User's Manual

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SSL UF8 User Guide
Overview
What is SSL UF8?
SSL UF8 is a scalable hardware control surface offering the essential DAW control you need, with room to add USB keyboard
shortcut sequences to suit your own workflow. UF8 features 8 high-quality, motorised touch-sensitive faders accompanied by 8
endless rotary encoders and 8 high-quality colour LCD TFTs for clear visual feedback at all times. A large multi-purpose master
encoder allows navigation of DAW sessions, track scrolling and mouse wheel emulation to give hands-on control of plug-ins.
Signature SSL workflow and ergonomics developed from a 40+ year legacy in production innovation have never been more
accessible.
Features
• 8 x 100 mm high quality, touch-sensitive motorised faders.
• 8 x rotary endless rotary encoders with push.
• 8 x high-resolution colour displays.
• Backlit RGB soft-feel rubber buttons.
• All metal enclosure, finished with a brushed anodised top plate.
• Expandable - Connect up to 4 UF8s to create a 32-channel control surface.
• Works out of the box with the following major DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, Ableton Live.
• Up to 3 different DAWs can be connected simultaneously and switched between using the Layer keys.
• DAW communication via HUI for Pro Tools. SSL software provides further workflow enhancements with the addition of features
such as Channel and Plug-in Modes.
• DAW communication via MCP/MCU for Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One and Ableton Live.
• A large multi-purpose notched encoder allows for DAW timeline navigation, track banking and mouse wheel emulation for
even more hands-on control.
• Customisable user keys ready to assign your favourite DAW commands or keyboard shortcuts.
• 2 x assignable foot-switch inputs.
• Included stands allow for 6 different elevation angles. Or, use without stands.
• Optional 19” 6U rackmount kit available.
• Connects to your computer via hi-speed USB – no need to deal with computer networks or ethernet cables.
• Powered by the SSL 360° Software application.
Using This User Guide Effectively
This User Guide will take you through the process of getting up-and-running with your UF8 control surface. The Get-Started section
will guide you through unboxing, attaching the stands and installing SSL 360°, the intelligent software command centre that drives
UF8. This section also provides information on registering your UF8 surface, which will allow you access to any additional software
that your UF8 purchase provides.
The Hardware Layout section provides an overview of the UF8 surface, to help familiarise yourself with the names of controls
and how they are laid out. SSL 360° Software Overview provides detail on the SSL 360° software and what functionality you can
expect from it. DAW Communication provides the essential technical information on how UF8 (via SSL 360°) communicates with
your DAW and last but not least, the DAW Tutorials sections provide you with the configuration steps you need to take inside your
DAW to connect UF8, whilst also guiding you through how UF8 interacts with your chosen DAW.
Safety Notices
Please read the Important Safety Notices at the end of this User Guide before use.