With so many Softube plug-ins to choose from, which one should be your first? Fret not, we've put together this handy guide to help you answer exactly that question. Let us introduce you to four plug-ins we think would make for an excellent first step into the world of Softube.

SMOOTH, MUSICAL VOCAL COMPRESSION

The Tube-Tech CL 1B is a modern studio staple for a reason. As a vocal compressor in particular, its mixture of musical opto gain reduction and surprisingly versatile can’t-sound-bad operation have really made it a modern classic.

Featuring both generations of the classic comp in a single interface, Tube-Tech CL 1B Mk II allows you to easily switch between the Mk I and the Mk II versions so you can discover which best suits your production needs. Delivering versatile compression brimming with warm character, the CL 1B effortlessly allows you to beef up your drums, smooth your vocals, or enrich your bass in seconds.

Could it be your new favorite compressor? Most definitely.

AN ICONIC 80'S POLYPHONIC SYNTH

From authentic '80s pop to contemporary Synthwave, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more suitable instrument than our Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer.

Applying our award-winning modeling expertise to a fully-serviced and calibrated 1984 unit resulted in a perfect facsimile of the original hardware, a plug-in with all the quirks and non-linearities of the 1980s-era idol. With the included factory presets, artist presets, and contemporary features, Model 84 will slot seamlessly into your workflow and give you spot-on, retro-futuristic sound.

Make Model 84 your first Softube synth today.

TRUE ANALOG TAPE SOUND

Recording digitally does not mean your tracks have to sound sterile, and our Tape plug-in offers quick, compelling ways to infuse your projects with warm, magnetic saturation.

Our highly-reviewed, best-selling, and most-loved Tape machine emulation delivers warm vintage cohesion, tasty tones, and hand-picked premium features. Use it to add a rich harmonic tone to electric guitars or go more subtle with a single instance on your master bus for a bit of organic mojo on the way out. Whatever the application, Tape will help you raise your tracks to be the best they can be.

Just add Tape. It’s the reel deal.

YOUR VERY OWN HIGH-END SOFTWARE STUDIO

If your work involves a lot of guitar and bass, look no further than our Amp Room Suites. While the Amp Room platform allows you to create authentic guitar and bass signal chains like you would in a professional studio, Amp Room Marshall Suite gives you an all-access pass to the legendary Marshall sound.

Featuring classic Marshall amps and cabinets along with stompboxes, effects and more, Amp Room Marshall Suite delivers the sound, soul, and heritage of Marshall Amplification straight to your DAW. Add an incredibly flexible workflow and our signature high sound quality, and you’ll be producing mix-ready guitar and bass sounds in no time.

Looking to take your riffs to the next level? Start here!