Solid State Logic has announced the introduction of System T for music, offering both channel and object-based workflows for immersive music production and supporting a range of immersive audio formats including Dolby Atmos Music, specifically with 7.1.2 beds.
Individual channel and bus formats are configurable up to 7.1.4, joined by 3D panning with both XYZ and rotational Theta pan modes. Integrated object control is provided for DAW-hosted panner plugins, including the Dolby Atmos Music Panner.
“The launch of System T for music is testament to the platform’s power and agility. Its routing and processing capabilities give us the technology backbone to continue to develop the workflows needed to keep both broadcasters and music producers on the cutting-edge of production,” says Enrique Perez, CTO of Solid State Logic.
System T is equipped with SSL’s processing tools, many of which have been optimized for immersive music production, including the SSL bus compressor in 7.1.2 format, multiband compressors, dynamic EQs, tape echo, modulation tools, reverbs, VHD saturation, transient shaper and many more. Compressor and gate link buses allow grouped processing across discrete object paths. Dedicated LFE-only bus routing is designed to simplify object signal flow to the LFE bus.
Meanwhile, the monitor section, providing up to 9.1.6 control room monitoring, offers support for additional loudspeaker sets, allowing reference comparison. Two 24-way external source selectors and two monitoring insert points provide source selection, including monitoring from the Dolby Atmos Renderer. An in-built binaural encoder can provide an immersive representation when monitoring on headphones.
The flagship S500 large-format modular console can be specified with a custom combination of 16 to 384 faders, responsive multi-gesture touchscreens and a comprehensive master section. The S300 offers a mid-size, fixed frame console in 16, 32 and 48-fader configurations. Dedicated fader tiles can be combined with touchscreens for smaller production suites. The S500 console offers the ability to switch the inbuilt touchscreen display from the console view to a DAW screen, renderer or any other external screen connection.
System T’s Tempest Engines provide real-time digital audio processing across up to 800 audio channels with dynamics, EQ and 3D panning, plus an Effects Rack. Channels, buses, sends and inserts can be configured as required and changed at any point. Patching and routing can be managed directly from the console software. Everything can then be saved as a fully recallable setup, or template for future sessions.
System T’s “Path Presets” functionality means anything from whole processing chains to only a specific EQ setting can be recalled, even between sessions. Advanced DAW control and Dynamic Automation complete the processing and control software.
The platform’s 64-bit floating point processing is designed to foster audio quality, offer very high audio headroom, and the ability to execute algorithms within a single sample. Solid State Logic’s patented “SolidClock” technology reduces jitter to provide more accurate processing and reproduction quality. Digital never sounded so analogue.
System T supports Dante and AoIP integration. Thousands of I/O can be routed, stored, and recalled from the console surface. Combined with SSL SuperAnalogue Network I/O with integrated preamp control, any combination of analogue mic/line or digital devices, MADI based systems, MIDI and LTC can be integrated into the System T production platform.
The new System T for music will make its debut at the Solid State Logic booth C6107 at the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas. Go here for more information and to book an appointment at the show.
