Solid State Logic UF8 DAW Control Surface

Description

The UF8 DAW Control Surface by Solid State Logic, is a high-performance USB MIDI controller that provides musicians and audio engineers an intuitive, hands-on interface for operating DAW software and virtual instruments with precision and speed. Its eight 100 mm faders, eight assignable rotary encoders and 49 backlit buttons give users customizable, comprehensive control over their DAW environment, virtual instruments, and effect plug-ins. The UF8 was designed with an adaptable, modular layout so users can place fader banks, knob modules and button clusters in the configuration that suits their workflow best.

Eight Long-Throw Faders for Precise Level Control

The UF8's 100 mm faders provide smooth, high-resolution control over channel levels, send levels and virtual instrument parameters. Their extra-long throw gives users a wider range of motion for fine-tuning levels with pinpoint accuracy. Fader banks can be reassigned to control any parameter in a DAW or virtual instrument.

Eight Rotary Encoders for Quick Parameter Changes

The UF8's rotary encoders are ideal for tweaking EQs, synth parameters, effect settings and more. They provide high-resolution control that's perfect for making broad changes or fine adjustments. Encoders can be reassigned to control any rotary parameter in a DAW, virtual instrument or effect plug-in.

49 LED Backlit Buttons for Triggering and Automation

The UF8's LED backlit buttons are fully programmable. They can be used to trigger tracks, clips and scenes in a DAW, play notes on a virtual instrument, tap tempos, start/stop transports and automate parameters. Button functions and layouts are customizable using the UF8 Editor software.

Modular Design Provides an Adaptable Workflow

The UF8's modular layout can be reconfigured to suit any workflow. Fader banks, knob modules and button clusters can be placed in any position on the surface. Modules magnetically lock into place on the UF8's metal surface, so rearranging components is quick and easy. Preset configurations can be saved and recalled for different tasks.

360° Control

SSL’s 360° software application provides fast configuration and admin control of your UF8. Customize workflows and define up to three different DAW layers for simultaneous session control, with all changes managed without getting in the way of your productivity.

SSL 360° Software Application
SSL 360° is the command center and brains behind UF8. It’s a cross-platform application for Mac and Windows. Installing is quick and easy. Once installed SSL 360° allows you to configure your UF8(s) for your DAW, customize the User Keys and save/load profiles. SSL 360° manages software and firmware updates for you.

Features

• High-quality 100 mm touch sensitive faders
• High-resolution color displays
• All-metal enclosure, finished with a brushed, anodized top plate
• 8 Endless Rotary Encoders
• Custom Workflows with 43 assignable keys per UF8; 5 banks of 8 User Keys + 3 Quick Keys
• Intelligent Multi-Purpose CHANNEL Encoder
• Mouse Scroll Emulation; control of any plug-in parameter you hover the mouse over with absolute precision
• Integrates With All Major DAWs with workflow ready templates
• Pro Tools | Logic Pro | Cubase | Ableton Live | Studio One
• Hi-Speed USB connectivity
• Switch Control between 3 Simultaneously connected DAWs
• Bundled with SSL Native Vocalstrip 2 & Drumstrip plug-ins

SpecsSystem Requirements

• SSL 360° software must be installed on your Mac or Windows computer in order to use SSL UF8
• SSL 360° software requires the following:
• Mac OS - 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma
• Windows 10, Windows 11 (including 12th Gen Intel Machines)
• 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

Supported DAWs

• The following DAWs are officially supported by UF8 and have dedicated profiles in SSL 360°. Solid State Logic only officially tests with the most recent versions of each DAW software. In most cases, previous versions will also work fine.
• Pro Tools
• Logic Pro
• Cubase/Nuendo
• Ableton Live
• Studio One
• LUNA
• Pyramix
• Mixbus
• REAPER
• Bitwig
• Digital Performer