Softube Releases Tube-Tech CL 1B Native - 25% Off in October

"A truly faithful and very exact replica of the hardware CL1B. Finally it's possible to experience natural musical compression in a plug-in"

John G. Petersen
Designer and president of Tube-Tech

Tube-Tech CL 1B is a true studio classic, heard on tons and tons of records for the past 20 years. Like its hardware counterpart, the Tube-Tech CL 1B native plug-in sounds soft, smooth, groovy and can compress an insane amount of dB's without sounding bad. The CL 1B plug-ins by Softube are the only Tube-Tech plug-ins that are fully endorsed by Tube-Tech. This version requires no DSP hardware but uses the same outstanding modeling technology and algorithms as the famous Tube-Tech CL 1B plug-in for TDM and PowerCore (distributed by TC Electronic). The sound is of course just as fantastic as its predecessor. With this unprecedented accuracy, down to details such as the precise VU meter behaviour, the Tube-Tech CL 1B plug-in is definitely in a league of its own. In October, Tube-Tech CL 1B Native is available at a special 25% off introductory offer through the Softube web store and authorized dealers. Don't miss this opportunity to get extra-affordable natural musical compression!

"There are barely words to describe what I think about the CL1B plugin. The sonics are outstanding. The GUI is awesome. I thought it was just a picture until I started turning the knobs. I own hundreds and hundreds of plugins but... the CL1B plugin is the most accurate representation of a hardware that I have EVER seen." Tony Shepperd Producer, Mixer, Engineer (Madonna, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Elton John, Back Street Boys, etc.)

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New Demo Videos

There are two new videos available: one that demonstrates Bass Amp Room and one that shows how to use an expression pedal to control Acoustic Feedback. Both are available on Softube's video page.

Snow Leopard Support

All Softube plug-ins have now been tested with Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) and no issues have been found.

Since the iLok protection has been updated with 10.6, it is important that you download the updated iLok driver from www.ilok.com after installing Mac OS 10.6.

FET Compressor in MassivePack

Digidesign has once again asked us to participate in the Massive Pack bundle, and this time we chose to include the FET Compressor for TDM/RTAS/VENUE.

The version included in the Massive Pack is the same as the normal retail version except that the license only covers the TDM/RTAS/VENUE formats and is non-transferable. If you wish to upgrade to a license that also includes VST and AU formats, please contact us.

For more info, please visit Digidesign

Latest Reviews and User Comments

In september, Sound and Recording published a review on Passive-Active Pack and FET Compressor, and here is some of what they had to say:

"I may go out on a limb here, but I claim that the Swedish define the standard of what is possible in today's native DAWs regarding 'Analog-Processing' with these processors. Although I feel a bit sheepish by pushing Softube this hard: but you only have yourself to blame if you don't grab it."

Hannes Bieger, Sound and Recording, 9/2009

"Just wanted to send a note letting you know how impressed I am with the FET Compressor. Really versatile! Fantastic for parallel compression on drum buss and lead vocal! You've got a winner there. Vintage Amp Room sounds great and is really easy to use. I reamped an Eric Clapton rhythm part with the 'White Amp' and took it to Mic Ronson balls! The amp models are really well done!"

Ron "Spider" Entwistle
Songwriter, Producer
(Robbie Robertson, Alexandra Edenborough, Pink)

"The FET Compressor is the best choice for parallel compression!!! ...and the Bass Amp Room is amazing too! These plug-ins are pure fun to work with. Thanks Softube!"

Alexander Dietz
Producer, Mixing Engineer, Owner of Chemical Burn - Audio Solutions