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The Console 1 manual hints that additional channel strips will be released as options in the future. SSL XL 9000 K based console emulation is also available as an extra-cost ($329 MSRP) option for Console 1, but was not tested as part of this review. Console 1 includes Softube's SSL SL 4000 E modeled console / channel strip emulation software, complete with four-band 'black knob' E242 EQ, high and low cut filters, channel compressor, gate/expander, and harmonics/distortion. Other inserts placed after Console 1 can be used in your DAW as usual.

The audio from each channel of your DAW with a Console 1 plug-in inserted is routed to the Softube Console 1 system, processed natively, and then sent back to the same channel of your DAW.

Installation instructions are clear and the process was not too complicated.

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An in-depth PDF manual is also available.

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A double-sided single sheet quick start guide is included in the box with the license code and basic instructions for software download and installation, and it walks you through how to get up and running with Console 1.

Installation requires a free iLok account, but not an actual iLok dongle.

Mono and stereo plug-in instances and sample rates of up to 192kHz are supported. A dual core CPU, a minimum of 1GB RAM, a unused powered USB 2.0 port and 900MB of free hard drive space are required, as well as a minimum screen resolution of 1280x800. AAX DSP is not supported there is no onboard DSP in the Console 1 hardware, although you can run Console 1 natively on a DSP-equipped system.

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It is designed to work with a variety of 32 and 64 bit DAW programs on both Mac (OS X 10.8 or later) and Windows (7/8.1) computers, and supports VST2, VST3, AAX Native, and Audio Units plug-in formats.

Console 1 is a unique mixing system that utilizes both a dedicated hardware controller, their own On-Screen Display, and DAW plug-in software.

Today we'll be taking a look at Softube's Console 1, which combines software and hardware into a very interesting product that is intended to minimize the setup hassles while giving you the tools you need for a great mix, and providing a purpose-built, pre-mapped hardware unit to control it all. That's fine if you have hours and hours to get everything mapped out, but it can be intimidating for many users, and a definite drawback when all you want to do is get to work and make music. While there are universal controllers on the market designed to give you some tactile control over your DAW mix, most are generalist devices intended to work with a variety of programs and plug-ins, which means they often require somewhat extensive setup and configuration on the part of the user. The DAW revolution has been wonderful for home recordists and has provided musicians with the tools needed to record and edit quality audio, but as an engineer who has spent years behind a console, the 'console sound' and console style interface have always been things I've missed indeed many engineers in 'big studios' still prefer to mix using a large-format console, and a mouse and keyboard are often considered a poor substitute.

Phil O'Keefe | JanuIntegrated hardware / software channel strip and mix controller

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