Solid State Logic releases Meter Pro Plug-in and 1.9 Software Update for SSL 360° Ecosystem

Solid State Logic continues to expand its lineup of plug-ins and software for its SSL 360° platform, this time announcing its new Meter Pro plug-in whilst also updating its SSL 360° software to v1.9. The new pro metering plug-in provides users with real-time, precise analysis for a variety of audio tasks, seamlessly integrating and controllable via SSL's UF1 DAW controller. Additionally, the SSL 360° V1.9 update brings even more power and capabilities to owners of UF1, UF8, and UC1 controllers.

Meter Pro

Meter Pro is an advanced all-in-one metering system offering a suite of real-time audio analysis tools. Among the tools included are Loudness metering, a Real-Time Analyser (RTA), True Peak and RMS level monitoring, phase coherence analysis, and stereo balance evaluation. Meter Pro supports multichannel configurations up to 7.1.4 channels, making it suitable for stereo music, 5.1 film audio, and formats like Dolby Atmos for immersive audio production.

With its extensive audio analysis capabilities, Meter Pro equips music producers, mix engineers, and mastering engineers with the essential tools to create balanced audio that translates seamlessly across playback systems, while offering valuable insights to help streamline decisions for a smarter, faster workflow.

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Key tools within the Meter Pro suite include:

• Loudness Metering: Perfectly align your tracks to industry-standard integrated loudness levels via an extensive preset list covering international broadcast, streaming and film standards, including: ITU, EBU, ATSC, ARIB, AGCOM, YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, TASA and SAWA. Meter Pro features a suite of loudness visualisations, including momentary bar, short-term history capture and histogram, as well as comprehensive text value readouts covering integrated loudness, true peak max, loudness range, PLR, PSR and much more.
• Multi-channel Audio support: Multichannel Support up to 7.1.4, covering channel widths from mono, stereo, 3.0, Quad, 5.0, 5.1, 7.0, 7.1, 7.0.2 7.1.2, and 7.1.4.
• Real-Time Analyser (RTA): Scalable, 31-band RTA for a full-spectrum view of your audio. Identify and correct energy build-ups, imbalances, and resonances in real time.
• True Peak and RMS Monitoring: True Peak and RMS meters, supplemented by max and current text readouts provide essential feedback on levels and overloads. Choose between different scales/systems: Non-Linear, Non-Linear 2x, Linear, Linear 2x, K-20, K-14, K-12.
• Lissajous Phase Scope & Phase Correlation Meter: Instantly visualise stereo phase relationships and detect phase cancellation issues for mono compatibility. Maintain professional stereo imaging for an engaging listener experience.
• Analogue Metering: Classic VU (Volume Unit) and PPM (Peak Program Meter) displays bring the feel of traditional analogue metering into modern digital or hybrid workflows. VU meters help perfectly gauge average loudness and musical dynamics, while PPMs provide the reliable metering method preferred in many broadcast scenarios.

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When paired with the SSL UF1 controller, users can access Meter Pro directly via UF1's hardware controls and analyse audio content through its large 4.3" IPS display. This integration optimises screen real estate for your DAW while ensuring Meter Pro remains visible at all times on UF1's high-resolution screen.

Meter Pro Introductory Offer

As an introductory offer, available from 12th May to 12th June, all registered SSL U Series controller owners (UF1, UF8, UC1) can purchase Meter Pro Plug-in at the special price of only £19.99/$24.99/€24.99 ex.tax. To access this offer, users should register their hardware, click the 'Get Additional Software' button, and apply the exclusive discount code provided at checkout in the SSL eStore.

For everyone else, the Meter Pro Plug-in is available to purchase at the introductory price of £49.99/$62.49/€62.49 (ex. tax), also from 12th May to 12th June.

SSL Complete and Complete Access Bundle

Meter Pro is the latest addition to the ever-expanding SSL Complete and Complete Access Bundle subscriptions. Subscribers can access every SSL and Harrison Audio plug-in via SSL Complete for $14.99 per month or opt for the Complete Access Bundle for $19.99.

Featuring Academy tutorials, samples, producer presets, and over 140 plug-ins valued at more than $15,000, the Complete Access Bundle is the ultimate package that gives you all of the tools you need to make your next record.

SSL is offering the Meter Pro Plug-in as a trial for 14 days. Download the SSL Download Manager and install the Meter Pro plug-in, then click 'Try' when the activation screen loads upon initialization.

SSL 360 v1.9 update for UF8, UF1, and UC1

In parallel, SSL has also announced the latest update to its SSL 360 software, v1.9. Key updates in v1.9 include full support for the aforementioned Meter Pro plug-in, as well as support for the Apple M4 chip on all SSL 360-enabled plug-ins. Further, all 360-enabled channel strip plug-ins, including 4K E, 4K B, Channel Strip 2, 360 Link, and 360 Link Bus Compressor all now contain gesture control; meaning that UF8/UF1 owners can write TOUCH automation from the Plug-in Mixer Layer.

Other new features include UF8 and UF1 DAW profiles for FL Studio and Samplitude/ Sequoia, and VST3 DAW control integration for FL Studio & Mixbus 11. There are also improvements and bug fixes for both SSL 12 and SSL 18 audio interfaces. Finally, an Invert Rotary feature has been added to SSL 360 Link/Link Bus Compressor plug-ins, bringing even more flexibility to 3rd party plug-in control from UC1.