REQ: Softube Console 1 v2.6.4
Console 1 Mixing System
Console 1 continues to redefine mixing in the DAW by delivering world-class console sound and feel with Channel Mk III and Fader Mk III. Get smooth knob-per-function control over EQ, compression, drive, shape, and more. Give your mouse a rest and mix with the intuitive efficiency of Console 1 Mixing System.
Release Notes for version 2.6.4 (Released on May 13th, 2025)
Please note: This update contains an update for the Softube plugin architecture, affecting all plug-ins. This means that if you save a project using this version, it will not be possible to downgrade to an earlier version of the plug-ins, nor share the project with someone using an earlier version of the plug-ins.
All products:
Improved loading times for all products. Measured up to 50% quicker loading times depending on plug-ins and HW used.
Reduced HW disk space needed for plug-ins after installation. Reducing HW disk space needed by 60-70%, depending on the plug-in/plug-ins installed.
Fixed an issue where the Extended Features output level only affected the left channel in Mono to Stereo instances.
Amp Room:
Fixed the guitar tuner.
Fixed crashes when importing legacy presets.
Bus Processor:
Minor CPU optimisation.
Console 1 System:
Added support for the following Plugin Alliance plug-ins:
SHAPE Section
elysia karacter Mix
elysia nvelope
Black Box Analog Design HG-2
EQ Section
Brainworx bx_console AMEK 200
Brainworx bx_console AMEK 9099
Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
Brainworx bx_console N
Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 E
Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 G
Brainworx bx_console SSL 9000 J
Dangerous Music BAX EQ
elysia museq Mix
Mäag Audio EQ2
Mäag Audio EQ4
COMPRESSOR Section:
Brainworx bx_console AMEK 200
Brainworx bx_console AMEK 9099
Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
Brainworx bx_console N
Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 E
Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 G
Brainworx bx_console SSL 9000 J
elysia alpha compressor Mix
elysia mpressor
Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A
Added support for project tabs in Reaper.
Updated the page table for Pro Tools.
Improved RAM memory usage.
Fixed graphical issues with EQ curve visualisations for third party plug-ins.
Fixed a graphical issue with EQ curves in Pro Tools.
Fixed a crash when loading a default preset including a third party plug-in.
Fixed an issue in accessibility training mode where EQ type buttons had the wrong voiceover.
Fixed an accessibility issue where the section presets menu had the wrong voiceover.
Console 1 Channel / Fader Mk III:
Fixed an issue where disabled tracks in Cubase 14 was shown on the Fader Mk III.
Fixed an issue where channel mutes were not displayed correctly on the HW.
Fixed an issue when accessing Fader spill mode and fader trim mode when in favorite mode.
MIDI modules now listen to incoming MIDI as well as sending it.
Added possibility to map a custom MIDI map for Console 1 Fader Mk III. The map name is Console 1 Fader Midi Map.txt and you can find it in: Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Softube/ , Windows: \AppData\Roaming\Softube\
Updated Channel MK III firmware to 19.0.1 and Fader Mk III 14.0.1:
Fixes graphical issues on the HW screens.
Console 1 Core Mixing Suite:
CPU optimisations for core FET and Bus compressors.
Dimensions:
Fixed plate algorithm not processing the right input.
Fixed pops and clicks in plate's modulation.
Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator:
Fixed a wrongly scaled output meter.
FET Compressor Mk II:
Major CPU optimisation.
Flow Mastering Suite:
Fixed an issue where you could get a pop-up stating that you had missing plug-ins even though they were installed.
Improved the look when you are moving modules.
Fixed an issue where "add new subplugin" didn't follow OS scroll direction.
Improved UX for module menu: escape one time deletes search, escape twice unfocuses the search bar.
Tape:
Fixed a phase issue when blending wet and dry signals.
Trident A-Range:
New improved GUI.
Weiss Compressor/Limiter:
Fixed an issue where Auto Release didn't work correctly.