Softube's Console 1 MKII is an integrated hardware/software mixing solution that brings the feel of a real console to your DAW. Console 1 MKII includes SSL SL 4000 E, a modeled analog console channel plug-in with 4-band EQ, compression, emulated analog console saturation, and a unique Dynamic Shaper.

You have physical control over all aspects of the channel strip with the rugged, compact USB-powered hardware controller. In fact, with the Console 1 MKII software you can mix your entire project without ever looking at your computer screen. The MKII version even adds support for controlling your UAD plug-ins. Take full advantage of the benefits of both digital and analog mixing environments with the Softube Console 1 MKII.

Softube Console 1 MKII Hardware/Software Mixer Features:

• Analog-modeled EQ/Compression/Saturation/Dynamic Shape plug-in with hardware controller
• Emulates the sound of the classic SSL SL 4000 E
• Gives you the feel of mixing on an analog console, with the flexibility of a plug-in
• Controller gives you visual indication of every parameter's settings
• Plug-in gives you 4-band EQ, compression, saturation, and transient shaping
• Every plug-in parameter is directly controllable from the hardware
• Software mixer gives you 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 you to insert 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

Tech Specs

• Type: Softube Plug-in Controller
• Computer Connectivity: USB
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Software: Console 1 MKII software, SSL SL4000 E emulation plug-in
• Compatibility: Softube plug-ins, Universal Audio plug-ins (call for those compatible), Presonus Studio One, Cakewalk Sonar
• Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i3 or higher (M1 support pending), 8GB RAM minimum
• Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i3 / AMD Quad-core or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
• OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
• Power: Bus powered
• Height: 2"
• Width: 17"
• Depth: 7.5"
• Manufacturer Part Number: SFT-CON-1MK2