SOUND ON SOUND
The invitation to meet Solid State Logic’s new Oracle console at Real World Studios arrived the day I finished Joe Boyd’s book And The Roots Of Rhythm Remain. That might not sound like much of a coincidence, but bear with me...
It’s been decades since the last commercially successful digitally controlled analogue mixing desks could be bought new. Now, console‑automation legends SSL believe the time is finally ripe for their return...
Available in 24- and 48-input configurations and boasting up to 112 inputs at mixdown, the Oracle promises to "revolutionise analogue console technology once again" thanks to complete recall of all processing, routing, gain and pan settings.
Power co‑produced some of Robbie Williams’ biggest‑selling albums and, asked to select a favourite sound, Power recalls how he got the layered drum sound on Williams’ 1998 single ‘No Regrets’.
SSL have teamed up with Spitfire Audio to create official SSL controller mappings for the renowned sample library maker’s Originals Intimate Strings.
SSL have announced the launch of a new all-in-one metering plug-in, and an update to their SSL 360 software that brings some new features and functions to the UF1, UF8 and UC1 control surfaces.
We are giving away a mouthwatering collection of premium analogue and digital studio tools from SSL, worth a combined £3600$5900!
Packing in eight channels of A-D and D-A conversion along with 18-in/18-out audio interface functionality, the Alpha 8 can be paired seamlessly with the recently released SSL 18, and offers a convenient way to expand any ADAT- or S/PDIF-equipped interface.
SSL have chosen not to build mic preamps into their new Alpha 8 ADAT expander — but they have included a whole heap of other features.
If you think all 1U rackmounting audio interfaces are the same, SSL have some news for you!
