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That’s what’s up. 👍🏾

That’ll work.👍🏾

That’s what’s up. 👍🏾

Welcome back my friend. I’ve tried all the DAWs (except Reaper which looks too “Windows 95” for me) and once I locked in to Ableton, it was a rap. It just clicked and made sense. Anything I hear in my head I can create without thinking about it….and the stuff you create by accident is like “I would’ve never thought of that” if I was working in a strictly linear type DAW. For me, starting a project/ideas in “Session View” then putting them together in “Arrangement View” is what works for me. So congrats on your return, especially with that Push 3…Enjoy amigo.🫡🦾

When you buy the UC1 it comes with (2) Channel Strips and the Bus Compressor. The SSL 4k B Channel Strip, the Channel Strip 2 (9000K) and also the SSL Bus Compressor 2 plug-in. It also comes with the 360 link plug-in so you could map any 3rd party Plug-ins to the UC1 controls. You also get 6 six months react access to all their plug-ins too plus a bunch of 3rd party software. The SSL 4K E channel strip you can get more discount for $129 (60% off the regular price). Hope that helps!

I have them connected straight to the computer but they can be daisy chained like it says in the manual . I was told that you need to set them up connected straight to the computer at first (I’m assuming one at a time) and then once they’re connected to the computer, then you can go ahead and Daisy chain them instead. I never tried this because I have the open ports but that’s what another user told me in the comments.

@@mercmixx thanks bro, I’m buying 2 or 3 UF8’s.. i already bought the rest of the ecosystem lol.. I’m an SSL fan

Nice… and I’m pretty sure you went with the SSL 12 (because it’s the only SSL interface that’ll work with the 360 software)👍🏾. … Also, I’d recommend (2) UF8 at first since you already have the UF1 & UC1 because adding 3 or 4 UF8’S to YOUR EXISTING, SET UP may make the whole thing too long, unless you’re working with other people sitting right next to you. I’m a person that would buy (4) UF8’s but then my UC1 and UF1 wouldn’t be the center of my console and I’d have to slide my chair left and right to adjust my furthest UF8’s which isn’t ideal in my case. I think (3) 😔would be my limit for what I do.

@@mercmixx true that. 2 is enough for now plus fits my argosy desk perfectly and yes I had to buy the ssl 12. Wish they had a rackmount version though.

Any time!👍🏾

When Mixing and doing Automation I like the quick access to the transport controls and meters…and I ain’t gonna lie, the UC1 thrown into the mix just lets you pretty much put the mouse away and listen. Now to be clear everything I’m saying is for dedicated “Mixing“ and “Automation”. During Production you’ll basically be using the UF1. I use the soft keys on the UF8 for quickly creating audio and midi tracks plus a bunch of other stuff I program them for during production.

I think you pretty much got it. The software & controls rock solid, made out of metal, future proofed, perfect interface between you and your DAW and they just work. Hey thanks for the comment and let me ask you a question….What DAW are your running?

@@mercmixx I’m running Pro Tools at the moment cos it’s ‘industry’, but I plan to give Reaper a go at some point and maybe Logic which I can get on student discount. I also hear really good things about Ableton too which I’ve tinkered with a little… What’s your weapon of choice? You may have mentioned that somewhere before, but then I’m new here. 😁 BTW, I had to go do some bits so I don’t know whether you’ll mention this later on, but I’ve just found out that the 360 link can work with a just touchscreen and the UF1 can work with it too! Still gonna get me a setup like yours, but I thought that was good to know….

Gotcha…just be aware and check the “UC1/Plug-in Mixer” compatibility chart ( solidstatelogic.com/products/ssl-360 ) because by the way Protools and Logic are designed, those two DAWs don’t offer all the bells and whistles like all the other DAWs do including Reaper (the chart only applies to the UC1/Plug-in Mixer). Also If you do Electronic Music I’d seriously recommend Ableton Live…my weapon of choice.

It’s the Ableton Push. Made to control the Ableton Live DAW so you don’t need to rely on the mouse so much.

Thank You Amigo!🙏🏾

It seems there may have been a change in one of the updates that allows (i’m only referring to Ableton) the UF1 to follow a “Track selection” only if the track is in the current “Bank selection”. Let me try to explain, if you have a UF8 and it’s showing tracks 1 through 8 then the UF1 will follow any track selected between 1 through 8. But if the UF8 bank selection is tracks 1 through 8 and then you click on track 16 with the mouse, the UF1 will not jump to track 16. It will only jump to track 16 if the UF8 bank selection is showing tracks 9 through 16. I don’t remember this ever happening in Ableton before so this might be something new. I will put in a bug report to see if this is truly a bug or I’m just buggin’. …I’ll keep you posted.

​@@mercmixx Any update to that 'bug'?

Also I can do it in bed or on the couch with my MPC Live 2 (don't bother with One+)

👍🏾True, yeah I remember chopping samples in the MPC…it was fun and it actually felt like you were getting work done so I get it. I too hated the going back to edit or tweak something so I just eliminated that part altogether and just got super efficient at doing it on the Push inside Ableton (using the Ableton sampler, no stems). Now I can go back and tweak or edit a sample 19 years later at any given time during Production, Mixing or Mastering without skipping a beat or wasting time which I hate. Also the Push does have knobs that you’d use as the scroll wheel…the new Push 3 even has a larger knob for the scroll wheel. Again there’s really no right or wrong here just preference. After doing this for a long time I get rid of anything that’s stops or slows me down from getting what’s in my head down and out the speakers. Thanks 🙏🏾 for the comment, my friend.✌🏾

Yeah, and that’s the only reason why I’m thinking about getting the standalone Push 3 (seriously to use in the bed), otherwise unfortunately I don’t “need-need” it…but would love to have it (Ableton if you’re listening 😉).

Thank you amigo! …and nice discount too.👍🏾

Oh yeah! No issues what so ever. What’s great about these controllers is that you can buy one piece at a time…you could even go up to (4) UF8’s if you wanted.

@@mercmixxthats crazy that you could have 4! Have you heard that the 360 will run all 3rd party plugins now?

Yes Siiiirrrr!😎👍🏾 It’ll take the UC1 to a whole nother level.

Agreed. It’s what I like about it.

If you use Ableton Live then it’s a no brainer, but it all comes down to what you like to use and how you like to work….cause you could sample and edit with any software and use a midi keyboard as the controller (people do it all the time) but I wouldn’t. Believe me my friend there’s really no wrong answers. I’d buy one, learn it and use it within the return period (I think B&H is 30 days) return it and do the same with the other. By doing this you’ll find what you’re looking for. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏾

No problem, amigo! And…Thank you!🙏🏾🫡

Amazing video 🙏🏼 How did you actually setup your UF8 to show only all groups from Ableton Live?

🤔Yeah come to think about it, I’ve never had an issue with Push myself or even Ableton to be honest. I agree…Solid as a Rock.👍🏾👍🏾

@@mercmixx try going in controller mode, unplug the usbc cable for a minute then plug it back in and see what happens. I have had a few things bug out on me but nothing that a power cycle wont fix. My issue is learning in depth with it. So much available with it.

Yeah ok 👌🏾 Everybody can’t be you.🫵

That’s what’s up. 👍🏾👍🏾😎 …but for me, the UF1 is the final piece and if you took it away, it’ll always be missing that something. Also now we got that “360 link” for the UC1 which makes the setup even more of a beast.

🙏🏾Thank you kindly! 🫡

Thank you, sir! 👍🏾

No sorry my friend. The 360 Software only works with the SSL 12 audio interface. (To be clear you’ll be able to control the volume with the SSL 2 but it will not talk to the 360 software) Surprisingly, it’s not that expensive to purchase the SSL 12 so you won’t be disappointed by upgrading. The SSL 12 also works better with low impedance headphones Audeze Lcd-x’s which are great for mixing.

Maybe Us 5 year olds need a different set of toys! I get it working but it seems not quite right since I reset it all.

Thanks for you long hard work, lots of help in your video to grasp some of it!!!

Sorry my friend I meant to reply to this three days ago, but got sidetracked. If you haven’t got it figured out already the best thing to do is call solid steak logic, and they will walk you through it. I know you say to explain it clearly, but I still may confuse you. It’s best if someone walks you through it over the phone I think this way there’s no guest work and you’ll get it set up much faster. 🙏🏾Again sorry for the delay in responding.

Hey did you ever get your issue figured out?

True, true.👍🏾 …But knobs pads and faders are fun!🥳

Gotcha! 👍🏾 Actually with my setup, you could replace my Push with a MPC-X (and/or use the free MPC software) and be right at home. 👌🏾 ….One cable for power and one cable for data (the Push only needs 1 USB cable).

Lol…Yeah I hear ya man. Some people just like the simplicity/straight forward approach (especially if you grew up at a time where there were no Abelton Pushes) to make music. I personally grew up in an era of drum machines, Protools and Cudase, but my brain works and thinks like Ableton, so the Push was a natural fit for me. Speed, flexibility and efficiency of a computer with knobs, pads and faders for the interface is my Sh!t…but that’s just me. Thanks for the comment my friend.🙏🏾

I’d go with the UC1, UF8, UF1 and then as many UF8’s you or your team needs (Up to 4). I think 1 or 2 UF8’s is good for 1 person but if I were at a desk with more than 1 person, then that’s when I’d think about getting more. Hope that helped. ✌🏾

@@mercmixx yes it did thanks mayne

There was plenty of compression already added to this mix before testing out this plug-in, so I only wanted to tickle the meters since it I was using it on my Master Bus. Too much “Multiband” compression can give undesirable outcomes on a track that doesn’t need a lot of it…that’s why some people look down on multiband compression on the Master Bus (I was using it like I would the SSL Bus Compressor, 1 to 2 db of compression). I was looking for that SSL “Like a record sound”. In the future I’ll choose a track that needs more compression so I can dig into the Threshold a little more.👍🏾 Thanks for the comment!🙏🏾

Ooo good question. 🤔 If I had to pick one I’d probably go with the UF8. If I had to pick what to get 2nd and 3rd, it would be the UC1 next then the UF1. My reasoning is if you’re going to be placing an SSL Channel Strip on every channel, then the UC1 should be next and then the UF1 in my opinion. I know you said you’re a hobbyist but as a hobbyist, you’ll get more use out of a UF8 as your first piece. Remember in the end, the reason for buying these controllers are to help with speed and workflow. Hope this helps…Let me know what you decided on.🫡

@@mercmixxThanks for the prompt reply. I'll look at the UF8 in more detail then. After a bit more reading I'm also considering the Behringer X-Touch as a budget option as I read it has good integration with Logic.

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With all that gear on the desk it doesn’t even bend in the middle but I’d recommend getting a third leg for the middle (if you’re getting a long one like mine) so you don’t have to check it every few months like I do. I just turn the third leg sideways and push it some what further to the back so your feet can fit comfortably or buy legs with a supporting beam in the middle (spanning from one leg to the other)…but when I check that one would’ve cost $700+ and it would’ve come from over seas.

I really appreciate the detailed reply. 😃I'm gonna look into this as a solution. Thank you bro! You got a subscriber out of me!@@mercmixx

Thank you amigo and I’m glad to help!🙏🏾

Glad for you my friend!👍🏾 …and hopefully SSL will add more features to the metering plug-in similar to the Clarity too. I’m pretty sure they’re working on it. 🙏🏾 Thanks for the comment and enjoy!✌🏾😎

Thank you!

lol…I reach it just fine👍🏾. I’m using it in the video. It’s not a far reach …it’s like reaching over a keyboard and an armrest. 😄✌🏾

Ah, Good question! I have them hooked up to a USB -C/Thunderbolt 4 hub. Depending on how many USB pieces of equipment you have, along with the quality of USB Docks and Hubs you have hooked up to your computer, you probably won’t be able to daisy chain them together. Mine are connected to a hub (using 1 cable each) and that hub is then connected to a USB -C/Thunderbolt 4 Dock which is then connected to the Mac (using only 1 cable). -OWC USB -C/Thunderbolt 4 Dock -Caldigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub (Please note “Docks” and “Hubs” are not the same things. I have my “Docks” connected directly to my computer and the “Hub” is connected to the Dock).

Hi, thank you for your respond but I connected from one to another one (chain ) but the first time you have to hook up each one separate until the system give them update and showing on 360 after that you hook up from one to another one, but very important last one UF8 and first one you UC1 because UC1 give all the equipment for example UC1 give UF1 then UF1 give UF8 and UF8 give the computer clear

Yeah I used 3 Thunderbolt cables but you could also use USB. I’d love to make a video on how I have them hooked up but I recently moved and I’m not setup yet.

Just one cable thunderbolt type C that’s all you need

Yeah, the Akai force is somewhat of a different animal. You may need to try out using Ableton Push with Ableton Live instead and see how that works for you. That sounds like what you may need.

Hey thanks for the comment. 👍🏾 I think I understand the question, if I don’t just let me know. The 360 software can control faders for both Ableton and 360 itself, so it’s like you have 2 sets of faders. I use 1 set for Ableton (automation and general levels) and another set in the 360 (for mixing). One button press and you can easily switch between the two…and yes the 360 “Ableton” faders do mimic the Ableton faders themselves. Dope sh!t👍🏾👍🏾

Thank you Amigo for the kind words!👍🏾 I also agree with getting the idea from your head down as fast as possible too. I also still own a Maschine myself but did’t bring it up cause the video would’ve been even longer, lol. ✌🏾

Yeah that’s what I use it for. I stop buying keyboards cause I don’t play and I’d rather not use a mouse when making music so yeah, it’s my center piece for inputting music. What makes it perfect for me is that I can play “in key” notes and chords right from the pads (instead of the computer) so it’s a win win for me. Thanks for the comment though. 🙏🏾✌🏾

@@mercmixx Does it have a chord mode now?

@@LukezyM I use the “Chord” plug-in in Ableton which is then controlled by the Push.

Thank you for the complements my friend I appreciate it. I too will eventually get the push 3 as well.✌🏾

Good choice! I still have an older Maschine but would love to have one of the newer ones to come up with ideas while on the couch. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏾✌🏾

Yep that’s a fare question👍🏾. If you have them all, then switch them up from time to time or depending on what the track needs I guess…and if you only have one, then run what you brung. Sadly at the end of the day, the end-listener is not gonna be able to tell the difference. This is why I tell people to stress more about a good song than the plug-ins. A good song will always out-shine any specific plugin as long as you follow basic “Mixing and Mastering “ techniques. Thanks for the comment!✌🏾

Nice!👍🏾 I’ll upgrade one day. Maybe after Live 12 comes out.

👍🏾 I like the Push for that reason for that reason…especially since I don’t use keyboards any longer. And Heeeeey lol 😄… nobody calls a MPC a sampler, we call them drum machines. Plus I gave him a perfect description of the MPC, down to the size of the blue colored screen. He knew what one was, but was acting dumb and just trying to sell me what he had in the store at the moment. 😒my dude was shady. Thanks for the comment my friend🙏🏾✌🏾.

What do you mean by expressive?

No it’s a Push 2. Video was made prior to the Push 3…but one day though for sure.🤩

True that! In addition, I believe there’s 3 different ways of working with the Push. I’d use the Push 3 stand alone for starting an idea away from the computer and taking a finished track on the road to play out live in a club (both no computer needed) and the standard Push 3 as an interface between Ableton Live, the computer and you. You can’t really go wrong with either or, you’ll just need a computer 100% of the time with one. Hey, thanks for the comment.👍🏾

No, at the moment, I stopped using outboard gear because I end up never using it and then end up selling it. In this day and age outboard gear is somewhat of an option. That being said, I’m not against outboard gear I’d probably love to put together a mastering chain Just like you laid out but it would just be for my own enjoyment and not necessarily for need (also if I had thousand dollars laying around). In the future, I may grab just a few pieces to use in addition to my mastering chain, but we’ll see. Channel FYI… if you use good EQs, mastering EQs, compressors, and effect plug-ins and concentrate more on sound placement and M/S modes, you fine that you’ll need less and less hardware. After you master the basics, mid-side is what usually separates the men from the boys.