DAW compatibility with Softube hardware

Softube hardware gives you the sound of analog desks and in-the-box ease — in all major DAWs. Scroll to see how our hardware interacts with your preferred DAW.

For a complete list of the features supported by each DAW, navigate to each dedicated section:

 

Pro Tools

Pro Tools has Direct DAW Control with Softube hardware, so you can have the best workflow possible. Not only can you select, solo, and mute tracks, but you can also control DAW volume, sends, and pan directly from your hardware. And that’s just the beginning. Click play to learn more about Console 1 Mixing System and Pro Tools. 

 

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Pro Tools Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

HUI Protocol / Console 1 Fader Mk III

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1 Applicable to Console 1 Fader Mk III 

Logic Pro

Harness the incredible power of Logic Pro using your Softube hardware. Control surface support ensures that our hardware has an integrated look and feel when working in Logic Pro. View the video to see how you can get even more creative control over your projects. 

 

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Logic Pro Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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Ableton Live

Whether you're performing on stage or mixing in your studio, our hardware will inspire you to take your tracks in Ableton Live further. See how using Softube hardware with Ableton Live can improve your work. 

 

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Ableton Live Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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Cubase

Working on your next hit with Cubase? With Softube hardware in your studio, you can really take control of your tracks. Learn how using Direct DAW Control with our hardware tools and Cubase will help you mix faster and better. 

 

Cubase Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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Fender Studio Pro

Fender Studio Pro is fully integrated with our hardware systems. As a DAW that lets you compose, record, produce, mix, master, and perform from a single intuitive application, Fender Studio Pro benefits from the control and sound quality that the Softubehardware range offers. 

 

Fender Studio Pro Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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Reaper

From home studios to the highest end mixing spaces, with Reaper, you can do it all. Add Softube hardware into the mix, and you can do it all faster and with higher sound quality. To find out how our hardware solutions give you a better workflow when using Reaper, watch the video. 

 

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Reaper Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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LUNA

Control LUNA’s faders, pan, mutes, solos, and sends directly from your Softube hardware. Discover how deep compatibility with Universal Audio’s LUNA can increase your creative control and productivity. 

 

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LUNA Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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FL Studio

FL Studio’s DAW control lets you manipulate faders, mutes, solos, and more directly from your Softube hardware unit. Get creativity and control all in one with Softube and FL Studio. 

 

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FL Studio Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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Bitwig Studio

Bitwig Studio has full integration with Softube hardware, meaning you can control faders, mutes, solos, and sends directly from your hardware. With Softube hardware and Bitwig Studio, you get a workflow to match your style and total control over every production stage. 

 

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Bitwig Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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Digital Performer

Digital Performer helps you get inspired and refine your mix. The addition of Softube hardware lets you do it faster and with elevated sound quality. Hit play to learn how our hardware makes your Digital Performer workflow even better. 

 

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Digital Performer Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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MAGIX Samplitude Pro X7

MAGIX Samplitude Pro X7 is fully compatible with Softube hardware. Samplitude helps you bring your creative ideas into existence. Softube hardware lets you do it faster with the highest-quality sound and an optimal workflow. 

 

MAGIX Samplitude Pro X7 Compatibility

Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 

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Harrison Mixbus

Harrison Mixbus mixes well with our hardware. The analog-console inspired DAW is a great fit for our hybrid hardware systems. The combo gives you control of volume, pan, solo, mute, track selection, and more. 

 

Harrison Mixbus Compatibility

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Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 
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Nuendo

Nuendo is fully compatible with Softube hardware. The integration of our hardware and Nuendo gives you direct control over track selection, volume, pan, solo, mute, sends, and more for a premium experience. 

 

Nuendo Compatibility

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Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 
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Bandlab Cakewalk

Our hardware and your BandLab DAW? Piece of cake. Unlock your creative potential with Softube hardware and BandLab Cakewalk. This sweet combination gives you control of volume, pan, solo, send, mute, track selection, and more. 

 

Bandlab Cakewalk Compatibility

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Synchronized track selection

Control of DAW volume and pan

Control of DAW solo and mute

Control of DAW send levels

Automatic transfer of track name

Automatic transfer of track number

  

DAW Track color

Direct DAW Control, Mk I & Mk II

Direct DAW Control, Mk III & Compact 
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Hardware Compatibility Chart

 

While Softube hardware works in tandem with any DAW that can use VST, Audio Unit, or AAX plug-ins (Mac and Windows, 64-bit), different DAWs offer different levels of compatibility.

 

 

Ableton Live 12.4 or higher


VST3

Bitwig Studio 6


VST3		 Cakewalk by BandLab 2021.01 or higher


VST3 		Cubase 13.0.51 or higher


VST3 		Digital Performer 11.01 or higher


VST3 		FL Studio 20.9 or higher


VST3 		Logic Pro 10.7.0 or higher


AU 		LUNA 1.4.6


VST3		 MixBus by Harrison 6.2 or higher1


VST3		 Nuendo 13.0.51 or higher


VST3		 Pro Tools 2024.6 or higher


AAX 		Reaper 7.53 or higher


VST3 		Samplitude Pro X7 or higher


VST3 		Fender Studio Pro (Studio One) 5.5.2 or higher


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1 Mac only.

2 Direct DAW control means you don’t need to the Console 1/Flow plug-in to control DAW volume, pan, sends, solo and mute. Pro Tools only supports track names, color, solo/mute, track selection and track number.

3 MCU Fader functionality varies with different DAWs.

4 Not applicable to Flow Studio

Deeper compatibility between Console 1/Console 1 Fader/Flow Studio and all major DAWs is definitely something we would like to see. This is something that we must work on together with the different DAW vendors though.

If there's any DAW that you're extra keen to see the DAW control features in, please let us know. It might also be a good idea to contact your DAW vendor and let them know that this is something you'd like to see happen.