General Specifications
Software Name: SSL 360°
Version: 2.0
Platform: macOS, Windows
Software Type: Cross-platform DAW Control and Plug-in Management Application
Update Availability: Free via SSL Download Manager
Compatible Hardware: UF1, UF8, UC1, SSL 12, SSL 18
Plug-in Compatibility: SSL Channel Strip 2, SSL Bus Compressor 2, 360 Link, 360 Link Bus Compressor, third-party plug-ins via 360 Link
Plug-in Mixer: Virtual SSL console interface with hardware integration and full plug-in control
New Features and Enhancements (V2.0)
Pro Tools Integration:
Track Order Sync: Pro Tools track order mirrored automatically on UC1
Track Colour Display: Pro Tools track colours shown on UC1
Track Selection Sync: Seamless track selection synchronisation across UC1, UF8, and Pro Tools
UC1 Integration:
Bus Compressor Sync: Bus Comp and Channel Strip selection follows DAW track selection
Collapse & Pin: Streamlined control and visibility of multiple 360-enabled plug-ins
Third-Party Plug-in Switching: Quick switching between SSL and third-party plug-ins hosted via 360 Link
UF8 & UF1 Enhancements:
Hybrid Mode Pt.1: Bridges DAW control with Plug-in Mixer Layer
Soft Key Access: Trigger automation and DAW shortcuts from Plug-in Mixer Mode
FOCUS Mode: Channel encoder now functions in Plug-in Mixer Mode for point-and-shoot parameter control
Mouse Scroll Support: Adjust plug-in controls and faders using scroll wheel in SSL 360 Plug-in Mixer
SSL 12 Interface Enhancements:
Monitor Control: Assign any combination of outputs 1–4 to the monitor knob or disable control
Low-Latency Mixer: Mouse scroll support for adjusting faders and knobs
SSL 18 Interface Enhancements:
Monitor Control: Assign monitor knob to any of 10 analogue line outputs and/or S/PDIF output
Low-Latency Mixer: Mouse scroll support for adjusting faders and knobs
Workflow & Interface Enhancements
360 Plug-in Mixer:
Automatic Plug-in Detection: Channel Strips and Bus Compressors auto-appear/remove based on DAW session
Console Emulation: Control all plug-ins from UC1, UF8, and UF1
Plug-in Layer Control: Enable Plug-in Mixer Mode for true SSL console experience
Multi-DAW Support:
Simultaneous DAW Control: Connect and switch between 3 DAWs
DAW Templates Included: Ableton Live, Cubase/Nuendo, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Studio One, LUNA, REAPER, Bitwig, and more
Transport Control:
Accessible via Plug-in Mixer top bar or directly from UF1, UF8, and UC1
MIDI CC Layer (UF1 & UF8):
Customisable control of MIDI devices, synths, external gear
Firmware Integration
UC1: Fully integrated with SSL Plug-in Mixer for Channel Strip and Bus Compressor control
UF8: Hybrid Mode with FOCUS encoder functionality
UF1: 46 Customisable Soft Keys, 4.3” IPS Display with SSL Meter Pro integration
SSL 360° Mixer Features for SSL 12/18
Low-Latency Monitoring: Custom headphone mixes with independent pan/level/mute
Loopback Routing: Set up custom loopback sources
Headphone Modes: Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance
Front Panel Buttons (Customisable): DIM, CUT, MONO SUM, ALT, INVERT PHASE LEFT, TALKBACK
Supported Plug-ins (360° Enabled)
SSL Channel Strip 2
SSL Bus Compressor 2
4K B
4K E
4K G
360 Link
360 Link Bus Compressor
SSL Meter
SSL Meter Pro
Integration Requirements
Pro Tools 2024.6 or higher required for full track sync support with UC1
Control Surfaces Compatibility
UC1: Dedicated plug-in controller for SSL and third-party plug-ins
UF8: 8-channel DAW controller with Plug-in Mixer access
UF1: Single-fader DAW control with SSL Meter Pro integration
SSL 360° Use Case Summary
Purpose: Unified control platform for SSL hardware/software ecosystem
Primary Functions: DAW integration, plug-in control, monitoring management, workflow enhancement
User Base: Audio engineers, music producers, content creators using SSL U-series controllers and SSL USB interfaces
