Description

The UC1 hardware plug-in controller from SSL is an intelligent and deeply integrated SSL plug-in control surface that lets you focus on your production goals and not the process. Dedicated knob-per-function Channel EQ and Dynamics controls, centre section featuring full Bus Compressor controls and authentic moving-coil gain reduction meter combine to offer the most creative, intuitive, and ultimately effective way of controlling the SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins within your DAW session.
Virtual SSL Console
At the heart of the UC1 system is the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer, view and control all of your Channel Strips and Bus Compressors in one place. The Plug-in Mixer offers a new and exciting way of interacting with your plug-ins, allowing you to adopt a true console-like approach to mixing in-the-box. Mix and match different channel strip flavours within to create your own hybrid SSL console sound.
Channel Strip and Bus Compressor
UC1 provides dedicated controls of all key Channel Strip 2 plug-in parameters. EQ, Filters, Compressor and Gate/Expander controls offer the same configuration and visual feedback as found on large-format SSL consoles, allowing you to quickly home in on your channel processing sweet spot.
SSL Native Channel Strip 2 & Bus Compressor 2 Plug-ins
Full licenses of SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins are included with UC1. Channel Strip 2 is a fully-featured Channel Strip, based on digital modelling of the EQ and Dynamics curves from the legendary XL 9000 K SuperAnalogue console. V2 adds SSL’s proprietary anti-cramping algorithms and the ability to trigger the dynamics sidechain externally. Bus Compressor 2 adds a tonne of user requests, with additional Ratio, Attack and Release options, the ability to trigger the sidechain externally, as well as x2 and x4 oversampling.
NEW 4K B Plug-in
Full of tone, punch and rich non-linear analogue character, the 4K B is a detailed emulation of the legendary SL 4000 console B channel strip. The iconic sound of the SL 4000 B console is synonymous with records that emerged from London’s famous Townhouse Studio 2, the ‘Stone Room’ in the late 70’s, early 80’s.
Features
Legendary SSL workflow and console ergonomics meets the power of SSL 360°-enabled channel strip plug-ins and Bus Compressor 2
Every UC1 purchase includes licenses for 4K B, Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins
Seamlessly control 4K B, Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins directly from UC1
Authentic moving-coil Bus Compressor gain reduction meter, driven from the SSL Native Bus Compressor plug-in
SSL Plug-in Mixer (hosted in SSL 360°) provides a place to view and control of your Channel Strips and Bus Compressors, all from one screen
Muscle-memory operation and constant visual feedback via the smart LED rings.
UC1 display tells you which 360°-enabled channel strip and Bus Compressor plug-in UC1 is currently focused on
UC1 display gives you a value readout of the control currently being turned
Load Plug-in Presets and change Channel Strip process ordering (routing) directly from UC1
Switch between 3 different DAWs that are connected to the Plug-in Mixer
High Quality all metal enclosure, with a brushed anodised top plate
Hi-Speed USB connection to computer
Powered by SSL 360° Mac and PC software
DAW Integration: Pro Tools®, Logic Pro®, Cubase / Nuendo, Ableton® Live, Studio One®, REAPER® and LUNA DAWs are officially supported by UC1 & The Plug-in Mixer.
UC1 Specification
Screen Resolution Requirements: 1280 960
Computer Hardware Requirements: 8GB RAM or more is recommended
Software Licensing Requirements:
– SSL User Account to claim you plug-in licenses
– iLok account required to authorise your plug-in licenses
Dimensions: 11.8″ x 10.5″ x 2.4″ / 300 x 266 x 61mm (Width X Depth X Height)
Weight: 4.6lbs / 2.1kg