SSL announces X-Patch software controlled analogue router

Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, is proud to announce the release of X-Patch at the 2010 Winter NAMM Convention.

X-Patch is designed to deliver the flexibility of plug-in style routing to boutique analogue processing. Developed from technology at the heart of SSL’s acclaimed Matrix console, X-Patch provides a 16x16 SuperAnalogue™ routing matrix that can be Ethernet controlled remotely from a standard computer. SSL’s Logictivity™ Remote Studio Browser application provides Set-up, Configuration and Preset Storage and makes the X-Patch the perfect tool to incorporate analogue processing into any production studio environment. X-Patch can function as a simple ‘X-Y Router’ or as a ‘Matrix’ to create complex processing chains. This allows for analogue processing to be built into favourite processing chains and then easily placed into signal paths, for example, favourite Mic Pre, EQ & Dynamics processors recalled as the perfect vocal chain at a single stroke. In a studio environment X-Patch speeds up workflow and aids creativity by reducing the constant physical re-patching required when using only a patch bay for routing. Up to six X-Patch units can be controlled in parallel from a single instance of the X-Patch Logictivity Browser software.

X-Patch is also a powerful stage or studio live performance tool for guitarists. Once configured, X-Patch can operate independently of the Studio Browser application and host computer and has MIDI connections. Connection of a standard MIDI Foot Controller to X-Patch creates a versatile stand alone analogue routing/switching system for on-stage boutique instrument processing, or amplifier selection at a fraction of the cost of comparable professional on stage effects selection systems.

Key Features
• Inserts analogue processors into production workflow like plug-ins
• Suited to studio production and live performance applications
• Insert ‘chains’ can be created, saved and recalled
• Browser software controls routing and set up
• Ethernet connection to Mac or PC host computer
• 16 x 16 pure analogue routing matrix
• Rear panel audio connection via 4 x 25 way D-Sub’s
• Front Panel XLR inputs and outputs for channels 1 & 2
• SSL SuperAnalogue™ transparent audio performance
• MIDI connectivity enables use of Programmable Foot controllers
• +4dB and -10dB operating levels facilitate use of guitar pedals etc

X-Patch will be available Spring 2010 priced $1,199 + Tax.