THD-Labs THD-TAI-SSLE/G Tangerine Automation Interface

THD-Labs THD-TAI-SSLE/G Tangerine Automation Interface

The one that started it all! Designed for the world-renowned SSL 4k/6k/8k E/G analog audio consoles, it supports both VCA and Ultimation boards.

This classic console was sold with one of the best integrated mix automation systems. Alas, as technology has evolved over decades, its massive proprietary automation computer has become obsolete and is unreliable for continued production use. Enter the Tangerine Automation Interface!

Instead of producing an updated automation computer, we designed something even better: an easy to install interface that communicates with your existing workstation over USB – today’s most common digital protocol. Our AAX, AU, and VST plug-ins enable the SSL faders to write and read automation directly within your favourite DAW. Out of the box (OTB) mix automation data is now part of your DAW project, eliminating the need for separate automation softwares, shortening learning time and simplifying your workflow.

The Tangerine Automation Interface Is A Modular System Customizable To Your Unique Console

The Tangerine Automation Interface replaces your existing SSL computer and is configurable for up to 96 VCA or ULTIMATION Automation channels in a 2U 19-inch rack-mounted chassis. It’s power efficient fanless design is totally silent, the unit can thus be installed either in the machine room or in the control room near the console. External accessory ports allow for optional add-on features and futureproofing.

Options

Recall-iT

Faster and more accurate than SSL Total Recall, the Tangerine Automation Interface’s Recall-iT enables console snapshot creation and recall for all channel knobs and switches across the console (compression, EQ, assignment, sends, and monitoring). Snapshots can be loaded at any time allowing for a consistent match of every channel to previous mix settings. These are displayed from the Injektor 2 software running on your macOS or Windows computer.

NOTE: Recall-iT requires your SSL console to have recall multiplexers installed (not all boards are equipped with recall hardware). Not sure if your console has the required hardware? Contact us and we’ll walk you through the verification process.

Keyboard Decoder

Bring your SSL E/G center section keyboard and transport keys back to life. The Keyboard decoder gives access to global automation modes, DAW transport – including markers and locate points – and mix functions directly from the centre section.

Master Fader Adapter

This adapter removes the need for automation lane sharing between VCA8 and the master fader; it allows simultaneous automation of both.

Tangerine Motorized Fader pack

You heard that right, we’ve brought modern, silent, high-quality motorized faders to the center section of your VCA console. Our simple drop-in replacement enables instant fader match, remote control and real-time visual feedback in the SSL sweet spot. The motorized fader pack replaces existing VCA faders and allows control of the SSL VCA groups. Dynamic automation crossover enables their simultaneous use as a HUI DAW controller while retaining automation control over the VCAs.

Features:

Automation:

• 8 to 96 channels of SSL VCA and ULTIMATION automation, configured to match channel count
• Use your DAW as the automation software. Available workflows:
  • INJEKTOR (AAX/AU/VST plugin)
  • REAPER/SSL
  • HUI
  • HUI hybrid
• READ / WRITE resolution: 10 bits (1024 steps) +/- 0.1 dB precision
• Control and automate FADER and CUTS
• Support for TRIM and ABSOLUTE modes
• Enhanced fader level match (to match fader position in motor OFF mode)
• Set individual channel automation modes directly from the fader’s status switch
• Control global automation modes directly from the centre section
• Definable post-write automation mode toggle
• Master fader automation
• Grouped Automation
• Any console fader can be used as a virtual DAW controller

Console Features:

• Control console groups (Ultimation only)
• Create and load Mix Scenes (Ultimation only)
• Built-In tests and diagnostics (Ultimation only)

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Hardware specifications:

• Silent, fan-less 2U rack-mount chassis
• Low power consumption (34 watt power supply included)
• High reliability construction built in the SSL philosophy of modular design
• All lead-free, RoHS components

Options:

• Recall-iT: recall snapshots for all channel knobs and switches on your console (compression, EQ, assignment, sends, and monitoring)
• Keyboard Decoder: Use the centre section keyboard to control DAW transport, automation functions, and global automation modes
• Master Fader Adapter: Place the Master Fader on it's own dedicated automation lane
• Motorized Fader Pack: Motorized faders for the centre-section of VCA consoles

Compatibility:

Injektor supports computers running:

• macOS 10.9.5 (Mavericks) - macOS 13 (Ventura) Compatible with both Intel and Apple Silicon processors.
• Windows 10 / Windows 11

TaiMothership plug-in is tested for:

• Pro Tools 11 - Pro Tools 2024 (Rosetta currently required)
• Logic Pro X