Solid State Logic Releases SSL 360° V2.0 Software

SSL 360° V2.0 Software delivers significant feature and workflow updates for its U-series controllers and USB audio interfaces.

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

Solid State Logic announces the latest evolution of its cross-platform Mac and Windows application, which forms the ‘brains’ of all its 360°-enabled software and hardware, SSL 360 ‘V2.0’. The V2.0 update brings a host of new workflow enhancements and features, including deeper Pro Tools integration with UC1, significant functionality updates for UF8 and UF1 and monitoring enhancements to SSL 12 and SSL 18 interfaces. The software update is available now via SSL Download Manager as a free update.

Key Features of SSL 360 V2.0 Include:

• Enhanced Pro Tools and UC1 integration: Track order in Pro Tools is now automatically mirrored on the UC1 controller, eliminating manual re-ordering. Track colours are displayed directly on the UC1, while track selection across Pro Tools, UC1, and UF8 is fully synchronised, vastly improving workflow.
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• UF8 and 360 Plug-in Mixer updates: The new Collapse & Pin features allow users to streamline the view and control of multiple 360-enabled channel strips on a single DAW track. Collapse tracks for a cleaner interface and pin preferred plug-in instances to remain visible during workflow navigation. Easily switch between multiple SSL and third-party plug-ins hosted in 360 Link.
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• Bus Comps follow track selection: This feature offers optimised hands-on control of channel strips and compressors across tracks in any DAW supporting synchronised track selection. Selecting a track automatically changes both Channel Strip and Bus Compressor selections simultaneously on UC1, vastly improving efficiency for a fully integrated console-style workflow. ​
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• Hybrid Mode Pt.1: This bridges traditional DAW control layers, with the Plug-in Mixer Layer on UF8 and UF1. Users can access automation soft keys and favourite DAW shortcuts directly from the Plug-in Mixer mode on UF8 and UF1, pulling through HUI/MCU or keyboard commands. FOCUS mode for the CHANNEL encoder is now enabled in Plug-in Mixer mode for UF8, allowing for quick, point-and-shoot parameter control of any plug-in. In addition, the Plug-in Mixer in SSL 360 itself now allows controls and faders to be adjusted with mouse scroll.
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• SSL 12 and SSL 18 firmware enhancements: These allow full customisation of the blue monitor knob outputs. SSL 12 users can assign any combination of outputs 1–4 or disable monitor control entirely. SSL 18 users can configure the monitor control to any of the 10 analogue line outputs and/or the S/PDIF output—ideal for surround/immersive setups. Both interface low-latency Mixers now support Mouse Scroll functionality for faders and knobs, further improving tactile workflow when controlled with FOCUS mode.