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SSL SL 4000 E-series Included
Get the classic Solid State Logic crunch and character, straight out of the box. Expand your options with channel strips and plug-ins from Softube and Universal Audio.
Mix Faster and Better
Softube Console 1 has a unique and intuitive workflow, with the best features of both hardware and software mixing. With fewer practical distractions, you can focus on the music, not the technology.
One Knob per Job
One control per parameter, and no MIDI mapping required. Console 1 works with any major DAW on the market straight out of the box, and offers extra deep integration with select DAWs.
A modern mixing system
The Softube Console 1 mixing ecosystem is so much more than a simple DAW/plug-in controller. It’s an efficient, elegant, and amazing-sounding modern mixing solution, combining hardware and software to give you the best of both worlds: the versatility, affordability, and usability of in-the-box mixing, alongside the workflow, feel, and focus dedicated hardware can bring.
Console 1 can be used alone, or in combination with Console 1 Fader for a tight ‘complete desk’ experience. You can even use multiple Console 1 Fader units to build the ideal workflow for your specific studio.
Console 1 works with all major DAWs
With no need for MIDI mapping or assigning, Console 1 works straight out of the box. Studio One, Cubase, Cakewalk/Sonar, Reaper, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and more – any host that can run a VST, AU, or AAX plug-in can work with Console 1. Some hosts offer deeper compatibility, allowing control of the DAW itself from Console 1's hardware. Select tracks and control their pan, volume, sends and more directly from the hardware. Ableton Live, Presonus Studio One, Steinberg Cubase, Cakewalk by BandLab/Sonar, and Cockos Reaper are among these, with more being added regularly.
70+ Softube & UAD plug-ins are Console 1 Ready
Design the ideal desk for any mix, all controllable from the same purpose-built hardware, without mapping. If you own gates, compressors, or equalizers from Softube or Universal Audio, you're already building a collection of amazing options for your Console 1 mixes.
There are more than 70 'Console 1 Ready' plug-ins. Emulations of classic hardware from Chandler Limited, Fairchild, Teletronix, Tube-Tech, Abbey Road Studios, and many others can be substituted for the relevant section of your Console 1 channel strip to create bespoke processing chains on individual tracks, groups, or across the whole mix.
David Mills
2025-09-06 11:11:45
It's only been three days since using it and I use it a lot for in the box mixing and sound design.1. The sound of the 4000E emulation has character. You can make things sound aggressive (like your drum buss) or you can gently glue things together like a classic rock record. I mostly use samplers, synths, and drum machines and I am able to work with the vintage rock tones. You can always use the transient designer and EQ E242 emulation to tone things down while still giving your sound that analog tone. The four hours I spent with this channel strip I used it on many of my Ensoniq EPS loops and battery 4 sounds to build new kits out of my samples. Even if you had a sample at 44.1 16-bit with a couple of knob turns with input gainstaging, compressor ratio, and the character knob you get drums that will smack across your mix.2. I like how I am able to already remember with tactile memory on which knobs I should be turning when I want to make sonic adjustments to each track/channel. I'm four hours in on use and that's not bad. I do recommend mixing with a well lit room just to stay alert on what you're doing when you're starting out.3. I got to demo the British Class A and the 9000K desks too. Both sound amazing. The 9000K sounds just like my SSL X Desk summing mixer because it uses the similar Xlogic Superanalogue board. There's a lot to explore with the 4000E compressor and EQ's so I will hold off on buying the expansions for now. I think with the free plugins from Tokyo Dawn Labs and the 4000E engine is all I need to finish my work.
Tobias No'el Darn
2025-08-28 12:17:58
Beware they sold me an item that DOES NOT WORK! Cannot be registered! And when you try to get info on it. They will not msg you back. All automated msgs.
Sean Garrison Smyth
2025-08-04 16:04:10
So far this little unit has proven to be the missing link for me. I have just recently gotten back into recording music and making the adjustment from doing everything with knobs and faders to doing everything "in the box" has been hard to get used to. I love the freedom and ease that comes with recording on a laptop but the old school guy in me desperately needs to turn a knob here and there. This unit scratches that itch for me while also providing some really great sound capabilities. With the different software/console options that you can get from Softube, having the console 1 is kind of like having a console modeler in the studio. So instead of being tied to one huge clunky mixing console that always sounds the same, now I can switch between consoles on different projects and even mix and match features of the different consoles on the same project. Very versatile and easy to use.
Zane Golas
2025-07-30 15:24:52
This has been one of the most valuable additions to my production workflow. The new integration with ableton via VST3 works perfectly to control DAW volume, panning, and sends. The hardware build quality is also top notch with a metal frame and the encoder knobs all have the exact same turn resistance feel which is something audio products even at higher price points seem to struggle with. Finally the actual mix software sounds excellent and has an easy to understand UI. I especially like the ability to mix and match components from different channel strips for different use cases. The only negative about this product is that I have been so impressed by it that I am now tempted to buy the faders to go with it!
Travis Mears
2025-07-07 16:33:27
I was very excited to try this, but unfortunately when it arrived, there was a small part inside the unit rattling around. After installing all the required software, nothing seemed to work. It’s a pain to return something, wait 3-5 business days for a refund, then reorder the same product hoping maybe that one will work.. Not sure I will order it again after having to re-ship the unit and getting my refund.
Arturo Garzon
2025-05-24 15:11:35
Trust worthy and great value.It seemed to be an open box item. It came on the original box,and looks as a new unit.It also came with the corresponding license for the ssl400 plugin.Buy it here, forget ebay or reverb.
ANGEL CANO
2025-05-14 15:08:35
great idea, needs some improves and updates , Softube people are a little lazy.- it will be usefull a close button in software not just on hardware.
LGII
2025-05-11 11:47:29
Incredible product. Heard a lot about this before buying mow understand. incredible sound. Great function in controlling software. Heightens the mixing experience.
Tim Visser
2025-05-04 12:12:31
Amazon sends me a B-stock product which is already registered and therefore not functioning without acquiring a new license at Softube and all the hassle that comes with this. Also no original USB cable and packaging. A disgrace. Never again I'm buying at Amazon
Hans-Dieter Braunisch
2025-04-08 11:46:33
Schade das es nicht funktionierte. Daher zurück.
Adrian K Mtz
2025-03-29 13:39:11
Otra gran máquina de Softube
Jah
2025-02-23 14:56:26
This thing is amazing!! It makes mixing super fast and easy. Must have for any DAW studio.
yvan
2025-02-18 17:47:36
Formidable outil pour mixer de la musique (pas au sens DJ...) sans utiliser la souris et sans regarder l'écran, mais en utilisant ses oreilles! Un gain de temps évident qui améliore le workflow.En revanche sous Logic Pro X, même si tout fonctionne à merveille, il est bon de savoir que quand on sélectionne une piste dans Logic sur laquelle on veut travailler avec la Console 1, celle-ci ne se met pas automatiquement sur la piste sélectionnée.. On est obligé de la sélectionner manuellement au moyen des petits boutons de piste sur la Console 1 elle même..Il eut été pertinent de faire correspondre dans un sens comme dans l'autre la piste sur laquelle on choisit de travailler.J'ai signalé ce petit inconvénient à Softube ainsi qu'à Apple.Peut être sera-ce résolu dans un prochain update.Ma seule raison d'avoir mis 4 étoiles au lieu de 5.
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