The UF1 DAW Control Centre from Solid State Logic might be the ultimate single-fader controller designed for music creators who seek comprehensive control over their DAW environment. Designed with SSL’s advanced workflow, the UF1 is packed with intuitive control features that connect artists, producers, and engineers more closely to their craft.
The UF1 is an all-encompassing control surface that brings SSL’s renowned advanced workflow to in-the-box productions. Its premium features include a 100 mm motorized fader, dual high-resolution displays, soft-feel durable rubber keys, and a weighted jog wheel, all housed in a robust metal chassis. It allows complete control of a DAW’s pans, sends, and plug-ins. Moreover, it will enable you to customize 46 soft keys to your workflow.
Andy Jackson, SSL Studio Senior Product Manager, remarks on the unique features of UF1. He mentions its advanced workflow and expansive functionality, making it a tool to keep artists, producers, and engineers engaged while working on in-the-box productions or in a hybrid environment. Combined with UF8 and UC1, UF1 becomes a mighty virtual SSL Console.
The UF1 is equipped to control up to 3 DAWs simultaneously, offering profiles for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, LUNA, and Pyramix. It has dedicated transport controls and a weighted jog/scrub wheel that ensures efficient navigation even in the largest session. It offers precise control when writing automation and fine-tuning track volume in recording and mixing sessions.
Beyond its comprehensive DAW control, UF1 also includes a perpetual SSL Meter plug-in license worth $99.99 / £89.99 / €99.99. The plugin is visualized on the large 4.3” IPS display and can be controlled directly from the UF1 surface or the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer. It offers essential metering tools, including Peak & RMS levels, K-System, stereo balance, phase correlation bar, Lissajous phase scope, 31-band RTA, VU, and PPM metering. Moreover, the UF1 can be used individually or partnered with UF8 and UC1 for a deeper SSL DAW control experience.
Availability
The UF1 is available now and is priced at: £499 ex.VAT, $699 and €599. UF1 comes bundled with a perpetual license of new SSL Meter Plug-in and a six-month trial of SSL Complete. For more information, please get in touch with your favorite reseller or go to their website: www.solidstatelogic.com/UF1
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
