Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III

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Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III

Softube

Console 1 Channel Mk III

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 575453
Brand: Softube
Model: Console 1 Channel Mk III
Price: $850.30

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The Console 1 Channel Mk III is a seriously cool piece of kit for engineers and producers who crave that analog workflow feel without the rack full of hardware. It’s a great way to inject warmth and character into your mixes, especially if you're into a more vintage sound and appreciate a well-built, compact controller.

Product Description

  • Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III
  • Hardware Controller including Software
  • Mixing and mastering with analogue workflow
  • Control over Tape
  • Preamp
  • Shape
  • Compression
  • Drive as well as certain DAW functions
  • 27 Touch-sensitive rotary controls
  • Two high resolution screens
  • Two instances per shape
  • EQ and compressor section
  • Two USB-C ports with daisy chain compatibility
  • Includes Console 1 Core Mixing Suite consisting of: Softube Tape/Preamp section
  • Transient Shaper
  • Vintage and Modern Equaliser
  • FET Compressor Mk II
  • Bus Processor and OPTO Compressor as well as specially developed Drive algorithm.
  • Integration with all common DAW systems in VST
  • VST3
  • AU and AAX format
  • VESA and 19-inch rack mounting possible
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 51 x 217.5 mm
  • Weight: 1.77 kg
PROS
  • • Excellent tactile feel from the high-quality rotary encoders.
  • • Softube's Core Mixing Suite delivers genuinely usable analog character.
  • • Dual high-resolution screens offer clear visual feedback and workflow efficiency.
  • • Compact footprint allows for flexible placement in any studio setup.
CONS
  • • Price point places it firmly in the premium-priced controller category.
  • • Limited fader functionality restricts complex mixing workflows.
  • • DAW integration, while broad, could benefit from deeper, more granular control.

Product Video

Key Features

Faders None
Knobs 27 Touch-sensitive rotary controls
Pads None
Motorized No
Connections 2 x USB-C (daisy chain compatible)
Weight 1.77 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shape is an emulation, offering a simplified but effective approximation of classic analog processing; it's not a direct replacement, but a creative tool.
No, the Console 1 Channel Mk III relies on these plugin formats for its integration; compatibility is essential for functionality.
The Core Mixing Suite is included with the hardware purchase and is a one-time license – you own it alongside the controller.

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