General Specifications
Software Name: SSL 360°
Version: 2.1
Platform: macOS, Windows
Software Type: Cross-platform DAW control, plug-in management, monitoring, and hardware integration application
Update Availability: Free via SSL Download Manager
Compatible Hardware: UC1, UF1, UF8, SSL 12, SSL 18
Plug-in Compatibility: SSL Channel Strip 2, SSL Bus Compressor 2, 4K B, 4K E, 4K G, Harrison 32Classic Channel Strip, 360 Link, 360 Link Bus Compressor, SSL Meter, SSL Meter Pro, third-party plug-ins via 360 Link
Plug-in Mixer: Virtual SSL console interface with hardware integration and plug-in control
Simultaneous DAW Control: Up to 3 DAWs
DAW Templates: Ableton Live, Cubase/Nuendo, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Studio One, LUNA, REAPER, Bitwig, additional supported DAWs
SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer
Automatic Plug-in Detection: Supported for compatible Channel Strips and Bus Compressors
Automatic Plug-in Removal: Supported when compatible plug-ins are removed from DAW sessions
Console Emulation: Integrated control from UC1, UF8, and UF1
Plug-in Mixer Mode: Dedicated hardware control layer
Third-Party Plug-in Control: Via 360 Link
Third-Party Plug-in Switching: Direct switching between SSL and third-party plug-ins hosted via 360 Link
Assignable Virtual Soft Keys: 8
HUI Command Access: Supported from UF1 and UF8
MCU Command Access: Supported from UF1 and UF8
Keyboard Command Access: Supported from UF1 and UF8
DAW Automation Mode Access: Supported in compatible DAWs
Zoom Controls: Expanded
Mouse Scroll Support: Plug-in controls and faders
Transport Control: Plug-in Mixer top bar, UF1, UF8, UC1
Harrison 32Classic Integration
Integration Type: Native SSL 360° integration
UC1 Control Mapping: Automatic
Dedicated UC1 Interface: Supported
EQ Control: Supported
Compressor Control: Supported
Gate Control: Supported
Variable Attack Control: Supported
Dynamics Metering: Supported
EQ Curve Display: Supported
360 Link Hosting Requirement: Not required for native 32Classic integration
Pro Tools Integration
Track Order Sync: Pro Tools track order mirrored automatically on UC1
Track Colour Display: UC1, UF1, UF8
Track Name Display: Up to 8 characters on compatible SSL controllers
Track Selection Sync: UC1, UF1, UF8
Solo Synchronization: Direct Pro Tools track communication
Cut Synchronization: Direct Pro Tools track communication
Hidden Track Handling: Respected by UC1 and SSL 360° Plug-in Mixer
UC1 Bus Compressor Sync: Follows DAW track selection
UC1 Channel Strip Sync: Follows DAW track selection
Automation Control: Accessible through supported Plug-in Mixer hardware commands
Full UC1 Track Sync Requirement: Pro Tools 2024.6 or higher
Logic Pro Integration
Communication Protocol: OSC
Track Selection Synchronization: Supported
Track Colour Synchronization: Supported
Solo Synchronization: Supported
Cut Synchronization: Supported
Visible Track Synchronization: Supported
Hidden Track Synchronization: Supported
UF8 Send Level Control: V-Pots
UF8 Send Mute: Supported
UF8 Send-to-Fader Flip: Supported
UC1 Control Features
Primary Function: Dedicated plug-in controller
SSL Plug-in Control: Supported
Third-Party Plug-in Control: Via 360 Link
Channel Strip Control: Supported
Bus Compressor Control: Supported
Harrison 32Classic Control: Supported
Bus Compressor Selection Sync: Follows DAW track selection
Channel Strip Selection Sync: Follows DAW track selection
Collapse and Pin: Supported for multiple SSL 360°-enabled plug-ins
Track Order Sync: Supported with compatible Pro Tools versions
Track Selection Sync: Supported with compatible DAWs
Plug-in Mixer Integration: Full
UF8 Control Features
Controller Type: 8-channel DAW controller
Plug-in Mixer Access: Supported
Hybrid Mode: DAW control and Plug-in Mixer integration
FOCUS Mode: Channel encoder point-and-shoot parameter control in Plug-in Mixer Mode
Soft Key Access: DAW shortcuts and automation commands from Plug-in Mixer Mode
HUI Commands: Accessible without leaving Plug-in Mixer
MCU Commands: Accessible without leaving Plug-in Mixer
Keyboard Commands: Accessible without leaving Plug-in Mixer
Logic Pro Send Control: V-Pots
Logic Pro Send Mute: Supported
Logic Pro Send-to-Fader Flip: Supported
Track Name Display: Up to 8 characters with compatible Pro Tools configuration
Track Colour Display: Supported with Pro Tools and Logic Pro
MIDI CC Layer: Customisable control of MIDI devices, synthesizers, and external equipment
UF1 Control Features
Controller Type: Single-fader DAW controller
Plug-in Mixer Access: Supported
Customisable Soft Keys: 46
Display: 4.3-inch IPS
SSL Meter Pro Integration: Supported
Soft Key Access: DAW shortcuts and automation commands from Plug-in Mixer Mode
HUI Commands: Accessible without leaving Plug-in Mixer
MCU Commands: Accessible without leaving Plug-in Mixer
Keyboard Commands: Accessible without leaving Plug-in Mixer
Track Name Display: Up to 8 characters with compatible Pro Tools configuration
Track Colour Display: Supported with Pro Tools and Logic Pro
MIDI CC Layer: Customisable control of MIDI devices, synthesizers, and external equipment
Hybrid Workflow Features
Hybrid Mode: Bridges normal DAW control and Plug-in Mixer layers
Hardware-to-DAW Communication: Bidirectional for supported functions
Plug-in Mixer Command Access: DAW commands available without leaving Plug-in Mixer
FOCUS Encoder Control: Supported on UF8
Automation Shortcuts: Supported
Track Selection Synchronization: Supported with compatible DAWs
Track Colour Synchronization: Supported with compatible DAWs
Solo Synchronization: Supported with compatible DAWs
Cut Synchronization: Supported with compatible DAWs
Metering
SSL Meter Support: Supported
SSL Meter Pro Support: Supported
UF1 Meter Pro Integration: Supported
Selected DAW Track Follow: Supported
Loudness CSV Logging: Supported
SSL 12 Integration
Monitor Control: Assignable to any combination of outputs 1–4 or disabled
Low-Latency Mixer: Supported
Low-Latency Mixer Mouse Scroll Control: Faders and knobs
Custom Headphone Mixes: Independent pan, level, and mute
Loopback Routing: Custom loopback source configuration
Headphone Modes: Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance
Customisable Front Panel Functions: DIM, CUT, MONO SUM, ALT, INVERT PHASE LEFT, TALKBACK
SSL 18 Integration
Monitor Control: Assignable to any of 10 analogue line outputs and/or S/PDIF output
Low-Latency Mixer: Supported
Low-Latency Mixer Mouse Scroll Control: Faders and knobs
Custom Headphone Mixes: Independent pan, level, and mute
Loopback Routing: Custom loopback source configuration
Headphone Modes: Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance
Customisable Front Panel Functions: DIM, CUT, MONO SUM, ALT, INVERT PHASE LEFT, TALKBACK
MIDI Control
Supported Hardware: UF1, UF8
MIDI CC Layer: Supported
Custom MIDI Mapping: Supported
External Device Control: MIDI devices, synthesizers, external equipment
Supported Plug-ins
SSL Channel Strip 2: SSL 360° enabled
SSL Bus Compressor 2: SSL 360° enabled
4K B: SSL 360° enabled
4K E: SSL 360° enabled
4K G: SSL 360° enabled
Harrison 32Classic Channel Strip: Native SSL 360° integration
360 Link: Supported
360 Link Bus Compressor: Supported
SSL Meter: Supported
SSL Meter Pro: Supported
Third-Party Plug-ins: Supported via 360 Link
Software and Firmware Integration
Software Update Method: SSL Download Manager
Compatible Plug-in Updates: SSL Download Manager
Controller Firmware Updates: Supported when firmware updates are available
UC1 Firmware Integration: SSL Plug-in Mixer, Channel Strip, Bus Compressor, Harrison 32Classic
UF8 Firmware Integration: Hybrid Mode and FOCUS encoder functionality
UF1 Firmware Integration: Soft Keys, IPS display, SSL Meter Pro, Plug-in Mixer control
Primary Functions
DAW Integration: Supported
Plug-in Control: Supported
Third-Party Plug-in Control: Supported via 360 Link
Monitoring Management: Supported with compatible SSL interfaces
Low-Latency Mixing: Supported with SSL 12 and SSL 18
Hardware Control Integration: UC1, UF1, UF8
Audio Interface Integration: SSL 12, SSL 18
Multi-DAW Workflow: Supported
Automation Control: Supported
Transport Control: Supported
Track and Session Navigation: Supported
