SSL Sigma Delta

Description

Sigma Delta seamlessly brings the analogue joy of mixing on an SSL console into your DAW-dominated workflow. Using MDAC technology unique to SSL, Sigma takes the SuperAnalogue mix buss from SSL's Duality and AWS consoles and delivers it in a 2U rack design, with complete remote control of the analogue signal path, using either a hardware control surface and/or a simple Remote Control Application, and/or directly from your DAW using the innovative SSL Delta-Control (?-Ctrl) plug-in. Now anyone who can drive a DAW can mix on an SSL. Consistent feedback from the world's leading producers demonstrates that analogue summing still brings a record together in a special way that no emulation plug-in can match. Sigma ?elta and SSL's no-compromise approach to designing audio circuits, delivers summing with extended low-end frequency response, wide stereo imaging, clarity, depth and detail. When it comes to sonic tone and character many leading engineers state that a significant part of their 'sound' is the magic that happens when you drive the analogue mix buss of a console a little too hard...that delicate cohesive distortion only a pushed analogue mix buss brings their mixes. This is exactly the case with Sigma. It is at its best when pushed to that "sweet spot", to the point where it yields that extra sonic dimension that has always been part of the legendary SSL sound. Sigma delta combines its true analogue tone and depth with complete integration into a DAW-dominated workflow. In today's commercial environment, with a fast turnaround of productions, with multiple mix tweaks and revisions, engineers and producers depend upon instant recall of all their settings. Sigma meets this demand. As Sigma's levels are driven from your DAW, the mix recalls instantly upon session load. Furthermore, every setting on Sigma itself (mix bus routing, monitoring section, and settings) can be saved and recalled at the click of a button. Sigma’s versatile dual mix bus, individual direct output and insert architecture also provide a streamlined means of applying analog signal processing within your DAW workflow and simplify printing processed material back to your DAW. Sigma delta also features a dual output studio monitor and headphone switcher and talkback system which is completely remote controllable. Sigma is set up from a cross-platform Remote App that offers full standalone control of Sigma delta. Running on a Mac, PC, or iOS tablet the app also performs as a superb remote control for the monitor switcher/talkback. Sigma Delta offers integration into multiple studio workflows and setups. Sigma Delta plug-ins provide streamlined implementation with Eucon-enabled control surfaces such as Avid S3, S6, and Artist series or the Pro Tools Control app. Sigma Delta’s plug-in parameters map across Eucon control surfaces via the Insert editor, meaning that users can easily move between controlling their summed Sigma mix and their DAW session from the same surface. The Sigma delta mix engine can also be controlled from any SSL MCU-compatible control surface. Sigma’s MCU control requires no DAW software to be active, it simply requires the Sigma Remote to be running and an SSL control surface to be connected via a Network cable to the same DHCP server or router that Sigma is connected to. The Nucleus/Sigma fusion becomes a fully integrated 32 into-4 automated line mixer, with full monitoring and talkback capabilities. Sigma can also be used in combination with Duality, AWS, and Matrix to add additional automated mixing capacity. Inserting Sigma delta across the insert points of an XL desk, instantly adds automation to the console.

Key Features

• Works with major DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, and Ableton Live
• Eucon enabled control of Sigma Delta plug-ins via control surfaces such as Avid S3, S6, and Artist series or the Pro Tools Control app
• 16 flexible channels individually switchable between stereo or mono for up to 32 channels at mixdown
• Advanced delta-Control automation driven SSL SuperAnalogue mix engine
• 2 stereo mix busses with individual stereo insert points
• SSL MCU Control of Sigma Delta via dedicated Nucleus profile
• Independent Main and Alternate Monitor outputs
• Direct outputs on all channels
• Talkback facility with adjustable Dim level
• Intuitive cross-platform Remote Control app
• High-speed Logictivity Control via a single Ethernet cable.