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Brand profile · Sweden, est. 2003

Softube

Softube emerged in the early 2000s, born from a desire to authentically recreate the sound and feel of classic analog hardware in the digital domain. Initially renowned for their plugin emulations of vintage consoles and processing units, Softube has expanded into hardware controllers, aiming to bridge the gap between the digital audio workstation and the tactile experience of analog gear. Their products are highly regarded for their sonic accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

Plugin emulations of classic Neve consolesAccurate analog circuit modelingConsole 1 mixing consoles (hardware/software hybrid)Seamless DAW integrationHigh-quality build and components
2003founded
Swedencountry
126products in stock
$335–$2,125price range

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Best Softube DAW controllers
12 models$335 – $2,125

All 126 Softube products

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Softube Core Vintage Equalizers

EQ

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Softube Tube-Tech Equalizer Collection Mk II

EQ

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Softube Empirical Labs Lil FrEQ

EQ

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Softube Chandler Limited® Zener Limiter

Limiter

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Softube Weiss DS5 Multiband Compressor

Compressor

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Softube Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor

Compressor

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Softube Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor

Compressor

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Softube VCA Compressor

Compressor

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Softube OPTO Compressor

Compressor

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Softube FET Compressor MK II

Compressor

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Softube Softube Tube-Tech Series

Compressor

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Softube Amp Room: Vintage Suite

Expansion Packs

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Softube Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator

Saturation

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Softube Fix Flanger and Doubler

Flanger

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Softube Tonelux Tilt and Tilt Live

EQ

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Softube Modular Add-On: Mutable Instruments Rings

Modulator

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Softube Atlantis Dual Chambers

Reverb

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Softube Amp Room ENGL Savage Mark II Suite

Amp Simulator

$99Check ↗

Softube Amp Room: Marshall Suite

Expansion Packs

$59Check ↗

Softube Tube-Tech SMC 2B

Compressor

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Softube Widener

Dynamics Processor

$79Check ↗

Softube Valley People Dyna-mite

Dynamics Processor

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Softube Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor

Compressor

$39Check ↗

Softube Amp Room: Metal Suite

Expansion Packs

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Softube Softube Empirical Labs Series

Channel Strip

$79Check ↗

Softube Empirical Labs Mike-E Comp

Compressor

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Softube Amp Room: Bass Suite

Expansion Packs

$99Check ↗

Softube Overstayer M-A-S

Saturation

$79Check ↗

Softube Softube Amp Room

Amp Simulator

$59Check ↗

Softube Clipper

Dynamics Processor

$79Check ↗

Softube Weiss Compressor / Limiter

Compressor

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Softube, honestly

What Softube does well
  • Exceptional sonic character and realism
  • Intuitive hardware/software workflow
  • Beautifully designed and constructed hardware
  • Deep integration with major DAWs
  • Offers a unique tactile mixing experience
What to watch for
  • Premium-priced, potentially inaccessible for hobbyists
  • Hardware can be complex for novice users
  • Plugin CPU usage can be significant
  • Limited product range compared to larger brands
  • Software updates sometimes introduce compatibility quirks

Questions about Softube

Are Softube plugins based on proprietary algorithms or reverse engineering?

Softube utilizes a combination of proprietary algorithms and careful circuit analysis to recreate the behavior of vintage hardware, often involving collaboration with original hardware designers.

Do Softube's hardware consoles require a computer to function?

The Console 1 series are hybrid devices, integrating both hardware and software components; they require connection to a computer running the Console 1 software for full functionality and routing.

What is Softube’s approach to plugin compatibility across different DAWs and operating systems?

Softube strives for broad compatibility, offering plugins for major DAWs on both Windows and macOS, though occasionally some older DAWs may require specific versions or workarounds.

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