Discontinued Products
The products listed here are all no longer manufactured by SSL. Below you will find an archive of useful documentation, relevant specifications and system requirements, software and firmware downloads, links to FAQ pages and links to SSL web store pages where you can buy spares. Products are listed in alphabetical order and not categorised in any way. This archive does not include products released prior to 2006.
Repair Service
SSL operates a factory repair service for most hardware products released since March 2006. If you wish to enquire about the feasibility and cost of a specific repair please use the RMA form HERE to send us the information we need to evaluate your issue and we will get back to you.
FAQ
The SSL online FAQ provides support to all smaller studio product (Nucleus, X-Desk, Analogue Rack Products, I/O & Duende Native).
You FAQ data regarding discontinued products is not systematically removed from our FAQ system so you may find additional product specific information within it here.
Documents
Setup guide for Alpha-Link MX and MADI-AX with MadiXtreme, for 64 I/O: Click Here
The aim of this Setup Guide is to clarify the connections and settings required to maximize the I/O capabilities of an Alpha-Link MADI-SX (or MADI-AX) and MadiXtreme by the addition of an Alpha-Link MX 4-16 and an Alpha-Link MX16-4. Click here to view the Setup guide for Alpha-Link MX and MADI-AX with MadiXtreme, for 64 I/O.
XLogic IO Addendum: Click Here
XLogic Alpha-Link MX Installation and User Guide Click Here
Alpha Link MX Downloads
Firmware v2.0 updater for Mac OS X
New in Firmware v2.0
Alpha-Link MX firmware v2.0 supports 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates.
Release Date: 17/12/12
Download Size: 5.2 MB
How to update
The firmware of your Alpha Link MX can be updated by using ALMX updater.app. Before the updater can be used the USB driver must be installed and your Alpha-Link devices need to be connected to your computer via USB.
Instructions:
- Open the Silicon Labs USB Driver.dmg (included in the ALMX 2.0 package);
- Launch and follow the instructions of the Silicon Labs VCP Driver Installer (a reboot may be required);
- Start the ALMX updater.app;
- Connect your Alpha Link MX devices (if not already done so) via USB to your computer and turn the devices ON;
- Select the device you wish to update in the device selection list of the main window;
- Select Device->Update Flash from the ALMX updater main menu;
- Do not turn OFF or disconnect the device while updating! (failing to do so may damage your Alpha-Link MX);
- If the device has been successfully updated cycle power to load the new firmware;
- If there was an error during the update please do NOT turn off the device - try to update the firmware again.
Supported Units and Operating Systems
The Alpha-Link MX firmware v2.0 updater for Mac OS X works with:
- SSL Alpha-Link MX 16-4 and 4-16
- MAC OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) 32-bit and 64-bit kernel
- MAC OS X 10.7 (Lion) 32-bit and 64-bit kernel
- MAC OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) 64-bit kernel
Firmware v2.0 updater for Windows
New in Firmware v2.0
Alpha-Link MX firmware v2.0 supports 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates.
Release Date: 17/12/12
Download Size: 5.2 MB
How to update
The firmware of your Alpha Link MX can be updated by using SSL Alpha-Link MX Firmware v2.0.exe. During the update a USB driver will be installed and your Alpha-Link devices need to be connected to your computer via USB.
Instructions:
- Connect your SSL Alpha Link MX devices to your computer via USB and turn the devices ON;
- Open SSL Alpha-Link MX Firmware v2.0.exe;
- The Alpha-Link MX USB Driver will be installed first;
- Then the Alpha-Link Firmware updater will run.
- Select the device you wish to update using the device selection buttons;
- Click the “Start” button;
- Do not turn OFF or disconnect the device while updating! (doing so may damage your Alpha-Link MX);
- If the device has been successfully updated turn the SSL Alpha-Link MX off and then on to load the new firmware;
- If there was an error during the update please do NOT turn off the device - try to update the firmware again.
Supported Units and Operating Systems
The SSL Alpha-Link MX Firmware v2.0 updater for Windows works with:
- SSL Alpha-Link MX 16-4 and 4-16
- Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit
- Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit
- Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit
Specifications
Front
Rear
| General | |
|---|---|
| Depth | 220mm / 8.75" (casing only) |
| Height | 45mm / 1.75" (1 RU) |
| Width | 482mm / 19" (casing inc’ rack ears) |
| Weight | 2.8kg / 6.25 pounds |
| Operating voltage | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption | < 25 Watts |
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| Power | IEC320 3-pin connector, 100 – 240 Vac, 50 – 60 Hz |
| Analogue I/O | 25-pin D-type socket, Zin > 10kΩ, Zo ≈ 100Ω |
| MADI I/O | 1 x twin SC type chassis socket, glass multimode fibre 50/125μ (65/125μ compatible) |
| USB | 1 x type-B chassis socket (for firmware upgrades) |
| Sync | 75Ω BNC, Zin/out ≈ 75Ω, 3V3/5V TTL compatible |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Quantisation | 24bit, fixed point |
| Analogue I/O Level | Balanced, +14dBu to +24dBu maximum (selectable from front panel) |
Documents
Music Production Tools Brochure Download
XLogic Delta-Link MADI HD Owner’s Manual Download
XLogic Delta-Link / Alpha-Link / Pro Tools Setup Guide Download
Downloads
Delta-Link MADI HD V2.00 Software - Download Size: 983 KB - Release Date: 06/11. Click here.
Delta-Link MADI HD V1.31 Software - Download Size: 664 KB Click here.
Delta-Link MADI HD V1.30 Software - Download Size: 664 KB Click here.
Delta-Link MADI HD V1.20 Software - Download Size: 605 KB Click here.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Depth | 175mm/6.89" |
| Height | 44mm/1.74" (1U) |
| Width | 483mm/19.0” |
| Weight | 2.2kg |
| Operating voltage | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 15W max |
| WordClock in | 75ohm terminated, TTL / CMOS3 / CMOS5 level, BNC connector |
| USB | Style-A connector, 1.0 compliant |
| Digital | |
| Quantization | 24 bit |
| Sample Rates | 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192.kHz (All at up to ±0.5% if MADI number of channels is set to 64/32/16, or at up to ±4.2% if MADI number of channels is set to 56/28/14) |
Inputs/Outputs |
| Primary Port | Mini-D 26 poles connector |
| MADI: | |
| 56ch / 64ch mode | |
| NFS / DFS / QFS | |
| High Speed- / SMUX-mode | |
| Connector type | Fibre SC connectors |
Documents
Installation Guides
Duende Classic Installation Guide: Click here.
Duende Mini Installation Guide: Click here.
Duende PCIe Installation Guide: Click here.
User Guide - V3 Software
Duende User Guide : Click here.
User Guide - V2 Software
Duende Classic User Guide : Click here.
Duende Mini User Guide : Click here.
Duende PCIe User Guide : Click here.
User Guide - V2 Software
Drumstrip User Guide : Click here.
X-EQ User Guide : Click here.
X-Comp User Guide : Click here.
Vocalstrip User Guide : Click here.
X-Verb Reference Guide : Click here.
X-Verb Reference Guide (Hi-res) : Click here.
Downloads V2
Duende PC Software 2.5.9 - Download Size: 24.8 MB - Release Date: 03/10/08. Click here.
Duende Mac Software 2.6.0 - Download Size: 64.1 MB - Release Date: 17/12/08. Click here.
Downloads V3
Duende PC Software 3.5.2 - Download Size: 27.6 MB - Release Date: 02/09/10. Click here.
Duende Mac Software 3.5.2 - Download Size: 68.4 MB - Release Date: 02/09/10. Click here.
Legacy Downloads
Download Legacy Duende Mac Software
Duende Mac Sofware v3.1.0 - Download Size: 48.2 MB - Release Date: 23/09/09. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v3.0.3 - Download Size: 49.5 MB - Release Date: 31/07/09. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v2.6.0 - Download Size: 64.1 MB - Release Date: 17/12/08. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v2.5.9 - Download Size: 63.5 MB - Release Date: 03/10/08. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v2.5.6 - Download Size: 60.0 MB - Release Date: 10/06/08. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v2.5.3 - Download Size: 60.0 MB - Release Date: 11/03/08. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v2.4.1 - Download Size: 42.7 MB - Release Date: 17/01/08. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v2.3.0 - Download Size: 43.6 MB - Release Date: 18/12/07. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v2.2.0 - Download Size: 40.7 MB - Release Date: 05/10/07. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v2.1.0 - Download Size: 37.8 MB - Release Date: 22/08/07. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v2.0.0 - Download Size: 39.1 MB - Release Date: 19/04/07. Click here.
Duende Mac Sofware v1.5.0 - Download Size: 32.5 MB - Release Date: 06/12/06. Click here.
Download Legacy Duende PC Software
Duende PC Sofware v3.1.0 - Download Size: 23.9 MB - Release Date: 23/09/09. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v3.0.2 - Download Size: 24 MB - Release Date: 28/07/09. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v2.5.9 - Download Size: 24.8 MB - Release Date: 03/10/08. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v2.5.4 - Download Size: 24.1 MB - Release Date: 10/06/08. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v2.5.2 - Download Size: 24.6 MB - Release Date: 11/03/08. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v2.4.1 - Download Size: 24.7 MB - Release Date: 17/01/08. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v2.3.0 - Download Size: 21 MB - Release Date: 18/12/07. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v2.2.0 - Download Size: 21.1 MB - Release Date: 05/10/07. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v2.1.0 - Download Size: 20 MB - Release Date: 22/08/07. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v2.0.0 - Download Size: 19.2 MB - Release Date: 19/04/07. Click here.
Duende PC Sofware v1.5.0 - Download Size: 17.2 MB - Release Date: 27/11/06. Click here.
Specifications
| Format | Channels | Included plug-ins | Connectivity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duende Mini | Compact desktop box | 16 (upgradeable to 128) | EQ & Dynamics Channel | FireWire |
| Duende PCIe | PCIe card | 32 (upgradeable to 128) | EQ & Dynamics Channel, Stereo Bus Compressor | High-bandwidth PCIe |
| Duende Mini Expanded | Compact desktop box | 32 (upgradeable to 128) | EQ & Dynamics Channel, Stereo Bus Compressor | FireWire |
| Duende Mini Studio Pack | Compact desktop box | 32 (upgradeable to 128) | EQ & Dynamics Channel, Stereo Bus Compressor, Drumstrip & Vocalstrip, X-EQ & X-Comp | FireWire |
| Duende PCIe Studio Pack | PCIe card | 32 (upgradeable to 128) | EQ & Dynamics Channel, Stereo Bus Compressor, Drumstrip & Vocalstrip, X-EQ & X-Comp | High-bandwidth PCIe |
Using Multiple Duende Units
You can run two Duende’s (any combination of Mini or PCIe) on a single computer.
The maximum channel count for a single computer is 128 channels, regardless of how many Duende units you have installed.
System Requirements
Duende supports sample rates from 44.1kHz to 96kHz. Running two FireWire Duende units requires two independent FireWire busses. Duende PCIe requires One available PCIe card slot. Duende Mini requires one available FireWire/IEEE1394 400Mbit port. Recommended VST, AudioUnit or RTAS host application*
V2.x Minimum System Requirements
PC
- Intel Pentium IV/AMD 1GHz or higher
- 512Mb of RAM (1Gb recommended)
MAC
- Apple Macintosh G4 or G5 (933MHz or higher)
- OSX 10.4.11 or higher
- 512Mb of RAM (1Gb recommended)
V3.5 Minimum System Requirements - 64 Slot Operation
PC
- 64 Slot Operation - Intel Core2 running at 2.0 GHz or higher (or comparable CPU)
- 128 Slot Operation - Intel Core2 running at 2.0 GHz or higher (or comparable CPU)
- 2GB of Ram (or higher)
- Duende V3.5 does not support Pentium or Celeron
MAC
- Intel MAC running at 1.83 GHz or higher
- 2GB of Ram (or higher)
- Duende V3.5 does not support Power PC Macs.
For best performance your system should meet the minimum requirements for your selected host application.
* SSL Soundscape V6.x and SSL Mixer V6.x, Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo and Wavelab, Apple Logic Pro, Cakewalk Sonar, Ableton Live, Digidesign Pro Tools LE and M-Powered through the use of VST-RTAS wrapper.
No documents or downloads are available for this product.
Documents
MADI-X8 Installation Guide: Click Here
MADI-X8 User Guide: Click Here
Downloads
For Install Notes and System Requirements, please read the user guide.
Software Release Notes:
New Features in Version 1.2:
- Various stability and performance improvements
- Optimised algorithm for routing changes
- Fixed an issue with certain paths not being routed properly
- Fixed an issue with clearing paths not releasing destinations at all times
- Loading a setup file now restores all System Settings reliably
- Improved behaviour of restoring Factory Default settings
- Fixed a rare issue with renaming Paths, Routing Presets and Devices
The MADI-X8 Unit requires Firmware Version 1.1 or higher.
Please consult the Manual on how to check and update the firmware Version on the MADI-X8 Unit.
Legacy Downloads
MAC
MADI-X8 V1.0 Software - Download legacy MADI-X8 Software
MADI-X8 V1.1 Software - Download legacy MADI-X8 Software
PC
MADI-X8 V1.0 Software - Download legacy MADI-X8 Software
MADI-X8 V1.1 Software - Download legacy MADI-X8 Software
Specifications
| Physical * | ||
|---|---|---|
| Depth | 200mm / 7.75" (casing only) | |
| Height | 44.5mm / 1.75" (1 RU) | |
| Width | 434mm / 17.25" (casing only) | |
| 482mm / 19" (inc’ rack ears) | ||
| Weight | 2.9kg / 6.5 pounds | |
| Power | < 50 Watts | |
| Boxed size | 320mm x 550mm x 80mm | |
| 12.75" x 21.75" x 3.25" | ||
| Boxed weight | 3.6kg / 8 pounds | |
| * All values are approximate | ||
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| Power | IEC320 3-pin connector, 100 – 240 Vac, 50 – 60 Hz, < 2.5A |
| Network | 8P8c modular connector; ‘RJ-45’ type (100bT, Cat5) |
| USB | Standard B-type chassis socket |
| MADI 1 – 6 | Twin SC type chassis socket, glass multimode fibre 50/125μ |
| MADI 7 & 8 | 75Ω BNC, Zin/Zout = 75Ω |
| Wordclock IN | 75Ω BNC, Zin = 75Ω, 3V3/5V TTL compatible |
| Wordclock OUT1 - 3 | 75Ω BNC, Zout = 75Ω |
Documents
MadiXtreme Installation Guide: Click Here
MadiXtreme & Alpha-Link Setup Guide: Click Here
MadiXtreme Reference Guide: Click Here
Downloads
Mac Downloads
The driver below is the latest available version of the MadiXtreme driver for OS X.
New in MadiXtreme Driver V1.3
- Fully certified for Mac OSX 10.7 (Lion)
- Includes new Firmware V19 with several performance improvements
- New MADI Channel Limit (MCL) functionality, set in MadiXtreme Control Panel by clicking on the "MADI Channel Limit" Button (reboot required)
Applications for MCL:
- Pro Tools 9/10 Users. As PT 9.x and 10.x can only work with an Audio Device of max. 64 I/O Channels, setting the MCL to 32 Channels on a MadiXtreme 128 will allow this card to work
- Limit to 32 Channels for MadiXtreme 128 Users, that work in 96 Khz (no "blank" Core Audio I/O's, ie. 33-64)
- Limit to 48 Channels for Alpha-Link Users (also for Users with 2x Alpha-Link...avoids "blank" channels as well)
Supported Cards and OS's
MadiXtreme V1.3 works with one or more MadiXtreme 64 or 128 Card(s) (also with the MX4) on the following OS X Versions:
MAC OS X 10.5.x (Leopard) 32-Bit Kernel
MAC OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) 32-Bit Kernel
MAC OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) 64-Bit Kernel
MAC OS X 10.7x (Lion) 32-Bit Kernel
MAC OS X 10.7x (Lion) 64-Bit Kernel
MAC OS X 10.4.x (Tiger) is NOT tested and officially certified MadiXtreme V1.3.
If you want to use a tested and certified configuration on Tiger (OS X 10.4.11), please use the MadiXtreme Driver V1.1 instead.
Supported MAC Pro Configurations:
All Intel MAC Pro's (HW ID 1,1 or greater) with a minimum of 2GB Ram and 100MB HDD Space are supported.
Supported DAW's:
All Core Audio compatible applications (32 and/or 64 Bit).
Installation:
Extract the downloaded zip file.
Double Click on "SSL MadiXtreme Mac Driver V1.3".
Follow the onscreen instructions until the installation is finished.
If you are updating from a previous MadiXtreme Driver Version, please open the MadiXtreme Control Panel App after successful installation and check if the new driver could be started.
Due to certain Audio and Midi Services activated in your System (for example Soundflower, Aggregate Devices) can prevent the successful restart of the new driver, you may get an empty MadiXtreme control panel.
Please reboot your MAC in this case.
If the Control Panel starts the Firmware Updater, please follow the onscreen instructions carefully and update the firmware immediately.
This V1.3 driver requires MadiXtreme Firmware 19 to be installed on the card for full functionality.
A firmware update requires a complete Power Cycle to activate the new Firmware Image, so after the Firmware Update is finished, please power down your MAC, wait 5 seconds and power it on again.
Note on the new MADI Channel Limit (MCL) function:
In order to activate a MADI Channel Limit (eg. to work with Pro Tools 10 and a MadiXtreme 128 you need to set it to 32 Channels per MADI Head), you have to set the MCL to 32 and REBOOT your Mac when the Control Panel asks you to do so.
Legacy drivers
MadiXtreme driver for OS X - v1.2 - Download Size: 551 KB - Release Date: 05/04/10
MadiXtreme driver for OS X - v1.1 - Download Size: 549 KB - Release Date: 14/10/09
MadiXtreme driver for OS X - v1.0 - Download Size: 534 KB - Release Date: 05/11/08
PC Downloads
The driver below is the latest version of the SSL Soundscape Family Driver.
This driver will also update all other SSL Soundscape devices (MX4, MadiXtreme, Mixpander, MiXtreme, Soundscape) as well as the firmware for the Alpha-Link AX, MADI AX and MADI SX
Soundscape V6.2 now supports MadiXtreme - click here to download the software and soundcard drivers.
New In Driver 6.2.0.0
Alpha-Link Live version 2.12 firmware resolves issues seen when using Alpha-Link mic control data with a MADI-X8 router.
NOTE: Currently this 64 Bit Driver supports Soundscape V6 Streaming, ASIO 32 and ASIO 64 & WDM64.
System Requirements:
- Platform: Intel Pentium or higher and compatible CPUs
- Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista 32 Bit or 64 Bit, Windows 7 32 Bit or 64 Bit
- Storage: 100 Mb of free hard disk space
- Internet connection for updates and registration.
Installation:
IMPORTANT:
Please follow the steps described below.
On Windows 64 Bit System it is mandatory to update/install the driver "the Microsoft Way" as described. Otherwise Windows may reset certain registry entries to a previous state on each reboot and the SSL Soundscape Devices may not work as expected.
Driver Installation on Windows 32-Bit Systems:
Exit all SSL Soundscape related software
Extract downloaded ZIP file to a temporary directory
Install the Driver located in the extracted folder and run DrvSetup.exe
Firmware Update on Madixtreme and MX4 Cards:
After the Driver has been updated open the TRack.exe Applet located in the Ssdrv Driver Folder.
Double click on each Madixtreme Device. A Firmware Updater will launch.
Please follow the On-Screen Instructions.
When done, COLD BOOT the PC (Power Down, wait 10 seconds, switch On to reboot).
Driver Installation on Windows 64-Bit Systems:
First Time Users:
- Insert the Card
- Power on your System
- Follow the onscreen Plug and Play Driver Installation and Choose Driver from the extracted Download Directory (Ssdrv_6_x_x_x)
Driver Update:
- Exit all SSL Soundscape related software
- Extract downloaded ZIP file to a temporary directory
- Go to Device Manager, locate SSL Soundscape Devices
- For each Entry (MadiXtreme Device and Mixpander) right Click, select Update Driver and point to the extracted temp directory
Notes:
- After Reboot, make sure there is a SSL Soundscape WDM Device present in the category "Sound, Video and Game Controllers"
- WDM Integration - The "easiest" option to tell Windows 7 something about System wide Audio devices (WDM) is by right clicking on the speaker icon in the task bar (close to the clock) and selecting "Properties". Now you might not see any Device in the Lists for Recording or Playback tabs, right click and select "Show deactivated Devices"... Select the SSL Cards WDM Device for Recording and Playback. You can also give it a name (ie. MX4)
- Usage - An appropriate SSL Software needs to be started before streaming is working (SSL Mixer, SSL Soundscape V6 or TRack.exe) -On a first attempt to activate the WDM Device you may need to switch the SSL Hardware to 48kHz, otherwise Windows may come up with an Error message, telling you the device is already in use
- 2GB Limit for Mixtreme and Mixpander Cards on Windows 7 - Mixtreme/Mixtreme 192 and Mixpander Cards will not properly work on Windows 7 Systems with more than 2GB of Ram installed
Firmware Update on Madixtreme and MX4 Cards:
After the Driver has been updated open the TRack.exe Applet located in the Ssdrv Driver Folder.
Double click on each Madixtreme Device. A Firmware Updater will launch.
Please follow the On-Screen Instructions.
When done, COLD BOOT the PC (Power Down, wait 10 seconds, switch On to reboot).
Legacy drivers
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.1.0.1 - Download Size: 1.82 MB - Release Date: 17/08/11
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.1.0.0 - Download Size: 1.80 MB - Release Date: 19/04/11
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.10 - Download Size: 1.80 MB - Release Date: 22/12/10
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.8 - Download Size: 1.82 MB - Release Date: 19/10/10
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.5 - Download Size: 1.74 MB - Release Date: 24/05/10
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.2 - Download Size: 1.68 MB - Release Date: 05/11/09
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.1 - Download Size: 1.46 MB - Release Date: 11/08/09
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.2.1 - Download Size: 1.17 MB - Release Date: 05/11/08
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.1.3 - Download Size: 1.17 MB - Release Date: 25/02/08
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.1.2 - Download Size: 1.17 MB - Release Date: 28/01/08
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.1.1 - Download Size: 1.19 MB - Release Date: 19/12/07
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.0.1 - Download Size: 1.17 MB - Release Date: 27/03/07
Documents
XLogic Mixpander Installation & Quickstart. Click here.
Soundscape Mixer 4.3 Reference Guide. Click here.
Downloads
Soundscape V6.1 download including Mixer & Driver - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.2.0.0 - PC - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.1.0.1 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.1.0.0 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.10 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.8 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.5 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.2 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 6.0.1.1 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.2.1 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.1.3 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.1.2 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.1.1 - Click here.
SSL Soundscape Family Driver 4.3.0.1 - Click here.
Documents
Multichannel Compressor User Guide: Click Here
Documents
MX4 Hardware and Driver Installation Guide. Click here.
MX4 Console Bundle Manual. Click here.
MX4 & SSL Mixer Manual. Click here.
Downloads
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V7.2.0 - Download Size: 199 MB - Release Date: 01/02/14. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V7.1.0 - Download Size: 162 MB - Release Date: 06/08/13. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.2.0.0 - Download Size: 177 MB - Release Date: 10/05/12. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.1.0.0 - Download Size: 77.9 MB - Release Date: 19/04/11. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.0.1.8 - Download Size: 77.3 MB - Release Date: 19/10/10. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.0.1.5 - Download Size: 77.2 MB - Release Date: 25/05/10. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.0 - Download Size: 48.9 MB - Release Date: 12/02/09. Click here.
SSL Nucleus2 remains a current product. The content here relates to Nucleus V1.
Note: The latest software and drivers support package for Nucleus 1 users is V1-6-8. This can be downloaded from your registered Nucleus’ Downloads page under ‘My Products’.
Compatibility advice for Mac users
Is the Nucleus USB2 audio interface compatible with USB3 Macs?
Is the Nucleus USB2 audio interface compatible with El Captiain?
Product Videos
Using Nucleus with Pro Tools
How to set up the SSL Nucleus control surface with Avid Pro Tools... and Nucleus Pro Tools Tips & Tricks.
Download a hi-res version of this video in QuickTime format (461 MB)
Using Nucleus with Logic Pro
How to set up the SSL Nucleus control surface with Apple Logic Pro... and Nucleus Logic Tips & Tricks.
Download a hi-res version of this video in QuickTime format (543 MB)
Using Nucleus with Cubase/Nuendo
How to set up the SSL Nucleus control surface with Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo... and Nucleus Cubase/Nuendo Tips & Tricks.
Download a hi-res version of this video in QuickTime format (560 MB)
Using Nucleus with Ableton Live
How to set up the SSL Nucleus control surface with Ableton Live… and Nucleus Ableton Tips & Tricks.
Download a hi-res version of this video in QuickTime format (458 MB)
An Introduction to SSL Nucleus
A brief overview of the concepts and capabilities of Nucleus. Watch.
SSL Nucleus Tour
Damien Egan demonstrates the features of the Nucleus and explains how it works as an all-in-one control surface for your project studio.Watch.
Maintenance Videos
Nucleus Centre Card
Instructions on replacing the Nucleus centre card.Watch
Nucleus Channel Card
Instructions on replacing the Nucleus channel card.Watch
Nucleus CPU
Instructions on replacing the Nucleus CPU.Watch
Nucleus Fader Servo Card
Instructions on replacing the Nucleus fader servo card.Watch
Nucleus IO Card
Instructions on replacing the Nucleus IO card.Watch
Nucleus Mic Amp Card
Instructions on replacing the Nucleus mic amp card.Watch
Nucleus PSU
Instructions on replacing Nucleus power supplies.Watch
Documents
Nucleus User Guide: Download
Nucleus Installation Guide: Download
Nucleus Dimensions Drawing: Download
Pro Tools Standard Nucleus Profile: Download
Cubase & Nuendo Standard Nucleus Profile: Download
Logic Standard Nucleus Profile: Download
Live Standard Nucleus Profile: Download
Studio One Standard Nucleus Profile: Download
Nucleus Setup Tutorial for Reason: Download
Nucleus Setup Tutorial for Pyramix: Download
Nucleus Setup Tutorial for Reaper: Download
Pro-Convert PC
Documents
Pro-Convert User Guide - Click here.
Downloads
Pro Convert Update - 5.0.787 - Download Size: 18.2 MB - Release Date: 18/12/08. Click here.
Pro-Convert Software v5.0.769 - Download Size: 18.5 MB - Release Date: 04/03/08. Click here.
Pro-Convert Software v5.0.774 - Download Size: 17.8 MB - Release Date: 11/04/08. Click here.
Pro-Convert Software v5.0.783 - Download Size: 18.2 MB - Release Date: 03/11/08. Click here.
System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, NT 4.0 SP5, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-Bit) Note: Pro-Convert is currently not compatible with Windows Vista (64-Bit)
- 266 MHz processor or higher
- 20 MB hard-disk space for program installation
- VGA Display
Pro-Convert MAC
Documents
Pro-Convert 5.5 User Guide - Click here.
Downloads
Pro Convert Update - 5.5.2 - Download Size: 52.2 MB - Release Date: 12/04/10. Click here.
System Requirements
- Intel MAC running MAC OS X 10.5.6 or later
- 1.4GHz CPU or faster
- 100 MB hard-disk space for program installation
- Free USB Port (can also reside on a USB 2.0 Hub) for Dongle
- 1280*800 or larger Screen Resolution
Documents
SDI-MADI User Guide. Click here.
Specifications
| Video Inputs | |
|---|---|
| Connector/input impedance | 4 x BNC sockets, 75 ohm |
| Compatible formats | SDI, SD/HD/3G, compliant with SMPTE 259M, 296M, 274M, 292M, 424M or 425M |
| Video Outputs | |
| Connector/output impedance | 4 x BNC sockets, 75 ohm |
| Format | Active, re-clocked loop-through of SDI inputs |
| Audio Inputs | |
| Format | Extracted from SDI video inputs |
| AES3 Audio Outputs | |
| Connector/output impedance | 37-way female Dsub, 32 x 75 ohm unbalanced |
| Format | Compliant to AES3-1992 |
| Sampling frequency | 48 kHz nominal |
| MADI Audio Output | |
| Connector/output impedance (coaxial) | BNC socket, 75 ohm |
| Connector (optical) | ST Multimode |
| Format | 64-channel, compliant with AES10id-2008 |
| Data rate | 125 Mbps ±25ppm |
| Synchronisation | |
| Sample Rate Conversion | SRC available on all inputs, switchable in banks of 16 |
| Sources | (External): SDI1 to 4, AES3, Video black-and-burst, Wordclock |
| Video sync input | PAL/NTSC 50/60 Hz (SD) |
| Wordclock input | 48 kHz ±50ppm, DC coupled, positive going pulses |
| AES3 input | AES3 input at fs=48 kHz |
| Wordclock output | 48 kHz nominal |
| AES3 output | Digital audio signal compliant with AES3-1992 |
| GPIO Port | |
| GPIO port – connector | 9-pin female Dsub |
| Input functions | 4 x SRC select (short-to-ground) |
| Output functions | 4 x SRC status (open-collector) |
| Other Control | |
| RS-422 | 9-pin female Dsub – for possible future use |
| Ethernet | For possible future use |
| Power Supply | |
| Type | 2 x independent switch-mode regulated, auto-ranging |
| Inputs | 2 x 90 to 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 16 W |
| Connectors | 2 x IEC with retaining clips |
| Fuse data | Internal fixed resettable (non-user-accessible). Use a 1 A HRC externally-fused supply |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 483 x 200 x 44.5 mm (1U) 19 x 7.87 x 1.75 inches (1U) |
| Weight | 4 kg / 8.8 lbs |
| Operating temperature range | 0ºC to +40ºC |
| Relative humidity range | 70% max, (non-condensing) |
Documents
Soundscape V 7.0 User Guide. Click here.
Downloads
PC Downloads - V7.2.0 & Mixer - Download Size: 199 MB - Release Date: 01/02/14. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V7.1.0 - Download Size: 162 MB - Release Date: 06/08/13. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.2.0.0 - Download Size: 177 MB - Release Date: 10/05/12. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.1.0.0 - Download Size: 77.9 MB - Release Date: 19/04/11. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.0.1.8 - Download Size: 77.3 MB - Release Date: 19/10/10. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.0.1.5 - Download Size: 77.2 MB - Release Date: 25/05/10. Click here.
SSL MX4 Driver & SSL Mixer V6.0 - Download Size: 48.9 MB - Release Date: 12/02/09. Click here.
Specifications
Recommended System Specs to build a Soundscape System
SSL Soundscape V7 and the SSL MX4 PCIe Card will run on virtually any recent Windows PC with a free PCIe Slot. It is tested on Windows 7 (32 Bit and 64 Bit) with at least 2GB of RAM. It is tested on Windows XP, Vista (32Bit and 64 Bit) and Windows 7 (32 Bit and 64 Bit) with at least 2GB of RAM.
In order to get most out of the SSL Hybrid Core Processing audio engine, we recommend you use branded and superior components for Motherboards, CPU, PSU and RAM. The more CPU Cores you have, the better the performance.
| CPU | OS | Storage | Graphics | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended System for 64 Tracks at 48kHz/24Bit | ||||
| Intel Core-i3 or higher (Sandybridge-based) or equivalent AMD | Windows 7 (32 Bit or 64 Bit | Internal or external (USB/Firewire/eSATA) SATA Drive 7.2k RPM | Modern ATI or NVIDIA PCIe GPU | Intel Chipset recommended |
| Recommended System for 128 Tracks at 48kHz/24Bit | ||||
| Intel Core-i5 Quad or higher (Sandybridge-based) or equivalent AMD | Windows 7 (32 Bit or 64 Bit | Fast internal or external (FW 800 or eSATA) SATA Drive with 7.2kRPM and Minimum Read/Write of 55MB/sec | Modern ATI or NVIDIA PCIe GPU | Intel Chipset recommended |
| Recommended "Power User" System | ||||
| Intel Core-i7 Quad (Haswell-based) system | Windows 7 (32 Bit or 64 Bit | Fast internal RAID (0, 3 or 5) with a minimum of 70 MB/sec Read/Write | Modern ATI or NVIDIA PCIe GPU | Intel Chipset recommended |
Net-Working:
If you are planning to collaborate with several Soundscape systems over a gigabit Ethernet network and some attached central storage (NAS), you should plan in some time for configuration and testing and look out for the following components:
- NAS (network attached storage): There are several vendors of RAID based NAS systems. You can configure a RAID System for performance, security or both. If you are planning a multi seat storage network, make sure, that it fits your security requirements and add a 50% buffer to your speed requirements. For instance if you need 50 MB/sec Read/Write minimum to run your projects on multiple seats, make sure that the storage is capable of 75MB/sec sustained R/W.
- Switch: Use a "managed Switch" from a well known vendor. These switches typically filter "Broadcast" data to all clients and attempt to optimise the flow of data to the single client that requested it.
- Gigabit Frame Setup: Any Switch, NAS and Network Adapter inside the PC can setup the Ethernet Frame size (Jumbo Frames). Make sure to set up the frame size to the same value on anything inside your network and give yourself some time to experiment and find the optimal settings.
Forum
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Documents
SuperAnalogue Channel User Guide: Click Here
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Downloads
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Documents
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Documents
X-Patch Install Guide: Click Here
X-Patch User Guide: Click Here
X-Patch User Guide Japanese Click Here
Downloads
X-Patch Remote Software - Mac : Software Version: 1.04, Release Date: 10/06/10, Download Size: 6.31 MB - Download
X-Patch Remote Software - PC : Software Version: 1.04, Release Date: 10/06/10, Download Size: 37.5 MB - Download