Looks like three models with a decent array of more advanced controls for those who want to tweak. Nothing too fancy, but I'll be interested to see how it sounds compared to Slate's, Waves', UAD's, etc.
Re: Softube Gets Into the Tape Game
Posted: Jun 07, 2017 9:58 am
by kpc
I am a fan of SoftTube and this looks interesting. I'm not a big fan of the skumorphism/moving tape reels. I used to dig that kind of GUI, now I find my self preferring less eye candy. But I am sure it sounds great - as everything I've heard from SoftTube does.
Interesting too, the Studio One only feature.
Re: Softube Gets Into the Tape Game
Posted: Jun 07, 2017 12:08 pm
by catsass
The market is currently saturated with plugins of this nature. I think Softube Tape (clever name) will need to bring something extra, super-duper special to the table if they wish to stick their head above the crowd. And not just an exclusive feature for Studio One users. Or a red tape reel.
Re: Softube Gets Into the Tape Game
Posted: Jun 07, 2017 12:13 pm
by wst3
I'm not entirely convinced that emulating tape, even just the features of tape we like (cause I don't want wow and flutter!) is not trivial, so it will be interesting to see what "light on the CPU" means.
And as with nearly every other purchase these days, I do find myself saying "hey self - aren't you satisfied with what you got?" and I am very happy with the UAD tape emulations.
So I was all set to let this pass when they talked about the cross-talk feature. Even if the tape emulation falls a little short of UAD (which I do not think is a real concern) I think I'd get it just for the Cross-talk feature, and especially as implemented in Studio One.
I do a little crosstalk think now when I really want it, but I have to really want it because it takes forever to set up and tweak. This could be just the ticket. Heck, maybe they should release just a cross-talk plugin!
