Fav softube plugins?
- KVRAF
- 4084 posts since 29 Jun, 2011 from USA
I got a coupon burning a hole in my pocket.
What are you most impressed with from them, or what do you think is absolutely stand out?
For me I’d say their FIX flanger and phaser.
The DS3 even though its “unique” character is more of a subtle thing
Their synths are great but I’m just thinking of effects/inserts right now
What are you most impressed with from them, or what do you think is absolutely stand out?
For me I’d say their FIX flanger and phaser.
The DS3 even though its “unique” character is more of a subtle thing
Their synths are great but I’m just thinking of effects/inserts right now
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- KVRAF
- 2061 posts since 8 Feb, 2013 from Switzerland
Softube Summit Audio TLA-100A is the most musical, program signal dependent reacting leveling compressor I have in my arsenal. I think worth checking out. 
https://www.softube.com/plug-ins/summit-audio-tla-100a
https://www.softube.com/plug-ins/summit-audio-tla-100a
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- KVRian
- 1134 posts since 8 Oct, 2004 from Australia
I’m a fan of their OTO Biscuit.
I do like and use their FIX plugins as well.
I don’t think you’ll go wrong with the Flanger/Phaser.
I do like and use their FIX plugins as well.
I don’t think you’ll go wrong with the Flanger/Phaser.
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- KVRAF
- 5271 posts since 2 Jul, 2005
I like the valley people compressor. I haven't bothered installing any of my Softube stuff on my last two systems. So I don't like any of it that much.
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- KVRAF
- 7032 posts since 28 Apr, 2004 from france
I have the Fix phaser, and I'm not really liking the Gui so I never use it.
But their Tape echo is very good!
The tube echo is also interesting (very colourful!)
I hear good things about their Tape machine as well ...
But their Tape echo is very good!
The tube echo is also interesting (very colourful!)
I hear good things about their Tape machine as well ...
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Scarlet Pumpernickel Scarlet Pumpernickel https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=402106
- KVRist
- 264 posts since 30 Jul, 2017
I think both "Tape" (not "Dirty Tape") and "Widener" are great value with the current discount plus a coupon.
1) "Tape" - if I'm looking for a "transparent" tape-emu for the master-bus duties, although it can be pushed. (From memory, when I put it through "Plugin Doctor", I was surprised, how little harmonics did it generate, while still adding just the right amount of "glue" and depth on 15 and 30 ips). I don't think, it's on Arturia level, but it's much more care-free in use, again if you're looking for the "transparency". Plus, it has a tape-stop effect, and I find its HF-shelf rather lovely sounding.
2) "Widener" has a whole bunch of widening algorithms with good controls, allowing me to get desired results rather quickly.
1) "Tape" - if I'm looking for a "transparent" tape-emu for the master-bus duties, although it can be pushed. (From memory, when I put it through "Plugin Doctor", I was surprised, how little harmonics did it generate, while still adding just the right amount of "glue" and depth on 15 and 30 ips). I don't think, it's on Arturia level, but it's much more care-free in use, again if you're looking for the "transparency". Plus, it has a tape-stop effect, and I find its HF-shelf rather lovely sounding.
2) "Widener" has a whole bunch of widening algorithms with good controls, allowing me to get desired results rather quickly.
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- KVRist
- 178 posts since 12 Jun, 2025
I think Softube are my favourites.
Tape Delay, Tube Delay, Tape... Love them all.
Love the API and Neve strips.
Hard to go wrong, imo.
The real question is... How do we get a coupon!?!?
Tape Delay, Tube Delay, Tape... Love them all.
Love the API and Neve strips.
Hard to go wrong, imo.
The real question is... How do we get a coupon!?!?
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- KVRist
- 79 posts since 15 Aug, 2019
The Chandler Limited products are some of my favorite. Also some of my favorite hardware.
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Scarlet Pumpernickel Scarlet Pumpernickel https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=402106
- KVRist
- 264 posts since 30 Jul, 2017
You have to join their spam-list. As far as I understand it, the coupons they send are tied to the account.thievedletter wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 12:12 am I think Softube are my favourites.
Tape Delay, Tube Delay, Tape... Love them all.
Love the API and Neve strips.
Hard to go wrong, imo.
The real question is... How do we get a coupon!?!?
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- KVRAF
- 4325 posts since 20 Feb, 2004
The Softube Tape can get really grungy if you want it to. The side panel gives you more control here.Scarlet Pumpernickel wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2026 11:58 pm 1) "Tape" - if I'm looking for a "transparent" tape-emu for the master-bus duties, although it can be pushed. (From memory, when I put it through "Plugin Doctor", I was surprised, how little harmonics did it generate, while still adding just the right amount of "glue" and depth on 15 and 30 ips).
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- KVRist
- 264 posts since 30 Aug, 2011 from Melbourne, Australia
Chandler Germanium compressor is excellent.
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- KVRist
- 178 posts since 12 Jun, 2025
Definitely! Don't underestimate the input level, before the drive.JerGoertz wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 1:29 am The Softube Tape can get really grungy if you want it to. The side panel gives you more control here.
I'm actually not entirely sure if the input on the left-side, fly-out, works the same, but I always use the input on the main plugin window.
You can get some cool chorusing sounds using the mix knob in conjunction with the stability too. Where the direct sound is mixed in with the warbling tape.
- KVRAF
- 7794 posts since 20 Jul, 2004 from Clearwater
The Bus Processor is very good.
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- KVRAF
- 12201 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
The Weiss Collection gets my vote.
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- KVRAF
- 2429 posts since 11 Jan, 2009 from Portland, OR, USA
Tape Echoes is awesome. Very vibey as you'd expect from a 201-type delay, but easy to control, from subtle to extreme. Likely my favorite "retro echo" effect.
