Legendary SSL Workflow for Your DAW

Empower your in-the-box productions with the legendary SSL console workflow courtesy of the Solid State Logic UC1 Advanced Plug-in Controller. With its knob-per-function architecture, the UC1 gives you tactile control over SSL’s renowned Channel Strip 2, Bus Compressor, and 4K B native plug-ins (included), complete with visual feedback via illuminated LED rings. Load Channel Strip on every track and a Bus Compressor on your mix bus to experience the feel of an SSL 4000 series desk right from your home or project studio.

Professional Design and Intuitive Control

Built with a rugged all-metal enclosure and brushed, anodized top plate, the UC1 is both durable and visually striking. Integration is effortless, requiring only a single USB connection. A high-resolution LCD display and dedicated selection encoders make it easy to navigate plug-in instances across your DAW, while presets can be instantly recalled directly from the hardware.

SSL Channel Strip 2: E-Series and G-Series Character

The SSL Channel Strip 2 lets you switch between the iconic E-Series and G-Series EQ and dynamics sections. The E-Series delivers an aggressive, punchy tone ideal for drums and vocals, while the G-Series offers a more refined and focused response for cohesive mixes. Both EQs allow generous shaping without distortion, even in the low end, preserving clarity and impact.

Powerful and Musical Dynamics Processing

Simple yet extremely versatile, the Channel Strip 2 compressor features familiar Ratio, Threshold, and Release controls for fast results. From subtle dynamic control to more assertive compression, it delivers the musical, polished response SSL is famous for, making it suitable for virtually any source.

Glue Your Mix with the SSL Bus Compressor

The SSL G-Series Bus Compressor plug-in faithfully recreates one of the most revered mix bus processors in recording history. Known for its ability to “glue” a mix together, it maintains dynamic integrity even at higher ratios. The plug-in adds modern enhancements such as dry/wet blending and a sidechain high-pass filter, while the UC1’s physical gain-reduction meter provides real-time visual feedback.

SSL 4K B: Vintage Console Character

The SSL 4K B plug-in is a meticulous emulation of the classic SL 4000 B channel strip, first introduced in 1976 and used on countless iconic recordings. It captures the punch, tone, and rich non-linear character of late-’70s and early-’80s SSL consoles, with seamless integration into the SSL 360° ecosystem.

SSL 360° Software and an Enduring Legacy

The UC1 integrates seamlessly with major DAWs via SSL’s 360° software for macOS and Windows, enabling deep control, multi-surface setups, and automatic saving of all adjustments. Backed by over 50 years of innovation, SSL remains a cornerstone of professional audio, trusted by artists and engineers worldwide for uncompromising sound quality and workflow.

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SSL Hardware Control for SSL and Third-Party Plug-ins

UC1 is a hardware plug-in controller like no other, offering dedicated knob-per-function control for EQ and Dynamics, a full centre section with Bus Compressor controls, and an authentic moving-coil gain reduction meter. This tactile, console-style workflow delivers an intuitive and highly creative way to control plug-ins directly within your DAW, bringing the feel of an SSL desk into modern in-the-box production.

Deep Integration with SSL 360° and Beyond

Designed to control SSL’s 360°-enabled plug-ins — including Channel Strip 2, 4K B, 4K E, 4K G, and Bus Compressor 2 — UC1 also introduces the groundbreaking SSL 360 Link and 360 Link Bus Compressor plug-ins. These allow you to map and control virtually any third-party plug-in from the UC1 surface, extending SSL’s legendary workflow to your entire plug-in collection.

Console Ergonomics and Intelligent Design

Drawing on decades of analogue and digital console development, UC1 delivers professional SSL ergonomics through its carefully laid-out encoders, switches, and color groupings. Multiple parameters can be adjusted simultaneously with precision, encouraging muscle memory, boosting confidence, and allowing you to stay focused on creativity rather than process.

Highly Customisable Plug-in Mapping

The SSL 360 Link system includes factory maps for popular third-party plug-ins from Universal Audio, Waves, Slate Digital, Brainworx, and more. Any plug-in can also be mapped from scratch using the intuitive mapping tool, with drag-and-drop or click-and-turn assignment methods that make customization fast and effortless.

Virtual SSL Console with 360° Plug-in Mixer

At the heart of the UC1 system is the SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer, providing a unified environment to view and control all 360°-enabled and linked third-party plug-ins at once. This powerful visual and operational hub bridges the gap between traditional console mixing and modern DAW workflows.

Authentic SSL Sound and Processing

UC1 offers dedicated control over all core SSL processing elements, including EQ, filters, compression, and gate/expander sections. Designed by SSL’s own engineers using original console data and specifications, these plug-ins faithfully recreate the sound, response, and workflow of iconic large-format SSL consoles.

Legendary Channel Strips and Bus Compression

From the character-rich 4K E, 4K G, and 4K B channel strips to the industry-defining Bus Compressor 2, UC1 provides hands-on access to some of the most celebrated sounds in recording history. The physical Bus Compressor controls and moving-coil meter replicate the feel and response of classic SSL centre sections with stunning accuracy.

Total Synchronisation for Fluid Workflow

Whether adjusting parameters from the UC1 hardware, using a mouse within individual plug-ins, or navigating the 360° Plug-in Mixer, all changes remain perfectly synchronized across hardware and software. UC1 adapts seamlessly to every stage of production, allowing you to move effortlessly between tasks and stay locked into your creative groove.