NAMM 22: SSL UF8 Updates and The BUS +

SSL were showing updates to their UF8 Studio controller which has had an update  to allow for much more integrated parameter display on a separate layer. its kind of like a HUI but way more finessed, feature rich and integrated.

They also had their BUS+ which is a new take on the classic BUS Compressor which has been used to put the final touches on mixes and Busses for decades.

The BUS+ adds a bunch of new features, some of which we've seen in third party remakes such as the Better Maker (see our review). However it includes a bunch of clever filtering, saturation and sidechain features that make it more flexible.

Available now priced at £1999

BUS+ Features

• 4 modes of operation - Classic Stereo, Sigma S/C Stereo, Dual Mono or Mid-Side
• External side-chain inputs and sends
• The authentic SSL Bus Compressor circuit
• LOW THD Mode reduces low-frequency distortion caused by compression
• F/B Mode alters the compression characteristics for a more 'relaxed' style of compression
• 4K Mode - single VCA operation with variable harmonic distortion to bring some grit and grunge to the mix
• Negative Ratios - for creative pumping effects and control of particularly loud signals
• New Attack and Release options, including the new Auto 2 setting
• MIX control for instant parallel compression
• Moving-coil gain reduction meters
• Unlockable Transient Expander

SSL Social

• SSL Launches B-DYN 500 Series Module 10-Aug-23
• SSL Bus Compressor Goes Multiband 28-Jul-23
• Gearfest UK 2023: SSL's New UF-1 Controller + Screen 16-Jul-23
• SSL Launches UF1 DAW Control Centre 31-May-23
• New SSL Audio Interface 02-Dec-22