THD-Labs

Tangerine Automation Interface for SSL 9000 J / K

Now available !

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After years of anticipation, THD-Labs is finally bringing its legendary automation interface to the SSL 9000 J and K consoles.

The system includes:

  • Large fader automation
  • Small fader automation
  • Cue automation
  • EQ/Insert In/Out automation
  • Centre-section groups automation
  • Full channel-strip recall
  • Centre-section transport and master section, via our new touchscreen controller
  • K-series Utilipan features*

*THD-Labs is looking into porting K-series Utilipan features to J-series consoles.


Introducing a world-class automation controller

Afraid that your current centre-section transport control will stop working at any moment? Every TAI for SSL 9000 J/K includes a build-in hybrid touchscreen automation controller. This reliable addition replaces the existing centre-section control and brings all automation features right to your fingertips.  

Specifications And Features

Installation​

The TAI for SSL 9000 J / K consoles installs directly inside the consoles. It consists of:

  • 1 motherboard controller per bucket of 8 channels
  • 1 centre-section master motherboard
  • 1 touchscreen-based master control unit (optional)
  • All cabling and hardware required for installation

Technical Specifications

  • 8 to 96+ channels of automation, configured to match channel count.
  • Use your DAW as the automation software.  Available workflows:
    1. INJEKTOR (AAX/AU/VST plugin)
    2. REAPER/SSL
    3. HUI*
    4. HUI hybrid* 
  • READ / WRITE resolution: 10 bits (1024 steps) +/- 0.1 dB precision
  • 12 automatable parameters per channel:
    1. Large Fader Volume
    2. Large Fader Cut
    3. Small Fader Volume
    4. Small Fader CUT 
    5. EQ In/Out
    6. Insert In/Out 
    7. Cue In/Out
    8. FX 1-6 In/Out
  • Support for TRIM and ABSOLUTE modes
  • Fader level match (to match fader position in motor OFF mode)
  • Set and control automation modes on a per-channel basis 
  • Master fader automation 
  • Any console fader can be used as a virtual DAW controller
  • Supports autonomous scene recall
  • Built-In tests and diagnostics
  • Runs on original SSL power supply. No external power needed.
  • No external chassis required; all hardware is built into the console
  • All lead-free, RoHS components

Compatibility

Injektor supports computers running:
macOS 10.9.5 (Mavericks) — macOS 10.16 (Big Sur) or 
Windows 10 
Compatible with both Intel and Apple M1 processors.

TaiMothership plug-in is tested for:

Pro Tools 11 — Pro Tools 2021
Logic Pro X
The HUI workflow does not require any software installation and supports any HUI compatible DAW.

* Pro Tools limits HUI workflows to a maximum of 32 simultaneous channel

Order

Pricing

The Tangerine Automation Interface for SSL 9K is sold in banks of 8 channels.

If you want to expand your system at a later date, channel upgrades are also available.

ORDERING:

Contact us to place an order. We require a 50% deposit upfront. Depending on the system configuration and options, we’ll typically require 6-8 weeks to build and rigorously test the system. We’ll ship it out once final payment is received. 

Payment:

Preferred Payment Methods: wire transfer, money orders, certified cheques and Interac e-Transfer (Canada only).

Also available with a 4% surcharge: MasterCard, VISA and PayPal.