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Description
Craft a sonic masterpiece with the Softube Empirical Labs Complete Collection—a dynamic trio of expertly modeled plug-ins that infuse your digital studio with authentic analogue warmth and character. This bundle is the result of a close collaboration with the legendary Dave Derr, ensuring you capture that iconic Empirical Labs sound renowned across the music industry.
The collection features the Lil FrEQ, a powerhouse equalizer boasting eight processing sections, allowing you to sculpt your sound with precision and warmth. Its de-essing capabilities and fully parametric EQ make it a go-to for engineers needing versatile tone-shaping tools. Next, the Mike-E Comp brings punchy, multi-stage saturation and compression, inspired by the famous ELI Distressor. With its unique NUKE mode, you can push your tracks to the edge without losing clarity. Finally, the Trak Pak for Console 1 combines these elements into a single channel strip, delivering the perfect blend of power and vintage mojo for a workflow that’s both intuitive and innovative.
Ideal for musicians, producers, and engineers who demand high-quality sound and flexibility, this collection ensures you can effortlessly achieve the analogue essence in your recordings without the bulk of hardware.
Key Features:
- Empirical Labs Lil FrEQ: 8-section analogue EQ with de-essing
- Empirical Labs Mike-E Comp: Multi-stage compressor with NUKE mode
- Trak Pak for Console 1: Combined channel strip for unique mixing workflow
- Expertly modeled in collaboration with Dave Derr
- Compatible with AU, VST, VST3, and AAX formats
- Requires Softube Console 1 for full Trak Pak functionality
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Softube Empirical Labs Complete Collection.
Features and functionality
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The Trak Pak for Console 1 includes a deesser in the shape section, a feature not typically available in the standard Console 1 setup.
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Value and pricing
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The Trak Pak's $150 price is considered steep by some users, especially if their primary interest is in the deesser feature alone.
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User experience
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One user, after demoing the plugin, found it satisfactory but not compelling enough to purchase, indicating it may not offer a significant impact beyond existing tools.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 1 Rating
618
So good sounding
Only had these a couple of weeks but seem to be able to sculpt a great sound out of it without much effort. Well worth the price. Tempts me to buy a hardware unit!
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