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 creation
UF8 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.
360° Control
SSL'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.
Not All Controllers Are Equal
UF8 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 Workflow
UF8 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.
Configurability
Each 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° Control
SSL'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 Application
SSL 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.Specifications
System Requirements
- SSL 360° software must be installed on your Mac or Windows computer in order to use SSL UF8
- SSL 360° software requires the following:
- Mac OS - 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma
- Windows 10, Windows 11 (including 12th Gen Intel Machines)
- Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 (or comparable AMD processor) CPU running at 2.4gHz or higher
- 8GB RAM or more is recommended
- Internet-connection for software updates from SSL 360° application
- The following DAWs are officially supported by UF8 and have dedicated profiles in SSL 360°. Solid State Logic only officially tests with the most recent versions of each DAW software. In most cases, previous versions will also work fine.
- Pro Tools
- Logic Pro
- Cubase/Nuendo
- Ableton Live
- Studio One
- LUNA
- Pyramix
- Mixbus
- REAPER
- Bitwig
- Digital Performer
Features
- High-quality 100 mm touch sensitive faders
- High-resolution color displays
- All-metal enclosure, finished with a brushed, anodized top plate
- 8 Endless Rotary Encoders
- Custom 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 precision
- Integrates With All Major DAWs with workflow ready templates
- Pro Tools | Logic Pro | Cubase | Ableton Live | Studio One
- Hi-Speed USB connectivity
- Switch Control between 3 Simultaneously connected DAWs
- Bundled with SSL Native Vocalstrip 2 & Drumstrip plug-ins