Nucleus: SSL's New Controller Aimed at Pro Project Studios
SSL has designed a new DAW controller and SuperAnalogue audio hub for “professional project studios,” called Nucleus.
SSL Nucleus
Nucleus is a compact desktop unit that provides advanced DAW control, transparent SuperAnalogue monitoring, SSL-quality analog mic pres, USB audio interface and bundled SSL Duende plug-ins.
The unit has been designed for project studios engaged in DAW-based Music and Film/TV Post production. Allowing you to work mouse-free, Nucleus has been designed to streamline your workflow, and help you focus on your sound, not your screen.
The Nucleus’ advanced DAW control features the following:
– HUI & MCU control; compatible with ProTools, Logic, Cubase/Nuendo and all major DAW applications
– Switch between 3 connected DAW’s with a single button press
– Two banks of 8 channel controls plus centre section controls
– Touch sensitive 100mm motorised faders
– Digital Scribble Strips with assignable V-Pots and soft keys
– Completely user customisable DAW & Key Command mapping
– Large heavy duty transport buttons and high quality jog/shuttle wheel
– Standard 1/4” Jack footswitch connection
– Excellent visual feedback via self illuminating buttons, LED’s and DAW Level Metering
– Remote Logictivity Browser for effortless configuration
– SD card for non volatile project storage
– Four USB sockets for use as a 4 port USB hub
As far as providing an “audio nerve centre” for your project studio, Nucleus delivers:
– Benchmark SuperAnalogue quality output to separate +4dBu & -10dBV connections
– High quality USB audio interface stereo record and playback path for your DAW
– Two Combi XLR mic/line/instrument level inputs to audio interface and monitor outputs
– Digital S/PDIF I/O to the AD/DA of the audio interface
– Zero latency Rec monitoring with wet/dry control to balance input and DAW playback
– SSL SuperAnalogue Mic Pre’s, identical to those used on SSL Duality and AWS consoles
– Mic inputs have 80Hz High Pass Filters, Phase Reverse and Phantom Power
– Insert send/return connections switched between inputs and DAW playback for mixdown
– Additional ‘external’ SuperAnalogue™ input monitor path for another audio interface
– Two headphone outputs and one iJack monitor input
Nucleus also includes the Duende Native Essentials Bundle of VST/AU/RTAS plug-ins which includes: the SSL Channel EQ & Dynamics plug-in and the Stereo Bus Compressor plug-in.
Nucleus will be available from SSL Resellers Worldwide from Dec 2010 priced: $4999 + VAT. For more information, visit SSL.