SSL UF1 - compact controller for DAW
Solid State Logic expands its lineup of controllers such as the UC1 and UF8 with the release of the UF1, a compact solution for controlling your DAW environment. Requires installation of free SSL 360° software that supports PCs running Windows 10 or later or macOS 10.15 or later.
The novelty has a solid metal body and is equipped with a single fader, two high-resolution LCD displays, soft rubber buttons, encoders and a special section with a weighted jog wheel. A large multi-purpose rotary encoder has features such as channel merging, mouse wheel emulation, and volume control, while five smaller encoders provide DAW mixer control and plug-in parameters.
It is stated that the extra row of keys above the main Transport controls can be configured to provide access to key functions, including loop and click options, or used with the Shift key to switch automation modes. It is noted that the device is able to simultaneously control three DAWs via HUI or MCU and comes with profiles for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, LUNA and Pyramix. It is worth noting that the UF1 can be combined with the UF8 and UC1 SSL units to form an extended control surface, and up to four UF8s can be used with the UC1 and UF1, allowing for a system setup with up to 33 faders.
In addition, the 4.3-inch display offers integration with the SSL Meter plug-in (perpetual license included with purchase of the UF1), and also allows users to display the following range of measurement tools: Peak, RMS, K-System, 31-band RTA, VU, PPM, Stereo Balance, Phase Correlation and Lissajous Phase Scopes.
The SSL UF1 will be available for purchase in June 2023 for around $600. In addition to a perpetual license for the SSL Meter plug-in, users will receive a six-month trial of the SSL Complete subscription package.