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1. Introduction
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Congratulations on purchasing your Solid State Logic Sigma. This User Guide will help you to configure Sigma for your
studio. We’ve included a range of setup examples, so connecting and configuring Sigma to suit your workflow couldn’t
be easier.
This User Guide is arranged into the following sections:
Introduction
An overview of Sigma’s features.
Hardware Installation
This section provides information on Sigma’s physical connections and how to
connect them to your existing studio equipment.
Software Installation
This section lists all of the required software needed in order to make Sigma work with
your DAW.
Network Setup
This section guides you through configuring Sigma to work on your computer network
and tablet/smartphone.
Connecting to and Using Sigma
This section details how to operate Sigma and discusses control from the web
browser.
example Setups
This section provides some “real world” examples of how to configure Sigma in
various setups. This includes how to arrange your DAW session to work with Sigma.
Appendices
Contains additional documentation for reference.
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what is Sigma and what was the idea behind it?
Sigma is a 2U, remote-controllable analogue mix engine. Sigma has 16 stereo/mono inputs and outputs, 2 mix buses (A
and B), mix bus insert points, comprehensive monitoring, a talkback input and customisable user buttons. The idea of
Sigma was to bring the sound of an SSL console together with all the workflow advantages of mixing in a DAW. Sigma is
built upon the same Superanalogue technology as our Duality and AWS consoles. Superanalogue circuit design gives
you an extended frequency response, precise stereo imaging, clarity and depth. Sigma is designed for the professional
looking to add that extra 10% to their sound, that even the best plug-in emulation cannot achieve.
Sigma features LED metering on all 16 channel strips and an additional high resolution stereo master meter. The blue
rotary encoder is switchable (via a push function) between controlling the following levels: control room monitor level,
headphones, Mix Bus A and Mix Bus B master “fader” gains.
Many features on Sigma can be controlled using a MIDI learn. This means that you can use a generic MIDI controller to do
a number of things from controlling the monitor level, to switching Mix Insert points in/out.
How do I operate Sigma?
All of Sigma’s controls can be accessed through the web browser interface. The
CHANNeLS
page is used to configure each
of Sigma’s 16 channels, whilst the
mASTer
page is used to configure the monitoring section and other features including
User buttons and MIDI Learn functionality. The
SeTTINGS
page provides additional configuration options. The web browser
interface means you can also control Sigma from a tablet or smartphone.
