Solid State Logic has expanded its powerful lineup of plugins and software for the SSL 360° platform, this time announcing the new Meter Pro plugin whilst also updating its renowned SSL 360° software to v1.9.
The new pro metering plugin 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.
Designed for music and audio professionals, 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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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 until June 12th, all registered SSL U Series controller owners (UF1, UF8, UC1) can purchase Meter Pro plugin at the special price of only £19.99 GBP / $24.99 USD / €24.99 EUR 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 plugin is available to purchase at the introductory price of £49.99 GBP / $62.49 USD / €62.49 EUR (ex. tax) during the introductory promotion.
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 plugin via SSL Complete for just $14.99 USD. per month or opt for the Complete Access Bundle for $19.99 USD.
Featuring Academy tutorials, samples, producer presets, and over 140 plugins valued at more than $15,000 USD, the Complete Access Bundle is the ultimate package that gives you all of the tools you need to make your next record.
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.
- Analog Metering: Classic VU (Volume Unit) and PPM (Peak Program Meter) displays bring the feel of traditional analog 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.
SSL is offering the Meter Pro plugin as a trial for 14 days. Simply go to the SSL website, download the SSL Download Manager and install the Meter Pro plugin, then click ‘Try’ when the activation screen loads upon initialization.
SSL 360 v1.9 update for UF8, UF1, and UC1
In parallel, SSL also announces the latest update to its SSL 360 software, v1.9. Key updates in v1.9 include full support for the aforementioned Meter Pro plugin, as well as support for the Apple M4 chip on all SSL 360-enabled plugins. Further, all 360-enabled channel strip plugins, 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 Plugin 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 plugins, bringing even more flexibility to 3rd party plugin control from UC1.
More information: Solid State Logic
