Essential Information About the SSL UF1 DAW Controller
- 100 mm Motorized Touch-Sensitive Fader, weighted jog wheel, and dedicated transport controls for ultra-precise mixing control.
- Dual High-Resolution Displays featuring a large 4.3-inch IPS LCD screen and a secondary 1.77-inch screen for rich and immediate visual feedback.
- Deep Integration with SSL 360 and the included "SSL Meter" plugin, plus control of compatible Channel Strips (Channel Strip 2, 4KB).
- Native Multi-DAW Support: MCU/HUI profiles for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, LUNA, Pyramix, and simultaneous control of up to 3 workstations.
An SSL Legacy Tailored for the Modern Studio
A direct descendant of the UF8 control surfaces and the UC1 plugin controller, the UF1 brings the ergonomics of large SSL consoles into a compact format. True to the brand's workflow, it streamlines every stage of mixing by combining hardware control, parameter visibility, and software integration within a robust, fully metal chassis.
Who Is the UF1 For?
Ideal for producers, engineers, and creators in home studios as well as hybrid studios, the UF1 serves as a control center to automate, edit, and quickly navigate dense sessions. Alone, it offers full control over tracks, sends, and plugins; paired with a UC1 and UF8 units, it becomes a perfectly coherent modular surface.
Key Features for a Frictionless Workflow
The 100 mm motorized fader, scroll wheel, and five 360-degree encoders speed up management of volumes, panoramas, sends, and effect parameters. The soft RGB backlit buttons are assignable to recall your essential functions, while the Layer buttons allow instant switching between up to three DAWs.
The 4.3-inch IPS screen displays track names, parameter values, automation states, and the "SSL Meter" plugin for clear visual monitoring of your mix. Fader Mode transforms the four V-Pots beneath the screen into volume controllers for four tracks simultaneously, and the SSL 360 mixer's Master Mode allows control of a channel strip different from the track selected on the UF1.
Technical Specifications
Control and Ergonomics
- 1 high-quality 100 mm motorized, touch-sensitive fader
- Weighted jog wheel for precise session control
- 5 360-degree encoders with push function
- Dedicated transport buttons and detented multifunction Channel encoder
- Soft rubber buttons, RGB backlit and fully customizable
- Fader Mode enabling the 4 V-Pots under the screen to control up to 4 track volumes simultaneously
- Removable stands offering 6 height levels
- Fully metal chassis with brushed anodized top panel
Display
- 4.3-inch high-definition color IPS LCD screen (track names, parameters, states, "SSL Meter" plugin, compatible Channel Strips with SSL 360 plugin mixer)
- Additional 1.77-inch high-resolution LCD screen
DAW Compatibility and Protocols
- Up to 3 DAWs connected simultaneously, switchable via Layer buttons
- Dedicated HUI and MCU profiles for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, LUNA, Pyramix
- Master fader control capability in MCU protocol DAWs
Software Integration
- Proprietary control of the SSL 360 plugin mixer
- Control of compatible SSL 360 Channel Strip plugins (Channel Strip 2, 4KB) directly from the UF1
- SSL 360 Mixer plugin Master Mode allowing control of a Channel Strip different from the selected one
- Includes the "SSL Meter" plugin and managed via SSL 360 software
Connectivity
- Computer connection via Hi-speed USB cable
- 2 configurable footswitch inputs
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions: 205 x 265 x 62 mm
- Weight: 2 kg