SOLID STATE LOGIC UF8

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Solid State Logic UF8 - 8-channel Control SurfaceThe culmination of 40 years of studio ergonomics expertise, the new Solid State Logic UF8 controller offers a new level of user-focused design: intuitive displays, faders for intelligent control function access, adjustable stand for perfect positioning, and a workflow-enhancing layout. High-quality touch-sensitive faders, encoders, and high-resolution color screens complete the premium build level, despite the affordable price for an SSL-branded controller.UF8 is an expandable control surface with up to 32 channels, offering full integration with all major DAWs, ideal for music creation, production, and mixing, post-production, and webcasting. The new SSL 360° control software can manage multi-controller setups, customized keyboard commands, and seamless DAW switching across multiple layers, allowing for uninterrupted transitions between sessions.{youtube}siABNsZMNLY{/youtube}Not all controllers are created equalThe UF8 is the culmination of over 40 years of SSL's expertise in mastering production workflows and studio ergonomics embedded in generations of SSL consoles. This deep understanding of studio production, combined with decades of engineering excellence, delivers a tactile USB controller with premium finishes that sets the SSL workflow and quality apart.Advanced Workflow:UF8 offers extremely intuitive features developed from a deep understanding of production processes. Take full control with simultaneous access to multiple sessions across different DAWs, navigate with precision using a multi-function Master Encoder for timeline access and DAW track bank with mouse wheel simulation. A set of 'Dual-purpose Selection Keys' provides quick access to select functions like solo and mute clearing in Pro Tools and Logic Pro. New CHANNEL and PLUG-IN control modes will provide an enhanced workflow for all UF8 users with Pro Tools, enabling faster access to sends and plug-ins without hindering creativity.Configurability:Each UF8 is equipped with 43 assignable user key sets across 5 configurable banks, allowing the user to customize their essential keyboard shortcuts and macros for complete session control. You can add multiple controllers to create your personal mixing system; program your perfect music creation center with 16-24 channels, or connect 4 UF8s into a single system to create a 32-channel control ideal for large post-production or mixing sessions. Multiple UF8s can be connected together via the THRU port which can also provide a secure place to store your iLok. To optimize its positioning, each UF8 includes an adjustable stand with 6 elevation angles. 19” rack mount kits are also available to integrate it into the center of an ORIGIN console or a studio rack.Open DAW PolicyUF8 integrates with all major DAWs and includes ready-to-use workflow templates for Ableton® Live™, Cubase™/Nuendo™, Pro Tools®, Logic Pro®, Studio One®, LUNA™, and Pyramix™. Many producers and sound engineers prefer to split their creative process across multiple DAWs. UF8 is extremely flexible and promotes SSL's 'Open DAW Policy': control 3 different DAWs simultaneously and keep your production and mixdown process streamlined.360° Control:The new SSL 360° software allows for quick setup and 'administrator' control for your UF8. With an extensive 'drag-n-drop' configuration system, it provides quick and dynamic access to configuring each individual controller. Customize workflows and define up to 3 different DAW layers for simultaneous session control with all changes organized without ever losing control of productivity.6-month SSL Complete trial includedSSL Complete is the easiest way to access all SSL plugins, with new premium plugins constantly being added. With our legendary consoles, compressors, EQs, reverbs and delays, Fusion processors and much more. SSL Complete offers everything you need to create brilliant-sounding music and build an SSL studio in your DAW.Key Features:High-quality 100mm touch-sensitive fadersHigh-resolution color displaysAll-metal construction, finished with a brushed and anodized top plate8 Endless Rotary EncodersCustomizable workflows with 43 assignable keys per UF8; 5 banks of 8 user keys + 3 quick access keysIntelligent, multi-purpose CHANNEL encoderMouse scroll emulation; control any plug-in parameter you hover over with absolute precisionIntegrates with all major DAWs with ready-to-use workflow templates: Pro Tools | Logic Pro | Cubase | Ableton Live | Studio One | LUNA | PyramixHigh-speed USB connectivitySwitched control between 3 simultaneously connected DAWsBundled with SSL Native Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plugins6-month SSL Complete trial included