SOFTUBE / Console 1 Fader

A hybrid mixing system using software and hardware.

■ Dedicated plug-ins & controllers

Approach the mix with faders
Console 1 Fader is a new model in the Console 1 family that focuses on mixing with faders, a hybrid mixing ecosystem of software and hardware. It comes with two types of software-based console emulations (vacuum tube/discrete) that Softube is proud of, which can be intuitively controlled with Scandinavian-designed hardware. It also has the ability to control console add-ons and major DAWs according to your needs.

Console sound modeled on a component-by-component basis
Console 1 Fader comes with two types of software-based console emulations (vacuum tube/discrete) that Softube is proud of, which allows you to instantly switch the console's ""circuits"" for the entire project or on a channel-by-channel basis. These volume, drive, character, input gain, low cut, and high cut can be intuitively controlled with high-quality hardware.

Premium Feel and Feedback
Console 1 Fader hardware features 10 touch-sensitive Alps 100mm motorized faders, 53 buttons, and one knob, providing professional, high-resolution feedback using a proprietary protocol rather than a generic one. And with its sophisticated Scandinavian design and powder-coated steel chassis, it has a premium presence.

A New Level of Control
Console 1 Fader gives DAW-based mix engineers quick and intuitive control over volume, saturation, filtering, and more. And when used with the channel strip-focused Console 1, it provides comprehensive, space-saving control of the console. In addition, it is compatible with a variety of DAW environments, with expanded integration in Cubase, Reaper, Sonar, and Studio One! The hardware also controls basic functions such as track selection, solo, mute, DAW send, pan, and volume. It also supports Universal Audio Apollo Console, giving you control of faders, solo/mute, aux sends, and more.

Modern Mixing Style
Console 1 Fader's mixing ecosystem is a modern mixing solution that goes far beyond a typical DAW+controller. It combines the flexibility and simplicity of DAW-based mixing with the workflow, feedback, and focus of dedicated software/hardware.

Focused on the Mix, Great for Large Projects
Like the channel strip-focused Console 1, Console 1 Fader is a purpose-built software/hardware environment that gives you a new level of extensive control over your mix. Tweak up to 10 channels at a time at your fingertips, adjusting volume, high-cut and low-cut filter values, drive and drive character (modeling console saturation), and more. Switch pages to shift between 10 channels at a time for easy access, even when you have hundreds of tracks. If necessary, you can expand the console to handle larger projects using multiple Console 1 Faders.

Add-on World-Class Sound
All audio is processed with Softube software, modeled component by component, and you can instantly switch console ""circuits"" for the entire project or channel by channel. In addition to using the two included analog console sounds, you can also add on classic console sounds from companies like Solid State Logic and Summit Audio.

■Features
Hybrid mixing ecosystem with software and hardware
Includes two console emulations modeled on a component-by-component basis
High-quality Scandinavian-design hardware that combines feel and functionality
10 touch-sensitive Alps 100mm motorized faders, 53 buttons, and 1 knob
Quick and intuitive control of volume, saturation, filtering, and more
Add the Console 1 add-on to add classic console sounds from Solid State Logic and Summit Audio
Powerful new ways to process your mix with Layer Mode
Can also be integrated with Console 1

■Operating environment
macOS: Mac OS X 10.12 or later
Windows: 64-bit Windows 7 or later, Intel Core Duo, AMD Athlon 64 X2
macOS/Windows common:
- Display resolution of 1280x800 or higher
- 8 GB RAM
- USB 2.0 port
- Softube account/iLok account
- Internet environment for software download and license management
- 64-bit DAW with VST, VST3, AU or AAX (11.0.2 or later) support (Console 1 Fader plug-in has been tested with the latest Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Digital Performer, Reaper and Sonar)

- Supported sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz

DAW Supported Features

1.) The following DAWs support track selection/solo/mute/DAW send/pan/volume sync:

- Presonus Studio One 3.3 (VST3)

- Sonar (latest) (VST3)

- Cockos REAPER 5.50 (VST3)

- Cubase 9.5.10 (VST3)

2.) The following DAWs support automatic transfer of track names/numbers to Console 1 Fader:

- Presonus Studio One 2.6 (VST3)
- Sonar (VST3)
- Cubase 8.0.5 (VST3)
- Nuendo 6.5 (VST3)
- Logic Pro 10.2 (AU)
- Ableton Live 8.4.1 (AU only, all track names must start with ""#"")
- Digital Performer (AU only)
- Cockos REAPER 5.50 (VST3)
3.) The following DAWs support automatic transfer of track names to Console 1 Fader:
- Pro Tools 11.2.1 (AAX)
*Console 1 Fader does not support AAX DSP