ah ok thanks great news, does it handle dsp power too ? Or did i miss anything
I know it is hard to satisfy us “mixing engineers”, but if SSL would haVE added only one more module, a fader module! 😊 Don’t need the extra faders 😜. Doesn’t cost anything to dream! Great product!
Then we wouldn't buy the control surface
My guess is that’s next. Single Fader, and complete Transport Controller with Jog/Shuttle and everything else missing from these two.
Too bad it is enormous. Spliting this in two units (1 for the channel strip, 1 for the bus comp) would have been killer. I don't need the G comp controler and it takes a lot of space.
Cool, fancy, gorgeous! But now let's wait 'til they achieve the sound.
wow! looks awesome. take my money!! lol
Sounds like incubus
Ummm I’d rather get the hardware
We know plugin's are not good ?