Potentially fantastic news. Colin Sanders was always pro Mac (I remember him mucking about with some SE computers way back) but the SSL computer was based on PC protocols at the time. Paul Bamborough, the man behind the mix software in the late 1970's helped SSL achieve fame with his vast contribution. I believe he may have received a 1% royality for each system sold after he left. The analog sound was never in doubt but if the computer system can now be drastically updated to reflect modern times and technology, so be it and about ruddy time as it's been some 30 years. This new idea, if viable, could prolong the use of SSL consoles for a long time ahead. Also, it could mean a load more views on this website!!!
I have just emailed Dramastic with the following message:
'As a contributor (and ex SSL employee from 1980 till 1987) to an SSL forum, I have found out that you people may have an exciting new product to replace the Solid State Logic computer system. I and others hope this is the true and about time!
Please look at our site and explain what you have to offer at the forthcoming NAMM exhibition as there could be a lot of people interested in this.
I am just a wiring guy and not technical but I saw a post on the forum and thought that people there could be interested. Already, there have been a few posts in anticipation today. Here is a link to the SSL forum site:'Hope this helps SSL forum people. Watch this space I guess!
I'm about to post something about wiring a DL connector and have nearly all the details and pictures sorted. It will be in the
how to do menu but may be overshadowed by this new computer development!!!!
Regards from Jim Lassen (
www.profcon.co.uk).
