Setting up the SSL UF8 in a HOME STUDIO for MIXING

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@blakemajano 5 ай бұрын

Watching this in 2024, having been a viewer since before this video came out, it sure is crazy to see! Little did you know you would move to a bigger room, get a console, and your son would be playing music himself! This gives me hope that dreams do come true!

@scottlassiter6982 3 жыл бұрын

Let's get Sweetwater to send you the Avid S1 so you can compare the two.

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

haha! I like them but i don't like the weird ipad holder screen thing and I don't have a good place to put it.

@audiofactorymixx 3 жыл бұрын

I need it

@ilikemyrealname 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewMasters I really wish they made that iPad holder removable.

@MisterRorschach90 3 жыл бұрын

No. Have them send the Rupert neve 5060 and compare that. Lol

@lydfar2392 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewMasters But still, it can do so MUCH more for you in regards to Pro Tools... S1

@bernardofragale 3 жыл бұрын

Mixing with a controller is one of the best decisions I've made for my mixing workflow! Congrats man!

@arianamastersofficial 3 жыл бұрын

This product is truly awesome and I'm so happy you have it in your setup. Jack's favorite part is MY favorite part: the FADERS lol :D

@brettallen7275 3 жыл бұрын

I got my UF8 about a month ago. I love it so much. Definitely a game changer

@ARCASIAUK 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking about buying one to use with ableton.... I was wondering if the money justifies how much I will use it since I’m so used to mouse and keyboard but I’d love to get used to using consoles and my ears. Any advice?

@futurebeats898 3 жыл бұрын

Do you guys know of the different automation mode showcased on the uf8 works with ableton? Thanks

@BurntBeatz 3 жыл бұрын

Very satisfying how that thing fits in your desk

@CookingWithTheCajun Жыл бұрын

Look how awesome the UF8 was packaged. You purchased it from a retailer who takes as much pride in packing the product as they do in giving great customer service. Sweetwater rocks. Thanks for the video. Just found your channel and subscribed.

@AtTheSourceStudios 3 жыл бұрын

Would be best if you had your keyboard and mouse below on a tray so you could have your controller directly in front IMO but it is a very nice piece. Congrats!!

@jamdonut7692 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I just ordered the SSL after watching your vid! Top Job!

@trevornokesmusicltd5357 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Review Andrew. I bought one back in March for the Exact Same reason to get more Hands on. Keep up the Great work.

@mosestechnology50 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Love everything you do I’m about to purchase a Dangerfox desk Thanks to you I’ve been searching everywhere and think that it is the perfect desk Keep up the great work Stay blessed

@AndrewCCM 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you got it before the big price increase. I waited too long. Snoozed and lost.

@johnnewtoniv1637 3 жыл бұрын

I love the console feel of having all the controls at your fingertips since I learned a lot about audio working on colsoles but every control surface falls short to me, I think my end game is getting the SSL origin which is the best designed board I have seen for a daw/console hybrid workflow, but thats a long ways down the road, for now long live mouse activism

@caroll2352 3 жыл бұрын

And he is SO COOL too.

@jeffagoddard 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been mixing with my Novation LaunchKey 49. Faders, transport, mute/solo/arm, pan, device level controls, automation.... etc.

@modeamusic 3 жыл бұрын

Looks sooo good

@samellis012 3 жыл бұрын

You can set up multiple commands with one shortcut in reaper, just like you were saying with those hot keys, saves hours of time

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

That's dope

@MannyXO 3 жыл бұрын

I see you bro!! nice! Still gonna be stuck with my Console 1 for now as it works magic for me but would love to give this a try one day

@michaelolgaalgar5729 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Andrew thank you, though I have tried so many DAW controllers and always end up going back to just the magic track pad a computer keyboard shortcuts, quicker, easier, less to go wrong and works 100% of the time! this SSL one looks the best so far, but I am sticking with the magic track pad! Stay safe.

@shawnlutz7008 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Sweetwater rocks. I'd figure you'd already have a controller by now ;). I hated too much mouse work after a while. I have PreSonous FP8 (and Zoom R24). I use it for mixing but also very cool is plugins the control (autofill in Studio One) saves a ton of mouse clicks.

@grandstudio9d 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased one a few days ago please do a vid on hooking it up to luna would love to see that vid

@robertw1871 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so damn cool, went and got the UC1 after playing with 360 for a day… It’s really incredible as close as your going to get to a hardware console while still being in the box…. Super happy with the new SSL stuff, it just can’t be beat… And it’s relatively affordable for what it is…

@chrisk.6246 2 жыл бұрын

SSL is on the right track, and Neve needs to wake up!!

@Hiprich 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

6.5

@streetlogic 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a control surface could never go back to mouse and keyboard lol. Nice video.

@blakejung3876 Жыл бұрын

I not only love this for the knowledge but for the sarcasm! Why has it taken me so long to find this channel?!

@gustavopeters227 2 жыл бұрын

That thing looks like a blast.

@RS-pp7ng 3 жыл бұрын

Your kid is the coolest! I'm hoping to introduce my future kid to the wonders of audio engineering too.

@dominiccastillo9677 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I can't wait to see Luna integration...

@MixedbyMarcMozart 2 жыл бұрын

I like your desk and how the SSL fits into it.

@clinterz 3 жыл бұрын

Having a control layer with faders definitely has an allure. I thought it was pretty cool years ago when I bought a Tascam Dm4800 with a 24 channel control layer. It turns out that I only rarely use it, however. For me, writing automation with a trackball just seems quicker, less messy, and more precise. I have to admit that I occasionally use the fader control to impress a client now and then. But, it's all just a work flow issue...pick the process that gets the job done in the most efficient way for you. Always envious of a new toy though.

@teashea1 Жыл бұрын

Good video - I like the forthright statement that Sweetwater gave it to you. The production values of the video are very good, including the audio. I like the inclusion of your son also.

@davidmcray8657 10 ай бұрын

You’re my #1 KZfaq Show!!!!! One day we will meet!!!!!Sitrukain…….

@Dmaccabees 3 жыл бұрын

🔥FADERS🔥😎🔥🤗

@Studioinsession 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍😎

@elbiso2004 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Would love one on my desk. For now the logic remote on an iPad is doing the trick for me.

@redviagra 3 жыл бұрын

You are unstoppable using both the iPad and ssl.. I got both 😤

@LightsandMotion 2 жыл бұрын

been looking at adding a UF8 for some time. and damn do they look gorgeous

@bauhausoffice 3 жыл бұрын

Andrews life looks amazing. Family and messing with this cool shit all the time? Yes!

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend, I’m very happy

@09Foxbat 3 жыл бұрын

hey Andrew! love the Channel, you at one point had platform (desk by output) what made you want to go another route with a studio desk? your new desk looks amazing btw

@RiCHKiMMiNGS 3 жыл бұрын

I've had an SSL Nucleus since it initially came out. 2x UF8 with transport, 2 super analogue channels; totally customisable. Great the buzz about the UF8 but, not a new concept

@alwaysandy_ Жыл бұрын

Great review! Mixing is a physical activity imo. I’d love to see a comparison of this type of controller vs a Raven.

@caroll2352 3 жыл бұрын

You have such a handsome little boy!

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

He really is, thank you GG!

@arianamastersofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you GG!

@JustinTutor 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that GG!

@arianamastersofficial 3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinTutor lol

@G.GordonMidi 3 жыл бұрын

I could've bought a house with the money I spend at sweetwater & all I get is free laffy-taffy & fireballs!

@SXTWLVE 3 жыл бұрын

Accurate

@unc1589 3 жыл бұрын

True that!

@lessecretsduson 3 жыл бұрын

I will have to replace my old artist mix, I wanted an Avid S1 but this one can make me change my mind, I need to check the quality and precision of the faders I really recommend you to put it right in front of you in the center, that's the right place, like an analog board

@miketesoriero 3 жыл бұрын

But no Eucon with the SSL 😔

@JessadaChitrakorn 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome :-)

@Jeremy-su3xy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I want to include it on my ableton desk setup. The thing is my macbook pro is a bit old. It's 2014 model. Which one should I buy first between macbook and UF8?

@speedshopnetwork Жыл бұрын

I would love to add one of those to my rig. Would totally help streamline my workflow!

@soundblankie 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing. Just looking into outboard gear to get away from my keyboard and mouse. I need some motorized sliders in my life.

@pricedlx 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say how much it’s worth heading to his site and getting consults with him one on one. Really streamlined my gear list and when I’m ready to really mix down I can always hit him up again. So glad I did it.

@Ast3rixMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I am having issues with uf8 and macOS Big Sur. It sorta works but it’s not accurate when I open Ableton it doesn’t detect where the faders should be. Been back and forth with support and don’t know when the Big Sur patch will be ready. Also had some issues with usb. I connected it directly to the back of my trashcan Mac Pro which are usb type 3 connections. The uf8 did not function properly at all. I recently moved it to a powered usb type 3 hub and now it’s working better but need that driver update bad.

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Faders or mouse? Which model?

@madhman12 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely faders. I moved to an analogue desk for recording and mixing but I've worked with DAW controllers at lot in studios, one of these is very tempting tho...

@JaakkoHeikura 3 жыл бұрын

Faders! I have an Avid Artist Mix at home and I use S3 at work. Would love to try out the UF8.

@matvex829 3 жыл бұрын

Faders. I started 15 yrs ago with digi002 then to m audio project mix and now behringer x-touch very happy with it.

@error8418 3 жыл бұрын

Until now, mouse only. If I had the money I would probably go with the Console 1 system (knobs and faders).

@claytonmurrayguitar 3 жыл бұрын

@@error8418 I want one of those. I’m torn between that and this. I currently have a Slate Raven, but I really want some real faders

@ulfdanielsen6009 3 жыл бұрын

A brand sparkling new SSL controller for the compact home studio..... Even if I´d still want my old school analog hybrid setup this is the stuff dreams are made of when controlling a DAW in the physical realm. Guess you´re gonna keep it. You absolute bastard! :) Congrats.

@arianamastersofficial 3 жыл бұрын

An absolute bastard indeed haha He's one lucky duckling.

@aissamrami9522 6 ай бұрын

@andrewmasters thanks for your channel! How well is the uf8 fitting in the genesys 24 desk gap (after removing the plank)? I m thinking to get the desk and fit the uf8 uc1 uf1 combo in the same gap... I saw you moved the uf8 to the rack in your latest videos so was wondering if it s a good idea or not

@AndrewMasters 6 ай бұрын

This is from years ago. I’m on a totally different setup now. Looking at something new from dangerfox very soon ;)

@djdrewpyroproduction 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@dakotadaniels4945 3 жыл бұрын

Sweetwater!!!!!!!

@wasp6439 Жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, in this video at 8.30 you use the channel wheel and cursor keys to scroll through the mixer on the UF8, and the mixer window is moving!! I didnt think it was capable of this, I cant get it working in Cubase, is there a trick or is it just Protools? Thanks.

@laneysommer 3 жыл бұрын

Cool controller and two cooler dudes!

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Layla!

@arianamastersofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@wmextra 3 жыл бұрын

I was still watching Thanks

@michaelperez5273 3 жыл бұрын

I'm smiling at the package like its mine lol😂

@MrAlevyr Жыл бұрын

Hi, great review! I want to ask you, what studio desk is that in the video? Its not Zaor, is it?

@Mrotheviking420 3 жыл бұрын

I love sweetwater but I spend 5k per year from them and all I get is candy! Your a lucky fellow ! I’d like to see this unit work third party plugins? Or even an ssl eq and dynamics compression

@davidrockower2703 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have the ssl one, but I did just get a qcon icon pro x, and Ill never not have faders again. I really took a solid look at the ssl one, but, I'm really deep into my current keyboard workflow so I just felt I wouldn't use many of the features of the ssl. I chose the Qcon Pro x, because I wanted a meter bridge. Yes... I wanted cool lights that dance to the music. The only thing I don't like is that the track names only support a few characters, so its kind of a bummer. My old studio tower always had trouble keeping a usb controller visible to a daw, and it would go offline, so I actually went through a few different ones in the past. Alas, all of the moves I make when in a live mix scenario have never made it into my studio world, and I no longer need a complete separate personality to mix in the studio vs live.

@hughkremer4026 2 жыл бұрын

Cool I just got a Qcon and am evaluating it. It doesn’t lock you into one console type. Like any Mackie control surface, it just works. Any plug-in we pull up, all of the parameters are available. But I’m with you on the limited text. They made the font too big, so nothing quite fits. It also takes the LEDs too long to update after making a change, I think. Other than that I don’t know how they got that much build quality for such a price. But that’s another thread!

@LexXxusTVLive 10 ай бұрын

I purchased 2 UF8's, a UC1, and a UF1. Butter!

@phoenixbenjamin 11 ай бұрын

Will this work with my dual Ravens? I also have 3 Slate vrs8 racks.

@gabrielroman555 2 жыл бұрын

How do you compensate for playback delay compensation vs where the live automation lands on the timeline? Thanks for sharing the video. Very informative. 🤙🏼

@AndrewMasters 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had any issues with that, if I’m writing automation delay compensation is on and has worked out great.

@gabrielroman555 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewMasters oh ok awesome. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂

@jeffagoddard 3 жыл бұрын

UF8 versus FaderPort 16. Seems 16 faders is better than 8, so what are the differences?

@goncalonunesfonseca6091 2 жыл бұрын

4:15 USB D already being bullied before it was born!

@djazz0 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Does it work with Reaper?

@good4sound 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, great video!! What kind of mixing desk is that? What brand? Thank you in advance for your insight...

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Dangerfox genesis 24u

@edukacja2485 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen UF8 in your previous videos and I just can't waited to see your review on it!. Being mounted to the right UF8 with your desk looks almost like mixing console. I'm not sure if I get it correctly: will the controller be able to control Pro Tools while being on Logic layer? I'm considering buying it but I'm Reaper user (it's not officially supported). While on the Reaper side there will be no problem as I can program any controller to any function using Reaper CSI extension, but I'm curious if the UF8 is able to operate in different DAW than selected at that moment. And what's that chair you're sitting on BTW? Looks cool

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Not kidding video on the chair is coming next week haha.

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

You use the layers to assign the DAW that's all

@djrek521 3 жыл бұрын

Are you going to put the ssl in the middle of the desk?

@NachoGonzalezNappa 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, any thoughts on how was the transition from mouse click to this powerful tool? After a few weeks, any final thoughts? Was is really game changing?

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was game changing. It took a second to learn where everything was, but it has made mixing so much more effective.

@NachoGonzalezNappa 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewMasters thanks so much, Andrew! Great channel, abrazos!

@marklholloway 3 жыл бұрын

Curious if it was racked directly in front of you where the Keystep is if you would find it more useful and productive beyond just automation. Ergonomically you might take better advantage of all the faders and display 🤓

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

The rack ears are in the mail, I'll let you know!

@ZipSnipe 3 жыл бұрын

lol your kid is just like my kid when it comes to my excitement over gear

@threadjunctionrecordings45 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew! Great vid, I'm curious would the UF8 fit in a rack space? It kinda looks like it might from the angle where your patch bay is. I have a zaor maestro 36 desk coming and was thinking about putting on in the centre but it looks like the dimensions on the website say the UF8 would be too wide. Looking at your vid it seems it might fit between a standard rack space? any insight would be super helpful! Great channel, subbed and liked. cheers

@threadjunctionrecordings45 3 жыл бұрын

vintageking.com/ssl-uf8-rack-mount-option. ... looks like they got a rack mount add on too. Problem solve-o!

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Yes as i mentioned in the beginning, I have the rack mount ordered but they aren't in stock yet. The unit takes up 6 rack units. I can't wait to get it.

@TeleporterM11 5 ай бұрын

Why not put the UC1 and the UF1 in the slots side by side in that you have north of the UF8. Right next to the keys.

@mikelo303 2 жыл бұрын

Where is power button. How do you switch it off when done?

@SonnyGreenwichJr 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, You haven't found a resource of cool macros for the UF8 by any chance? It's pretty hard to write them in, if you make a mistake you have to start all over as far as I can tell. Love the thing! And one more gadget aff my list. From mostly cloudy but cold Ireland! ☘💪🏽👀👍🏽☘

@thenextinsect 2 жыл бұрын

Can you copy/paste them in from Pages, Word, etc?

@SonnyGreenwichJr 2 жыл бұрын

@@thenextinsect you cannot copy paste, at least I haven’t found a way…

@MajestyStudioPro Жыл бұрын

that kid is thinking, that could have been a car!

@jasonlalonde1982 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, what kind of keyboard and mouse are you using that is compatible with your Mac Mini? Cheers,

@AndrewMasters 2 жыл бұрын

Apple keyboard and Logitech mx master 3 mouse

@jasonlalonde1982 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewMasters Thanks!

@Ricksterpt 2 жыл бұрын

Hey my brother love your channel. I've using Protools since 1987. I was just going purchace a Avid S3 when suddenly I just found out that greedy ass Avid won't have anymore support for it after 2026... So my question how awsome is this ssl controller. Need your help. Looking for truth. Thanks so much.

@smtonlinevideos 3 жыл бұрын

If I were getting this only for the faders, what would be the advantage of going with the SSL over something like FaderPort?

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't used the newer faderports I'm sure they're great, but for me it was a matter of workflow/utility with my desk. The UF8 feels very similar to flying faders in the spacing and layout of buttons. It also mounts perfectly in my racks right in front of me. The faders on the faderport 8 are super close together which makes it a bit tricky when you're doing automation rides and bumping the other faders, and the shape of it wouldn't work with my desk and feels a bit cheap in my humble opinion.

@smtonlinevideos 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewMasters Thanks for the feedback!

@marclewism 2 жыл бұрын

Usb-c connectors/plug are quite powerful.

@roberthunt1540 3 жыл бұрын

Start a trust fund for that boy of yours right now. He's gonna need it later on when he grows up to be a gear hound just like his dad. ; - )

@dallas-cole 11 ай бұрын

I would 10/10 have the mixer in the middle

@lydfar2392 3 жыл бұрын

What table desk is that, is it available for purchase anywhere or a custom built? Thank you.

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7Jlms1nrpayhnk.html it is available for purchase

@lydfar2392 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewMasters thanks a lot. I'm in Denmark, EU. But I will try to contact them and see if they have any resellers nearby... 🙂

@scottlassiter6982 3 жыл бұрын

I want to see it in the rack please.

@genephillips4809 3 жыл бұрын

Can you stack the UF8 in groups of 2-4 like that Artist Mix?

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Yes up to 4

@augustleo7434 3 жыл бұрын

Would be helpful to bring us through a project to show us how you use it. Thanks for the vid though.

@zorroinhell5549 3 жыл бұрын

Are you controlling LUNA in the video? Does this controller work with LUNA?

@AndrewMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Luna doesn’t have control surface support yet as far as I know

@AndrewCCM 3 жыл бұрын

And was the sole reason I moved back to Logic. Love Luna, but lack of control surface support is a deal killer for me.

@rastAsia 3 жыл бұрын

Better 2x AVID Artist MIx on your desk I think. And ask SweetWater to swap the faders for the SSL SiX Interface. :)

@bvrbvs 3 жыл бұрын

returned mine . No big Sur support and Luke warm Ableton integration were reasons. Beautiful device though

@caseyschultheis 3 жыл бұрын

Same and sad!

@Robert-kx8mp 3 жыл бұрын

I almost returned mine because the LPX integration was disappointing. The LPX integration has this annoying behavior where selecting a track always tries to open the first device in the channel strip, and if there isn't a device, a blank Logic device window pops up. Also, there are other mysteriously annoying behaviors too complicated to even describe. Incidentally, with Live 11 coming out in the same week as UF8, I sort of ditched LPX, and have found myself working mostly in Live 11. I kind of like the UF8 with Live and a Push 2. Don't get me wrong, I'm most productive with a keyboard and mouse, but there's always points in my workflow that benefit from sitting back and using the faders to set levels while focusing 100% with my ears. However, it's awfully expensive for what I use it for.

@JustinTutor 3 жыл бұрын

Stopping by from the year 2054 just to let everyone know that we’re on to the USB-ZGBXL, but there are plenty of USB adapters for the whole library of USB connections. In the future we’re far past discriminating against any one USB connection. That is all.

@arianamastersofficial 3 жыл бұрын

How inclusive of you.

@LukeIcardMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Came for the gear stayed for the memes

@jrosboston9106 Жыл бұрын

What About FL or Reason ??

@jaden_shah 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew got jokes lol

@Ricksterpt 2 жыл бұрын

Wondering about the Avid S1..

@FergMartice 3 жыл бұрын

Regarding your placement of the UF8, looking down like that for long periods of time has to be bad for your neck and comfort level overall. Get that baby in the rack and in the center position as soon as possible!! First time watcher. New Sub!!