Solid State Logic SSL 18 User Manual page 35

into SOLO or AFL, the Solo Clear button will illuminate yellow.
SSL 18 DC-Coupled Outputs
All Outputs on the SSL 18 are DC-coupled (1-10 and Headphone A and Headphone B) and able to send +/-5v signal to allow CV
control to Semi & Modular Synths, Eurorack and CV-enabled outboard FX.
What is CV?
CV is an abbreviation of "Control Voltage"; an analogue method of controlling synthesizers, drum machines and other similar
equipment.
What are CV Tools?
CV Tools is a free pack of CV-enabled instruments, synchronisation tools, and modulation utilities that enable users to seamlessly
integrate Ableton Live with various devices in the Eurorack format or Modular Synthesisers & Analog effects units.
Setting Up Ableton Live CV Tools
• Open your Ableton Live session
• First set up a new Audio Track that you'll use to send out the CV Signal.
• Then insert onto the Audio track a CV Utilities Plug-In from the packs menu.
• Once the CV Utility Plug-In is Open, set the CV To your designated Output. In this example we've set this to Output 4 from the
SSL 18.
• Set up a second Audio track with the input signal from the Effect/Instrument and record arm to monitor the input back into
Ableton Live.
• Now using the CV Value knob on the CV Control channel, you can automate the CV signal sent out of Ableton to your External
Instrument/FX unit. This can then be mapped to a MIDI controller to control in realtime, or record the Automation into your
session.
• Now you can record the audio back into your Ableton Session, or other DAW you may be using to record your Audio back onto
your system.
• Please note that multiple CV Utility plugs can be set up when using the SSL 18 as EVERY PHYSICAL OUTPUTis able to send
DC signal for CV Control. Therefore you can use up to 8 CV control signals at any one time using CV Tools and an SSL 18
Requirements for CV Tools
• Live 10 Suite (version 10.1 or later)
• Live 10 Standard + Max for Live (version 10.1 or later)
• A DC-coupled audio interface (for CV hardware integration) such as the SSL 18
• Some understanding of Ableton Live Packs
• Some understanding of how to use CV-enabled hardware with Live
SSL 18 CV Tips
When using DC-coupled outputs there are a few things to keep in mind:
When using Outputs 1-10 for CV Control, if you are using mono jack cables (TS to TS) to connect to your CV-controlled
equipment, it is recommended to apply a -10 dB level trim (which can be done in the DAW). We've found that this results in a
more reliable calibration process with Ableton's CV Tools (achieving 1V/oct).
Alternatively, when using Outputs 1-10 for CV Control, you can use 'Insert cables' (TRS to 2 x TS jacks), with the TRS connected
to the SSL 18 output(s), and the Send jack cable plugged into the CV-controlled synth/FX unit. In this scenario a -10 dB level trim
may not be required.