Softube Console 1 without the "hardware"

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  1. Jeffriezal

    Jeffriezal Producer

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    If you wanted to use the legit one, it is using ilok and the hardware itself is an ilok dongle.
    But you can use the r2r release instead to skip all that.

    Like what i tried.. the basic Console1 + SSL4000E using the legit one, and the extension and module by r2r working perfectly with no problem.
     
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  2. slab52

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    Anyone get AAX working? Unlike VST plugs which generally use a single. dll file, AAX plugs look like files called .aaxplugin but when you click on them they're actually folders. NFO says to replace the installed console 1.aaxplugin folder with the one in the self-extractor archive. But the self-extractor only gives you a single .aaxplugin file, not a folder. This is not how AAX works so of course Pro Tools doesn't even see it on scan.
     
  3. dadgad

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    @slab52
    Yes the plugin and the folder have the same name but the plugin is inside the folder branching off of the x64 folder
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Console 1.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\Console 1.aaxplugin
     
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  4. Cherry

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    1. Select these files.
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Compressor.ssx
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Compressor SCMap.txt
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Dynamic Shaper.ssx
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Dynamic Shaper SCMap.txt
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Equalizer.ssx
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Equalizer SCMap.txt
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Input.ssx
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Input SCMap.txt
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Output.ssx
    Console 1 SSL SL 4000 E-Series Output SCMap.txt

    2. Right-click on the mouse and select "Properties".
    3. Uncheck "Read only".
    4. "Apply" and "Ok".
     
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    Thank you. Very useful!
     
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    Thanks a lot!
     
  7. kidstretch

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    @Jeffriezal can you use the console 1 for another task, e.g. controlling other plugins via midi learn? Thinking of buying one but i'm not convinced if 400€ is worth it. Any other benefits of the hardware? Thanks in advance.
     
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    So console 1 hardware works with the r2r console 1 plugins?
     
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    Wanted to jump in on this and see if I could get some guidance on getting the r2r release of the Softube FET compressor to work in Ableton Live 10. The extraction from the rar file and the setup wizard that opens up from the .exe file both seem to run smoothly, but I can't get Ableton to recognize the FET Compressor.dll file. I've tried everything I know how to do - moving the .dll file to another folder in Program Files and pointing Ableton to said file to scan for VST2s, making sure the .ssx and .txt files in Common Files aren't marked as read-only, and uninstalling and reinstalling the file from scratch multiple times. Still, when I hit 'rescan' in Preferences>Plug-ins, FET Compressor never shows up. Any ideas for how to proceed? Thank you very much in advance, I'm very new to all this so I'm sure I'm making some very amateur mistake! If I can figure it out I'll post a follow-up solution for other lost souls :)
     
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    Tbh I'm liking the drive section of 4000, 9000 and the British A. 9000 is more subtle compared to the others. What are your favorites??
     
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    I really like the Chandler equalizer because of its soft bells.
     
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    I need someone who is on FL Studio and own the hardware to send me an initial preset (.fxp) of each strip so I'm not stuck with the default one. That's the only way to get around the issue of not having the hardware.
    Thank you in advance.
     
  13. Jeffriezal

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    By original design, nope. You cannot.

    But according to some peeps in Console 1 FB group and multiple forums (with a deep and lengthy discussion), there is a way to turn it into a generic midi controller, but it is out of my knowledge, I never tried it or never had a reason to do so.

    Any other benefit besides being a Console1 itself. In consumerism world probably no. But to me as a production engineer, I think to have an OTB workflow really helps a lot in decision making during mixing. I like to do things on the fly. So Console1 is a big benefit for my interest and passion but not so much on my money, why would I say that? As good and great Softube is I have to admit, they're the most stingy audio plugin developer, ever.
     
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    My fav always the SSL4000E, love how it crunches it up, giving a raw vibe. Also in love with the Summit Audio, the hi-fi mojo. The XL9000K, rarely using the drive, but I like how the strip stereo image alone, feel like having some depth using it.

    Just recently I give American Class A a go, love the clean and punchy thru it. And also i love the Weiss EQ, at last I can have a surgical and narrower Q in Console1 hehehe
     
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    I guess yes since mine working. But I'm not sure for a stolen Console1 hardware.
     
  16. wakiki

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    Console 1 working perfectly without any trick o other history as normal midi controller, you only need close Console 1 app and thats all. Working every buttom and every encoder.
     
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    [QUOTE=".....Click Show Knobs, and an interface that resembles the Console 1 hardware will appear. This is fully clickable with the mouse, and you can adjust Console 1’s settings from here."
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    I try to use the software without the hardware. In another post somewhere I read the Button "Show Knobs" only exists on the hardware?
    So how then can one use it without the hardware, if I have to push a button which can only be found and pushed on the hardware? :)

    And yes, I inserted an instant of the plugin on a track and had console onscreen display running in the background.
    I could not find a "show knobs" button anywhere.

    So am I just stupid - and if - could yo please you tell me WHERE do I find this button "Show Knobs"??
     
  18. kidstretch

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    Thank you for your answer. :)
     
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    Thanks a lot Cherry !
     
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    Thanks a lot for your help
     
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