Softube News and rumors

Softube Echoes: 6 Delay Types in One Plugin!

10 Dec · Delays are one of the most important effects, and Softube Echoes offers no less than six different types in a single plugin.

STUDIO GEAR 2024

The Best Studio Gear 2024 for Recording and Mixing

10 Dec · We look at the most exciting preamps, processors, DAW controllers, and mixers released this year. Here's the Best Studio Gear of 2024.

MINIMOOG PLUGINS

Minimoog Plugins: Nostalgia On Tap

09 Dec · Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.

LEVELING AMPLIFIERS

Why do we still use Leveling Amplifiers in the Recording Process?

02 Dec · We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.

VINTAGE vs MODERN

Vintage vs Modern Gear: Choose Your Destiny

28 Oct · With the ever-increasing availability of new audio hardware and software, it's easy to lose track. We discuss vintage vs modern gear.

JUNO PLUG-INS

How to Recreate the Classic Roland Juno Sound using Software Plug-ins

23 Oct · The Roland Juno has dominated music for over four decades! We take a look at some of the best synth plugins that capture its classic sound.

PUNCHY DRUMS

How to Get a Punchy Drum Sound: Just Make It Slap

21 Oct · Getting a punchy drum sound is one of the key aspects of achieving a great mix in the many styles of music production we hear today.

DE-ESSERS

What is a De-esser? : How to Reduce Sibilance in Voice Recordings

14 Oct · Need to give your vocals or speech recordings a more professional edge? We find out what is a de-esser and how to use it in your DAW.

Softube Layers: Add Depth to Your Sounds Instantly

08 Oct · The new Softube Layers plug-in is an advanced doubling and widening processor with multiband compression, de-essing, and octave effects.

The Softube Console 1 Fader MK3 is a DAW control Starship Enterprise

24 Sep · The Softube Console 1 Fader MK3 is a new ultra-responsive DAW fader controller with haptic feedback and high-resolution displays. Now Available!

Tape and reel emulation - hardware and software

6 Cheap Tape Emulators That Deliver Big Sound – Hard- & Software

19 Sep · Discover the warmth of tape emulation without breaking the bank - here are six affordable hardware and software options to help you get that legendary sound.

CS-80 ALTERNATIVES

Yamaha CS-80 Alternatives: 5 Replicants of the Polyphonic Giant

17 Sep · With Yamaha CS-80 Alternatives, we're exploring some different ways to recreate its sound in plug-in, keyboard, and desktop module format.

MIXING

The Mix Engineer Starter Pack: 5 Essential Tools

14 Sep · Want to start mixing music professionally, or even mixing your friends' bands? Here's the Mix Engineer Starter Pack with some tips.

Softube Model 77 Dual Layer Synth: Is Softube’s CS-80 Replicant the Best Yet?

03 Sep · Softube Model 77 Dual Layer Synth joins the roster of Yamaha CS-80 emulations, bringing a simplified GUI and integrated reverb to the Blade Runner classic.

Software Deals for Thomann’s 70th Anniversary

01 Sep · Thomann is celebrating its 70th anniversary with awesome software deals in September! Save on plugins from Softube, Arturia, Celemony & more!

The new Softube Widener and Clipper: 2 Essential Plugins at One Price

56% off the Softube Widener and Clipper bundle for a limited time!

22 Aug · Until August 31, the Softube Widener and Clipper bundle is available from Plugin Boutique at a 56% discounted price of $69. Don't miss out!

VOCODER PLUG-INS

Take me to Funkytown: 5 of the Best Vocoder Plugins

19 Aug · Vocoders provide a unique sound that can give your productions a retro edge. We explore some of the best vocoder plugins for your DAW.

PARALLEL COMPRESSION

Understanding Parallel Compression for Beginners

07 Aug · We dive into parallel compression, a powerful but often misunderstood audio process that can be applied in mixing and mastering workflows.

dbx 160 ALTERNATIVES

Get That Punch: dbx 160 Alternatives

05 Aug · We're looking at dbx 160 alternatives for getting a similar sound in your home studio in plug-in, 500-series, and even Eurorack format.

STUDIO DEALS

Studio Deals: 5 Discount Offers for Home Recording

03 Aug · In this week's edition of Studio Deals, you'll find a selection of offers from Universal Audio, Avantone Pro, Shure, Neve, and Softube.

EFFECTS PLUG-INS

How to use Effects Plugins in your DAW: 5 Useful Tips

10 Jul · When you're starting out in music production, nothing is straightforward. So to help you out, we're looking at how to use effects plugins.

Software Deals

Software Deals from Softube, Ueberschall, Mastering The Mix & More

09 Jul · Softube has a big Summer Sale with discounts as high as 75%! Other deals are coming from Ample Sound, Ueberschall, Magix, and Mastering The Mix.