The end result of 40+ years experience. The SSL UF8 Advanced DAW Controller is an essential studio controller for any modern music maker. In a climate where most professionals now work within the box the UF8 provides you with a hands-on approach to music-making. Theyll be no second guesses or deliberation. The ability to ride and automate faders will make your approach to recording and mixing feel instinctive ensuring the finest results possible that simply cannot be achieved with a mouse. Take command of your workflow today. Youll be free to work on up to eight channels at once. This is particularly useful when applying the finishing touches to your mix via VCA groupings and can also be used to manually ride effect auxes to heighten emotional points within a performance. Housed within an all-metal enclosure the UF8 will become the proud centre-piece of your studio / mix environment. Make your life easier and recordings sound better than ever before. Speed up your session SSL are masters of production workflow and the UF8 reflects that. Youll be granted simultaneous access to multiple DAWs as well as precise navigation thanks to the innovative master encoder. This also allows you to explore the timeline track banking and mouse wheel emulation functions. Thanks to dual-purpose selection keys youll be provided with instantaneous access to key functions alongside solo and mute clearing in Pro Tools and Logic Pro sessions. Effortless expansion Every UF8 boasts 43 assignable user keys that are spread out across five configurable banks this allows users to tailor the device to suit their every want and need without any compromises. Should you desire to create your own innovative mixing set up then youll be able to connect up to four UF8s within a single system providing you with an impressive total of 32 channels. With this youll be able to take on any task that comes your way. The UF8 can also be positioned in six different angles of elevation via the adjustable stand thats included to find the set-up thats right for you. Make your life easier The all new 360° software app ensures quick and easy configuration of your UF8. When youre using an expand system youll find that the “drag and drop” set-up ensures dynamic access to every individual controller. Youll also be able to alter workflows in order to create three different DAW layers for a stress-free experience without your productivity suffering! Bonus plugins! The UF8 comes complete with two powerful native plugins that will inject a new lease of life into your recordings and mixes. The VocalStrip plug-in features four select vocal processing tools with SSL’s own unique twist. You can use this to bring studio-quality vocal processing to your mixes with an informative visual feedback showing you everything you need to see when it comes to your audio signal. The DrumStrip plugin is similar but is designed for use with drum tracks. Features Comes complete in all metal enclosure finished with a brushed anodised top plate Control of any plug-in parameter you hover the mouse over with absolute precision Customised workflows possible with 43 assignable keys per UF8 Includes high-resolution colour displays Specifications Supported DAWs Pro Tools Logic Pro X Cubase / Nuendo Ableton Live Studio One System Requirements SSL 360° software requires the following: Mac – 10.13 (High Sierra) and above Windows – Windows 8.1 (64-bit) or Windows 10 (64-bit) 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 Dimensions: 17” x 10.5” x 2.4” / 431 x 266 x 62.7 mm Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs Product Code: SSL0100