Softube’s new Console 1 Channel Mk III boasts two high-resolution smart screens and numerous workflow improvements

Softube has unveiled the third iteration of its acclaimed Console 1 Channel mixing control surface.

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Arriving this fall, the new Console 1 Channel Mk III boasts a number of feature and design upgrades that help you “put the focus back on the creative process.”

For one, going mouseless is easier than ever with the Console 1’s knob-per-function design which allows you to get a lot more hands-on with your mix. The controller also features two high-resolution smart screens and an industry-defining 1:1 workflow, ensuring you understand the adjustments you are making and where to find the most important parameters.

With this release, Softube has also improved the feel of the Console 1 Channel’s knobs. According to Softube, Mk III’s knobs boast an increase of more than ten times the resolution over the earlier generation, helping you future-proof your mixing setup.

Additionally, the Console 1 can now accommodate two instances per Shape, EQ, and Compressor section. It also comes with Softube’s Core Mixing Suite software, featuring the following:

• Softube Tape/Preamp section
• Shape: Transient Shaper plus new utility tools
• Two equalisers: passive vintage and precise modern
• Three compressors based on FET Compressor Mk II, Bus Processor, and OPTO Compressor
• Newly designed drive algorithm

Extra features include dual USB-C ports with daisy chain compatibility, as well as VESA and 19-inch rack mounting options for you to create your dream setup. And finally, the Mk III’s sleek look is complete with a premium bead-blasted aluminium in Nordic Night Sky finish.

Each unit is priced at $899.

Learn more at Softube.