Connecting Behringer X-Touch to control ngLEVELER plugin

To set up your Behringer X-Touch for controlling ngLEVELER in Pro Tools, start by connecting the X-Touch and installing the necessary software from the manufacturer’s site.

Then, press and hold the select button on the first channel while powering on the device. Continue holding select until you see communication modes (Mackie or HUI) on the display.

Using the encoder near the screen, select the desired communication mode.

REMEMBER! Ensure that the protocol configured for ngLEVELER in GCon matches the mode set on the Behringer X-Touch. You can use either HUI or MC – but it is important to set up the same protocol.

To configure ngLeveler:

• Open GCon Manager.
• Navigate to the “_CONTROL” tab.
• Choose “GCon SERVER.”
• Leave DAW TOGGLE and FADER/TRIM in default setting

To assign ngLeveler control to Behringer X-Touch you must select “X-Touch IN” and “X-Touch EXT”

Once you’ve completed this guide, you’ll be able to control ngLeveler through Behringer X-Touch.

Connecting SSL UF8 to control ngLEVELER plugin

To begin, download and install the SSL 360 application from the Solid Slate Digital website.

Once the application is open:

• Navigate to “CONTROL SETUP.”
• In the “DAW CONFIGURATION” section, expand the dropdown menu labeled as “DAW 1”.
• Select DAW that you are using from the list. For this guide, we’ll demonstrate how to connect SSL UF8 to control ngLEVELER in Pro Tools.

Afterward, navigate to the SSL UF8 tab.

Click on “Layer 1.”. Then, select the “PORT” button. A popup window will appear, providing instructions on which MIDI channels use to connect to GCon Control.

IMPORTANT! This information will be crucial for configuring ngLeveler within GCon Manager.

After completing the SSL UF8 configuration, proceed to set up ngLeveler.

To configure ngLeveler:

• Open GCon Manager.
• Navigate to the “_CONTROL” tab.
• Choose “GCon SERVER.”
• DAW TOGGLE and FADER/TRIM set to OFF.
• Click “ADD” button.

To assign ngLeveler control to the SSL UF8 layer you must select the first MIDI channel as input and output.

REMEMBER! For Pro Tools, set the protocol type to HUI. For other DAWs, configure the protocol as MACKIE CONTROL.

Important Note: The DAW TOGGLE function key has been replaced by LAYERS in SSL UF8. The FADER/TRIM key won’t operate with the MIDI controller unless it’s mapped by the user.

Once you’ve completed this guide, you’ll be able to control ngLeveler through “Layer 1” using your SSL UF8 MIDI device.

Creating second layer to control DAW functions using SSL UF8

Crucial Notification on Layer Configuration!

The SSL UF8 offers 3 different layers. This means you can control your DAW on one layer and manage your plugins on another.

Remember, each layer needs its own input and output channels in order to control DAW and plugin separately.

If you want to control your DAW using SSL UF8 you must do the following:

• Open SLL UF8 application
• Go to “CONTROL SETUP” tab
• In the “DAW CONFIGURATION” section, xpand dropdown menu labeled as “DAW 2”.
• Select DAW that you are using from the list. For this guide, we’ll demonstrate how to connect SSL UF8 to Pro Tools.

Afterward, navigate to the SSL UF8 tab.

Click on “Layer 2”. Then, select the “PORT” button. A popup window will appear, providing instructions on which MIDI channels use to connect to your DAW.

IMPORTANT! This information will be crucial for configuring SSL UF8 with your DAW.

You now need to access your DAW options and configure UF8 by following the instructions that will appear after clicking the “PORT” button in the SSL 360 application.

Once you’ve completed this guide, you’ll be able to control your DAW through “Layer 2” using your SSL UF8 MIDI device.