The Ultimate Single Fader Controller Solution
SSL has recently unveiled their latest product, the UF1. This single-fader DAW control surface is designed to offer music creators complete control over their DAW environment, with advanced integration capabilities with the company’s plug-in line-up combining seamlessly with a host of intuitive features and controls.
Encased in a sturdy metal chassis, the UF1 features a single 100mm motorized fader, two high-resolution LCD displays, soft-feel rubber keys, rotary encoders, and a dedicated transport section with a weighted jog wheel. Additionally, a large multi-purpose rotary encoder allows for channel banking, mouse wheel emulation, and control of computer system volume. The controller also has five smaller encoders that provide control over DAW mixer and plug-in parameters, and can be used in Fader Mode to provide volume control over an additional four channels.
With the ability to control up to 3 DAWs simultaneously, SSL’s UF1 comes with profiles for popular DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, LUNA, and Pyramix. The dedicated transport controls and weighted jog/scrub wheel enable users to navigate even the largest sessions quickly and efficiently. Secondary transport keys can be customized to essential workflow shortcuts such as Loop on/off and click track on/off, or users can press the Shift button for fast access to DAW automation modes. The premium 100 mm motorized SSL fader provides precise control when writing automation and fine-tuning track volume during recording and mixing sessions.
In addition to its comprehensive DAW control, every UF1 purchase includes a perpetual license for the SSL Meter plug-in (worth $99.99 / £89.99 / €99.99), which 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. The SSL Meter Plug-in 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. Furthermore, UF1 can be used on its own or paired with UF8 for an even deeper SSL DAW control experience. It is also the perfect hardware expansion for the UC1 SSL plug-in controller, adding fader control and providing easy access to SSL 360°-enabled channel strip parameters, alongside visual feedback of EQ curves.
Specifications
- 1 x 100 mm high-quality, touch-sensitive motorized fader
- 5 x rotary endless rotary encoders with push
- Large 4.3” IPS LCD TFT high-resolution color display
- Additional 1.77” LCD TFT high-resolution color display
- Backlit RGB soft-feel rubber buttons
- All-metal enclosure finished with a brushed anodized top plate
- Included stands allowing for 6 different elevation angles, or can be used without stands
- Connectivity via hi-speed USB