April 26, 2012

Get Softube Saturation Knob AAX From Avid For Free

Free plug-in! The Saturation Knob is now available for the AAX format (Native and DSP). The Saturation Knob provides smooth, one-knob frequency saturation for just the right amount of tube warmth on any track.

Also check out the Pro Tools Expert Blog podcast, featuring Niklas the Softube product manager, about Softube and AAX.

Visit Avid for more information and to download the Saturation Knob.

April 18, 2012

Everyone Needs Reverb and Delays!

Spring has almost come to Sweden and we'd like to celebrate that with a one-month special on our reverbs and delays. So until May 15 you can get TSAR-1, TSAR-1R, Spring Reverb, or Tube Delay at up to 34% discount.

On top of this, we have decided to introduce the TSAR-1R Reverb as a separate product so that you can get this high-class reverb algorithm at an even cheaper price. And if you get it before May 15 it's only $66.

TSAR-1 Reverb: $215 ($269)
TSAR-1R Reverb: $66 ($99)
Spring Reverb: $66 ($99)
Tube Delay: $66 ($99)
Effect Bundle: $149 ($199)

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April 18, 2012

Article Section - TSAR-1 Density Setting

The Density setting in TSAR-1 is an extremely useful tool that sometimes gets overlooked. You can use the density setting to control the "thickness" or "smothness" of the reverb, but it can also be used to adjust how much space TSAR-1 takes in your mix.

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April 18, 2012

Article Section - TSAR-1 Distance

The "normal" way to place an instrument closer or further away in a mix is to change the volume of the reverb sends. But another very effective way to do this is to change the relation between the early reflections and reverb tail from within the reverb.

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March 19, 2012

Article Section - Creating a Sense of Space

Scott Fritz has made a new article about how he uses reverb. Reverb is both a very complex concept, and a relatively simple one. When we record music, especially when listening back to the recording, the sense of space and depth the listener notices is almost always very different from the sense of space and depth the people who were there in the recording room would have noticed.

The article explains how he uses one or multiple reverbs to create a sense of space in his mixes.

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January 30, 2012

Article Section - Engineer/Mixer Mike Ging Speaks About the Summit Audio TLA-100A

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In this video mixer/engineer Mike Ging (Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Kanye West, P Diddy, etc.) explains why he thinks the built-in parallel compression of the TLA-100 is an essential feature.

"The most important one for me is the "Parallel Inject" control. This allows me to set compression levels higher than I normally would with the hardware unit, and mix back in a little of the direct signal to allow some of the transients and air that give life to a lead vocal."

Read the full article and see video

December 9, 2011

Softube Releases SONAR ProChannel Modules at Special Price!

For a limited time through January 31, 2012, the Mix Bundle will be sold at a special price of $179 (retail $299) from the Cakewalk store.

Note that SONAR X1 Producer Expanded is necessary for use of the ProChannel Module versions. For existing owners of the respective Mix Bundle plug-ins, the ProChannel versions are a free update as part our new 1.3.3 Windows VST installers!

Note that those of you who are not SONAR users can still get the discounted price at the Cakewalk store.

Cakewalk Store More about the Mix Bundle More about ProChannel

December 2, 2011

Article Section - Lookahead compression with the FET

In this article famous producer Tony Maserati describes how to get a fast attack but still keep the smooth sound of a slower attack by using the lookahead feature on the FET Compressor.

"Transients, what do you do with them? Well, with compressors we can make them pop, slap, grab only half of them while letting the rest pass, or we can stomp on them like they stole something."

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November 10, 2011

Article Section - Getting Big Rock Drum Sounds

Over the years, the conventional sound of rock drums has changed a whole lot. From the pillowy sounds of the 60s to the gated sounds of the 80s to the larger-than-life sounds of today, what the public comes to expect from rock drums continues to evolve. Of course as producers and engineers, it is our job to know how to get sounds that will be consistent with what our artists and buying public expect.

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November 3, 2011

AAX Versions of Softube Plug-Ins Released

Today we are releasing 20 of our plug-ins for Avid's new Pro Tools format AAX. 15 of the plug-ins are also available in the new AAX DSP format. And it's a free update!

Softube is the first major plug-in developer to release a substantial amount of AAX plug-ins for both DSP and Native. If you are a Pro Tools 10 user, this update is a no-brainer. Projects with existing RTAS or TDM plug-ins will automatically and smoothly switch to AAX, or AAX DSP if you have the new HDX card. DSP versions are included with the native license and do not need to be purchased separately.

The new AAX update is so far only available for Mac, Windows will follow soon. The DSP versions are still in beta, but are included in the installer.

Download AAX (Mac only)

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Apr 26, 2012: Download a free Softube AAX plug-in from Avid for free!

Apr 26, 2012: An issue with slow speeds when downloading Softube installers has been solved.

Apr 18, 2012: Since everyone needs a good reverb (or delay) we are doing a special campaign with up to 34% discount on these products.

Apr 18, 2012: Using the density setting in the TSAR-1 Reverb.

Apr 18, 2012: How to use the TSAR-1 Reverb earlies when placing instruments in a room.

Mar 19, 2012: Scott Fritz about using multiple reverbs to create a sense of space.

Mar 6, 2012: Version 1.3.5 of all plug-ins has been released for all formats.

Feb 22, 2012: Softube lower plug-in prices by up to 40%.

Feb 14, 2012: Softube sponsors Findremix contest featuring Killpixie.

Feb 7, 2012: Top engineer Bill Schnee shares his experience with the new Blu-Ray 24/192 audio format and Softube plug-ins.

Jan 30, 2012: Engineer Mike Ging (Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Kanye West, P Diddy) explains why he thinks the built-in parallel compression of the TLA-100 is an essential feature.

Jan 13, 2012: Softube exhibits at the NAMM 2012 show in Anaheim, California. Come visit us in booth A6204!

Jan 3, 2012: Version 1.3.4 of all plug-ins has been released for the VST, VST3, AU, and RTAS formats.

Dec 21, 2011: Version 1.3.4 of all AAX plug-ins has been released.

Dec 9, 2011: The Softube Mix Bundle is now available for Cakewalk SONAR's X1 ProChannel module format at a discount!

Dec 7, 2011: Softube's e-mail provider is currently down.

Dec 2, 2011: Tony Maserati tells why he likes the lookahead compression on the FET Compressor.

Nov 25, 2011: A new version 1.3.2 of AAX compatible plug-ins have been released with CPU optimization and bug fixes.

Nov 10, 2011: Scott Fritz talks about how to get big drum sounds.

Nov 3, 2011: Softube releases native and DSP plug-ins for the new Pro Tools 10 format AAX as a free update for existing users.

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