Does VolumeKeys work with SSL 2, SSL 2+, SSL 2 MKII, SSL 2+ MKII and SSL 12?

VolumeKeys is designed for supported physical stereo outputs exposed through macOS Core Audio. The SSL 2+ MKII is the hands-on reference setup. The full 7-day trial lets you confirm your exact Mac, SSL model and output before purchase.

Which SSL interface has been checked with VolumeKeys?

An SSL 2+ MKII was connected to a Mac, selected as the VolumeKeys target and checked with the Mac mute, volume-down and volume-up keys.

SSL audio interfaces · macOS

Your Mac volume keys.Working with SSL.

Q: Does VolumeKeys move the SSL monitor knob?

No. The SSL monitor knob remains a physical hardware control. VolumeKeys changes the level of the selected Mac audio route.

Use F10, F11 and F12 with supported SSL 2, SSL 2+, SSL 2 MKII, SSL 2+ MKII and SSL 12 Core Audio outputs.

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Hands-on checked: SSL 2+ MKIIApple silicon + IntelOne-time purchase

SSL 2+ MKII connected in a Mac-based studio — **SSL 2+ MKII**Hands-on VolumeKeys setup

SSL on the desk.
Mac keys in your hands.

VolumeKeys discovers supported physical outputs through macOS Core Audio rather than a short list of hard-coded product names. Connect your SSL interface, choose the target and keep using the Mac keyboard.

SSL 2SSL 2+SSL 2 MKIISSL 2+ MKIISSL 12

Hands-on checked with SSL 2+ MKIIConnected to a Mac, selected as the VolumeKeys target and checked with F10 mute, F11 volume down and F12 volume up.

The large knob stays.
The keys come back.

If macOS exposes your SSL as a supported physical stereo output, VolumeKeys is designed to put native keyboard control in front of it.

Choose your SSL.

Select the interface from the eligible physical Core Audio targets shown in the VolumeKeys menu.

Keep the monitor knob.

Set the physical listening level on the SSL. VolumeKeys controls the routed Mac signal from silence up to its source level.

Use F10–F12.

Mute, turn down or turn up with the Mac keyboard while the interface keeps its studio workflow.

Try your exact SSL

Confirm the route before checkout.

The full seven-day trial shows the eligible device and output pairs macOS exposes on your own SSL setup. No card is required.

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VolumeKeys is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Solid State Logic. SSL product names belong to their respective owner.

SSL interfaces.
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Useful details for SSL 2, SSL 2+, MKII and SSL 12 owners looking for Mac keyboard volume control.

Does VolumeKeys work with SSL 2, SSL 2+, MKII models and SSL 12?+

VolumeKeys is designed for supported physical stereo outputs exposed through macOS Core Audio. The SSL 2+ MKII is our hands-on reference setup. Use the complete trial to confirm the exact route on your Mac before buying.

Which SSL interface did you check hands-on?+

We connected an SSL 2+ MKII to a Mac, selected it as the VolumeKeys target and checked F10 mute, F11 volume down and F12 volume up.

Does VolumeKeys move the SSL monitor knob?+

No. The monitor knob remains a physical hardware control. VolumeKeys adjusts the selected Mac audio route before it reaches the interface.

What happens with direct input monitoring?+

VolumeKeys controls the selected Mac playback route. Hardware direct-monitor signals that do not pass through that Mac route remain under the interface controls.