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Description
Product Description:
Introducing the Softube Console 1 MKII, a harmonious blend of analog and digital that brings a real console feel to your DAW. This integrated hardware/software mixing solution is designed to give you physical control over your music, allowing you to create and refine your sound without constantly looking at your computer screen.
Incorporating the SSL SL 4000 E, a modelled analog console channel plug-in with a 4-band EQ, compression, and emulated analog console saturation. This means you get the classic sound of the SSL SL 4000 E console in every project.
One standout feature is the Dynamic Shaper, a unique tool that combines expander/gate and transient shaper functions, allowing you to quickly clean up drum tracks while adding extra attack. This is a game-changer that will redefine how you mix.
The MKII version also offers an 'Apollo Central' mode that gives you hands-on control of UAD Plug-ins, making tracking as smooth as mixing.
Key Features:
- Analog-modeled EQ/Compression/Saturation/Dynamic Shape plug-in with hardware controller
- Emulates the sound of the classic SSL SL 4000 E
- Controller gives visual indication of every parameter's settings
- Plug-in provides 4-band EQ, compression, saturation, and transient shaping
- Software mixer allows control over input gain, volume, pan, mute, and solo for each channel
- Rugged, compact controller connects and draws power via USB
- Compressors support sidechain and parallel compression
- Allows insertion of other Softube plug-ins for sonic variety
- Seamless integration with any DAW that supports AAX, VST, VST3, or AU plug-in formats
- MKII version adds support for controlling UAD plug-ins
Product specs
| Type | Mixing Control Surface |
| Screen | 2 x High-res Screens |
| Encoders/Pots | 27 x Potentiometers |
| Computer Connectivity | USB |
| USB | 2 x Type C |
| Software | Console 1 Core Mixing Suite |
| Hardware Requirements - Mac | Intel Core i3 or higher (Apple Silicon support), 8GB RAM minimum |
| Hardware Requirements - PC | Intel Core i3 / AMD Quad-core or higher, 8GB RAM minimum |
| OS Requirements - Mac | macOS 11 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 10 or later (64-bit) |
| Power | USB bus powered |
| Height | 1.77" |
| Width | 17.1" |
| Depth | 8.66" |
| Weight | 3.96 lbs |
FAQs
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What are the main features of the Softube Console 1 MKII?
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The Softube Console 1 MKII features 27 potentiometers, dual high-resolution screens, and is USB-powered. It includes the Console 1 Core Mixing Suite, offering a comprehensive mixing experience with seamless DAW integration.
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Is the Softube Console 1 MKII compatible with all DAWs?
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The Softube Console 1 MKII is compatible with most major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools. It offers a streamlined workflow for mixing, although some DAWs may require additional setup.
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How does the Softube Console 1 MKII connect to a computer?
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The Softube Console 1 MKII connects to a computer via USB Type C. It is bus-powered, eliminating the need for an external power source, making setup and portability straightforward.
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Does the Softube Console 1 MKII work with third-party plugins?
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Yes, the Softube Console 1 MKII supports a range of third-party plugins from brands like Plugin Alliance, Brainworx, and FabFilter, allowing users to expand their mixing capabilities beyond the included software.
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What are the system requirements for using the Softube Console 1 MKII?
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For Mac, the Softube Console 1 MKII requires macOS 11 or later and an Intel Core i3 or higher. For PC, it requires Windows 10 or later (64-bit) and an Intel Core i3 or AMD Quad-core processor, with a minimum of 8GB RAM for both platforms.
Videos
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REVIEW: Softube Console 1
Reviews
PROS
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Enhances workflow significantly, making mixing more enjoyable
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High-quality SSL plugin emulation for superior sound
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Tactile knobs and buttons speed up mixing process
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Bundled software offers powerful and musical processing
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Intuitive use, transforming in-box mixing to a more hands-on experience
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On Screen Display (OSD) enhances the mixing experience
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Solid build quality of the hardware
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Software is well supported and integrates smoothly with DAWs
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Allows for creative sound sculpting with various plugins
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Can significantly improve sound quality of tracks and mixes
CONS
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Does not communicate track assignments in Ableton automatically
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Track control buttons could be larger for better accessibility
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Hard plastic knob caps might feel cheap to some users
Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 27 Ratings
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ITB Console Sounds
I always wanted a studio with a big console to mix through. It’s the dream every budding mix engineer is sold by the glossy magazines and studio tours on YouTube…
The room for my studio is one of the smallest in the house. It took a while to work out whether Console 1 would be the right fit for me, but after trying a number of Softube’s other plugins and hearing their qualities I made the jump.
What a revelation. Being able to mix with my ears much more thanks to the tactile dials and buttons is great. Also the sound the various strips impart on the sound is supremely satisfying.
The SSL sounds like one, the British Class A sounds like a Neve, American Class A is an API. It’s great.
Swapping other modules into the channel strips is also really cool. Want some more vibe in your SSL? Pop in some Pultec EQ. Want a different sound in your Brit Class A? Stick in a Trident A Range.
It is a system that benefits from owning many more of Softube or UA’s plugins, but it’s well worth the investment. The controller alone is fantastic,a ND really nicely made.
I have 4 channel strips for this system and could never imagine having space for any single mixer emulated there in my studio for the foreseeable future.
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Just Wow
This thing has absolutely changed the way I do music, especially since I bounce stems out for mixing in Reaper. Every bit of this device's software sounds phenomenal, and the controller works wonderfully.
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Artist usage
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While recording BTS in the Soop Original Sound Track, Suga can be seen with the Softube Console 1 on his desk
In a Facebook video posted on June 20, 2020, Fjaak is seen using the Softube Console 1 MKII.
From a Hot Since 82 Instagram story, his Softube Console 1 can be seen on the desk in his studio.
In this video, you can see the Softube Console 1 in front of his computer screen.
In a photo shared by Maarten Vorwerk on Facebook, the Softube Console 1 MKII is visible on his desktop, indicating his use of this DAW controller.
Anthony Rodriguez uses the Softube Console 1 MKII in his studio, as seen in a photo posted on his Instagram account, where he integrates it with his modular setup.
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