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Solid State Logic - UC1

Description

The new UC1 controller from SSL combines classic console ergonomics with the power of SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins, for virtual console 'in-the-box' audio production experience.

UC1 is a hardware plug-in controller like no other. 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 new SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins within your DAW session.

SSL 360 Plug-in Mixer
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. 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.

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 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.

Features
* Legendary SSL workflow and console ergonomics meets the power of SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins.
* Every UC1 purchase includes full licenses of SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins.
* Knob per-function control of SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins.
* Muscle-memory operation and constant visual feedback via the smart LED rings.
* On-board display tells you which Channel Strip and Bus Compressor plug-in UC1 is currently focused on, as well as giving you a value readout of the control currently being turned.
* Load Plug-in Presets and change Channel Strip routing 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.
* 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.