Release Notes

Release Notes for version 2.6.4 (Released on May 13th, 2025)

Please note: This update contains an update for the Softube plugin architecture, affecting all plug-ins. This means that if you save a project using this version, it will not be possible to downgrade to an earlier version of the plug-ins, nor share the project with someone using an earlier version of the plug-ins.

 

All products:

Improved loading times for all products. Measured up to 50% quicker loading times depending on plug-ins and HW used.

Reduced HW disk space needed for plug-ins after installation. Reducing HW disk space needed by 60-70%, depending on the plug-in/plug-ins installed.

Fixed an issue where the Extended Features output level only affected the left channel in Mono to Stereo instances.

 

Amp Room:

  • Fixed the guitar tuner.
  • Fixed crashes when importing legacy presets.

 

Bus Processor:

  • Minor CPU optimisation.

 

Console 1 System:

Added support for the following Plugin Alliance plug-ins:

  • SHAPE Section
    • elysia karacter Mix
    • elysia nvelope
    • Black Box Analog Design HG-2
  • EQ Section
    • Brainworx bx_console AMEK 200
    • Brainworx bx_console AMEK 9099
    • Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
    • Brainworx bx_console N
    • Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 E
    • Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 G
    • Brainworx bx_console SSL 9000 J
    • Dangerous Music BAX EQ
    • elysia museq Mix
    • Mäag Audio EQ2
    • Mäag Audio EQ4
  • COMPRESSOR Section:
    • Brainworx bx_console AMEK 200
    • Brainworx bx_console AMEK 9099
    • Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
    • Brainworx bx_console N
    • Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 E
    • Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 G
    • Brainworx bx_console SSL 9000 J
    • elysia alpha compressor Mix
    • elysia mpressor
    • Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
    • Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A
  • Added support for project tabs in Reaper.
  • Updated the page table for Pro Tools.
  • Improved RAM memory usage.
  • Fixed graphical issues with EQ curve visualisations for third party plug-ins.
  • Fixed a graphical issue with EQ curves in Pro Tools.
  • Fixed a crash when loading a default preset including a third party plug-in.
  • Fixed an issue in accessibility training mode where EQ type buttons had the wrong voiceover.
  • Fixed an accessibility issue where the section presets menu had the wrong voiceover.

 

Console 1 Channel / Fader Mk III:

  • Fixed an issue where disabled tracks in Cubase 14 was shown on the Fader Mk III.
  • Fixed an issue where channel mutes were not displayed correctly on the HW.
  • Fixed an issue when accessing Fader spill mode and fader trim mode when in favorite mode.
  • MIDI modules now listen to incoming MIDI as well as sending it.
  • Added possibility to map a custom MIDI map for Console 1 Fader Mk III. The map name is Console 1 Fader Midi Map.txt and you can find it in: Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Softube/ , Windows: <Username>\AppData\Roaming\Softube\

 

Updated Channel MK III firmware to 19.0.1 and Fader Mk III 14.0.1:

  • Fixes graphical issues on the HW screens.

 

Console 1 Core Mixing Suite:

  • CPU optimisations for core FET and Bus compressors.

 

Dimensions:

  • Fixed plate algorithm not processing the right input.
  • Fixed pops and clicks in plate's modulation.

 

Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator:

  • Fixed a wrongly scaled output meter.

 

FET Compressor Mk II:

  • Major CPU optimisation.

 

Flow Mastering Suite:

  • Fixed an issue where you could get a pop-up stating that you had missing plug-ins even though they were installed.
  • Improved the look when you are moving modules.
  • Fixed an issue where "add new subplugin" didn't follow OS scroll direction.
  • Improved UX for module menu: escape one time deletes search, escape twice unfocuses the search bar.

 

Tape:

  • Fixed a phase issue when blending wet and dry signals.

 

Valley People Dyna-Mite Slam & Gate:

  • Fixed output meter scaling

 

Weiss Compressor/Limiter:

  • Fixed an issue where Auto Release didn't work correctly.