Solid State Logic

For over 40 years, audio tools from Solid State Logic have been shaping music productions around the world - including numerous hits and award-winning recordings. The SSL 2+MKII brings some of this expertise into your personal studio. The new MKII model offers new 32bit/192kHz converters, an even better dynamic range, a wider gain range and switchable high-pass filters.To guarantee impeccable sound characteristics, SSL makes no compromises in the crucial areas. The microphone preamps impress with best-in-class values and SSL uses original components from Neutrik™, Alps™ and AKM. Convenient level meters, MIDI sockets and two separately adjustable headphone outputs on the front panel round off the ambitious features.If a signal needs a little more "character", the "Legacy 4K" switch can help. This gives uninspired sounds a dose of analogue sound and "glamour".And as if that wasn't enough, SSL also includes a noble selection of software licences for SSL Native plug-ins, DAWs, samples, loops and virtual instruments - with this toolbox, you can get started right away!

The SSL UC1 is a unique hardware plug-in controller. The convenient mixing console layout provides you with high-quality controls and switches for the legendary SSL workflow. This not only makes operating the included plug-ins a creative flight of fancy, but also saves you time and activates your muscle memory with every move.The eye-catcher is undoubtedly the authentic "moving coil" VU meter display for the gain reduction of the Bus Compressor 2 plug-in. This allows you to keep an eye on the most important dynamic parameter at all times. In addition, a large number of LEDs provide an overview of the levels, control positions and switch positions - just like on a real mixing console.Speaking of mixing consoles - this is also available to you as a plug-in mixer in the SSL 360° software. Various views and a zoom function optimise your workflow. The UC1 plug-in controller is designed as a central control unit for almost all work steps during your creative work. The selection of the channel strip and the desired bus compressor on the UC1 is supported by a high-resolution display. You can also call up presets and change the channel sequence.The plug-in licences included in the scope of delivery provide you with the new revised versions. The "Channel Strip 2" is a complete channel strip based on the EQ and dynamic algorithms of the legendary XL 9000 K SuperAnalogue™ mixing console. In the new version 2, SSL has optimised the algorithms once again to prevent sound distortion when boosting high frequencies (15-20 kHz). Thanks to this revision, the "Channel Strip 2" actually sounds even better than its predecessor.With the "Bus Compressor 2", SSL was able to realise many user wishes. This legendary plug-in contains additional ratio, attack and release options, the option of triggering the side chain externally and 2x or 4x oversampling.

For over 40 years, audio tools from Solid State Logic have shaped numerous hits and award-winning music productions around the world. With the SSL 18, this expertise now finds its way into your personal studio in the form of the first "High Performance Rack Interface". The SSL 18 impresses with the latest 32-bit/192 kHz converters that offer unrivalled dynamics of up to 125 dB - perfect for recording and monitoring music with the highest precision. Eight SSL microphone preamps deliver ultra-low-noise recordings with tremendous detail, while the switchable Legacy 4K mode adds the legendary analogue sound of the SSL 4000 series. In addition, flexible line and DC-coupled outputs as well as digital I/O extensions via ADAT and S/PDIF enable versatile applications in modern studio environments.SSL 18 scores with two independent headphone outputs that can be adapted to different headphone impedances to always have the perfect sound on your ears. It also has an integrated talkback function including the classic Listen Mic compressor for creative audio processing. Seamless integration into the SSL 360 software means that the entire interface can be conveniently controlled from the computer and customised mixes can be created for musicians.

Many successful recordings of the 80s bear the signature of SSL 4000 E mixing consoles. This is not least due to the versatile dynamics section of the legendary 611E channel strip, which is appreciated by producers all over the world. This tool has been used to optimise numerous honourable kick drum punches and bass thrusts as well as to tame prominent but "very dynamic" vocal parts.

The 611E channel strip of the SSL 4000E series has been popular with renowned producers since the early 1980s. This EQ module reproduces the very musical "Brown" EQ, named after the respective knob colour, and the somewhat more aggressive sounding "Black" EQ.The "Brown EQ" works with 15dB cut/boost. The special feature of the sound design is that the 3dB +/- starting points each fall on the same musical interval as the centre frequency. This means that the result always sounds natural, unobtrusive and pleasant at every frequency.The "Black EQ" has its origins in the later E-series mixing consoles of the mid-eighties. It works with 18dB cut/boost and, thanks to its special circuitry, enables tighter and more compact control over low frequencies. This characteristic is activated with the "BLK" switch.

The UF1 is the ultimate single-fader controller that optimises your in-the-box productions with the legendary SSL workflow and high-quality controls - a motorised 100 mm fader, two high-resolution colour displays, durable RGB rubber buttons with a soft feel and a weighted jog wheel, all in a robust metal housing with a premium look. With the UF1 you have complete control over pans, sends, plug-in control, can customise 46 softkeys to suit your workflow and control up to three DAWs simultaneously. The clear and insightful visual feedback, intuitive control and deep integration are achieved not least through the included SSL Meter plug-in and SSL 360° software. All of this takes the UF1 and the SSL Eco system to a level never before seen at this size.The UF1 has DAW profiles for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, LUNA and Pyramix. High-quality transport buttons and a weighted jog/scrub wheel make working comfortable, fast and efficient. Secondary transport buttons can be customised to key workflow button combinations, such as Loop On/Off and Click on Track On/Off. Or press the Shift key to quickly access DAW automation modes. The premium 100 mm motorised SSL fader provides precise control when writing automation and, of course, fine-tuning track volume in recording and mixing sessions. The UF1's two high-resolution displays provide detailed visual feedback on DAW track names, parameters, time display, the SSL meter plug-in and 360°-capable channel strips in the SSL plug-in mixer. Control SSL channel strip plug-ins directly from the UF1. The EQ curve of the plug-in is shown on the large display and gate/compression activity on the small display. The large, gridded encoder allows channel banking, mouse wheel emulation (focus mode) and volume control.In addition to comprehensive DAW control, every UF1 purchase includes a perpetual licence for the SSL Meter plug-in (worth €99.99). The Meter plug-in is visualised on the large 4.3-inch display and controlled directly from the UF1 interface or the SSL 360° plug-in mixer. The meter plug-in includes important measurement tools, including peak and RMS levels, K-system, stereo balance, phase correlation bars, Lissajous phasescopes, 31-band RTA, VU and PPM metering.The UF1 can be used alone or in combination with UF8 for even deeper SSL-DAW control. UF1 is also the perfect hardware extension for the UC1 SSL plug-in controller, giving you fader control and easy access to SSL 360°-enabled channel strip parameters as well as visual feedback of EQ curves. For the ultimate SSL controller setup that provides a complete SSL workflow for virtual consoles, combine the UF1 with up to four UF8s and the UC1.

BiG SiX is the realisation of feedback from artists, producers and sound engineers. After its little brother SiX, BiG SiX represents the next level of what is technically feasible in terms of quality, function and format. This highly professional desktop mixer is suitable for ambitious studio recordings, post-production, stage mixing or podcasting and can realise 18-channel stereo SuperAnalogue summing, while the four mono and four stereo channels are packed with SSL history and impress with clever details that you would otherwise only find on large studio mixing consoles: A slimmed-down version of the G-Series Bus Compressor, dynamics and EQ circuits from the legendary 4000E console series and official faders with high resolution in the preferred control range. The professional display instruments and extensive monitoring options, which include two independent headphone sections and the LMC+ Listen Mic Compressor, ensure relaxed working. Last but not least, SSL has already integrated the highlight and one of the most important components of your hybrid studio into the BiG SiX: the 16-channel USB-C interface with high-quality 96kHz/24bit AD/DA conversion. The converters are tuned to 0 dBFS=24 dBu for optimum utilisation of the dynamic range and can be switched pre- or post-fader for recording in each channel. For mixing, you can route the USB returns to the individual channels at the touch of a button. And the variable B-Bus/mute circuit makes overdubs a breeze.You can't get more SiX than BiG SiX!

The Listem Mic Compressor in API500 format is borrowed from the legendary SL 4000 E console of the 1980s and was described at the time as the "secret weapon" of sound engineers. Originally, this compressor was only designed to avoid clipping in the return feed of the communication track. However, with its fixed attack and release curves, the LMC was ideal for an "ambient drum sound". For its role as an independent processor tool, the LMC was equipped with additional features and was thus given the suffix "+".

This preamp module brings the patented VHD technology from the SSL flagship "Duality" to the API500 series format. On the one hand, the preamp delivers ultra-clean SSL SuperAnalogue Recordings with up to +75 dB gain. Alternatively, the VHD system patented by Solid State Logic can be switched on, which adds second and third degree harmonic overdrive. Everything is possible here, from warm tube sounds to trashy grunge sounds.This new "+" version of the 500 VHD module offers inputs on both the front and rear. With a total of four different impedance settings, this versatile preamp can also be used as a DI box for a wide range of instruments.

Often imitated, never equalled - the analogue compressor from the 1980s G series has since become a legend. A comparatively simple device for a comparatively simple purpose: the mix sounds more powerful and has more punch, more drive. This compressor has been immortalised on countless popular recordings and is now nicknamed "The Glue" by insiders, as it holds the mix together like no other dynamics tool.

SIX is a compact, highly professional desktop mixer for small studio recordings, post-production, stage mixing or podcasting. It offers you a total of 12 inputs for the mix, including two mono channels with SuperAnalogue Mic Preamps.The mixing console is fully balanced (except for the headphone output). High-quality SSL components such as the tone control of the channel strip, the G-Compressor circuit in the master bus and the legendary Listen Mic Compressor (LMC+) are available for first-class recordings. External devices can be integrated into the signal flow via the analogue insert points.In addition, SIX differs from conventional compact mixing consoles in many other detailed solutions - multiple LED chains for the integrated compressors, stereo cue sends in the mono channels with panorama controls, rail ramp technology to avoid switch-on noise on the monitoring rail and much more. .

Premium preamps are undoubtedly an important prerequisite for outstanding recordings. The SSL ORIGIN console with its PureDrive mic preamps is a modern classic among recording consoles. Its innovative preamps retain the clarity and punch of earlier SSL designs, but add the "DRIVE" option for a warm, overtone-rich and punchy sound that varies with increasing gain. For example, you can capture the subtle nuances of a piano concerto in PURE mode or add warmth to a drum recording in DRIVE mode.The PURE DRIVE OCTO continues this tradition in rack format, offering eight microphone preamps with the familiar PURE and DRIVE modes of the ORIGIN. However, SSL goes one step further and integrates a third, 'unbalanced' DRIVE mode as well as digital interfaces and a USB port. No electromechanical components (potentiometers, mechanical switches, relays, etc.) are used in the audio signal path of the PURE DRIVE OCTO, which increases durability and enables precise equalisation between all channels - not just one stereo pair. The use of digitally controlled analogue circuits, controlled by detented potentiometers and electronic switches, simplifies recall and precision of settings. This makes the PURE DRIVE OCTO one of the most powerful microphone preamps on the market with a multitude of new sonic possibilities and workflows, and the PURE DRIVE OCTO's numerous interfaces open up a wide range of recording options. The PURE DRIVE OCTO has eight rear-mounted XLR combo inputs, four front-panel Hi-Z/DI instrument inputs with automatic input detection and three D-sub connectors for line-level inputs and insert send return. The PURE DRIVE OCTO's insert returns/ADC inputs operate at a line level of up to +24 dBu, so they can be easily connected to other professional equipment.The PURE DRIVE OCTO's versatile digital connectivity options include an integrated USB sound card that transmits eight audio channels at up to 32-bit/192 kHz to your DAW. There are four AES/EBU output pairs and two ADAT outputs. The AES and ADAT outputs can even be used individually to be used by the integrated USB sound card as outputs from your DAW. Finally, there is a word clock input and output with automatic switching for reliable digital clocking.

Music history in API 500 format - dynamics processor based on the 611B channel strip of the legendary SSL SL4000B mixing consoleFour tools in one module - compressor, limiter, expander and gateOwn, very authentic sound image with aggressive character and high saturation.

The SSL UF8 is a professional DAW controller with a unique and innovative feature mix. Up to four devices can be cascaded via USB and used as a 19-unit or desktop controller.You can organise your creative work comfortably and efficiently with the SSL UF8. The UF8 supports all common formats for e.g. Avid Pro Tools, Apple Logic Pro X, Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo, Presonus Studio One, Ableton Live and others.Clever ergonomics and the convenient SSL 360° software create optimum working conditions for your DAW-based music and film/TV post productions. In addition to premium components and high-quality workmanship, this also includes customised assignment of the control elements.In addition to cleverly positioned user keys, the encoder row, for example, can be configured in channel or plug-in mode. This guarantees you a smooth workflow and you can concentrate fully on your sound results. You can also optimise the latter with the two SSL Native plug-ins Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip, which are included in the bundle.The SSL 360° software also thinks for you. Changes are saved automatically and software updates are managed independently.Features:DAW controller with flexible mounting options - from 19-installation to multi-cascadable desktop version with adjustable working angleIntuitive access and perfect overview - 8 touch-sensitive faders and encoders, multifunctional master encoder, 43 user keys, high-resolution TFT LCD colour displaysCustomised scaling and configuration - different sessions, button assignments and setups can be conveniently managed for four devices (32 faders) via software on Mac and PCSupport for all common formats and easy switching between three simultaneously connected DAWs (incl. extended SSL range of functions)

For over 40 years, audio tools from Solid State Logic have been shaping music productions around the world - including numerous hits and award-winning recordings. The SSL 2MKII brings some of this expertise to your personal studio. The new MKII model offers new 32bit/192kHz converters, an even better dynamic range, a wider gain range and switchable high-pass filters.To guarantee impeccable sound characteristics, SSL makes no compromises in the crucial areas. The microphone preamps impress with best-in-class values and SSL relies on original components from Neutrik™, Alps™ and AKM. Convenient level meters and two parallel headphone outputs on the front panel round off the ambitious features.If a signal needs a little more "character", the "Legacy 4K" switch can help. This gives uninspired sounds a dose of analogue sound and "glamour".And as if that wasn't enough, SSL also includes a noble selection of software licences for SSL Native plug-ins, DAWs, samples, loops and virtual instruments - with this toolbox, you can get started right away!

Premium preamps are undoubtedly an important prerequisite for outstanding recordings. The SSL ORIGIN console with its PureDrive mic preamps is a modern classic among recording consoles. Its innovative preamps retain the clarity and punch of earlier SSL designs, but add the "DRIVE" option for a warm, overtone-rich and punchy sound that varies with increasing gain. For example, you can capture the subtle nuances of a piano concerto in PURE mode or add warmth to a drum recording in DRIVE mode.The PURE DRIVE QUAD continues this tradition in rack format, offering four microphone preamps with the familiar PURE and DRIVE modes of the ORIGIN. However, SSL goes one step further and integrates a third, 'unbalanced' DRIVE mode as well as digital interfaces and a USB port. No electromechanical components (potentiometers, mechanical switches, relays, etc.) are used in the audio signal path of the PURE DRIVE QUAD, which increases durability and enables precise equalisation between all channels - not just one stereo pair. The use of digitally controlled analogue circuits, controlled by detented potentiometers and electronic switches, simplifies recall and precision of settings. This makes the PURE DRIVE QUAD one of the most powerful microphone preamps on the market with a multitude of new sonic possibilities and workflows, and the PURE DRIVE QUAD's numerous interfaces open up a wide range of recording options. The PURE DRIVE QUAD has eight rear-mounted XLR combo inputs, four front-panel Hi-Z/DI instrument inputs with automatic input detection and three D-sub connectors for line-level inputs and insert send return. The PURE DRIVE QUAD's insert returns/AD converter inputs operate at a line level of up to +24 dBu, so they can be easily connected to other professional equipment.The PURE DRIVE QUAD's versatile digital connectivity options include an integrated USB sound card that transmits four audio channels at up to 32-bit/192 kHz to your DAW. There are two AES/EBU output pairs and one ADAT output. The AES and ADAT outputs can even be used individually to be used by the integrated USB sound card as outputs from your DAW. Finally, there is a word clock input and output with automatic switching for reliable digital clocking.

If one device is emblematic of analogue SSL processing, then it is the legendary Bus Compressor. Since it was first introduced in 1976 in the SSL 4000B mixing console, it has refined the mixes of countless top productions worldwide.With the new BUS+, SSL introduces the ultimate and most flexible bus compressor ever. To meet the high demands of professional analogue audio performance, SSL uses high-quality parts and high-performance components such as the 2181 THAT VCAs.Based on the original circuitry, a device has been developed that not only offers different operating modes and extended tone colours, but also additional processing tools. Do you want your mix to be "clean and punchy" like the SuperAnaloge 9000 series? Or "gritty and grungy" like the 4000E? Do you need a little "over the top" parallel compression for the drums? What do you think of side chain signals with flexible HFP and a dynamic EQ? Or a transient expander?