Solid State Logic SSL UF8 Expandable 8-Channel Advanced DAW Controller

Solid State Logic's UF8 controller represents four decades of studio ergonomics mastery, delivering an unprecedented level of user-focused design that transforms how producers and engineers interact with their digital audio workstations. This premium control surface features high-specification touch-sensitive faders, intelligent encoders, and high-resolution colour displays, all housed in a build quality that defies its accessible price point. The controller's multiple stand angles and production workflow-enhancing layout ensure optimal placement and operation in any studio environment.

Expandable up to 32 channels through multiple UF8 units, this versatile controller integrates seamlessly with all major DAW platforms, making it ideal for music creation, production, mixing, post-production, and webcasting applications. The SSL 360° control software manages multi-controller configurations, customised user keys, and DAW switching across multiple layers, enabling effortless transitions between numerous sessions and projects.

The UF8's 100mm high-quality motorised faders provide the tactile control essential for professional mixing, allowing engineers to balance multiple tracks simultaneously or ride reverb sends with precision. Hi-resolution displays deliver constant visual feedback while the intuitive control layout keeps creativity flowing without mouse dependency. For post-production professionals, the controller excels at dialogue automation rides and session shortcut assignments, significantly enhancing productivity through customisable workflows.

The recent SSL 360° V1.6 software update brings substantial enhancements including increased VST3 DAW integration, MIDI CC Layer functionality, customisable soft key colours, and follow selected track capability. This update, driven by user feedback, also includes supporting plug-in updates for 4K B, Channel Strip 2, Bus Compressor 2, and Meter, plus includes SSL Native Vocalstrip 2 & Drumstrip plug-ins with purchase.