KVR Audio

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 1:10 pm

Just another vehicle to sell subscriptions

Michael L · Post by **Michael L** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 1:30 pm

Whoever wrote all that hyperactive text is on something a lot stronger than coffee

nonstatic · Post by **nonstatic** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 1:52 pm

aMUSEd wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 1:10 pm Just another vehicle to sell subscriptions

My thought exactly. Really disappointing but I understand why they would want to push it.

Fleer · Post by **Fleer** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 1:53 pm

Go with the flow. Not.

simmo75 · Post by **simmo75** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 1:54 pm

Boring release Softube!
Stinks of subscription desperation…

Cuauhtli · Post by **Cuauhtli** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:03 pm

At least it's only $400. Add another $80 if you want the stand. But they do throw in the 4 screws!

freshalex · Post by **freshalex** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:26 pm

I like controllers where the knobs are already predefined, because that saves a huge amount of time. And I think Softube deserves respect in that regard, their plugins sound very good, and I really like using them for mixing. I’d expect the same level of quality from this hardware as console 1 mk3.

simmo75 · Post by **simmo75** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:31 pm

Cuauhtli wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:03 pm At least it's only $400. Add another $80 if you want the stand. But they do throw in the 4 screws!

And whatever the hell price the subscription costs!

freshalex · Post by **freshalex** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:27 pm

And whatever the hell price the subscription costs!
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Subscription is expensive, yes.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:56 pm

Includes 25 effects and is supposed to work with all the Softube plugins you own, no subscription required. I’m curious how it does with synths and Console 1 plugins.

SLiC · Post by **SLiC** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 5:10 pm

Looks like a really nice graphical display and pre mapped knobs always nice. I already own a lot of the 25 effects that come free so be interesting to see if they discount. For people with no softube at all, 25 good fx and a controller seems like a fair deal to me...

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 7:45 pm

Softube said it works with the Console 1 plugins but not the synths: "works with all Softube processing plugins"..."EQs, Comps, Saturation, Delays, etc…."

thievedletter · Post by **thievedletter** » Thu Apr 16, 2026 12:38 am

aMUSEd wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 1:10 pm Just another vehicle to sell subscriptions

You can use Flow without subscription.

nonstatic · Post by **nonstatic** » Thu Apr 16, 2026 5:02 pm

The more I look into this, the more it seems like it would be the opposite of a time-saver for me. I don't personally have a use for 'easy-mode' preset chains. The transition from 'flow' to 'detail' mode is pretty basic because you still only have 4 encoders and have to mess around with shift layers. If that large encoder could perform 'click and drag' mouse function on anything, I might've thought about it. I guess I will stick with Console 1.

They now have what, 4 ecosystems now? (Console 1, Flow, Modular and Amp Room) and they haven't done much with the latter 2 for years already. I hope they will at least continue to expand third party support for Console 1 while they're flow-ing all over themselves.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Thu Apr 16, 2026 6:14 pm

Imagine two guys in a studio. The idea guys says "it needs more bass" or "the kick needs to hit harder". The technical guys pulls up the appropriate processor, twists a few knobs, and looks like a genius. To me, Neutron's Mix Assistant seems even more "flow" than that but then the idea guy would be wondering what he needs the technical guy for.

Flow Studio … New Softube MIDI controller with color screen