Solid State Logic Live V5.2.18 SOLSA Remote Control and Offline Setup Software Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Solid State Logic
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Solid State Logic Live V5.2.18 SOLSA Remote Control and Offline Setup
Software
Product Information: SOLSA V5.2.18
The SOLSA V5.2.18 is an installation and setup application provided by SSL
(Solid State Logic). It allows users to create and edit Live console Showfiles
on their laptop, desktop, or tablet PC. SOLSA provides offline manipulation
and configuration capabilities when access to a console is not possible. It
also allows remote control of a console, providing real-time access to all
audio processing parameters. The connection to SOLSA can be established via
Ethernet or Wi-Fi with the addition of a wireless router or access point.
SOLSA supports Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 operating systems. It
can be installed on Intel-based Apple Mac computers using a multi-boot utility
such as Bootcamp or virtual environments like Parallels. The hardware
requirements remain the same for these environments.
For first-time installations, an active internet connection is no longer
necessary for authentication.
It is important to note that SOLSA is supported on Windows 8.1 64-bit and
Windows 10 64-bit, but not on Windows 7, as Microsoft ended support for
Windows 7 in January 2020.
The installation requires .NET V4.7.2 or later to be installed on the Windows
machine.
Product Usage Instructions: SOLSA V5.2.18 Installation
- Download the zipped V5.2.18 SOLSA package.
- Extract the .exe installer from the downloaded package.
- Double-click on the .exe installer file. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to make changes to your PC.
- Read and follow the onscreen instructions carefully, then select Install to begin the installation.
- A window referring to FTDI CDM Drivers will appear. Click Extract and follow the onscreen instructions.
- Once returned to the ‘SSL Live Setup’ installer, select Finish. You may be prompted to restart your PC upon completion.
- The SOLSA application can be launched from the Start menu by typing ‘Live SOLSA’.
- [Optional] To create a desktop shortcut, right-click on ‘Live SOLSA’ in the Start menu, then select Open file location. Copy and paste the app shortcut to the Desktop.
If you encounter any issues during the installation or require troubleshooting assistance, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the SSL Live V5.2.18 SOLSA Update Instructions manual.
Note: Ensure you have an internet connection to download and install/update Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later if required. Follow the instructions in the installer and click Finish once the installation is complete.
Introduction
The SSL Off/On-Line Setup Application, or SOLSA, allows creation and editing
of Live console Showfiles on your laptop, desktop, or tablet PC.
Almost anything that can be done on a console can be manipulated and
configured ‘offline’ when access to a console is not possible. SOLSA also
includes the ability to remotely control a console, giving real time access to
all audio processing parameters. Connection is via Ethernet or, with the
addition of a wireless router or access point, via Wi-Fi. Instructions on how
to connect SOLSA to a console are described in the SSL Live Help System
http://livehelp.solidstatelogic.com/Help/RemoteControl.html
Following Microsoft advice for apps within Windows 10 there are some changes
to the installer; no automatic Desktop shortcut, no version numbers in Start
Menu shortcuts, no Start Menu shortcuts to the uninstallers.
Requirements
Note that it is no longer necessary to have an active internet connection to
authenticate a first time SOLSA installation on a computer.
Supported Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 operating system.
- Installations of the Windows operating systems listed above may be run on Intel-based Apple Mac computers using a multi-boot utility such as Bootcamp or virtual environments such as Parallels. The hardware requirements
- listed below still apply to these environments.
- Note that the Windows Data Protection API implementation means a new installation of Windows on the same PC will not be able to decrypt data from a previous install. For example, DDM or SNMP passwords will need to be input again after Windows reinstallation.
Windows 7 Support
- Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 in January 2020.
- SOLSA will continue to be supported on Windows 8.1 64-bit and Windows 10 64-bit.
Hardware
- Recommended minimum of 16 GB RAM
- 2.6 GHz Dual core CPU or higher
- 200 MB hard disk space
- Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 recommended
Required Software
This version of SOLSA requires that .NET V4.7.2 or later is installed on your
Windows machine.
Installer File
Having downloaded the zipped V5.2.18 SOLSA package, extract the .exe
installer.
Installation Procedure
- Double-click on the .exe installer file. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to make changes to your PC.
- Read and follow the onscreen instructions carefully, then select Install to begin.
- A window referring to FTDI CDM Drivers will appear. Click Extract and follow the onscreen instructions.
- Once returned to the ‘SSL Live Setup’ installer, select Finish. You may be prompted to restart your PC upon completion. The app can be launched from the Start menu by typing ‘Live SOLSA’.
- [Optional] Right-click on ‘Live SOLSA’ in the Start menu then Open file location. Copy and paste the app shortcut to the Desktop.
Troubleshooting
Starting the Application for the First Time
When launching, if presented with a Windows User Account Control prompt, click
Yes to proceed.
SOLSA Slow to Start or Does Not Start at All
Ensure you have met the minimum system requirements listed at the beginning of
this document. A 64-bit version of Windows and 16 GB RAM is required to run
SOLSA. If you are running SOLSA under a Windows virtual machine (e.g.
Parallels or VMware Fusion) please ensure you have allocated sufficient
resources to the virtual machine.
Confirm Windows System Specifications
In Windows, open the Run dialog (Windows key + R), type “control system” (or
right-click on the Windows start icon and select “System” if running Windows
10) and click OK.
This will open the System window, in which information about your computer can
be found. Ensure that your system information meets the minimum recommended
requirements for SOLSA. Below is an example of what you should see on a
Windows 10 installation
Set RAM Allocation In Parallels
- Shut down the Windows virtual machine
- From within Parallels, choose Virtual Machine > Configure > General
- Move the Memory slider to 16GB
- Restart Windows
Refer to Parallels support pages for further information.
Set RAM Allocation In VMware Fusion
- In VMware Fusion, select Window > Virtual Machine Library from the menu bar
- Select the Windows virtual machine and click Settings
- Navigate to System Settings > Processors & Memory
- Use the slider to allocate a minimum of 16GB RAM
Refer to VMware support pages for further information.
Microsoft .NET Version
You may need to download and install/update to Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2
or later. Ensure you have an Internet connection to download the required
files then follow instructions in the installer. Click Finish once the
installation is complete.
Software Licence Agreement
By using this Solid State Logic product and the software within it you agree
to be bound by the terms of the relevant End User Licence Agreement (EULA), a
copy of which can be found at https://www.solidstatelogic.com/legal. You
agree to be bound by the terms of the EULA by installing, copying, or using
the software.
Written Offer for GPL and LGPL Source Code
Solid State Logic uses Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in some of its
products with corresponding open source declarations available at
https://www.solidstatelogic.com/legal/general-end-user-license-agreement
/free-open-source-software-documentation. Certain FOSS licenses require Solid
State Logic to make available to recipients the source code corresponding to
the FOSS binaries distributed under those licenses. Where such specific
license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, Solid State
Logic will provide to anyone upon written request via e-mail and/or
traditional paper mail within three years after the distribution of the
product by us the applicable source code via CD-ROM or USB pen drive for a
nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and
LGPL.
Please direct all enquiries to:
support@solidstatelogic.com
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