

Type A is based on a classic Swiss high end reel-to-reel machine (most likely a Studer). Simply select the desired tape type and speed, and crank up the Amount knob for vintage vibe. Tape is Softube’s fastest-selling plugin to date, capable of instantly adding analog warmth to your tracks. Simply increase the Amount knob for more gain reduction and turn up the Limiter Gain to make your tracks louder. You can choose between Transparent, Loud, Punch, Wide, and De-ess algorithms to engage complicated mastering processes under the hood with the touch of a button. Its intuitive interface features three knobs for Amount, Parallel Mix and Limiter Gain, as well as buttons for selecting from five universal mastering techniques designed for any genre of music. The Weiss MM-1 Mastering Maximizer is an innovative new take on the legendary Weiss DS1-MK3 mastering compressor (and plug in by Softube). Since Volume 2 includes a whopping 19 plugins (many of which have their own reviews), this review will focus primarily on the new plugins. With the release of Volume 2, Softube has also activated their new Preset Collection browser, which adds searchable presets for each plugin, tailor-made for different uses. Volume 2 introduces three new plugins: Tape, Fix Phaser, and the Weiss MM-1 Mastering Maximizer. Most recently, Softube released Volume 2, a collection of powerful EQs, compressors, channel strips and more, inspired by analog units from companies like Summit Audio, Trident, and Drawmer.

Ever since, Softube has been continuing on in pursuit of developing unparalleled signal processors. Oscar Öberg started Softube in 2002 with the goal of creating the best-sounding guitar amp simulation to date. Softube introduces Volume 2, an expansive 19-module toolkit that aims to cover all of your production needs.
