Solid State Logic UC1 Hardware Plug-In Control Surface

DAW Plug-in Control Surface with Knob-per-function Control of Channel Strip, Bus Compressor, and 4K B Plug-ins and Dedicated Software App - Mac/PC VST, AU, AAX

SSL hardware for your SSL software... and third party plug-ins

UC1 is a hardware plug-in controller like no other. It features dedicated knob-per-function controls for EQ and Dynamics, a centre section with full Bus Compressor controls, and an authentic moving-coil gain reduction meter. This combination provides the most creative, intuitive, and effective means of controlling plug-ins within your DAW session. In addition to controlling 360°-enabled plug-ins such as Channel Strip 2, 4K E, 4K B and Bus Compressor 2, UC1 includes SSL 360 Link, a ground-breaking plug-in that allows you to control any 3rd party plug-in from the UC1 surface.

SSL production tools are the benchmark for studio ergonomics and workflow. UC1 draws on decades of analogue and digital console design to develop an intelligent and deeply integrated SSL plug-in control surface that lets you focus on your production goals and not the process.

UC1's layout of encoders, switches, and colour groupings offers professional SSL console ergonomics seamlessly integrated with our 360°-enabled plug-ins. Multiple parameters can be controlled simultaneously and precisely, equipping you with a production tool that nurtures muscle memory, provides unmatched sonic flexibility and inspires operator confidence. To expand your hybrid workflow further, accompany with the UF8 and UF1 Advanced DAW Controllers.

Virtual SSL Console

At the heart of the UC1 system is the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer, a place to view and control all of your 360°-enabled plug-ins. The 360° Plug-in Mixer offers an efficient way of interacting with multiple plug-ins simultaneously, further bridging the gap between console and in-the-box workflow. Thanks to 360 Link, 3rd party plug-ins are also shown in the plug-in mixer alongside Channel Strip 2, 4K E, and 4K B.

SSL sound and workflow

UC1 provides dedicated controls of all key SSL 360°-enabled 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 plug-ins are the only plug-ins designed by the team of SSL engineers at HQ in Oxford, with exclusive access to the original data sheets and specifications from which the consoles were made.

Bus Compressor

At the heart of UC1 are the Bus Compressor controls that talk directly to SSL Native Bus Compressor 2. The authentic layout and metering feels like you're controlling a hardware bus comp built into the centre section of an SSL console. With a classic moving-coil gain reduction meter as found on SSL consoles since the 1970's, it represents the Bus Compressors time constants and gain reduction characteristics perfectly for producers and engineers to know exactly how it's reacting with their instruments, sub groups and of course mix bus.

Move to your production groove

Over the course of a session, workflow changes depending on the task in hand. We understand this and that's why we made sure UC1 offers the tools, visual feedback and total synchronisation between hardware and software required to allow you to work the way you want at any given time. Get hands-on with the UC1 hardware, adjust parameters with the mouse in the individual plug-ins or immerse yourself in the Plug-in Mixer - changes are always synchronised across all software and hardware.

Features

• Legendary SSL workflow and console ergonomics meets the power of SSL 360.
• Every UC1 purchase includes licenses for 4K B, Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins. 360 Link is license-free and available to all users.
• Seamlessly control 4K B, Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins directly from UC1.
• Control any 3rd party plug-in with the UC1 surface thanks to 360 Link.
• Authentic moving-coil Bus Compressor gain reduction meter, driven digitally from the SSL Native Bus Compressor plug-ins.
• SSL Plug-in Mixer (hosted in SSL 360°) provides a place to view and control your 360-enabled plug-ins, 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 Windows software.
• A 6-month Trial of Complete Access included.