Softube Console 1

General

Slowly but surely, software seems to be taking over the world of music production. Still, there are plenty of producers who prefer analogue, even though they agree the end result is hard to beat. There are countless DAW controllers on the market that allow for hands-on mixing, and the Softube Console 1 hardware controller for DAW is one of them. For anyone looking for the best of both worlds, the Console 1 is the ideal combination of hardware and software!

Features of the Softube Console 1

Once you've installed the software, you'll see a plugin appear in your DAW which will facilitate the communication between your DAW and the Console 1. To get started, add a track in your DAW and assign the plugin to it. Select the corresponding track on the Console 1 and use the rotary knobs to start tweaking. You've got an equalizer and a compressor among the controls at your disposal, and before you know it, you'll be operating this controller with ease without having to switch back to your DAW.

Sound and performance

Even though this workflow is beneficial, the real magic is in the special plugin effects. The Softube Console 1 is equipped with an implementation (virtual version) of the legendary SSL 4000 E analogue mixer that made pop music history in its day! There are more optional implementations including the SSL XL 9000-K. In short, the Console 1 boasts the pristine quality of analogue hardware and all the technological benefits of modern-day software, topped off with user-friendly controls. What more could you possibly want?