Review - Hands On Mixing With Softube's New Console 1 Fader With Original Channel In Studio One

[@prestonlambeth9368]

Incredible video, and ++cool points to the artist too, beautiful absolutely beautiful song, great job guys!

[@fizmo100]

Really useful video - it's a great idea to show how the Console 1 operates in practice, and off the back of this video I have ordered a Console 1 and fader combo, and am going to finally go to working in-the-box. I'm still going to keep my large format analogue console, but that's going to be for specific projects or just for tracking through the preamps/EQ, rather than being the hub of my setup. In reality, I could replace it with some nice preamps and EQs and save a ton of space, but I'm sentimental about these things. That's another reason I like the Console 1 - I'm an old-fashioned analogue guy, and I just can't get excited about these modern looking LED strewn bits of kit that look like they are straight from some kitsch old sci-fi B-movie. I love the styling and the vibe of the Console 1, it will fit right in with my setup. Thanks for such a helpful video - and I love the song as well!

[@ivanh3]

Thanks for the walk through, but the real star here is the song! Where is it available?

[@NicleT]

Came here exactly for 2:22 Those faders real sound.

[@ShadyPinesMedia]

Where'd you get that rad wood stand though?

[@producermind9030]

Dude. Great job! Loved the work flow.

[@alvaromorello]

Thank you for the review. But for the love of god, pleas tell us the name are artist of this beautiful song!

[@MichaelHattem]

Great sounding mix, Dan. What is the name of the track/artist?

[@dab7963]

Where did you get the wood rack to hold them both ?

[@mattstaples]

Great demo, did you ever get a second Console Fader? I'd love to see how that all improves the workflow and how easy you find keeping track of the two banks of faders

[@randallnielson2011]

Bump this - a great question! Dying to know if/how a second Fader worked for you ...

[@Truth565]

Thanks for the demo of this in a mix scenario. The iPad solution looks good, and a step forward for using the Farder in small sessions. But not sure if the iPad would be suitable for larger sessions with 20+ tracks. You would still have to do a bit of orientation in your head and then on the iPad to bank left or right to locate the track you want to work on. Saying all that, I think with the DAW's that have the deeper integration, mainly automatic track following (both ways), you can more easily use your monitor and your mouse for the track navigation and selection. I.e. use you monitor, eyes and mouse to quickly scroll up/down or left-right (dependent on DAW window) to locate and select the track you want to work on and then once selected you know that track is also selected in Console 1 & Fader. This kind of how I work with Console 1 right now, but with Logic and 2 X Touch's... except of course Logic doesn't do the track follow with C1 and the X Touch has a scribble strip.

[@225maine]

Deeper with which daws? Because they all react the same with this unit,from what I've seen

[@timshadgett]

If you have a larger session and select a channel from the C1F, does the iPad app respond and update to display that channel?

[@okan1151]

Those tiny white buttons would do my head in after a while.. I think its an inspiring product to buy then you will go back to mouse eventually. Faders will be useful for rides.

[@macreviewz7187]

facts!

[@RosensMediaTV]

I love working with knobs and faders. No going back for me, only when necessary :) Cheers

[@TruenorthmtGod]

I want one but your skills is awesomely

[@aytthen]

If one had to choose between getting the fader only or the console 1 only, which one would maximise the best of both, and why?

[@JozefHollyPiano]

100% Console 1

[@FrenchTears]

Lovely demo. May i inquire where did you get the sexy Fader + Console one Stand?

[@ProductionExpert]

Ebay

[@cmdkaboom]

www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Console1SysDk--softube-console-1-system-with-wood-desktop-stand-dark-stain

[@davidjamesallen]

do enjoy this fader, hope to get my hands on one someday soon. Also lovely song, who is the artist?

[@sirdoufus]

That's a great sounding recording brother, I do a lot of Dub mixs' and need to send to delays and springs in a spontaneous fashion, this is easy with an analogue desk but can you tell me how easy this would be on the F1?

[@KeithMarvK]

I think it still needs a scribble strip....

[@ProductionExpert]

I thought that, but it really does work without one

[@timshadgett]

If you have a larger session and select a channel from the C1F, does the app respond and update to display that channel?

[@bikermanfast13]

Console 1 Softube...: I would like to know if when loaded a UAD plugin all the parameters are displayed or only a part of them. Thank you all

[@TheMixClub]

are you still using it?

[@UTSONUT]

thanks for the video! do you recommend this for using with UA plugins in LOGIC? 2) can this work with other plugins like fabfilter,, izotope?

[@t0sh400]

i just ordered the Fader, now watching some videos in anticipation: The only thing that confuses me is the omission of a RECORD button. The transport controls are there (and mappable) but a red LED status-indicator would have rounded things off. Also a tiny LCD with playhead/time info would have been nice (and not taking much real estate). I am going to use this in my jam setup for quick adjustments during production and record/undo is a common task for me. I fear that with all these expensive controls i am still short one important function.

[@macreviewz7187]

yeah.... its liek somebody had dream...then stopped...and overcomplicated it, and then took features away....

[@MannyXO]

Man this setup should cost more holy shit! I’m in love with mine

[@SXTWLVE]

Is this also like a summing mixer..with console emulations?

[@michelevisser6811]

you have mixing chops my friend!

[@macreviewz7187]

that track had only few instruments...it sound good from the start...he need to learn mix pro RnB...

[@yamansitar6153]

nice video ,, is there 2 consoles ,,, console 1 and console 1 mk2 ? thanks I'm interested in one

[@tankwest4636]

So do you have to throw Console 1 across the PT channel insert to activate controls??

[@kadiummusic]

Shame that you have to use a separate iPad to know what is going on, defeats the whole concept of a master controller IMO.

[@JeroenvanOlffen]

You really don't. That's what the floating Console 1 Display is for. You can choose to manually show/hide it or set it to auto-hide after a selectable number of seconds after touching the Fader/Console 1. Also you can switch the Console 1 Display to various Display modes, including the minimal Meter Bridge style - that way you still see most of your DAW + Console 1 metering and track names/track selection.

[@michaeldia2164]

It looks really good, but it doesn't work with Pro Tools or Logic :(

[@cmdkaboom]

Time to switch to Nuendo 11 ..works really good in that..

[@macreviewz7187]

@@cmdkaboom aint nobody got time for that. PT and LPX is the pro gear...Cubase, Steinberg, FL, Presonus is for hobby guitar guys at home..Nobody in Top40 and RnB use that...

[@jadedkit]

Did you ever encounter a stuck fader problem? I get the message “please release all fader before changing page or modes” when I’m not even touching anything.

[@lukewarm5356]

I get this too, maybe software update needed

[@Bezowinz]

Does the C1 Fader recognize custom Scenes?

[@JozefHollyPiano]

All the time i try to find out, if i need the fader, because most everything i can do with my console 1. (highpass, lowpass, drive, character ......) Dont understand me wrong, i like the faders, but dont see a big difference to a console 1. Is it realy worth the money?

[@caseymerritt69]

Jozef Holly most definitely. Works seamlessly with my daw and makes my workflow with mixing even smoother

[@richardwilliams1310]

I don't see the point of the Fader, the original does more. You might as well buy an Avid S1, PreSonus Faderport, etc for DAW and instrument control

[@CeZarMusic]

@@richardwilliams1310 The ability to change the drive section between different sections and width control apart from riding the automation is why the fader makes sense.

[@srwaite7]

Would be cool if this worked with UA LUNA 👍🏻🕶🖖🏻

[@fullalbums5675]

you don't have to hold drive or character button...

[@skatman8556]

Is it compatible with fl studio?

[@mcdieselbeatz6014]

I WONDER HOW THIS WOULD WORK WITH REASONS

[@thomascannariato186]

My man. Did you build the frame?

[@ProductionExpert]

Sourced from an ebay seller

[@alexstroud3615]

synthsandwood.co.uk make a great set of cheeks for the console 1/fader combination

[@hastediscipline1525]

does this affect cpu in major way adding the plugin to every channel?

[@BeastlyAnteater]

I have the console 1 and use it on every channel. It doesn’t use very much CPU at all, very efficient

[@macreviewz7187]

@@BeastlyAnteater how about iLok? still using that...I can never remember that - and dont wanna sign up for that...I have a new computer every 4 weeks...and if u forget to deauthorize..u screwed...did they fix it?

[@BeastlyAnteater]

@@macreviewz7187 yup still have ilok plugged in on my keyboard, it’s never been a hassle for me been using it for 5 years

[@kevinlentz7604]

How does it incorporate with The big desk or mixer below it ,or does it make it obsolete

[@ProductionExpert]

We had limited space in the studio. We simply placed the Softube console on top of the c24 for shooting this video

[@kevinlentz7604]

do you still use the mixer its sitting on or is it obsolete do you use the big desk for tracking only

[@berkeleybernie]

@@ProductionExpert For future such videos, maybe place a dark blanket/cloth over the c24. :) Thanks for the intro.

[@macreviewz7187]

he didnt answer the question

[@lingesh090027]

It drives me nuts there there are no channel names hahahaha

[@rolandexclusive6306]

sold lol

[@macreviewz7187]

a mouse and a laptop would be faster and more pro? u can see better...since all the producers work with trackballs / trackpads...they dont use the home recording gear like that ones ...I never seen it... maybe somebody with bad eyes can work better like that... but you got all these windows...those plastic hardware sitting there ...when u can just go into a pro app like Logic and Pro tools, work them plugins be done in 5 seconds... aint nobody got time for that

[@RosensMediaTV]

I really love working with the console 1. My workflow is so much faster and my mixes honestly sounds much better. I only care about what sounds the best in the end and getting there fast is even better and I work much more intuitive. I prefer working with the idea of working on a 'console' than waisting time browsing through hundreds of plug-ins on a laptop. Cheers

[@macreviewz7187]

@@RosensMediaTV that is what I be thinking, but the problem is that a large trackpad gets me to channels so much easier - as I can turn and twist with hand movements...that Console 1 only has 8 faders , and you dont know where u are, they have no digital read out... I think that concept is great, but it is not like an actual console - that is my concern...

[@RosensMediaTV]

@@macreviewz7187 Thats true and I feel you. Still, If I could afford any of those ssl 4000 k /9000 k/Neves etc and to rent a space big enough and with the maintenance and experience acquired to maintain them it would be great! This just seem to me the easiest and sonically the most satisfying solution to get that sound.The 'fader' has 10 faders I believe and you would have to work in a certain workflow for sure to easily find your way in this system (I only have the Console 1, not the 'fader'. I guess it might be a question if you'd like to embrace a new workflow (with your own mixing templates etc) or if it's too much work and you are happy the way your current set-up is... I read an interesting article a while back from a guy who tries to work with the mindset of working with 24 tracks only (having the 24 track tape machine in mind I guess). Seeing the limits as an advantage, putting more effort to every detail that goes on to each and every of those tracks when it comes to arrangement, performance etc). To me it's an interesting perspective. My simplest productions more often than not sounds better than the complex ones. Have a good one! /Mike