@@paolotonolo1140 Thanks man you know I almost made that same mistake but I ended up getting something else first so it all worked out I’m sure you can trade yours in and maybe get you halfway there
@@TouchToneDSG I don’t have a console… looks really nice tho… I have the Apollo x8 audio interface heritage edition and the Dangerous D box + Monitor controller and Summing Mixer. I have the avantone mix cubes and the gaus 7’s hooked up to them. I got them to use analog summing and the end of my mox down however I am waiting for the new Mac mini to come out to use them. *sigh
Hey thank you man I'm glad you liked the video I just wanted to be honest and I think it’s a really good product and I’m looking forward to using it for years to come
@@TwoWatching Hey man much respect for that just trying to be honest you know thanks for tapping in if you have any questions let me know welcome to the family
And the noise that the reviews on Thommann talk about? I wanted to get one but some really bad reviews talking about that issue are making me wait until SSL have this problem fixed.
Yes Touchtone, Fantastic video well constructed and highly informative. I really think you got it covered in a way that is honest in the pros and cons. I’m looking forward to seeing a beat made in the mpc then routing it through the ssl big six and finishing it with the fusion. That little intro you did was really original too and your video work is on point. I look forward to your videos as even though some of the stuff is not for me I watch for your personality which comes through in abundance. Keep going strong 💪
Thank you so much man that’s a great complement and it’s things like that I really keep me going as we all know TH-cam is not easy but I do put a lot of effort into my videos because I feel like if you’re going to put something out do it right and I will be doing an MPC with a big six video soon that’s one of the reasons I bought it thank you so much for tapping in
Sheesh! Video quality went to another level! And the quality was already top notch!!💯 great review as always! I’m currently working towards getting my studio desk with racks etc at the end of this year..and then I’m slowly going to be transitioning to a more professional setup like what you have. So these videos are much needed!
Love this video. Just took delivery of mine this week. It’s unreal. The routing from the DAW is so intuitive and small moves on the EQ and the Bus Comp go a long, long way. Recall is easy if you print stems back in to the DAW along with the 2-bus. Then you can bring them back on the faders at unity gain if you need to tweak.
Hey, I just had to drop a comment to thank you for the tip on using USB 15/16 for audio from my computer. I was using one of my line level channels, but this works much better, and I can still use my external headphone amp on ST Cue 1 by selecting Ext 1 in the ST Cue 1 Master section. Works like a charm. I'm loving the Big Six more every day. Mahalo nui loa!
hey man that’s why I do it bro glad I could help thanks for tapping in welcome to the family It’s definitely going to grow on you especially when your knee deep in a mix it really shines
This is awesome dude. Not enough reviewers talk *specifically* about how they use their stuff and how they make it work for them. “This has 26#3 ins and outs with 500 separate usb x routing options” (🤨) is too much of a blank slate sometimes. Sometimes you want some real world use examples. Great stuff 🤙
wow the digital assigning isn't no joke with the analog scheme that's a beast, also it sounds good on these headphones. I'm seriously thinking about purchasing this board, thanks!!!
Great video man, I really appreciate your honestly. I've been wanting to upgrade from my SSL 2+ interface and bring in some old school outboard gear. Sounds like this is the perfect combo. Appreciate your content.
Great review! When the original Six came out there was a video series from SSL where they were recording and mixing a track with Goldn which totally blew my mind how much flexibility existed in that tiny mixer. Big Six is next level and I could only imagine how much versatility this mixer brings to the writing, producing, and engineering aspects of a session.
@@TouchToneDSG yeah. You got the best video out in this. I'm just waiting on it to release so I can sell my six and get this. I would be cool with the six but this, especially the interface and USB interaction just makes this a dope peace of gear. I can't wait until it's available
@@doktahyde Yeah man I had to get on this early I knew this was going to sell out thank you let me know when you get yours man if you have any questions
Ayeee Thanks Bro was wanting to hear some hip hop behind The Big Six . This sound amazing ! Great review you convinced me to order one . Nice jam also you killed that beat !
I keep coming back to this video making sure I made the right move of purchase that's gonna work for me. You're review on this unit is well put across the board and I believe that's why I keep coming back to this one. I was planning on buying the BigSix as well but after you mentioning the mixing recall, I said F that. I'll buy another UF8 to go along my UC1, UF8, and consider it being my digital console. Mixing recalling won't be a problem wit control surfaces
Man I’ve been really busy lately but I have so much free time coming up now more videos are on the way and I’m excited for you let me know when you get it
did you get it yet? i'm trying to figure out what bullshit crypto nft nonsense to sell to scrounge up 3k, this is the exact centerpiece i needed to upgrade my studio. hadn't found a proper studio integration for mpc live so this gives me so many ideas (gonna watch that video next).
@@TouchToneDSG I’m about 4 days deep into the Big Six and so far I’m getting a good grasp on it. I am loving the preamps. They are best I’ve owned so far. Vocals are magic through it. I would love some more in depth on how you would route headphone mixes and to see more about Ext channels and inserts
Man glad to hear it glad to hear it it’s enjoy to work with routing on this can be so flexible it’s crazy I don’t actually have some more videos coming up soon
Thanks for a great review of the SSL Big Six, and for the workflow tips, I'm definitely looking forward to picking one up! I agree the UC1, UF8, and Big Six together is the perfect combination for achieving the SSL sound and workflow for smaller home-based studios.
Wow what a awesome video. I like everything about this video the content, colors from the video, the sound quality and the whole atmosphere. I am subribed.
Great video…I have the UC1 and F8 and want get the Big Six (and now the Flock Patch). Thanks for your great video and encouragement….and for keeping it honest…(do you use get away with the Patch LT?)
Great review! People remember, this is a CONSOLE! Most of you have NEVER tracked and mixed on console before. For $3K you are getting a SSL console/interface. There is nothing you can compare this too at this time. And I love the fact that you have to commit! That’s the way it should be done. Committing trains your ears and builds your confidence. Just ordered 4 of these for our home and project studio. We already have the 4K and Matrix. If you are a SSL fan, GET IT! You will not be disappointed. Again, great JOB on the review TouchTone and thank you SSL! Been rocking with SSL for over 30 years! And for those of you that do Rock, Jazz, Gospel and R&B … in other words .. tracking REAL analog instruments and then mix.. YOU WILL LOVE the experience! No offense to Trap, or todays Hip Hop, but the real experience is tracking through this. The preamps, conversion is GREAT.
Hey man I totally 100% agree with you I think they have to wrap their heads around this being a consult and understanding that once that happens I think you really start to get the power of this machine and you make great points with gospel R&B and tracking other instruments through this the preamp‘s are phenomenal and no offense taken at all music is subjective and I love it all thanks for tapping and I love talking to people that actually understand it
Yo TouchTone ! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, your videos have been so educative and HELPFUL ! I owned a SIX, but yeah as soon as I was made aware that my prayers had been answered I hustled and did get me my new baby, expecting it in a few days, YOUR VIDEOS are fire man !!!! thank you so much you are pretty much the only TH-camr on here with REAL knowledge and wisdom about this mixer. Love from Belgium, Doctor Strass
Hey thanks man that’s such a huge compliment that’s the reason I do this I’m gonna be putting out more very soon I hope you have fun with yours man it’s a fantastic machine
@@TouchToneDSG Finally received it it's a jeweeeel 😭😭 ! took me a minute to figure out how the stereo cue worked but I'm getting the hang of it now lol
Thanks for the in-depth review. Just picked up the BigSix. I was interested in the UC1 and UF8 as well. How does this couple with the BigSix? I know you touched a bit on it in the video, but I’m confused how you’re using the UC1 and UF8 when the BigSix is EQ’ing and Compressing then summing everything back into the daw. When would you be using the UC1? i can understand the UF8 because it’s controlling the daw but maybe a bit confused on the UC1. Is the UF8 used for the mixing features? UC1? I appreciate it man. And sorry for the loaded questions.
@@MotorHolmes I know the feeling I get so excited just going in the studio now that I can work with that and like I said in the video it sounds great it makes everything I do sound so audible and I can hear so much detail now I’m so happy for you let me know when you get yours and if you have any questions please reach out
I have two BigSix running as aggregated devices on macox so I have double the channels in Ableton. Combining different devices in aggregated mode can be hassle if they have different specs, but with 2 x BigSix it is just running flawless because they are the same and I was told that they made some kind of firmware feature that makes the two work together easyer. I can't find anything about that on their site though so I don't know if it is true of not. But they work perfectly together. They get warm alright, but I never had any breaking down because of it and mine are running 24/7 for over a year now. I bought it to replace 19" quantum 2626 + ferrofish pulse 16 etc and I am happy I did so. Sound is at least as clean. It does take up extra space, but the hands-on mixing is just much easyer at the end of the day. For me anyway. I am only a hobbyist so take my inputs with that in mind 🙂
Hey, great review! Got mine on the way 😁, can't wait to try it out! This is like a dream come true for an hybrid studio. I have been always dreaming of implementing an analog desk to my little studio (that doesn't break the bank)! I will be watching your other tutorials about this desk for sure! Thanks for your great content bro! 👍
Man, the more I watch your video, the more I discover we have a lot of the same gear!! ;-) About the Frontier, let me say this: they sound really good. I also have PMC's twotwo with digital input, so no conversion from my UAD x16 for them.. and the Frontier sounds as good. I am floored. Keep up the good work.
Really appreciate your thoughts re: lack of recall. I've mixed in the box my whole life and I'm used to being able to jump from project to project and make adjustments over time. So tempting to pick this up but I'm not sure I'm the type of mixer who can just sit down, mix a project, call it good and move on...
you doing a very good job brother, i like the content very informative for engineers that are planning on investing in gears like me.. All the way from South Africa
Comgrats for this video. This product make me confused. At point to sell all my outbord gear, and my Apollo X6 as well. I don’t have idea what difference there is with X6 UAD converters. You compared to an old model. Any way, I gonna buy this because I can semplify my routing and my desk 😅. My home studio is always lacking of room. Usb C right into my M3 Mac no more cable, make me dream a lot. One more thing… congratulation for your way to speak. I’m italian and my english understanding with you was just about 100% and is great. Many thanks buddy🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Really enjoyed your review . I already purchased the six that I use for Hybrid setup along with other outboard hardware gear that I use . I use the Avalon 737 , Empirical labs EL8's , Maaq mastering EQ , and the Manley slam . Then of course use my DAW for my main recording and I also have the UF8 which I'm still learning . Awesome job again and going to check out your other videos. The Big six is definitely awesome and had I known about it I would have gotten it instead of the six , however love the six
I have to agree with you on the OLD UAD stuff. I own the new x series and its great substantially better than the firewire version. but man that SSL sounds great. great video.
very Good point. He was referencing the old UAD stuff. I have the Apollo x8P and it sounds great. I have also worked with the SSL Six, and the Apollo has its own character and sound. I think the Six also has its own character and they are both good. I think the Apollo x8P has a slight edge on the sound and that I think has to do with the variety of plug-ins. I think this mixer would add to the work flow and the overall sound.
Hi thanks for this great and informative video! One question: Does the Flock Audio Patchbay allow you to compensate for the lack of stereo inserts? That was not really clear for me... Thank you very much! Greetings Bernd
Just picked up my Big 6! But man, I'm kinda lost like you said I might be. Thanks for the vid. Super helpful. I should be good with a few days workin it!
Great video--thank you! I am thinking of getting one as I really want an analog mixer to input into my DAW. I do have a question and would really appreciate it if you could give me an answer. I like you [before your Big Six] am using an original thunderbolt silver Apollo as my interface. I have a lot invested in UAD plugs so I was wondering can you still use the Apollo to access the UAD plugs if you use a Big Six for your audio interface? Thank you.
I have the Apollo twin with the SSL SIX mixer, once I seen the Big SIX I was like Awe MAN! But I’d like to get the SSL fusion 1st and maybe sell my Apollo and SSL Six and pick up the Big SIX. Thank you for the honest review. Peace be with you!
so im considering moving from my little uad arrow,which i love but need more inputs, to the big six (or an apollo?) but what are your thoughts on leaving the UAD universe? I iove the real verb, one of my fav reverbs and the option to have different preamp simulations when tracking.
I don’t have experience with outboard mixers, but if your using the rack mount console unit what benefit are you getting by pushing your channels out to this mixer? I thought that having the rack console was the equivalent of having the mixer? Also are you using the ssl plugins as well? Is there a big difference in sound quality versus the physical gear? I am in the box with my mixing gear and I am learning about the differences between the tonal sounds of the plugins. I understand that physical gear has a harmonic quality due to the electrical current variations. I see those differences in my physical synths, but I don’t understand your setup because of the rack pieces you have already.
Hey thanks man I’m glad you like the video wildly enough I considered the first six I just wasn’t in a position to do it until this came out so it only made sense to do this I am not in Vegas I am in Phoenix Arizona collaboration can still happen though
I'm coming from a Focusrite Scarlett Solo GEN 1.😶 I've been looking to finally upgrade my studio starting with my interface, and I was thinking SSL Big SiX or Tascam model 24.
I did buy one, it had an issue, in channel one But SSL is all over it! Replacement on way, the little time I had with it I completely agree with all you said in your review,I also Have the output frontiers prior to watching this and they are amazing monitors.
I was skeptical of the frontiers marketing. I also own the desk which is amazing for my space. But Jesus the point source up close fantastic. I’m using a hardwired setup for my limited hardware incorporated into the big six. One thing. I’m doing is (Mixbus32c software for mixing-as it has integrated 12 mix bus’s) using cue 1 as my sends in mixdown mode to the g bus comp. So each stem can have varied degree of impact on its operations to the two track summed mix. Ie the concern of the side chain being fixed at to low a frequency- back off the send on kicks-bass somewhat will help that cause. Or I use the inserts available on 1-4 to patch in a separate compressor to deal with it and send nothing to the g bus for those tracks. It’s a push button engage option-send cue 1 to bus comp. My cue 2 is sending signal to a hardware reverb to use for ‘taste’ or not on the individual stems. Mastering M Bus Insert-fixed chain as I don’t own the flock patch…one day. I still plan on final sweetening eq and other plugins in the daw master bus insert to complete the 2 track sum mix. Slate all in pack I own. Some good stuff there for sure. Also IK Sunset Sound Studio Reverb is a must for rock/pop/r and b. I’ll be purchasing the Fame Studio version to. I did purchase an aphex 204 exciter, magic box out of production, used them in the 80’s, forgot how good it is used ‘sparingly’ very important sparingly. If you get a chance to use one you won’t part with it. For my tracking setup I will disengage the usb function on Big Six, and use it as part of front end into my RME UFX Plus-a you can’t beat this quality interface-tracking with Cubase for stability reasons. It’s bulletproof. Zero latency monitoring with totalmix. If you haven’t tried Mixbus32c for Mixing..I suggest you get the demo and do so. It just sounds good -better than cubase to my ears and it’s a console. K14 metering system-eqs that are amazing. The 12 mix bus setup as integrated to mixer and so on. I find I do not need many plugins anymore, literally just a few on the mix buses. And master bus.
@@stevencirile Holy crap first of all man that’s some high-level stuff right there this is why I love the community such a great technique that’s like super Jedi level and thanks for the recommendation I’m going to look into that right now the more I use this the further away from plug-ins I want to get it because I feel like everything I run through it sounds less processed and I totally get where you’re coming from thank you so much man for sharing I really do mean that
Great video! I currently use my SiX as a front end to my MPC Live 2 and am seriously considering upgrading to the Big SiX. The class compliant interface I think will be super cool to use with my MPC and make everything waaaay easier.
@@TouchToneDSG yeah man. The Big SiX gives the MPC a ton of inputs/outputs I bet. The idea of being able to track/mix/sum all from a big six and mpc live 2 with no configuration changes (rerouting cables, etc) on the SiX is really cool.
@@TouchToneDSG and man o man do I love the faders on my SiX so being able to do a full mix on the Big SiX makes me want it even more. I'm a total SSL fan boy lol.
been thinking about the next upgrade to get to that semi-pro level; this is exactly the video i needed answering all the questions i had! gotta move some product on ebay but i'm picking this up asap. fantastic video all around, appreciate the in-depth version. i'll check out the other SSL gear, i hadn't seen that. i really was hoping for motorized faders, but i've always mixed with 4 or 5 groups so that's how i'd use it. i have an mpc too, great piece of gear. thanks so much!!
Man the more that I have had this the more I love it I know you’re gonna love it when you get it the versatility alone is worth the price let me know when you get it man I would love to help make sure you join my discord I’m actually making a section in there for Big six users
Can you make a video on the interface part of this console. Is there a computer controller monitor app like how UAD Console has for all ur interface & monitor things. I wanna see what you get on that side of things like is there an app now too ???? (Please do a video if so ) thinking about getting this 😩🙇🏾♂️✨
Just found your channel and I love it! You have almost my exact dream setup: like 90% of it. I want to pair this with the Fusion, a few 500 series modules, and call it a f’n day! Great content. Subbed instantly. Will be watching going forward! Thank you for this video. Current saving up to buy this. Spring is the goal.
man im planning carefully my new home studio and you sir been a ton of help touching on all the details that will help make me decisions. and im planning on getting into that ssl ecosystem but im still a newbie in mixing im a music producer and i got a few questions that i hope i can ask you personally
Great review. I am going to the UC1 this week and have been eyeballing the big six. I come from 2" 24 track big format console (SSL, Amek, Soundcraft) for my first 20 years and for the past 10 years, DAW and an interface. I do miss the tactile control vs mouse / keyboard... not to mention (which you did) about building a 500 series system... my thought was to have the ability to insert gear as needed in both tracking and mixing (my plan would be to use the big six as a summing system). I've been a watching your vids and really appreciate how you are doing product reviews. Great stuff and thx. for the video work you are sharing.
I’ve been looking at the cranborne 500R8 because I do have some 500 series modules. But the price on modules I want to get will set me back at a higher price lol. Thinking about getting this and use my current 500 series rack.
Question: I currently own the Six and I see that you can cascade the two mixers by taking the outputs of the Six and injecting them into the Big Six. However, let's say you were summing a mix from your DAW and wanted to use both mixers to have the extra channels for summing, how would you get the DAW to output signal into the Six as well? If you are using the Big Six as the interface, is there a way to get some of the channels from the DAW into the Six? I assume it would require a separate interface but the Big six has no optical in/outs to cascade with another interface. Is there a workaround for this or can you only use the Big Six by itself for summing mixes?
Hello. Great video. I’ve also watched Mitch’s video and any others I can find. So far, I enjoyed yours the most! Question: Do you find the DAW returns to come back off the computer really hot? So hot you barely have to turn up the monitor knob on USB 15/16?
First of all thank you I appreciate that and to answer your question yes I did and the way that I fix that is in the monitor section the external two I un-click that button and just had the one on the main Fader channel push stand if they are both pushed and it is extremely loud And that fix my problem I hope that helps
@@TouchToneDSG oh my goodness! Why didn’t I think of that. I am so sold on this board and you have confirmed my original thoughts. I had planned to keep my rental unit but Covid cancelled all my Jan/Feb gigs so the purchase will have to wait a bit. Really looking forward to checking out you other videos and thanks for the quick reply. Weather looks nice where you are. We just got 128cm (50”) of snow up here in Toronto. LOL.
@@JTPiano2011 Hey man I am glad I could help I know you’re gonna love it sorry to hear about your gigs hopefully things pick back up very soon I can relate to what you’re saying and I’m in Arizona it’s about 75° today I understand it’s called up where you’re from in a weird way I miss that I’m originally from the Midwest so I can relate
Okay, got it working now. I cannot seem to make the compressor work within these channels. I see lights blinking but there's no influence on the make gain at all. I am going to the manual but I am not sure if it is something through Ableton. I also cannot hear any audio being played from say TH-cam while listening to something from Ableton. Quite a learning curve but I am loving this machine :D
Let me know in the comments below What’s your thoughts on this is this something you might be looking to get or you think it’s just hype 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Totally Pissed...just bought the Six just 6 months ago ...only to find I'm getting the Big Six now lol
Thanks so much for your great review !
@@paolotonolo1140 Thanks man you know I almost made that same mistake but I ended up getting something else first so it all worked out I’m sure you can trade yours in and maybe get you halfway there
@@TouchToneDSG I don’t have a console… looks really nice tho… I have the Apollo x8 audio interface heritage edition and the Dangerous D box + Monitor controller and Summing Mixer. I have the avantone mix cubes and the gaus 7’s hooked up to them. I got them to use analog summing and the end of my mox down however I am waiting for the new Mac mini to come out to use them. *sigh
Problem is no ADAT/SPIF
Hi, This is Fadi Hayek from SSL. Just wanted to commend you on a comprehensive video. Thank you for keeping it honest.
Hey thank you man I'm glad you liked the video I just wanted to be honest and I think it’s a really good product and I’m looking forward to using it for years to come
@@TwoWatching Hey man much respect for that just trying to be honest you know thanks for tapping in if you have any questions let me know welcome to the family
@fadihayek what is the Best way to get my hands on one of those new compressors? I would love to review that.
And the noise that the reviews on Thommann talk about?
I wanted to get one but some really bad reviews talking about that issue are making me wait until SSL have this problem fixed.
@@HugoRicoSamba I haven’t had that problem but I have heard of it they are sending out replacement boards for it right now from what I’m understanding
Thank you! I was in two minds about this due to the lack of reviews but now I’m sold! Bring on pay day
Heeeeeey Glad I could help man I really am you will not regret this
Yes Touchtone, Fantastic video well constructed and highly informative. I really think you got it covered in a way that is honest in the pros and cons. I’m looking forward to seeing a beat made in the mpc then routing it through the ssl big six and finishing it with the fusion. That little intro you did was really original too and your video work is on point. I look forward to your videos as even though some of the stuff is not for me I watch for your personality which comes through in abundance. Keep going strong 💪
Thank you so much man that’s a great complement and it’s things like that I really keep me going as we all know TH-cam is not easy but I do put a lot of effort into my videos because I feel like if you’re going to put something out do it right and I will be doing an MPC with a big six video soon that’s one of the reasons I bought it thank you so much for tapping in
Sheesh! Video quality went to another level! And the quality was already top notch!!💯 great review as always! I’m currently working towards getting my studio desk with racks etc at the end of this year..and then I’m slowly going to be transitioning to a more professional setup like what you have. So these videos are much needed!
Thank you man that really means a lot to me and if you ever need any help with anything you already know bro I’m there for you just let me know
@@TouchToneDSG absolutely!
Love this video. Just took delivery of mine this week. It’s unreal. The routing from the DAW is so intuitive and small moves on the EQ and the Bus Comp go a long, long way. Recall is easy if you print stems back in to the DAW along with the 2-bus. Then you can bring them back on the faders at unity gain if you need to tweak.
Hey that’s a pretty cool workflow man thanks for your suggestion I like that by the way congratulations
how's so, not sure I got that, unity gain/2-bus thing to recall for tweaks?
Hey, I just had to drop a comment to thank you for the tip on using USB 15/16 for audio from my computer. I was using one of my line level channels, but this works much better, and I can still use my external headphone amp on ST Cue 1 by selecting Ext 1 in the ST Cue 1 Master section. Works like a charm. I'm loving the Big Six more every day. Mahalo nui loa!
hey man that’s why I do it bro glad I could help thanks for tapping in welcome to the family It’s definitely going to grow on you especially when your knee deep in a mix it really shines
This is awesome dude. Not enough reviewers talk *specifically* about how they use their stuff and how they make it work for them. “This has 26#3 ins and outs with 500 separate usb x routing options” (🤨) is too much of a blank slate sometimes. Sometimes you want some real world use examples. Great stuff 🤙
Thank you man I got a video coming out soon to where I walk through in more detail how this really works stay on the lookout for that
wow the digital assigning isn't no joke with the analog scheme that's a beast, also it sounds good on these headphones. I'm seriously thinking about purchasing this board, thanks!!!
Yeah man I agree with you 100% anytime bro
Great video man, I really appreciate your honestly. I've been wanting to upgrade from my SSL 2+ interface and bring in some old school outboard gear. Sounds like this is the perfect combo. Appreciate your content.
Thank you man anytime
Great review! When the original Six came out there was a video series from SSL where they were recording and mixing a track with Goldn which totally blew my mind how much flexibility existed in that tiny mixer. Big Six is next level and I could only imagine how much versatility this mixer brings to the writing, producing, and engineering aspects of a session.
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That bus comp puts the last bit of shine on the track. Sounds awesome
@@easlern agree
Yo the production quality is A1+ 🔥 It's like a real show 🔥🔥🎥👌
Hey thanks man I appreciate it I do put a lot of work into my videos so it makes me feel good when someone notices thank you
Great review, man! As others have said I like the fact that you talk about how you use it. Real world stuff. Thank you!
No problem man My pleasure
First video I've seen in a minute that has beats that actually slap to go along with it. Props
Thank you man Just want to give a good representation
@@TouchToneDSG yeah. You got the best video out in this. I'm just waiting on it to release so I can sell my six and get this. I would be cool with the six but this, especially the interface and USB interaction just makes this a dope peace of gear. I can't wait until it's available
@@doktahyde Yeah man I had to get on this early I knew this was going to sell out thank you let me know when you get yours man if you have any questions
Ayeee Thanks Bro was wanting to hear some hip hop behind The Big Six . This sound amazing ! Great review you convinced me to order one . Nice jam also you killed that beat !
hey man thank you I really do appreciate it I’m glad I could help I’m gonna be releasing this beat soon
I keep coming back to this video making sure I made the right move of purchase that's gonna work for me. You're review on this unit is well put across the board and I believe that's why I keep coming back to this one. I was planning on buying the BigSix as well but after you mentioning the mixing recall, I said F that. I'll buy another UF8 to go along my UC1, UF8, and consider it being my digital console. Mixing recalling won't be a problem wit control surfaces
There’s your problem solver right there
More big six content please!! Mine is in the mail and I’ve got a lot to learn lol been reading the manual already. Great video! Keep up the great work
Man I’ve been really busy lately but I have so much free time coming up now more videos are on the way and I’m excited for you let me know when you get it
did you get it yet?
i'm trying to figure out what bullshit crypto nft nonsense to sell to scrounge up 3k, this is the exact centerpiece i needed to upgrade my studio. hadn't found a proper studio integration for mpc live so this gives me so many ideas (gonna watch that video next).
@@TouchToneDSG I’m about 4 days deep into the Big Six and so far I’m getting a good grasp on it. I am loving the preamps. They are best I’ve owned so far. Vocals are magic through it. I would love some more in depth on how you would route headphone mixes and to see more about Ext channels and inserts
Man glad to hear it glad to hear it it’s enjoy to work with routing on this can be so flexible it’s crazy I don’t actually have some more videos coming up soon
Thanks for a great review of the SSL Big Six, and for the workflow tips, I'm definitely looking forward to picking one up! I agree the UC1, UF8, and Big Six together is the perfect combination for achieving the SSL sound and workflow for smaller home-based studios.
Absolutely man I couldn’t agree more thanks for tapping in
@@TouchToneDSG For sure your review is one of the most in depth thus far, other than the ones you mentioned from Mitch and Vintage King.
@@jdigital1 Thanks man I got another one coming next week that’s gonna be a little bit more detailed for us gearheads
Yo thank you for this. Just ordered mine and I can’t wait to use it.
You're absolutely going to love it
„It‘s like summing everything ……. actually it is summing everything.“ Haha. Love this desk.
Facts
Wow what a awesome video. I like everything about this video the content, colors from the video, the sound quality and the whole atmosphere. I am subribed.
Thank you man 💯
Great video…I have the UC1 and F8 and want get the Big Six (and now the Flock Patch). Thanks for your great video and encouragement….and for keeping it honest…(do you use get away with the Patch LT?)
hey man, appreciate the comment thank you I do not use that with the patch I actually upgraded to the bigger one
great content my guy. thanks for the walkthrough
Anytime man
Started seriously looking at this. Would not have considered ditching my Apollo but you gave me food for thought.
Anytime
Thank you. This is a marvelous review. I learned a ton watching it.
Anytime thank you for watching
Great review! People remember, this is a CONSOLE! Most of you have NEVER tracked and mixed on console before. For $3K you are getting a SSL console/interface. There is nothing you can compare this too at this time. And I love the fact that you have to commit! That’s the way it should be done. Committing trains your ears and builds your confidence. Just ordered 4 of these for our home and project studio. We already have the 4K and Matrix. If you are a SSL fan, GET IT! You will not be disappointed. Again, great JOB on the review TouchTone and thank you SSL! Been rocking with SSL for over 30 years! And for those of you that do Rock, Jazz, Gospel and R&B … in other words .. tracking REAL analog instruments and then mix.. YOU WILL LOVE the experience! No offense to Trap, or todays Hip Hop, but the real experience is tracking through this. The preamps, conversion is GREAT.
Hey man I totally 100% agree with you I think they have to wrap their heads around this being a consult and understanding that once that happens I think you really start to get the power of this machine and you make great points with gospel R&B and tracking other instruments through this the preamp‘s are phenomenal and no offense taken at all music is subjective and I love it all thanks for tapping and I love talking to people that actually understand it
Yo TouchTone ! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, your videos have been so educative and HELPFUL ! I owned a SIX, but yeah as soon as I was made aware that my prayers had been answered I hustled and did get me my new baby, expecting it in a few days, YOUR VIDEOS are fire man !!!! thank you so much you are pretty much the only TH-camr on here with REAL knowledge and wisdom about this mixer. Love from Belgium, Doctor Strass
Hey thanks man that’s such a huge compliment that’s the reason I do this I’m gonna be putting out more very soon I hope you have fun with yours man it’s a fantastic machine
@@TouchToneDSG Finally received it it's a jeweeeel 😭😭 ! took me a minute to figure out how the stereo cue worked but I'm getting the hang of it now lol
Thanks for a great review. This changed my perspective on the Big 6 and I’m anxious to see your mix video.
Coming soon man coming soon
Thanks for the in-depth review. Just picked up the BigSix. I was interested in the UC1 and UF8 as well. How does this couple with the BigSix? I know you touched a bit on it in the video, but I’m confused how you’re using the UC1 and UF8 when the BigSix is EQ’ing and Compressing then summing everything back into the daw. When would you be using the UC1? i can understand the UF8 because it’s controlling the daw but maybe a bit confused on the UC1. Is the UF8 used for the mixing features? UC1?
I appreciate it man. And sorry for the loaded questions.
You should probably DM me on Instagram
@@TouchToneDSG Does YT offer DM? I don't have IG haha I've been off the grid for quite some time.
LOVE this. Video is well done and the review covers a lot of ground. Excited to hear more.
Hey thanks for the support I’m glad you like the video I just tried to be as honest as possible and definitely more to come
@@TouchToneDSG Digged it. I’ve already got mine on order so just hyped to hear more about it and get mine in my hands soon!
@@MotorHolmes I know the feeling I get so excited just going in the studio now that I can work with that and like I said in the video it sounds great it makes everything I do sound so audible and I can hear so much detail now I’m so happy for you let me know when you get yours and if you have any questions please reach out
great video, super in-depth and well explained, I really want to demo this myself now looks awesome
You’ll love it
Excellent video! I was in doubt but you convinced me, I´m getting one :) Thanks
Hey glad I could help
@@TouchToneDSG Great attitude! You got yourself a new subscriber!
@@74goldenjet I am truly grateful you have no idea thank you
I have two BigSix running as aggregated devices on macox so I have double the channels in Ableton. Combining different devices in aggregated mode can be hassle if they have different specs, but with 2 x BigSix it is just running flawless because they are the same and I was told that they made some kind of firmware feature that makes the two work together easyer. I can't find anything about that on their site though so I don't know if it is true of not. But they work perfectly together. They get warm alright, but I never had any breaking down because of it and mine are running 24/7 for over a year now. I bought it to replace 19" quantum 2626 + ferrofish pulse 16 etc and I am happy I did so. Sound is at least as clean. It does take up extra space, but the hands-on mixing is just much easyer at the end of the day. For me anyway. I am only a hobbyist so take my inputs with that in mind 🙂
That is all good man as long as you’re happy and it works, bro I don’t see the issue. Enjoy fam
Hey, great review! Got mine on the way 😁, can't wait to try it out! This is like a dream come true for an hybrid studio. I have been always dreaming of implementing an analog desk to my little studio (that doesn't break the bank)!
I will be watching your other tutorials about this desk for sure! Thanks for your great content bro! 👍
Anytime man
Great vid man! Appreciate the effort!
Thank you man
Man, the more I watch your video, the more I discover we have a lot of the same gear!! ;-) About the Frontier, let me say this: they sound really good. I also have PMC's twotwo with digital input, so no conversion from my UAD x16 for them.. and the Frontier sounds as good. I am floored. Keep up the good work.
Heck yeah bro glad to hear it and once again we are a lot alike the frontiers are the best monitors that I’ve ever owned
Wow man this is exactly what I was looking for. Great review, Insightful and entertaining. Subbed!
Thank you man for subbing I’m glad I could help
Really appreciate your thoughts re: lack of recall. I've mixed in the box my whole life and I'm used to being able to jump from project to project and make adjustments over time. So tempting to pick this up but I'm not sure I'm the type of mixer who can just sit down, mix a project, call it good and move on...
It's worth it
Dope Video and the real user review I was waiting on before buying it. Appreciate it!
Your welcome
Brilliant review! This has really helped me make a decision to get one of these - thanks.
Anytime man
Great video and review plus I dig your music. But eally chiming in to say I really like your house and yard.
😁😁thanks my guy
Thanks for this video Bro Man this is the set up ive been aiming for Great video Good Dude KEEP IT UP =)
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you doing a very good job brother, i like the content very informative for engineers that are planning on investing in gears like me.. All the way from South Africa
Hey man I appreciate the support all the way from Arizona thank you
Outstanding hands on review and walkthrough! I have been looking for something that actually showed use of the console with a DAW. Great video
Thank you
Cool video, I chat about the Ableton routing was of interest as well , I love my Big 6 so completely agree with you about its flexibility - 😊
Hey man glad I could help I got many more coming stay tuned
Comgrats for this video. This product make me confused. At point to sell all my outbord gear, and my Apollo X6 as well. I don’t have idea what difference there is with X6 UAD converters. You compared to an old model. Any way, I gonna buy this because I can semplify my routing and my desk 😅. My home studio is always lacking of room. Usb C right into my M3 Mac no more cable, make me dream a lot.
One more thing… congratulation for your way to speak. I’m italian and my english understanding with you was just about 100% and is great. Many thanks buddy🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Much appreciated man. Thank you. Good luck with everything.
Such a dope video. Learning more about outboard/external gear so I'm really enjoying the videos.
Thank you
Really enjoyed your review . I already purchased the six that I use for Hybrid setup along with other outboard hardware gear that I use . I use the Avalon 737 , Empirical labs EL8's , Maaq mastering EQ , and the Manley slam . Then of course use my DAW for my main recording and I also have the UF8 which I'm still learning . Awesome job again and going to check out your other videos. The Big six is definitely awesome and had I known about it I would have gotten it instead of the six , however love the six
Hey man I really do appreciate that You're set up is pretty sick
I have to agree with you on the OLD UAD stuff. I own the new x series and its great substantially better than the firewire version. but man that SSL sounds great. great video.
thanks man I really appreciate it I’m still a fan of UAD but with the way my studio was going this seemed like a better fit
very Good point. He was referencing the old UAD stuff. I have the Apollo x8P and it sounds great. I have also worked with the SSL Six, and the Apollo has its own character and sound. I think the Six also has its own character and they are both good. I think the Apollo x8P has a slight edge on the sound and that I think has to do with the variety of plug-ins. I think this mixer would add to the work flow and the overall sound.
@@zorroinhell5549 Good point
Really great video. Thanks for taking the time to do it!
Np man thank you
Hi thanks for this great and informative video! One question: Does the Flock Audio Patchbay allow you to compensate for the lack of stereo inserts? That was not really clear for me... Thank you very much! Greetings Bernd
Yes it does it is very flexible
@@TouchToneDSG So it is possible to have HW routet in the Stereo-Channels? Great - thats fantastic - thank you!
Just picked up my Big 6! But man, I'm kinda lost like you said I might be. Thanks for the vid. Super helpful. I should be good with a few days workin it!
Hey man glad I could help you gonna love it it’s all just gonna click
really like how you explain things man. keep it up
Thank you man I most definitely will
Great video--thank you! I am thinking of getting one as I really want an analog mixer to input into my DAW. I do have a question and would really appreciate it if you could give me an answer. I like you [before your Big Six] am using an original thunderbolt silver Apollo as my interface. I have a lot invested in UAD plugs so I was wondering can you still use the Apollo to access the UAD plugs if you use a Big Six for your audio interface? Thank you.
Yeah man you can you can use it as an aggregate device and be just fine it serves as more inputs as well
@@TouchToneDSG Thank you if I may ask. How would i do that using LogicproX? I really appreciate your channel and your time.
I have the Apollo twin with the SSL SIX mixer, once I seen the Big SIX I was like Awe MAN! But I’d like to get the SSL fusion 1st and maybe sell my Apollo and SSL Six and pick up the Big SIX.
Thank you for the honest review.
Peace be with you!
Anytime man let me know when you get yours
so im considering moving from my little uad arrow,which i love but need more inputs, to the big six (or an apollo?) but what are your thoughts on leaving the UAD universe? I iove the real verb, one of my fav reverbs and the option to have different preamp simulations when tracking.
Thanks for the awesome, informative, enjoyable video :)
Anytime
Great video. The beat at the end was dope and you’re wearing a green lantern ring!! You get a like for that 😁!
Hey thanks man 😁 let my inner nerd out a little bit
Your vids are real chill man. How do you connect up your Apollo to the Big Six? Thanks
I don’t connect my Apollo to the big six at all I just have it connected to the computer for DSP at this point thank you
I don’t have experience with outboard mixers, but if your using the rack mount console unit what benefit are you getting by pushing your channels out to this mixer? I thought that having the rack console was the equivalent of having the mixer? Also are you using the ssl plugins as well? Is there a big difference in sound quality versus the physical gear? I am in the box with my mixing gear and I am learning about the differences between the tonal sounds of the plugins. I understand that physical gear has a harmonic quality due to the electrical current variations. I see those differences in my physical synths, but I don’t understand your setup because of the rack pieces you have already.
The plug-in is pretty good itself but with me having hardware there’s nothing like it I just have to be honest
Love the video G. I got the first SSL Six. Love the setup. You in Vegas bro? if so, tap in.
Hey thanks man I’m glad you like the video wildly enough I considered the first six I just wasn’t in a position to do it until this came out so it only made sense to do this I am not in Vegas I am in Phoenix Arizona collaboration can still happen though
The editing on this video is A+++++++ my g!
Thank you bro 💯
Hybrid studio goals, let's go! Happy New Year, do that mixing video, please.
Thank you man I appreciate it it’s coming soon I’m actually going to be doing a live
Hey I’m getting mines pretty soon can’t wait, but just wanted to stop by and let you know that you do some great content great video 👍
Hey man congratulations I hope you enjoy it just as much as I have and thank you appreciate it I put a lot of effort into my videos
Another great vid big dawg!
Hey thanks my G I appreciate you
Do you think it is worth going with the SSL Big Six instead of the newer UAD x8p? I do really like the unison pre-amps and the NEVE plugins.
Man such a good question I really just think that depends on workflow and how you’re going to be using your set up with recording and mixing
Great Review, Appreciate you
Thank you
Great feedback vid and yes we would like a subsequent mixing vid demonstrating the Big 6.🙏🏿 However, I don't understand how it has more "headroom"!
coming soon and I'll show you in that video
These ideas could rlly enhance my sound🙏🏾🤙🏾 thanks bro
Anytime man
Yes! I was waiting on this video. Thanks!
Anytime thanks for the support
Thanks for the walk thru. I can't quite afford it (yet) but it's on the list. Looking forward to more videos Bro'. Just got yourself a new sub.
Hey man you’ll get there bro and I appreciate you welcome to the channel
Good one, man -- thanks. Thinking there's one of these in my future.
You’re welcome glad I could help if you get one let me know
I'm coming from a Focusrite Scarlett Solo GEN 1.😶 I've been looking to finally upgrade my studio starting with my interface, and I was thinking SSL Big SiX or Tascam model 24.
Do the big six man you won't regret it at all
@@TouchToneDSG Heard that 🙏🏾
Great Video, Thank you, very interesting this Big SIX.
Agreed very interesting I’m still figuring things out
I did buy one, it had an issue, in channel one But SSL is all over it! Replacement on way, the little time I had with it I completely agree with all you said in your review,I also Have the output frontiers prior to watching this and they are amazing monitors.
Man that's great to hear SSL is a fantastic company and I love the Frontiers they are sooooo worth it 😁
I was skeptical of the frontiers marketing. I also own the desk which is amazing for my space. But Jesus the point source up close fantastic.
I’m using a hardwired setup for my limited hardware incorporated into the big six. One thing. I’m doing is (Mixbus32c software for mixing-as it has integrated 12 mix bus’s) using cue 1 as my sends in mixdown mode to the g bus comp. So each stem can have varied degree of impact on its operations to the two track summed mix. Ie the concern of the side chain being fixed at to low a frequency- back off the send on kicks-bass somewhat will help that cause. Or I use the inserts available on 1-4 to patch in a separate compressor to deal with it and send nothing to the g bus for those tracks. It’s a push button engage option-send cue 1 to bus comp. My cue 2 is sending signal to a hardware reverb to use for ‘taste’ or not on the individual stems.
Mastering M Bus Insert-fixed chain as I don’t own the flock patch…one day. I still plan on final sweetening eq and other plugins in the daw master bus insert to complete the 2 track sum mix. Slate all in pack I own. Some good stuff there for sure. Also IK Sunset Sound Studio Reverb is a must for rock/pop/r and b. I’ll be purchasing the Fame Studio version to. I did purchase an aphex 204 exciter, magic box out of production, used them in the 80’s, forgot how good it is used ‘sparingly’ very important sparingly. If you get a chance to use one you won’t part with it.
For my tracking setup I will disengage the usb function on Big Six, and use it as part of front end into my RME UFX Plus-a you can’t beat this quality interface-tracking with Cubase for stability reasons. It’s bulletproof. Zero latency monitoring with totalmix. If you haven’t tried Mixbus32c for Mixing..I suggest you get the demo and do so. It just sounds good -better than cubase to my ears and it’s a console. K14 metering system-eqs that are amazing. The 12 mix bus setup as integrated to mixer and so on. I find I do not need many plugins anymore, literally just a few on the mix buses. And master bus.
@@stevencirile Holy crap first of all man that’s some high-level stuff right there this is why I love the community such a great technique that’s like super Jedi level and thanks for the recommendation I’m going to look into that right now the more I use this the further away from plug-ins I want to get it because I feel like everything I run through it sounds less processed and I totally get where you’re coming from thank you so much man for sharing I really do mean that
@@stevencirile If you don’t mind me asking what was your issue with your big six
Great video! I currently use my SiX as a front end to my MPC Live 2 and am seriously considering upgrading to the Big SiX. The class compliant interface I think will be super cool to use with my MPC and make everything waaaay easier.
I had that in the video originally talking about the Mpc but I ran to Long but man this is fantastic piece for that which MPC do you have
@@TouchToneDSG yeah man. The Big SiX gives the MPC a ton of inputs/outputs I bet. The idea of being able to track/mix/sum all from a big six and mpc live 2 with no configuration changes (rerouting cables, etc) on the SiX is really cool.
@@TouchToneDSG and man o man do I love the faders on my SiX so being able to do a full mix on the Big SiX makes me want it even more. I'm a total SSL fan boy lol.
SSL gang ✌🏾️
Thanx for showing this board.Respect!!!
Anytime man
been thinking about the next upgrade to get to that semi-pro level; this is exactly the video i needed answering all the questions i had!
gotta move some product on ebay but i'm picking this up asap.
fantastic video all around, appreciate the in-depth version. i'll check out the other SSL gear, i hadn't seen that. i really was hoping for motorized faders, but i've always mixed with 4 or 5 groups so that's how i'd use it.
i have an mpc too, great piece of gear. thanks so much!!
Man the more that I have had this the more I love it I know you’re gonna love it when you get it the versatility alone is worth the price let me know when you get it man I would love to help make sure you join my discord I’m actually making a section in there for Big six users
Nice honest review 👍
Thank you
SSL gear, and One Piece decorating the room. A true man of culture 🤌
Yes sir great minds think alike
Great Video!!! You have such a great personality too!! I feel like I know you! hahaha!!
Thank you man 💯
This is a great review. Love the in-depth detail.
thank you man I’m glad you enjoyed it
Can you make a video on the interface part of this console. Is there a computer controller monitor app like how UAD Console has for all ur interface & monitor things. I wanna see what you get on that side of things like is there an app now too ???? (Please do a video if so ) thinking about getting this 😩🙇🏾♂️✨
I can do that
Just found your channel and I love it! You have almost my exact dream setup: like 90% of it. I want to pair this with the Fusion, a few 500 series modules, and call it a f’n day! Great content. Subbed instantly. Will be watching going forward! Thank you for this video. Current saving up to buy this. Spring is the goal.
Man anytime bro I want to get the Ultraviolet and one more thing and that's it. Thanks for the sub
Smiling very Decanter thank God love that style!
Thank you man
man im planning carefully my new home studio and you sir been a ton of help touching on all the details that will help make me decisions. and im planning on getting into that ssl ecosystem but im still a newbie in mixing im a music producer and i got a few questions that i hope i can ask you personally
Hey man I would love to help reach out to me on Instagram I definitely do consultations all the time
Guitar center story sounds familiar when I was starting off also. Went with a clear idea, Asked for one thing, got another thing.. Twice!
Yeah man they are sharks for that
Thank you for this video.
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Great review. I am going to the UC1 this week and have been eyeballing the big six. I come from 2" 24 track big format console (SSL, Amek, Soundcraft) for my first 20 years and for the past 10 years, DAW and an interface. I do miss the tactile control vs mouse / keyboard... not to mention (which you did) about building a 500 series system... my thought was to have the ability to insert gear as needed in both tracking and mixing (my plan would be to use the big six as a summing system). I've been a watching your vids and really appreciate how you are doing product reviews. Great stuff and thx. for the video work you are sharing.
Anytime man I’m just glad I could help
The best review i've seen of this so far 👏
Thank you man
Great video sir, I've had my eye on this but it looks like a purchase now.
You definitely won’t be disappointed
Would you recommend the Solid State Logic SiX 6-channel if you already have a decent interface?
Yeah you can do an aggregate device
I’ve been looking at the cranborne 500R8 because I do have some 500 series modules. But the price on modules I want to get will set me back at a higher price lol. Thinking about getting this and use my current 500 series rack.
Nice
Question: I currently own the Six and I see that you can cascade the two mixers by taking the outputs of the Six and injecting them into the Big Six.
However, let's say you were summing a mix from your DAW and wanted to use both mixers to have the extra channels for summing, how would you get the DAW to output signal into the Six as well? If you are using the Big Six as the interface, is there a way to get some of the channels from the DAW into the Six? I assume it would require a separate interface but the Big six has no optical in/outs to cascade with another interface. Is there a workaround for this or can you only use the Big Six by itself for summing mixes?
That’s a great question I heard you can cascade two of them but I haven’t tried it I would reach out to SSL if I were you
Hello. Great video.
I’ve also watched Mitch’s video and any others I can find. So far, I enjoyed yours the most!
Question: Do you find the DAW returns to come back off the computer really hot?
So hot you barely have to turn up the monitor knob on USB 15/16?
First of all thank you I appreciate that and to answer your question yes I did and the way that I fix that is in the monitor section the external two I un-click that button and just had the one on the main Fader channel push stand if they are both pushed and it is extremely loud And that fix my problem I hope that helps
@@TouchToneDSG oh my goodness!
Why didn’t I think of that.
I am so sold on this board and you have confirmed my original thoughts.
I had planned to keep my rental unit but Covid cancelled all my Jan/Feb gigs so the purchase will have to wait a bit.
Really looking forward to checking out you other videos and thanks for the quick reply.
Weather looks nice where you are. We just got 128cm (50”) of snow up here in Toronto. LOL.
@@JTPiano2011 Hey man I am glad I could help I know you’re gonna love it sorry to hear about your gigs hopefully things pick back up very soon I can relate to what you’re saying and I’m in Arizona it’s about 75° today I understand it’s called up where you’re from in a weird way I miss that I’m originally from the Midwest so I can relate
Very informative bro thanks.🎵
Anytime man
really great review!! thanks man 🙏🏻
No problem anytime
Hey man! Thanks for the great content. I just got one and I am not able to get sound out from Ableton on channels 15/16. Any advice for me? Cheers!
Okay, got it working now. I cannot seem to make the compressor work within these channels. I see lights blinking but there's no influence on the make gain at all. I am going to the manual but I am not sure if it is something through Ableton. I also cannot hear any audio being played from say TH-cam while listening to something from Ableton. Quite a learning curve but I am loving this machine :D
Glad to see you got a rectified
great review thank you
Anytime man
Great mix on the intro... ! Booooom.
Hey man I appreciate you thank you