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<\/a><\/p>\nA new evolution of control<\/strong> Sonically, Hall says the new Channel Strip 2 plug-in leaves nothing to be desired: \u201cIt sounds phenomenal \u2014 the EQ is so powerful and flexible. It sounds really open in the top end, and punchy in the lows. Maybe one reason I like it so much is because I spent so much time on the SSL 9000J and K Series at Metropolis!\u201d The UC1 controller features a clever sidechain key to both the channel strip and bus compressor. \u201cThis is great to have as a creative option or to make space in dense mixes by sidechaining or ducking different elements when needed,\u201d says Hall.<\/p>\n In addition to the intelligent layout and tactile ergonomics of the UC1, the controller also possesses state of the art metering functionality: \u201cHaving a real moving coil meter for the Bus Compressor plug-in right in front of me on the UC1 is fantastic. The ballistics on the meter are very familiar, and it behaves exactly like a real analog SSL bus compressor in my rack!\u201d<\/p>\n The default setting templates built into the software, which automatically map to the controller, are a huge time saver: \u201cHere you are given basic starting points and settings that are established to something quite sensible beforehand for controlling things like ratio or threshold on the bus compressor. Working this way is actually quicker than working on an analogue console, since an assistant would zero the desk beforehand.\u201d The UC1 also allows tactile recording of automation parameters on the EQ \u2014 something that could never be done on an analogue console. \u201cThe UC1 has the feel of an analogue console, and being able to automate sweeps through filters and EQs is great.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nCurrently, SSL\u2019s Native plug-ins are at the heart of Hall\u2019s in-the-box set up. While he has the entire suite on hand, the SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins \u2014 which are both included with the UC1 \u2014 are among his favorites. With his new SSL UC1 controller, he\u2019s able to achieve seamless control of multiple parameters in these plug-ins, simultaneously. \u201cThe UC1 has actually changed the way that I mix in the box,\u201d says Hall. \u201cNow, I can get two hands on an EQ so I can cut or boost and find frequencies simultaneously instead of having to do it with a mouse one button at a time. It is quicker and more creative, since I can just sweep the EQ around and find the frequency that I want on a guitar or a keyboard,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n