This is exactly what I've been waiting for. I've been meticulously mapping a Midi Fighter Twister to use as my SSL controller in Cubase (as well as Studio One), but the solution doesn't work as well with Pro Tools, due to the 8-parameter per page limitation with MIDI controllers. The UC-1 attempts to solve this problem by using the 360 solution on top of Pro Tools, getting around the issue, while still suffering from lack of Eucon support (since Avid is Avid and hasn't realized how much money they could make by licensing Eucon to hardware manufacturers like Intel does with Thunderbolt). What kept me away from this UC-1 was that it couldn't control my other SSL plugins that I already owned. Now that SSL has done this, I feel compelled to buy one! I just might. 🙂
Well I have two s1s and an Avid Dock and I want to get a UC-1 now to go with the s1s, for sure! It's not a comparison so much as a complimentary piece to go along with the s1, since this layout is so much easier to work with than the s1 horizontal encoders. Of course with the s1, you don't need overlaying software like SSL is required to do, since the s1 uses Eucon and has direct access to Pro Tools. I also have a Midi Fighter Twister which is amazing, but Avid once again puts barriers in place to where we have the 8-parameter-per-page limit with MIDI controllers (although there is a third-party work-around that isn't robust). This UC-1 gives us a robust solution that lets us replace the Midi Fighter Twister in a Pro Tools environment - then we can stick with the s1/dock setup for everything else.
thank you for the thoughtfull explanation always considered grabbing a ssl uc-1 or s1 but not sure how much it would optimize mixing in protools, currently doing hybid on a ssl desk but was thinking of adding a s1 in the mix @@SomebodyPickaName
@@SomebodyPickaName If you're using pro tools, you may be disappointed.... EUCON (avid's proprietary control protocol) doesn't work at the same time as Mackie Control (needed to make the SSL gear work in pro tools ). I tried to use my dock with my UF-8.... it was a no go. Sold the dock and bought a UC-1.
This is exactly what I've been waiting for. I've been meticulously mapping a Midi Fighter Twister to use as my SSL controller in Cubase (as well as Studio One), but the solution doesn't work as well with Pro Tools, due to the 8-parameter per page limitation with MIDI controllers. The UC-1 attempts to solve this problem by using the 360 solution on top of Pro Tools, getting around the issue, while still suffering from lack of Eucon support (since Avid is Avid and hasn't realized how much money they could make by licensing Eucon to hardware manufacturers like Intel does with Thunderbolt).
What kept me away from this UC-1 was that it couldn't control my other SSL plugins that I already owned. Now that SSL has done this, I feel compelled to buy one! I just might. 🙂
One thing to note with 360 console is that it doesn't like a mix of AU and VST plugins.
Are hosted plugins still delay compensated?
Still - the UF1's FOCUS MODE is really the fastest get up and go - hover over any plugin parameter/knob/dial/fader ~ and tweak the CHANNEL knob...
Incredible update!
Can I use the SSL 360 Link software with any MIDI controller (a Console 1 for instance)
wonder why my waves plug ins did not get scanned or work or load
how does it compare vs the avid s1?
Well I have two s1s and an Avid Dock and I want to get a UC-1 now to go with the s1s, for sure! It's not a comparison so much as a complimentary piece to go along with the s1, since this layout is so much easier to work with than the s1 horizontal encoders. Of course with the s1, you don't need overlaying software like SSL is required to do, since the s1 uses Eucon and has direct access to Pro Tools.
I also have a Midi Fighter Twister which is amazing, but Avid once again puts barriers in place to where we have the 8-parameter-per-page limit with MIDI controllers (although there is a third-party work-around that isn't robust). This UC-1 gives us a robust solution that lets us replace the Midi Fighter Twister in a Pro Tools environment - then we can stick with the s1/dock setup for everything else.
thank you for the thoughtfull explanation always considered grabbing a ssl uc-1 or s1 but not sure how much it would optimize mixing in protools, currently doing hybid on a ssl desk but was thinking of adding a s1 in the mix @@SomebodyPickaName
@@SomebodyPickaName If you're using pro tools, you may be disappointed.... EUCON (avid's proprietary control protocol) doesn't work at the same time as Mackie Control (needed to make the SSL gear work in pro tools ). I tried to use my dock with my UF-8.... it was a no go. Sold the dock and bought a UC-1.