THE OFFICIAL SOFTUBE
& WEISS GUIDE
THE OFFICIAL SOFTUBE
& WEISS GUIDE
With epic partnerships come truly epic gear. We believe the quality of your tools really matters, and the Weiss name is synonymous with sound quality. Scroll to discover our exclusive partnership with Weiss Engineering, the resulting Weiss range, and find out which Weiss is right for you.
THE CODE-PORTED ORIGINALS
Weiss trusted us to port DS1-MK3, in part, because of our mastery over SHARC DSP programming. The complex process of porting the original Weiss code line-by-line means that DS1-MK3 and EQ1 are exact replicas of the hardware legends found in top studios.
Leading the pack of our Weiss gear we have the Weiss DS1-MK3. No legitimate mastering engineer can be without this first-class mastering processor. With unmatched mastering compression, limiting, de-essing, bonus features, and a fast, focused workflow, DS1-MK3 brings uncompromised Weiss-level mastering quality into your DAW-based studio like never before.
Next up we have another code-ported original, the must-have digital mastering equalizer Weiss EQ1. The EQ1’s triumphant sonic qualities and flexibility as either a Minimum Phase EQ, a Linear Phase EQ, or a Dynamic EQ make it the most highly prized equalizer in the game. Our EQ1 plug-in functions just like the original only with a higher sample rate, improved ergonomics, and increased functionality that take it even higher.
THE SURE-FIRE MAXIMIZER
Want effortless and authentic Weiss mastering? Look no further than Weiss MM-1 Mastering Maximizer. MM-1 features the same algorithms as DS1-MK3, PLUS an easy-to-use style selector with five varieties of limiting, an intelligent amount knob, and a side menu to ensure that your project is ready for any platform. It gives you the perfect amount of influence over the feel of your masters and the ability to get loud — the right way. Plus, it’s low-key amazing on a mix.
THE SPECIALIZED TOOLS
Weiss EQ MP combines EQ1’s transparency, super sharp accuracy, and the perfect number of bands for big mix sessions. Weiss Compressor/Limiter has the algorithms of Weiss DS1-MK3 with modern features to tackle the body of your sound. And Weiss Deess offers the sonics of DS1-MK3 plus two independent bands.
For stunning clarity in your mixes, you need Weiss EQ MP in your lineup. EQ MP gives you the transparency of the all-star EQ1, the sharpest accuracy achievable, and the perfect amount of features and bands to make it an incredibly versatile and powerful tool for any mixing operation. With pro equalizing this uncomplicated and precise, it’s no wonder EQ MP knocks it out of the park every single time.
Weiss Compressor/Limiter aims squarely at the body of your sound and offers the perfect set of cutting-edge features for this most crucial of tasks. The hidden side-menu, brilliant visualizations, and super-clean faceplate give you total control without over-complicating the process. And with two new advanced limiter algorithms on top of the Weiss original, you have more top-of-the-line options with Weiss than ever before. For all its unassuming charm and apparent simplicity, Weiss Compressor/Limiter is an ultra-professional tool, both in terms of sheer sound quality, and flexibility.
With our Weiss Deess plug-in we aimed to create a truly useable de-esser reimagined for the modern studio. Whether you’re trying to tame sibilance in a lead vocal, rein in a sharp-sounding hi-hat, or reduce harshness while mastering, this premium de-esser has you covered. Uncomplicated and clean, loaded with hidden controls, featuring two bands of de-essing as well as low-latency mode — Deess elevates your tracks with gold-standard Weiss sound and world-class de-essing.
THE TRANSPARENT CHANNEL STRIP FOR CONSOLE 1
Weiss Gambit Series for Console 1 boasts the best features of the two most revered digital processors: DS1-MK3 and EQ1. Gambit Series for Console 1 isn’t your everyday channel strip, though. It’s a powerful mixing tool that can also be used for mastering. Layered with high-end Weiss features and characteristic Softube extras like below-threshold compression, this clean, sharp channel strip brings the sparkling sound of Weiss to Console 1. Combined with other channel strips in the Console 1 ecosystem, Gambit Series gives even more sonically rich returns on investment.
THE COMPLETE MASTERING STUDIO
Weiss Complete Collection is for those who want all. This indispensable collection includes all seven of our collaborative Weiss products — Weiss EQ MP, the prized DS1-MK3 and EQ1, plus MM-1, Compressor/Limiter, and Deess, and Gambit Series for Console 1 — developed in close collaboration with Weiss Engineering and fully endorsed by Daniel Weiss. Complete Collection gives you the renowned Weiss mastering capabilities sought after by studios the world over so you too can take your work to a caliber heard, or rather unheard, on virtually every major record of the past two decades.
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