Solid State Logic SSL UF8 Advanced DAW Controller
The Solid State Logic UF8 is an advanced DAW control surface with eight motorized, touch-sensitive faders; nine push/push rotary encoders; and eight high-resolution LCD TFT displays. SSL has been making world-class recording consoles for decades, and their extensive expertise is evident in the meticulous design of the UF8. Its professional pedigree is manifest throughout the design — from the just-right feel of its soft-touch rubber RGB backlit buttons to the robustness of its sleek, all-metal chassis. The system is expandable with up to four UF8s for 32 channels of DAW control. Connecting via high-speed USB and powered by SSL’s dedicated 360° software, the UF8 offers easy, streamlined operation along with powerful functionality.
Immersive SSL workflow and boundless customization
While modern DAWs offer unmatched flexibility and ease-of-use, they can lack the immediacy and inspiring quality of twisting knobs and pulling faders. The SSL UF8 closes that gap, allowing you to take hands-on control of your DAW to expedite your workflow and facilitate creativity. Lose yourself in the process of recording and mixing with the UF8’s 100mm touch-sensitive motorized faders, smooth-action rotary encoders, and user-assignable push-button controls. The UF8 serves up next-level customization by allowing you to configure essential shortcuts and custom macros and save them as profiles, so no matter where you are in the production process — tracking, editing, or mixing — your UF8 will be set up just the way you like it!
Chain multiple units for the ultimate multichannel DAW control surface
A single UF8 gives you ample control over large sessions by navigating between channel banks. However, if you want even more physical-fader action, SSL makes it easy to integrate up to four UF8 control surfaces for a whopping 32 channels of hands-on DAW control. Having 32 channels on tap is ideal for large post-production and mixing sessions, but you can up your fader count one UF8 at a time — as your need demands and budget permits! The units are daisy-chained via the UF8’s USB-A port, reducing cable clutter; and the SSL 360° app takes care of the integration, so you’ll be up and running with a full arsenal of SSL faders in no time!
- 8 motorized, touch-sensitive faders
- 8+1 push/push rotary encoders
- 8 hi-res LCD TFT displays
- RGB backlit soft-touch rubber buttons
- Robust all-metal enclosure with brushed, anodized top plate
- Expandable: connect up to 4 UF8s to create a 32-channel DAW controller
- Works with major DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, and Ableton Live
- Up to 3 different DAWs may be connected simultaneously
- Pro Tools communication via HUI; Logic, Cubase, Studio One, and Live communication via MCU
- SSL software provides workflow enhancements with features such as Channel and Plug-in mode
- Large multi-purpose notched encoder allows for DAW timeline navigation, track banking, and mouse wheel emulation for enhanced hands-on control
- Customizable keys for assigning your favorite keyboard shortcuts/macros
- Assignable footswitches
- Included stands allow for adjustable elevation angle on your desktop
- Compatible with SSL Origin modular center section
- 19-inch 6U rackmount kit available separately
- Connects to your computer via high-speed USB
- Powered by SSL 360° software for macOS/Windows, providing quick multi-session configuration, drag-and-drop reorder, customizable user keys, assignable layers, update management, and more