Accelerated creativity, intelligent productionUF8 is a studio controller designed for todays DAW-based production workflows and ultrafast turn-around times. An expandable 8-channel advanced DAW controller, UF8 connects engineers, producers and artists directly to the creative process, offering absolute command of their workflow and significantly accelerating the speed of audio production and content creation.UF8 is the culmination of SSLs 40+ year legacy of mastering production workflows and studio ergonomics built into generations of classic SSL consoles. This depth of understanding of studio production, combined with decades of engineering excellence, delivers a premium finish tactile USB controller that distills SSL workflow and quality.Music Creation & ProductionWith UF8 at the heart of your studio setup, you can effortlessly navigate through large sessions and focus on the music, instead of the mouse. Hi-res displays with constant visual feedback and intuitive layout of controls allow you to stay creative for longer.Content Creation & WebcastingWhether you need to solo tracks quickly or access your most used editing functions from the touch of a button, UF8 will help you create more engaging content for your audiences, faster and more efficiently.Post-ProductionUF8 is perfect for finessing your dialogue automation rides and assigning all your essential session shortcuts to the user-keys for enhanced productivity, tailored to suit your post workflow.Music MixingPut some feel back into your mixing with UF8’s 100 mm high-quality motorised faders, perfect for balancing multiple tracks at once or riding your reverb sends. Scale your system up to 32 faders (4 UF8s), for the full SSL mix experience.And if you don’t love me now…Chain multiple UF8s together to create your unique mixing system; build your perfect 16-24 channel music creation hub, or connect 4 UF8s within a single system to create a 32-channel controller ideal for large post production or mixing sessions. (Image shows 3 units / 24-channel system).The rear panel of UF8 features a USB ‘C’ type port for easy connection to the host computer (‘C’ to ‘C’ and ‘C’ to ‘A’ cables included with UF8), two jack sockets offering standard foot-switch connections and a socket for UF8’s auto ranging external PSU. The USB ‘A’ port on UF8 can be used to daisy-chain USB communication between UF8s, or, it can be used to plug in any USB dongles you have.Main Features:Features High-quality 100 mm touch sensitive faders High-resolution colour displays All metal enclosure, finished with a brushed, anodised top plate 8 Endless Rotary Encoders Custom Workflows with 43 assignable keys per UF8; 5 banks of 8 User Keys + 3 Quick Keys Intelligent Multi-Purpose CHANNEL Encoder Mouse Scroll Emulation; control of any plug-in parameter you hover the mouse over with absolute precision Hi-Speed USB connectivity100 mm Touch-Sensitive FadersQuality feel, engineered response and a volume curve that keeps engineers in the sweet spot. Anyone who has driven an SSL console knows not all faders are equal.Hi-Resolution Colour DisplaysConstant, clear visual feedback that only a full colour, high resolution display can provide. Key track information including level, pan, routing and names can be found here, keeping you focused on what matters.8 Endless Rotary EncodersV-POT technology and workflow as found in SSL AWS and Duality consoles. Seamlessly jump between parameters whist maintaining absolute control.Intelligent CHANNEL EncoderFeaturing mouse scroll emulation, control any plug-in parameter you hover the mouse over with precision.Custom WorkflowsConfigure essential shortcuts and custom macros for total session control via the 43 assignable, backlit user keys found on UF8.Human EngineeringFor perfect positioning, each UF8 includes a pair of adjustable stands allowing for six different angles of elevation for user defined placement. 19 rack mount kits are also available.Specifications:UF8 Physical SpecificationDimensions:17 x 10.5 x 2.4 / 431 x 266 x 62.7 mm (Width x Depth X Height)Weight:Unboxed – 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbsBoxed – 5.0 kg / 11.02 lbsSystem RequirementsSSL 360 software must be installed on your Mac or Windows computer in order to use SSL UF8. SSL 360 is available for FREE from the ‘Documents & Downloads’ tab on this page.Mac OS – 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia, 26 TahoeWindows 10, Windows 11Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 (or comparable AMD processor) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher8GB RAM or more is recommendedInternet-connection for software updates from SSL 360 applicationSupported DAWsPro ToolsLogic ProCubase / NuendoAbleton LiveStudio OneLUNAPyramixMixbusREAPERBitwigFL StudioSamplitude/SequoiaDigital Performer