Solid State Logic has announced the release of SSL 360° v1.6, a software update that enhances its range of controllers and compatible plugins in introducing several new features, including increased DAW integration for VST3 DAWs, a MIDI CC Layer, customizable soft key colors, and follow selected track functionality for UF1, in addition to plugin updates for 4K B, Channel Strip 2, Bus Compressor 2, and Meter.
SSL 360° V1.6 updates include:
— Enhanced DAW Integration via SSL 360°: UC1/UF8/UF1 controllers now offer tighter integration with VST3 DAWs like Cubase, Nuendo, Live, Studio One, REAPER, and LUNA. This integration provides control of DAW faders, pans and sends from UC1/UF8/UF/the 360° Plug-in Mixer. The new integration also synchronises the DAW track color and displays longer track names.
— Additional UF8 & UF1 templates: New Harrison Mixbus and REAPER DAW templates for UF8 and UF1, pre-configured to enhance workflows.
— SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer enhancements: Collapsible sections, a scalable GUI with two different “Zoom” views, and the ability to control A/B, HQ Mode, and Undo/Redo directly from the Plug-in Mixer.
— MIDI CC for UF8 and UF1: Control virtual instruments, sample libraries, and MIDI equipment. Map, rename, and color CC controls across UF8 and UF1 “MIDI CC” layers.
— UF1 workflow enhancements: Automatic track follow in select DAWs via MCU and improved FADER SEL channel scrolling for easier access to all tracks in the DAW session.
— Customizable UF8 and UF1 RGB soft key colors: select from 12 different colors for any of UF8’s 43 or UF1’s 46 rubber softkeys.
— UF8 & UF1 Cubase/Nuendo MCU update: Choose between +6 and +12 fader mapping in Cubase/Nuendo.
— UF8, UF1, and UC1 hardware enhancements: Adjustable brightness for hardware, set via SSL 360° CONTROL SETUP page allows users to reduce controller brightness in dark studio environments.
— Bus Compressor 2: Added scalable GUI options to the Bus Compressor 2 plugin.
— 4K B and Channel Strip 2 enhancements: Advanced settings added, including Width Mode (Full, Low, or High with settable frequency), Compressor Auto Make-up on/off with adjustable reference level, and Analogue VCA Fader modeling on/off for 4K B.
SSL 360 V1.6 is a free update that can be downloaded from the SSL Download Manager app or from the HOME page of the SSL 360°. The supporting updates to 360°-enabled plug-ins (4K B, Channel Strip 2, Bus Compressor 2 and Meter) can be downloaded from the SSL Download Manager.
Visit SSL at AES Show New York (booth 824) for the debut of new SSL 360° V1.6 software. Find out more and book an appointment with an SSL expert team member here. Use SSL free gust pass code NY8373.
